a picture a day....

Trumptrain, now that’s the real deal, awesome freight trains pulling long cars, of cars, and other freight and at the same time, social distancing. Great pictures. Happy Railroading 

Williams WP ABA with sound.

For today" Rays of the early morning sun bounce off the rails as they defuse into an array of bright light.  For Barney, the brakeman, it's just another day on the railroad." 

From my new cell phone. Really, I think my previous phone took better model shots...

@p51 posted:

From my new cell phone. Really, I think my previous phone took better model shots...

Lee - this is a fabulous shot regardless of what cell phone you used!!  The peeling paint, semi rotted/well worn door step, the lighting within the building, the tin signs on the wall,  the chair top within the buildings window, and the chair placed to the right of the door, are just superb!  You really know how to set , balance , and detail a scene.  BRAVO!!! 

Lee, I agree with Pat!  I can picture myself walking in through that screen door, just like my parents’ 1888 house!  I just heard Mum yell, don’t let that door slam!  Oops!  Too late!

Thanks much, Pat and Mark.

I'm glad you like it. I used my memories of the stores along Stoney Creek when I was a kid, coupled with photos from the 30s and 40s.

I think I got the feel of it okay. That screen door was a big deal to me. It doesn't look exactly as I'd hoped but better than my prior efforts...

The Northern Pacific passing through.

For today: " A family portrait .... Maryland short line switchers ... from left to right ... Ma & Pa, Baltimore & Annapolis, Patapsco & Back Rivers, Canton Railroad.  All of these roads existed in Maryland during the late 1940s/50s, the era in which I model.  The only one that survives to this day is the Canton Railroad which has a yard and services industries in east Baltimore.  

Underpass with Pennsy above and B&A at crossing

Pittsburgh Brewery getting clearance to proceed onto the Main.

For today: " At the commuter station ... waiting for the next train."

For today: " Country Roads ... While on a bike ride in the country, I stopped to photograph this scene.  The peacock was kind enough to spread its feathers."  Click on photo to enlarge. 

For today: " Night time off loading" 

For today:  " The one the only N&W J class 611"