Seems we have something to share for everyday but Thursday. So I can up with this idea of posting your Trackside stuff. It can be anything you have along your tracks. You can post “Real” or layout as long as it’s Trackside. There’s always Junk old abandoned rail cars hobos, Shanty's, Signals you get the picture. So let’s see them. I’ll start us off. Here’s a Union Pacific Piggyback waiting to be picked up
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Another good one Lee.
I’m game, Lee! Here’s a shot down at the station.
Nice pics guys and thanks I really enjoy looking at your layouts
The local "weed 'n feed" and a shot of the station parking lot ......
Trackside junk and debri. 
Old McDonald had a farm (and a Produce Stand) at trackside:
Getting some ice cream down on Main St.
Tom
The scrap yard by the tracks.
The maintenance of way guys are hard at work.
Track-side by suburban station Terryville
The engine servicing crew taking a "breather".
The engine maintenance crew back at work.
Track-side at the harbor.
The town by the tracks.
Beautiful pics Guys. I knew you had lots of trackside stuff. Now I’m going to have to get on the ball and lay more trackside stuff down.
Otis here is three sheet in the wind! He knows by following alongside the tracks he will eventually find his way back home. 
Passengers wait on the platform for their specific train. 
Early morning trackside chat alongside work caboose with Floyd and Ernie. Farmer Bert Suggs has arrived at the produce terminal early and is waiting alongside the track for his truck to be called to the unloading platform. 
It's still Thursday where you live, Lee!
@Mark Boyce posted:It's still Thursday where you live, Lee!
You can drop in and post anytime.
@lee drennen posted:You can drop in and post anytime.
I assumed so. 👍🏻
Small trackside details ........
Today we have a Transload going on after a derailment
Trackside in the Subway when its not flooded (like yesterday) -
Down at the freight station.
Unloading at the siding, just have to get my supplies and go home, before it rains.
Man riding a motorbike and a RR crossing sign. 
The west side of good old Cleveland Ohio. Former NYC right of way I believe.
Despite the sign, people think this is a good place to dispose of their unwanted junk:
Tom
Here's the switch tower at the entrance to my underground yard. No worries about the rising water here. We are on top of the hill over 300 feet in elevation above crick level.
MOW checking on a strange load on Team track # 2.
Hey Bob, I'm a little confused by the rules here. Is everyday Trackside Thursday? LOL!
@Strap Hanger posted:Hey Bob, I'm a little confused by the rules here. Is everyday Trackside Thursday? LOL!
Trackside Thursday, Front End Friday, Switcher Saturday......
What day is today anyway?????? 
@Strap Hanger posted:Hey Bob, I'm a little confused by the rules here. Is everyday Trackside Thursday? LOL!
Good question, Strap! Mine went in a little past midnight once again, so it was really Friday! Hey, I’m retired now! I don’t watch the clock. 😆
@Mark Boyce posted:Good question, Strap! Mine went in a little past midnight once again, so it was really Friday! Hey, I’m retired now! I don’t watch the clock. 😆
I think you're good, Mark, unlike that other guy from Lawn-guy-land. I can't wait to burn my calendar and join you in retirement next year.
@RSJB18 posted:Trackside Thursday, Front End Friday, Switcher Saturday......
What day is today anyway??????
It doesn’t matter I’m just glad to see you guys post your stuff. No on with SWSAT I think
@Strap Hanger posted:I think you're good, Mark, unlike that other guy from Lawn-guy-land. I can't wait to burn my calendar and join you in retirement next year.
I understand completely! Mine happened a bit differently. I was looking ahead on the calendar for my retirement, and someone higher than me burned the whole thing up in one fell swoop! 😄 I guess they were satisfied I didn’t have anything left to teach the younger guys, so why keep “The Old Hillbilly” around, so those “Flatlanders” thought. 😆
@Mark Boyce posted:I understand completely! Mine happened a bit differently. I was looking ahead on the calendar for my retirement, and someone higher than me burned the whole thing up in one fell swoop! 😄 I guess they were satisfied I didn’t have anything left to teach the younger guys, so why keep “The Old Hillbilly” around, so those “Flatlanders” thought. 😆
It's their loss, Mark. But hey, now you have more time to build that layout and focus on what's really important in life! I sincerely doubt that you had nothing left to teach the younger guys. In my field, there really is a huge gap in basic knowledge and skills between us older timers and younger employees. I don't know what they're teaching kids these days, but it certainly isn't the things necessary for success in my field, in spite of their degrees and well credentialed backgrounds (you know, things like critical thinking, attention to detail, and reading comprehension). Bad for society at large but at least it won't be my problem much longer.
Hey, Are you as excited as I am to see some of Bob's posts tomorrow in the Front End Friday thread? Really looking forward to those, LOL!
Lee (@Lee drennen), sorry to knock your thread a tad off course again. Just a little fun among friends.
@Strap Hanger posted:It's their loss, Mark. But hey, now you have more time to build that layout and focus on what's really important in life! I sincerely doubt that you had nothing left to teach the younger guys. In my field, there really is huge gap in basic knowledge and skills between us older timers and younger employees. I don't know what they're teaching kids these days, but it certainly isn't the things necessary for success in my field in spite of their degrees and well credentialed backgrounds (you know, things like critical thinking, attention to detail, and reading comprehension). Bad for society at large but at least it won't be my problem much longer.
Hey, Are you as excited as I am to see some of Bob's posts tomorrow in the Front End Friday thread? Really looking forward to those, LOL!
Lee (@Lee drennen), sorry to knock your thread a tad off course again. Just a little fun among friends.
Thank you. Well they let the young guys learn the newer technology, and I was stuck with the old technology. I tried to do it at home 15 to 20 years ago, but it was too much.
Yes indeed; Front End Friday tomorrow for sure!!
@Strap Hanger posted:It's their loss, Mark. But hey, now you have more time to build that layout and focus on what's really important in life! I sincerely doubt that you had nothing left to teach the younger guys. In my field, there really is a huge gap in basic knowledge and skills between us older timers and younger employees. I don't know what they're teaching kids these days, but it certainly isn't the things necessary for success in my field, in spite of their degrees and well credentialed backgrounds (you know, things like critical thinking, attention to detail, and reading comprehension). Bad for society at large but at least it won't be my problem much longer.
Hey, Are you as excited as I am to see some of Bob's posts tomorrow in the Front End Friday thread? Really looking forward to those, LOL!
Lee (@Lee drennen), sorry to knock your thread a tad off course again. Just a little fun among friends.
It’s all good no harm.
@lee drennen posted:It’s all good no harm.
Yes, I contributed more to the train derailing that Strap Hanger did. Thank you, Lee!!
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