Tuck those mortar joints guys!
Alan
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The Electroliner sweeping into town...
Alan
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A Pennsy coal drag going by the great train shed....
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Originally Posted by leavingtracks:
There is Rich Melvin making sure that the outside of the OGR offices are in tip top shape!
Alan
I cant believe your out there making sure Rich is fixing the sign. Or is he the guy on his knees doing brick work.
I don't have any photos to post; but I'm always grateful to those who take the time to post their shots, and impressed by the modeling reflected in them.
I like the way you think Doug!!...
Alan
Originally Posted by Chugman:
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
Quittin time! Sanitation Dept workers just parked the trash truck and a couple have already had a few cold brews.... however the guy in the suit and tie ( name is Otis ) has had more than just a couple!
Patrick - What a great scene, very nicely done.
Art. Thanks so very much Art!!! Glad you enjoyed it��
Originally Posted by Mark Boyce:
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
Quittin time! Sanitation Dept workers just parked the trash truck and a couple have already had a few cold brews.... however the guy in the suit and tie ( name is Otis ) has had more than just a couple!
Thank yo
Patrick,
I like all your vignettes! What great detail and stories. I guess Otis will be heading over to Andy's jail in a while to sleep it off!
Mark I really appreciate your kind compliment! Yes Otis is sleeping it off in Andys jail and Aunt Bee is fixing dinner for the jailbird right now��
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
Originally Posted by Mark Boyce:
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
Quittin time! Sanitation Dept workers just parked the trash truck and a couple have already had a few cold brews.... however the guy in the suit and tie ( name is Otis ) has had more than just a couple!
Thank yo
Patrick,
I like all your vignettes! What great detail and stories. I guess Otis will be heading over to Andy's jail in a while to sleep it off!
Mark I really appreciate your kind compliment! Yes Otis is sleeping it off in Andys jail and Aunt Bee is fixing dinner for the jailbird right now��
Patrick,
You're welcome! Otis has no incentive to stop hitting the bottle. He has it pretty good!
A busy morning around the OGR offices.....
Alan
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Working the docks.....
Alan
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The crew trimming along the MOW.....
Alan
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What "might have been"....the PRR monorail.....
Alan
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The view from across the canal.....
Alan
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In the next many posts are photos ( with captions ) from the Patsburg Gazzette which show the Grand Opening of the new Commuter Station in downtown Patsburg this past Monday morning July 27, 1954. The commuter station was built by the Free State Junction Railway in order to relieve the congested Union Station on the south side of town. This new commuter station will handle all commuter trains of the B&0, Pennsy, Western Maryland, Norfolk and Western, and Reading Railroads.
While not Grand Central Station in NYC, this little two platform station was bustling on Monday morning.
CIrca 1954, the station was officially opened by President Dwight Eisenhower whose POTUS train arrived at the new station early this past Monday morning July 27.
The morning started early with breakfast at JAHNS.
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There was an early morning haze as folks gathered for the opening and the arrival of the POTOS train with President Eisenhower and special guests he brought along for this most special event.
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Precisely at 5:09 a.m. the POTOS train arrives. Ike is standing on the left side of the rear platform.
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The president addresses the crowd ( well not quite a crowd ).
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President Eisenhower with his special guests, the Dali Lama, Mother Theresa, and Popeye ( who looks like he may be searching for a can of spinach ).
After the speech I.C. Keys ( standing behind the Dali Lama and Mother Theresa ) performed Chattanooga Choo Choo and The Orange Blossom Special on his accordion. The crowd went wild for these tunes, however, his rendition of Hail to the Chief ( as the president arrived ) was a bit lackluster. Of course Hail to the Chief played on an accordion is no match for the regal sound of a brass band. The president seemed happy though. As the Dali Lama was introduced I.C. broke open with a chorus of Hello Dolly. I.C has never been know for his graceful tact.
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Precisely at 5:54 a.m. the first commuter train arrives at the new station. B&O train number 10, a consist of two RDC cars ( RDC 1s to be exact ). The crowd cheered as the engineer eased the consist to a gentle stop and gave a short toot of the horn to confirm the brakes were fully applied.
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Exactly at 5:56 a.m. the second train arrives .... Western Maryland train 5 running westbound. Comprised of baggage car, RPO and one coach. The coach car filled quickly with riders from the the new station. A postal worker kicked off two bags of mail.
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Commuters boarding Western Maryland coach from opposite side of car.
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Norfolk and Western arrives as the Reading commuter train departs station
A west bound trolly passes on upper level. The passengers aboard must be certainly checking out the activity below. Reading train 14 in station.
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B&O train 12 arrives heading east as Pennsy MU cars depart heading west. These two trains conclude the morning commuter activity at the new Patsburg Commuter Station. What a great way to kick off the day!!!
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The day begins with the sun's morning rays "introducing" the Grand Station....
Alan
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As the sun rises and beats down on the Grand Station...it promises to be a very hot and humid day....
Alan
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A foggy start to the morning traffic rush.....
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Alan, that really is a "Grand" station. Where do the trains arrive/depart from - behind underneath? And do you have a train shed associated with the station? Enjoy viewing your layout as always.
Ray.
Ray.
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
President Eisenhower with his special guests, the Dali Lama, Mother Theresa, and Popeye ( who looks like he may be searching for a can of spinach ).
After the speech I.C. Keys ( standing behind the Dali Lama and Mother Theresa ) performed Chattanooga Choo Choo and The Orange Blossom Special on his accordion. The crowd went wild for these tunes, however, his rendition of Hail to the Chief ( as the president arrived ) was a bit lackluster. Of course Hail to the Chief played on an accordion is no match for the regal sound of a brass band. The president seemed happy though. As the Dali Lama was introduced I.C. broke open with a chorus of Hello Dolly. I.C has never been know for his graceful tact.
Patrick,
i really like your new station vignettes story! The Dwight Eisenhower visit is great! So are the Western Maryland passenger trains!
Alan,
All I can say about the Grand Station is that it is grand!
Originally Posted by Paparay:
Patrick, nice pics of your layout. Otis sure gets around. I saw him out west in an abandoned town and in several other places around the country always carrying his bottle. I need to check downstairs in the train room to see if he's still in his box - supposed to be in detoxification. Thanks for showing the pics.
Ray.
Ray.
Thanks so much Ray for your compliments! Yes Otis is quite a character and he does get around for sure Let me know if you found him in detox. 
Originally Posted by Mark Boyce:
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
President Eisenhower with his special guests, the Dali Lama, Mother Theresa, and Popeye ( who looks like he may be searching for a can of spinach ).
After the speech I.C. Keys ( standing behind the Dali Lama and Mother Theresa ) performed Chattanooga Choo Choo and The Orange Blossom Special on his accordion. The crowd went wild for these tunes, however, his rendition of Hail to the Chief ( as the president arrived ) was a bit lackluster. Of course Hail to the Chief played on an accordion is no match for the regal sound of a brass band. The president seemed happy though. As the Dali Lama was introduced I.C. broke open with a chorus of Hello Dolly. I.C has never been know for his graceful tact.
Patrick,
i really like your new station vignettes story! The Dwight Eisenhower visit is great! So are the Western Maryland passenger trains!
Thanks so much Mark! I had lots of fun creating the scenes as well as the story.
Originally Posted by leavingtracks:
As the sun rises and beats down on the Grand Station...it promises to be a very hot and humid day....
Alan
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely fabulous Alan!!!!! I love how you captured the light in all your photos!!! Your Grand Station is nothing short of AWESOME!!!! The architecture has a similarity to B&Os Camden Station in Baltimore, Maryland. Thanks for all your photo work!!!
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
President Eisenhower with his special guests, the Dali Lama, Mother Theresa, and Popeye ( who looks like he may be searching for a can of spinach ).
After the speech I.C. Keys ( standing behind the Dali Lama and Mother Theresa ) performed Chattanooga Choo Choo and The Orange Blossom Special on his accordion. The crowd went wild for these tunes, however, his rendition of Hail to the Chief ( as the president arrived ) was a bit lackluster. Of course Hail to the Chief played on an accordion is no match for the regal sound of a brass band. The president seemed happy though. As the Dali Lama was introduced I.C. broke open with a chorus of Hello Dolly. I.C has never been know for his graceful tact.
Patrick - I love your modeling, your imagination, and your story telling. This is what I enjoy doing so much. It brings the layout to life and takes it to a whole new level. Very nicely done.
Art
from cottage country, warm no humidity , perfect day. Work in progress continues with a few trees. Next roots, fruit and the front stairs.
Mark Boyce, where did you get the garbage truck?
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
Originally Posted by Mark Boyce:
Originally Posted by trumptrain:
Quittin time! Sanitation Dept workers just parked the trash truck and a couple have already had a few cold brews.... however the guy in the suit and tie ( name is Otis ) has had more than just a couple!
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Love this scene.
Originally Posted by Paparay:
Alan, that really is a "Grand" station. Where do the trains arrive/depart from - behind underneath? And do you have a train shed associated with the station? Enjoy viewing your layout as always.
Ray.
Ray.
Thank you Ray!....the passenger yard is double ended so the trains arrive and depart from a 8 foot long train shed on the north end and under the station on the south end...
Alan
Originally Posted by Mark Boyce:
Alan,
All I can say about the Grand Station is that it is grand!
Thank you Mark...it is a kitbash of 8 Disney Main Street Stations....
Alan
