a picture a day....

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  It may be snowing, however,  the trains are running right on time.

Who ever is in charge of that waiting area needs to install some over head cover for those poor patrons getting soaked with snow.. (LOL)

Nice scene Pat'.. and fitting for the season'...👍🎅🏻

@trumpettrain Patrick great photo of the waiting area, I am glad the trains are still on time. But I do have to say that is going to be one heck of a job keeping the platforms clean!

FOR TODAY:  Wednesday morning down at the yard -  The town garbage truck, a 1953 Chevrolet,  is about to depart its' overnight parking spot.   Car knockers, Punky Niezley and Tatter Crocket are at the ready to inspect a string of cars the A5 switch crew will soon ease by them at 2 mph    ... just another day on the railroad.

The A5 switcher, shown in the above photo, has been busy all morning assembling  these two trains.  Soon their locomotives will arrive,  couple on , pump up the brakes, and head west ... one 30 minutes ahead of the other ... it's going to be a good day on the railroad!

Southern 'The Tennessean' in HO scale

I little activity near the road out of Paradise. Happy Hump Day!!

FOR TODAY:   " Oh no! More snow!" MOW Superintendent Big Jim Slim exclaims. " Golly gee those plows been workin 72 hours straight already.   Flapjack Critchet replies, "I'm glad we have enough provisions because it looks like we're about to be stuck out here in this caboose in the middle of nowhere for the entire weekend!"   Reds Farkle chimes in " I sure hope we don't have chile again for supper!"  "I know whatcha mean Reds. That last batch was some high powered stuff!! Whew!!!"  Ricky Scruggs enters the conversation  while shaking his head back and forth and holding his nose. " The night before last was a rough one to endure for sure!  In the middle of the night onest we's all aslleepin o'l Brewster Stevens got up and opened the dang window to let some fresh air in.  Like to froze my keaster off!   Who ever heard of such a dang thing .. opening a window when it's 13 degrees outside!"  

This flanger is seeing some action for sure!   Directly behind the flanger, the headlight of the steam locomotive is barely visible.  The deer are hunting for food.  

This lone black bear may be on the verge of getting covered up with snow as the flanger digs in.

Oh no!  More snow is right, Pat!  I’m glad Patsburg RR has some good men and equipment!  Who’s job was it to store in the food????

@Mark Boyce posted:

Oh no!  More snow is right, Pat!  I’m glad Patsburg RR has some good men and equipment!  Who’s job was it to store in the food????

All I know Mark, it wasn't me although I do love me some chile!

@trumpettrain posted:

All I know Mark, it wasn't me although I do love me some chile!

LOL

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:   " Oh no! More snow!" MOW Superintendent Big Jim Slim exclaims. " Golly gee those plows been workin 72 hours straight already.   Flapjack Critchet replies, "I'm glad we have enough provisions because it looks like we're about to be stuck out here in this caboose in the middle of nowhere for the entire weekend!"   Reds Farkle chimes in " I sure hope we don't have chile again for supper!"  "I know whatcha mean Reds. That last batch was some high powered stuff!! Whew!!!"  Ricky Scruggs enters the conversation  while shaking his head back and forth and holding his nose. " The night before last was a rough one to endure for sure!  In the middle of the night onest we's all aslleepin o'l Brewster Stevens got up and opened the dang window to let some fresh air in.  Like to froze my keaster off!   Who ever heard of such a dang thing .. opening a window when it's 13 degrees outside!"  

This flanger is seeing some action for sure!   Directly behind the flanger, the headlight of the steam locomotive is barely visible.  The deer are hunting for food.  

This lone black bear may be on the verge of getting covered up with snow as the flanger digs in.

Hmmm, better not open the door to the stove, or light a match, otherwise might only be a set of  trucks left on the tracks!!!💥💥💥💥Boom

great pictures Pat, funny story! 💨

@trumpettrain posted:

And now the Laurentian makes its' way through Patsburg.  

Now, that photo is aesthetically beautiful IMO. Arnold

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  It may be snowing, however,  the trains are running right on time.

More fabulous photos from Pat, the creator of Patsburg. Arnold

@c.sam posted:

Southern 'The Tennessean' in HO scale

Gorgeous Southern Green power from c.sam. Arnold

@Arnold D. Cribari posted:

Now, that photo is aesthetically beautiful IMO. Arnold

Thank you so very much Arnold for your kind words about this photo and my later snow photo.   Much appreciated!

I love the D&H livery and especially as it is applied to their PAs.   Even though the D&H is not part of the 8 railroads I model, I had to purchase an ABA set ( Williams )  when they showed up brand new on the Bay because I LOVE the way these locomotives look.  A real cool thing is, both A units are powered!  

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Hmmm, better not open the door to the stove, or light a match, otherwise might only be a set of  trucks left on the tracks!!!💥💥💥💥Boom

great pictures Pat, funny story! 💨

LOL!!!!

Sheep heading for ramp for cattle car

FOR TODAY:  These photos were taken this past August, just as the plow equipment arrived on the rip track from the paint shop.  Maintenance crews spent an ample amount of time repairing and " tuning up " both the rotary and the Jordan spreader.  Their diligent and hard work is paying off today as the snow is giving these machines a good workout up on the Mountain Division.   Here we see Tusk Larkins, Jim Bobby Souder, and Clem Coogel checking out the spreader's wing.  It always pays off to prepare well!  

A view from the tower of all the goings on.  

The forklift operator (certified) is about to unload a straight load of 6' x 8' creosote treated railroad ties for the "tie replacement project" soon to begin...

Still my favorite engine of all time.  Lionel’s classic 1958 issue of the 746 Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 J class Northern lies at rest like a long and sleek black panther in its lair.

My New Lionel Ma & Pa doodlebug number 62 ready for service.

Tanking up for the week....

FOR TODAY:  "Waiting for the train and all that sort of scrap."

A shot of the harbor.

Don't stop and relax yet. You still have one board left to unload,

Hi guys first off I have to say SORRY! I just handed out a whole bunch of likes as I had to go back 2 months from the last time I visited this thread. As a few of you know I have been really busy with other things then trains and layouts! I hope that will change before next winter!

I do want to say I love all the pictures you all are posting and it just gives me ideas to put in my wish list bank!

I hope you all are doing well and safe! Please keep up all the great photos!

I have always liked passenger  trains. Western roads are my favorite.  Here's  a couple in my station.

Patsburg's Brewtown neighborhood.   Mr. Bo keeps an eye on things.

Paper boy making a buck

@Sitka posted:

Paper boy making a buck

Love the picture Mark! I always wanted a set of those cars and finally  bought a set right before I started taking down the layout. I never even opened them up to look at,  cause I knew I would have to just pack them back up! Lol

@mike g. posted:

Love the picture Mark! I always wanted a set of those cars and finally  bought a set right before I started taking down the layout. I never even opened them up to look at,  cause I knew I would have to just pack them back up! Lol

Thanks Mike, I added led lights and scale city seats and passengers. God Speed Mark

For today:  A freight train awaits its' power and mountain view.  

Feels a little like Spring back east, but snow is flying big time out west...

@Capetrainman posted:

Feels a little like Spring back east, but snow is flying big time out west...

LOL Paul, tell me about it, were about up to 2 feet now and it's still coming down! We talked to my Brother in law in Missouri yesterday and he said it was between 75- 80 degrees~! We should have been moved already !LOLO

Cougar watching sheep and a sheepherder.

FOR TODAY:  The new Supervisor's first day on the job ... Ernie Mackadoo, dressed in white shirt, tie, and hat, is yelling orders to his workers ... as if these veteran workers need to be ordered as to what to do.  These guys, who roll their eyes in response to Ernie's barking orders,  know their jobs like the back of their hands.    Ernie is a young fella and is new to this Supervisor stuff.  The guys just ignore Ernie's gruff comments and go about doing their jobs as only they know how to do ... and I must say they do it well!!

FOR TODAY:  Not exactly the snow accumulations of northern California, however the Patsburgian Mountains got hit with a sizable storm!   Flangers and a rotary plow were kept busy over the weekend.

Inspection day today. Hope all goes well.

Gene

FOR TODAY:   The Patsburg Fire Dept has been called to the scene of a tank car leaking a flammable substance.   There's definitely a no smoking ban in effect which is to the dismay of Chief Bulldog Merson, who is always chomping on a cigar.   Firefighter  Brooks Benton is about to apply some foam on the leaking substance.  A HAZMAT unit has been dispatched and is now enroute.  

A slightly different camera angle.

FOR TODDAY:  Rufus Kingsley stuggles to hold this crate in place, as a Virginian Train Master idles in the background.  All the guys are hard at work .... just another day on the railroad.