Weekend Photo Fun 7-1-22-??

Pat,

I remember the anticipation of the ice cream truck coming down the block.

Then when I was old enough to explore the neighborhood; my friends and I would ride our bikes about 1 1/2 miles to the Dairy Doll to savor the soft ice cream treats. Those were the days (early 50s).

The pre-holiday traffic continues to be heavy at the corner of Summer and North Main...the racing team on the way to the WG speedway upstate is stuck in traffic.  The racing team of the driver, the mechanic, and the cheering squad stepped out of the VW party bus and the F 100  Ford pick-up hauling the "Vette" to drum up local support for the team...a local entry in the annual 4th of July race at WG...  The police detail at the corner seems more interested in the party guy crossing the intersection by the "Airstream" rather than the cheering squad...now that's dedication")

Here is some tinplate I’ve never run or haven’t run is 20 years.

256 with 710  710 712 NYC

254 610 610 612

253 607 607 608

752 753 754 Union Pacific

263e mixed freight

258 529 529 530

258e mixed freight

You have some real nice looking and running tin. Love them all.

Doug

Thanks Doug!

I have been trying to snap a picture of this for well over a month. Problem being it was usually when I was coming back from grocery shopping and would completely forget about it. Near the beginning of June, the Black River and Western Railroad did some clearing at the Hampton Corner Bridge taking down a whole bunch of trees. Now, it has been quite a long time since the hills have been fairly clear of brush and timber. I can only recall back to somewhere around 1976 of it being fairly clear and you could see in both directions(off the bridge) without the obstruction of trees. I think the last time I rode on the train I didn't film but did notice that facing east was pretty well blocked after getting off the bridge heading south towards Ringoes.

That whole portion where all the timber is used to be overgrown and blocked the view of the highway(to the left of the picture). On the right side the brook the runs along Hampton Corner Road and the nearby tree farm as well as some farming land towards the middle of the picture. Back in the 70's I do believe it wasn't as clear as it is here, but at least most of the trees had been clear for some time. I do know that on the edge of my grandfather's property(now the park), it was fairly clear and easy to access through to the tracks. That is somewhat still true, but most of the trues abut close to the tracks and do brush the train cars as it rides by. I think that they have done some clean up over the years to push back the trees, but nothing like what is shown in this picture. I figured if anyone had an idea to model something like this(with stumps and or such), why not show it off since it is there now. Maybe, someone will get an idea.

The city of Christopolis is well protected.

Take the train or trolly to the Disney Park.

A great day for a carousel ride.

Rowing across the harbor.

Happy 4th, everyone!

Peter

This was from our subdivision’s fireworks last night, a 150 yard walk from our house.  We don’t do it on the 4th since it’s a bit less expensive.

Happy 4th!

A classic 4th. of July neighborhood parade from Detroit, Michigan. 🇺🇸 2022

- As it traveled passed my train room.

Happy 4th. of July: Gary 🚂

@trainroomgary,

I love those local parades on the fourth.  Sadly our local parade stopped about 4 years ago when the county built an extension on the road and connected it with a major cross street.  Too much effort to shut down the street for the parade.

Happy Fourth of July!

Neal Jeter

The east end of the City of Christopolis in the winter.

It is always fun to visit the zoo.

A new house being built.

@PRRMiddleDivision posted:

Sorry, no bicentennial engines this weekend...but I do have progress photos of my Spruce Creek Bridge under construction. A few weeks ago, I last posted images of the bridge under construction as well as some shots of me and

Now here are shots of the north side of both the model and the prototype for comparison:

Fantastic modeling !! Love the arch work.  Any additional views of the interior fastenings of the steel reinforcing devices?

What did you use for your master male molding plug?

@Tom Tee posted:

What did you use for your master male molding plug?

Tom,

I don't follow your question.