WEEKEND PHOTO FUN 3/14/14-??

Here are some photos of O gauge action taken on the G&O garden railroad last weekend:

This is the San Leandro Depot that was saved from the wrecking ball by the San Leandro Historical Railway Society.  The SLHRS moved it into a city park.  The Depot houses a large HO layout and the SLHRS railroad museum.  

A K-Line Porter pulls a K-Line ore train on the children's layout.  This train is being run by kids.  The green and orange station is painted in the G&O colors.

This is Lionel Snoopy hand car.

A Lionel Hogwarts Express is about to stop at the station on the children's layout.

Here are a few Boy and Cub Scouts running trains.  

 The girls were more interested in running the trains than the boy.

The little fellow had trouble with the throttles but quickly became an expert whistle blower using the MRC sound system.

An SP intermodal train rounds the curve at the base of Coupler Mountain.

The engine crosses Real Rail Bridge.

A better view of the train.

Everyone loves train watching.  The engine is a MTG G gauge Triplex crossing the Norris Falls trestle.

Thanks for posting Scott.  She's a beaut!  I would also like to see an O scale Wabash E8.

Wabash had some great trains.

That's Awesome Joe; I knew Chris would talk you into it!   Welcome Loco.

If/when I get myself another loving and faithful companion in another year or so (still dealing with the loss of my beloved Pepper), and if it's a male, I may be tempted to steal your pooch's name.  It would be very appropriate, I think!  Your "Loco" is a genuine cutie!

Pete:

One of the nicest looking farm scenes ever posted here. 

Bar is almost finished. First train is on the shelf, and I have started planning the trackwork.

Thanks to all that sent LIKES to me. If I knew how to respond to each individual I would but where it "says respond above this line" doesn't work for me.

Joe B.

Joe, that is a great name for a dog with a train enthusiast master.  What a handsome companion.  Thanks for posting.

Steve, Lady and Tex

I always look forward to "WEEKEND PHOTO FUN" and enjoy each and every post but I have to say this weekend's pics are the best yet.

The only train picture I took this week... Metro Green Line on the 105 in Hawthorne CA

Enroute to engage in my other transportation hobby... standing under 747's and A380's landing at LAX.  This is Korean Air Flight 17 A380 arriving from Seoul.

I've seen the White Castle on some layouts... has anyone modeled an In-N-Out?  I'd like to do this one at LAX.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Here is the MTH Premier model of 1401 (20-3006-1; 1994) that I purchased from a Forum member. This is a great place!

Gotta love Kirk

Remodeled area of the layout and control center

Joe,

It doesent get better than trains and dogs.

Alan Graziano

Aside from the millions of trains on the other side of the road at 30th st; station,This is what I see every morning on the way to work,while everybody fly's by me doing 75

Hi Alan

Is the car all ready for this year?

Transman,

Beautiful shots of boathouse row on the Schuykill. It is always pretty when lit up.

Joe B.

Transman,  looks like they expended the light show since last time I've been through there.  Looks even nicer now.  I feel sorry for you having to travel that road everyday.  I hated to be on it once in awhile.

Rick

The workers at the Morrison Door factory are getting excited as the Milwaukee Road has completed laying a siding up to their factory.  The local is switching cars on a neighboring siding and they expect to be next.  They are hurrying to finish loading out a semi that was borrowed from a Hershey Chocolate distributor so they that will be ready to load out their first box car.

Art

Chugman4, from my experience, I'd say that is by far the smoothest track on the Milwaukee Road.  Keep posting photos.

Hey Rick

I'm on and off,I travel to the end of the vine st expressway west ,get on, then off at Girard Ave. I get to see boathouse row,and on the way home see all the trains at 30th st station(as I crawl along on the way home)

Joe:

That's what I call a scenic view on the way to work for you.

Art:

If the workers sample to much of the Hershey products left behind when thy borrowed the truck, they won't feel much like loading the box cars. 

Nice pictures Transman. The car is ready to go. I had it out on Tuesday.

Chugman,

The layout is coming along real nice. I like the building.

Alan Graziano

RickC,

They went to all LED lights a number a years ago and change the colors at different times of the year. It should be all green on Monday for St. Pat's day, it's all pink for breast cancer month etc..

Joe B.

Well isn't that just a coincidence!!!!!!!!!

I see the same thing every morning going to work West Bound towards exit 340A on I-76!!!!

Sure, that'll work just as well.  I didn't check the "undercarriage" of your Loco--not visible in the photos.  Chances are I'll get another female, but I'm not going to be too choosy since I plan/hope to get a rescue dog this next time around.  

That's the only way to go Allen.  I have 2 rescued wiener dogs and they seem to appreciate a good home.  Of course, I spoil my doxie's a little.  Good luck on finding another companion and friend.

Steve, Lady and Tex

Hi Christopher:

It is so neat that you can enjoy trains with your lil' cutie.

Please: Protect her little ears.  My ears ring constantly (tinnitus) from ear damage, and trains are partly to blame.  The air horns are brutal (up to 130db) and will damage hearing. I have no doubt whatsoever that you're crazy about her, but perhaps you haven't thought of the consequences of such loud things as trains.

Enjoy!

New on the line: UP Flag Unit #4979 poses before going off for some sound work.

This scene was taken on the North Penn O Gaugers layout when they displayed at WGHOT in Oaks in January. The car is an O scale Liberty Bell Limited, which was run by the Lehigh Valley Traction Co.

Chris

LVHR

Loco is our first rescue. So far she's an amazing dog.

Great pictures everyone!