How about a bridge over NO waters?
Or Canyons, or Culverts, or Ravines?
You're liable to see many weird sights on my "Calico Freight Lines"!
Cheers,
Rip Track
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Whatever blows your hair back...
Your a weirdo...but it's all good
Nice desert scene Rip
You must not be a serious modeller like the rest of us
HEY RICKO,
You're right! I'm NOT a serious model railroader, but I'll say this:
I was pretty serious when I spent the day up in the cab of a Pennsy 0-6-0 steam switcher with my dad during the War years of 1942-44, during those times when he had yard duty assembling mile-long consists of steel from our Wheeling Steel mills for the war effort, and later hauling those long freights to war plants as a Fireman on 2-8-2 Mikados. (I wasn't allowed on the Road, just in the Yards)
This was pretty serious railroading for a kid of 6-8 years of age, and I'm sure that nobody else on this Forum has had such experiences in real Railroading!
Rip Track
Originally Posted by Rip Track:
HEY RICKO,
You're right! I'm NOT a serious model railroader, but I'll say this:
I was pretty serious when I spent the day up in the cab of a Pennsy 0-6-0 steam switcher with my dad during the War years of 1942-44, during those times when he had yard duty assembling mile-long consists of steel from our Wheeling Steel mills for the war effort, and later hauling those long freights to war plants as a Fireman on 2-8-2 Mikados. (I wasn't allowed on the Road, just in the Yards)
I'm just a few years behind you. My dad got me a ride on the local Central Railroad of New Jersey 0-8-0 in the Cranford, New Jersey freight yard, in about 1946. I have thus been involved in steam locomotives ever since.
This was pretty serious railroading for a kid of 6-8 years of age, and I'm sure that nobody else on this Forum has had such experiences in real Railroading!
Well you would definitely be wrong in THAT thinking!
Rip Track
HEY HOT WATER,
Yes, I guess I was assuming too much with my memories of live steam during the hectic, demanding War years, as opposed to the relatively relaxed postwar pace of railroading of which you spoke.
All that aside, it would be my pleasure to buy you a drink should we meet someday!
RIP (repair in place) TRACK
Breath of fresh air! Down with serious! I'd l cover the tab for a bar full of model railroaders like you. Not a tight a---ed guy in the room.
Originally Posted by Austin Bill:
Breath of fresh air! Down with serious! I'd l cover the tab for a bar full of model railroaders like you. Not a tight a---ed guy in the room.
Yeah, we do have a few snots, but also enough guys like RIP to keep it light.
Ron
Rip:
Good to see you are still sucking-in that dry, hot, dusty air. 
There are rivers that flow through deserts, I believe the Colorado is one.
Mike CT
Yes, Mike...I believe you're right! But the Colorado ain't so arrogant anymore since it was put under control in 1935 by the Hoover Dam!
Rip Track
THANKS, AUSTIN BILL!
I really like guys who compliment me!
If we ever meet in a bar, I'll buy you a Pitcher of suds plus a side dish with a
Dill Pickle, a Hardboiled Egg, and a Polish Sausage!
(Just promise me you won't order a light beer...)
RIP TRACK
Originally Posted by Rip Track:
Yes, Mike...I believe you're right! But the Colorado ain't so arrogant anymore since it was put under control in 1935 by the Hoover Dam!
Last project. The Glenn Canyon Dam/Lake Powell, was completed in the mid 1960's, effectively controlling most of the water through the Grand Canyon. Some say the last built, most likely the first to fail. The Little Colorado tributary, which enters the picture, Cameron, AZ. is still un-controlled, so you still get the Red Water from time to time. Very little of the mighty Colorado water make the Gulf of California.
Mike CT
The black bridge across the Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, near Phantom Ranch, South Kiabab Trail.
September 2014 pictures. Cross Canyon Hike.
Missing a fair amount of water at the Hover Dam. Lake Mead down about 120 ft from high level. Note the bath tub ring. Picture from the O'Callaghan/Tillman bridge observation deck. Again September 2014.
Rip Track
Originally Posted by Rip Track:
THANKS, AUSTIN BILL!
I really like guys who compliment me!
If we ever meet in a bar, I'll buy you a Pitcher of suds plus a side dish with a
Dill Pickle, a Hardboiled Egg, and a Polish Sausage!
(Just promise me you won't order a light beer...)
RIP TRACK
Hey Rip,
Boy, sure would hate to miss out on a great offer like that...but being as I no longer embibe in such alcoholic beverages...could I just have the cash instead??? If you answer yes...then consider this as another compliment.
Regards...
I'm sorry, but if it's cash you prefer, then I withdraw my offer.
Rip Track
HEY MIKE,
I still think the Colorado River's greatest show was when it broke through the banks of an irrigation canal in 1905, abandoning its original bed, and began filling Southern California's Imperial Valley for 18 months, creating the Salton Sea, California's largest lake.
The inflow was finally halted after many failures, by a rock and earthen dam.
Rip Track
Originally Posted by Rip Track:
HEY MIKE,
I still think the Colorado River's greatest show was when it broke through the banks of an irrigation canal in 1905, abandoning its original bed, and began filling Southern California's Imperial Valley for 18 months, creating the Salton Sea, California's largest lake.
The inflow was finally halted after many failures, by a rock and earthen dam.
Rip Track
Hal:
Here's a link on the Salton Sea . It may go away, if the prolonged California draught continues. IMO For that matter all the Imperial Valley farming may be in jeopardy. Extreme water problems north of San Francisco. Pray for a heavy, heavy snow fall in those mountains this winter. I'd hate to see all of California looking like your layout. Mike CT
I still think the Colorado River's greatest show was when it broke through the banks of an irrigation canal in 1905, abandoning its original bed, and began filling Southern California's Imperial Valley for 18 months, creating the Salton Sea, California's largest lake.
The inflow was finally halted after many failures, by a rock and earthen dam.
Rip Track
Hal:
Here's a link on the Salton Sea . It may go away, if the prolonged California draught continues. IMO For that matter all the Imperial Valley farming may be in jeopardy. Extreme water problems north of San Francisco. Pray for a heavy, heavy snow fall in those mountains this winter. I'd hate to see all of California looking like your layout.
Mike CT 
Imperial Valley water does not come directly from the Hover Dam/Lake Mead. There is additional man-made earthen dam structure(s) down stream from Lake Mead that supply the irrigation water for this large agricultural area. Note the Canal(s) marked on the map. All-American Canal very close to the Mexico boarder. I'm thirsty just thinking about all of this. Some consider the Salton Sea, an agricultural waste lake, heavily polluted with fertilizers. 
Mike
Truly, any discussion of the Great South West, is about a Bridge over Troubled, Troubled waters.
Map from Wikipedia.
Rip. No stinkin' light beer for me.
HEY MIKE...
Is that you, with the broad grin, standing on the cross-canyon suspension bridge?
Rip Track
Originally Posted by Rip Track:
HEY MIKE...
Is that you, with the broad grin, standing on the cross-canyon suspension bridge?
Rip Track
Yep, O'Callaghan/Tillman Bridge @ the Hoover Dam.
A couple of better pictures,.... (me) in the Grand Canyon, ..... with a smile.
2011 photos, Trip with my son and sweetest daughter-in-law. 2014 trip was with Trail Life USA Troop 452. I've hiked the Canyon 7 times, first was 2003.
Originally Posted by Rip Track:
How about a bridge over NO waters?
Or Canyons, or Culverts, or Ravines?
Probably quicksand or quickrocks! 
Simon
