Bill T, neat 44 tonner #6, and a great name Kodak, and Trainroomgary, neat layout and your helpers look so cute holding the controllers...Wow...Trumptrain, nice view at trackside, Everyone have a nice Wednesday....a few pictures walking around my layout.....
For today: " Meet Ernie the switch tender " 
trumptrain posted:For today: " Meet Ernie the switch tender "
Stay cool, Ernie!
trumptrain posted:For today: " Meet Ernie the switch tender "
This reminds me of a bit of railroadiana. When my Dad was growing up the BR&P Railroad employed trackwalkers. Even mile of track was inspected every day by those men. They carried a spike maul and a track wrench so there was never a loose rail joint. Lion's Cut (not sure of spelling and anyone who knew is long gone) was always walked before the Varnish in case of a fallen rock. The track walkers also tended the switch lamps, once a week cleaning the globes, trimming the wicks and refilling the kerosene founts. They worked seven days a week and I have forgotten how often they had a relief day....
I should record this stuff Dad told me about railroading because he is gone and then I'll be gone and these bits of history will be lost.
Lew
trainroomgary posted:A hot summer day, keeping cool in the train room. It is always cold in the basement.
Gary
They're getting big Gary.
trainroomgary posted:A hot summer day, keeping cool in the train room. It is always cold in the basement.
Gary
Hey Gary - you are my kind of granddad!! I would have loved to have spent entire summers in your basement .... way cool!
Also your layout pics look terrific!
geysergazer posted:trumptrain posted:For today: " Meet Ernie the switch tender "
This reminds me of a bit of railroadiana. When my Dad was growing up the BR&P Railroad employed trackwalkers. Even mile of track was inspected every day by those men. They carried a spike maul and a track wrench so there was never a loose rail joint. Lion's Cut (not sure of spelling and anyone who knew is long gone) was always walked before the Varnish in case of a fallen rock. The track walkers also tended the switch lamps, once a week cleaning the globes, trimming the wicks and refilling the kerosene founts. They worked seven days a week and I have forgotten how often they had a relief day....
I should record this stuff Dad told me about railroading because he is gone and then I'll be gone and these bits of history will be lost.
Lew
Hey Lew - I'm glad this photo sparked your memory! Wow! What great info you gave us here. Yes, I think it's important that you record all of your information/memories, etc. from your Dad's days on the railroad. You obviously have lots to share IMHO.
Just an attic view looking east.
Trumptrain, Neat Pictures and forgive me for misspelling your nick name, it was a typo, Briansilvermustang, Beautiful PA diesel, is it Lionel? And Nick, great picture of the hopper car, Coastsidekevin, very nice layout, reminds me of the days I had sectional track and post war accessories and I love the passenger train, silver in color. All the pictures are fantastic....
Lighting up some of the structures on my layout, including the new ones on the walkway along the tracks.
Marci out at the Anderson's in Maumee...
For today: " The Mighty J makes an Exit "
Six for Saturday: " Fresh out of the paint shop .... the mighty 0-8-0! "
Took this pic the other morning during a fire alarm at ADM. I was testing the night photos on my camera phone. Taken about 3 a.m. I was able to get the full moon in it. Just reposting since OGR admin removed it, pic taken by me, not a copyright. Nick T.
Morton Salt Paterson,NJ Plant at NJ Hirailers.
THESE ARE MY PHOTOS.
For today: " Whew! I just loaded this entire truck by myself! " 
A cold winter night. "Not a fit night for man or beast" Don
scale rail posted:A cold winter night. "Not a fit night for man or beast" Don
I wouldn't mind a night like that right now!
Scale Rail - fabulous photo!!
scale rail posted:A cold winter night. "Not a fit night for man or beast" Don
All I can say about this realistic scene is "WOW!"
Fantastic job
Don, for a guy that lived in Cali and now Hawaii you sure sure the master of dismal weather. Your ran, snow and slush at night are unbelievably real.
Thanks all, it's simple really. just a little water, baking soda and red dirt. Don
For today: " Back in the day we shipped REA "
In the "kitchen" on a hot day- Sunset Models S.P. MK-6.
THESE ARE MY PHOTOS
Sorry I’ve been MIA guys here’s you one grass mowing and the garden is done so maybe I can get some train time in
Meet George Lilly, the Pullman conductor.
lost PUP... photo by Marci...
For today: " A view of the other side of the tracks."
Brick & mortar hobby shop at NJ Hirailers.
THIS IS MY PHOTO
Trumptrain, great pictures as always, other side of the tracks, Paul Romano, Neat hobby shop, neat yellow cab depot in the background, and people going to and fro, and the train signals on top of the HOBBYSHOP, awesome, Briansilvermustang, great pictures as usual, UPS trailer on the bridge, Lee Drennen, great scene with the Steamer really Smoking...Everyone have a great weekend...
trumptrain posted:For today: " A view of the other side of the tracks."
Pat:
Another great photo of Patsburg! The pile of stuff between the tracks reminds me of the current condition of my basement.
Lee, I see what you did there 
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