a picture a day....

Thanks Paul, I went to Menards when I was in North Dakota and the store there really didn't have anything. But I found these at a CENX gas station on one of our fuel ups! Thought they would look good on the layout and got them for $2.50 each!

@mike g. posted:

Morning guys I hope your all doing well! With winter coming and seeing all the show they are getting in Patsburg I thought I better get out there and pick up some new snowplows for the local roads so here are the new additions to the layout!

Nice looking plow trucks Mike!!

FOR TODAY:  An all M.U. evening commuter train.  ( click on image to enlarge )

The plows look great, Mike!

FOR TODAY:  Meet Sanford Clompford switch tender.  

The Godfather's thinking about taking some cannoli home while his bodyguard admires the Reading T-1 passing by.

Bob

FOR TODAY:  Monday mornings can sometimes go off the rails!!  ...  Looks like this calamity will linger well into the late afternoon before normalcy returns to these rails.  At least no one was injured.  It's now time for a second cup of coffee!  It's going to be awhile!  

Good evening fellows, here’s a picture of the back side of my layout, Happy Railroading Everyone

@leapinlarry posted:

Good evening fellows, here’s a picture of the back side of my layout, Happy Railroading Everyone

I love the SD80mac/ET44AC lashup hauling the City of Los Angeles excursion, Larry. Must be close to LA with the wind turbines in the background...

The Train Gang.

FOR TODAY:  Local freight doing its' switching duties this morning in Lower Patsburg.

Ida Mae Magoo always loved her flowering shrubs.

@Wood posted:

The Train Gang.

That’s a great train gang, Wood!

@Mark Boyce

Thank you Mark.

They all love operating the trains.

We are fortunate to have a large family and I am hoping we'll get a model train nut one day. LOL

FOR TODAY:  Heard on WPBR News: "Patsburg Fire Dept extinguished a locomotive fire early this morning. Fire crews were quick to respond.  No injures were reported.   The locomotive came to a stop right as the track crossed Patsburg Ave. blocking traffic for over an hour. Fire Chief Bootjack Higgenbottom gave the all clear at 8:30 a.m."

@trumpettrain,

Love your scene.  Well done.

@Wood posted:

@trumpettrain,

Love your scene.  Well done.

Thanks Wood!

Patrick, Outstanding scene and what a wonderful job on reporting on the fire and interview with the fire chief!

A last minute contract for some low ash coal had the owners to bring in a light truck for night operations.

Trying to strike it rich, panning for gold.

@farmerjohn John, that must be one huge order! Sure, looks like you have everything needed to get the job done! I would love to have some of that equipment it all looks great! But wondering where you got the Wester Star dump truck?

@Sitka I wish them luck with their gold panning! But to be honest I think they would make more money working for John at the coal mine! LOL

FOR TODAY:  Enbeesee the peacock has finally figured out why turkeys become nervous beginning the first day after Halloween.

The Magooville Express is right on time today...two hours late as usual.

Oh Magoo; You've done it again!!  Looks great, Steve!

FOR TODAY:  I got in the office this morning just before day break.  Made some coffee and upon taking my first sip I peered out my office window to see the first rays of light illuminating Patsburg.  It's going to be a good day I thought to myself. ... just another day on the railroad!  

@trumpettrain

Beautiful sunrise on your intricate layout.

You guys sure put up some fabulous photos! I wish my scenery was that cool, and I know one I will get there. But till then I have all your great views of life to look forward to!

Farmer John, I've marveled at your coal mine before but that light truck is incredible.  Looks like a custom build.

Patrick great photos and back stories as usual.

Don't worry Mike, even if never get to that level with your scenery, I know I never will, you'll have tons of fun trying.

Mike, Joe is right.  I don’t know when I’ll get scenery to any point at all, but I enjoy my layout and I enjoy seeing everyone else’s!

FOR TODAY:  Not even the middle of November yet and snow is falling in the Patsburg area.  The ski trains are arriving full with folks bound for the slopes of Mt. Randolph and the Randolphian Mountain Range where ski resorts  begin to thrive this time of year.   Here we see a Western Maryland ski special arriving at Patsburg commuter station.  The nose of a B&O F3, barely visible in the far left side of photo, heads a ski special from Pittsburgh.  With the many passenger trains now traversing the rails of the FSJR, freight trains have been routed over the high line.  .... just another day on the railroad!

she'll be comin' round the mountain.....

trumptrain - the natural light coming through the window is terrific on that Patsburg scene --- makes you want to pour something cold and turn up the jazz

Not included in picture: Sister Mary Francis Magoo's yardstick.

@Mayor Magoo posted:

Not included in picture: Sister Mary Francis Magoo's yardstick.

LOL I just figured it didn't need to be in the photo as you probably have it memorized!

Great photo!

@Sitka posted:

Trying to strike it rich, panning for gold.

I'm guessing it's a good thing the panning for gold is done in the shadows Mark.       Looks like it could be on RR property.

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  Not even the middle of November yet and snow is falling in the Patsburg area.  The ski trains are arriving full with folks bound for the slopes of Mt. Randolph and the Randolphian Mountain Range where ski resorts  begin to thrive this time of year.   Here we see a Western Maryland ski special arriving at Patsburg commuter station.  The nose of a B&O F3, barely visible in the far left side of photo, heads a ski special from Pittsburgh.  With the many passenger trains now traversing the rails of the FSJR, freight trains have been routed over the high line.  .... just another day on the railroad!

Trip to Mt Randolph ski area!  👍🏻👍🏻  (I never skied). 😄

@Dallas Joseph posted:

I'm guessing it's a good thing the panning for gold is done in the shadows Mark.       Looks like it could be on RR property.

Darn trespassers going to have a talk with them and give them a good shake down! God Speed Dallas on the 11th of Nov and thank you for your service! Mark

@Mud Dog Max posted:

trumptrain - the natural light coming through the window is terrific on that Patsburg scene --- makes you want to pour something cold and turn up the jazz

Thanks Max!  Yes indeed! Jazz!   Duke Ellingon's Take the A Train might be most appropriate.

Thanks Coach Joe, Mike g, Wood, and Mark for your kind words!  

Mark - just hop one of those Western Maryland or B&O ski specials and come to Patsburg!  There are many great ski instructors in town   After a few lessons you will be on the slopes in no time!

@trumpettrain posted:

Thanks Coach Joe, Mike g, Wood, and Mark for your kind words!  

Mark - just hop one of those Western Maryland or B&O ski specials and come to Patsburg!  There are many great ski instructors in town   After a few lessons you will be on the slopes in no time!

Literally ON the slopes, back in the snow, skis in the air 😄