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Started by BIRD67, February 17, 2009, 07:07:57 PM

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BIRD67

February 17, 2009, 07:07:57 PM
Before I got into cars I was a MAJOR train buff! I have tons of pics.. My hometown (here) used to have 2 turntables and roundhouses and pretty much the entire downtown was a switchyard.. like literally 13 tracks wide!! Any other's here?

Here is Vermont Railway's 801, it is a remote controlled Electro Motor Division (EMD) GP-18.I have ridden in the cab of it..
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

BIRD67

#1
February 17, 2009, 07:08:37 PM
some more.. I think this is an EMD GP-40..Burlington Northern
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

BIRD67

#2
February 17, 2009, 07:11:15 PM
Former Northern Pacific ALCo S2..this one was built in December 1949..Renumbered an Burlington Northern 911.. It was retired in 1973 :( I love these old ALCo enc cabs!
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

BIRD67

#3
February 17, 2009, 07:15:02 PM
Real or Model?
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

Shakey

#4
February 17, 2009, 07:17:05 PM
Quote from: BIRD67 on February 17, 2009, 07:15:02 PM
Real or Model?

Model - no graffiti on the bridge!

Cool pics.

Ponch ®

#5
February 17, 2009, 07:23:40 PM
I've been in a train or two... :D
"I spent most of my money on cars, birds, and booze. The rest I squandered." - George Best

Chrysler Performance West

mikepmcs

#6
February 17, 2009, 07:28:12 PM
 :2thumbs: :lol:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

BIRD67

#7
February 17, 2009, 07:32:01 PM
ALCO S4 up in Vermont..
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

400/6/PAC

#8
February 17, 2009, 08:02:04 PM
Quote from: BIRD67 on February 17, 2009, 07:15:02 PM
Real or Model?
Hard to say.
The trees on the left of the train are leaning to the right and the trees on the right of the train are leaning left.
If it is a model, A lot of detail went into the concrete walls. ( The chips and pitting ) Plus the rust stains.
If I had to guess, I'd say model because the signal is so shinny.

Silver R/T

#9
February 17, 2009, 08:23:26 PM
It's a model, look how nice bridge is, should've been very rusty.
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1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
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1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
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68coronetGLwannabe

#10
February 17, 2009, 08:39:21 PM
My Dad was an engineer on the Ann Arbor Railroad in MI. Got to ride with him alot when I was a kid. I also got to ride with him when he would load train cars on the car ferries that went from Frankfort MI to Green Bay WI. I also was able to hang out with the Captain of the ship as we went across Lake Michigan. Some good childhood memories.
I pointed to two old drunks sitting across the bar from us and told my friend
"That's us in 10 years".
He said "That's a mirror, dip-shit!

BB1

#11
February 17, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
I work for the railroad, I HATE TRAINS!  :eek2:
Delete my profile

Shakey

#12
February 17, 2009, 09:47:43 PM

A few train pics from a couple of weeks ago.

captnsim

#13
February 17, 2009, 10:04:26 PM
Cool thread  :2thumbs:

WingCharger

#14
February 18, 2009, 03:17:34 PM
.

BIRD67

#15
February 18, 2009, 07:00:34 PM
Quote from: BB1 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
I work for the railroad, I HATE TRAINS!  :eek2:

If you hate trains, then why do you work for the railroad? Are you being a smartass? Also, could you get some pictures please!
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

BB1

#16
February 18, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
It pays the bills man.
I enjoy the work, but I could do without the BS everyday.

Ask Todd, he'll tell you the same thing.   :slap:
Delete my profile

Silver R/T

#17
February 18, 2009, 09:16:27 PM
I always wanted to work on railroad, particularly an engineer
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1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

moparjohn

#18
February 18, 2009, 09:35:03 PM
Yeah, I'm a train buff too.  BUT STEAM ONLY! , big surprise right?  I have lived next to a railroad that has had a tourist steam loco for as long as I can remember.  The railroad, the Black River and Western is a small line tha runs between Ringoes and Flemington, it also is connected to Lambertville (tracks not operable) and Three Bridges (connection to main line) It was at one time a part of the great Pennsylvania Railroad.  I model said road (PRR) in my basement,  I have 11 4x8 sheets of plywood with tracks and scenery that is a never ending project (just like the Charger) I could go on for a long time if this thread wants more info.  A steam engine is mans closest creation to a living being I can think of.  I have visted many steam R/R's across the country and each one is different in it's own right.   I collect PRR stuff and am looking for dinnerware if anyone knows of some. John
Happiness is having a hole in your roof!

Mean 318

#19
February 18, 2009, 09:43:39 PM
Here TOO!

BB1

#20
February 19, 2009, 07:57:36 AM
Leaving today on a 150 car coal train to Oklahoma. Back in 24 hours.

:wave:
Delete my profile

BIRD67

#21
February 19, 2009, 03:09:48 PM
Damn, I wish there were still trains around here! Here is a picture of what is now a giant parking lot..EDIT: I cannot find the picture, so here is a post card of what it used to look like..
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

400/6/PAC

#22
February 19, 2009, 08:31:43 PM

BIRD67

#23
February 21, 2009, 05:03:39 PM
Another AlCo S4
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

BIRD67

#24
February 21, 2009, 05:06:29 PM
...
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

BIRD67

#25
February 21, 2009, 05:10:41 PM
Here are some more..
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

WingCharger

#26
February 21, 2009, 05:12:32 PM
.

BIRD67

#27
February 21, 2009, 05:16:44 PM
The locomotive 405 is an RS1, it is almost 60! It is still used up in North Walpole NH.. Anyways, shortly I will be uploading some pics of my hometown in it's former glory..The tracks were ripped up in 1988..:sigh:
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

BIRD67

#28
February 21, 2009, 05:21:53 PM
Wing, most these are of the Deisel Yard Switchers, my favorite kind! :2thumbs:
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

WingCharger

#29
February 21, 2009, 05:22:36 PM
.

BIRD67

#30
February 21, 2009, 05:32:19 PM
No prob!
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

WingCharger

#31
February 21, 2009, 05:34:27 PM
.

BIRD67

#32
February 21, 2009, 05:37:33 PM
If I can find them, I have some pictures of the Big Boy up in North Walpole NH, that is where Steamtown used to be located..
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

WingCharger

#33
February 21, 2009, 05:43:28 PM
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BIRD67

#34
February 21, 2009, 06:00:15 PM
Nice! Baldwin made some pretty good locomotives but finding parts for them were a Bitch!
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

WingCharger

#35
February 21, 2009, 06:02:40 PM
.

BIRD67

#36
February 21, 2009, 06:11:40 PM
I think Baldwin phased out around 1961 or so..
I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign. -Number 6, The Prisoner

R.I.P. Matthew Fraser 4/30/10

WingCharger

#37
February 21, 2009, 06:13:07 PM
.

derailed

#38
April 26, 2009, 08:53:01 PM
I use to see the VTR bring that 801 into Whitehall alot when I was up there waiting to make the gas train swap with them.

Todd Wilson

#39
April 26, 2009, 09:14:59 PM
Quote from: BB1 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
I work for the railroad, I HATE TRAINS!  :eek2:

Me too! I used to like them! Now I HATE THEM!


Todd

Todd Wilson

#40
April 26, 2009, 09:16:18 PM
Quote from: BB1 on February 18, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
It pays the bills man.
I enjoy the work, but I could do without the BS everyday.

Ask Todd, he'll tell you the same thing.   :slap:


YUP!


Todd

derailed

#41
April 26, 2009, 09:27:28 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on April 26, 2009, 09:14:59 PM
Quote from: BB1 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
I work for the railroad, I HATE TRAINS!  :eek2:

Me too! I used to like them! Now I HATE THEM!


Todd

I just hate the aholes that I work for, but all the class 1s are pretty much the same. Cut all the jobs and then blame crews when shit doesnt get over the road.

mauve66

#42
April 26, 2009, 09:29:04 PM
Quote from: derailed on April 26, 2009, 09:27:28 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on April 26, 2009, 09:14:59 PM
Quote from: BB1 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
I work for the railroad, I HATE TRAINS!  :eek2:

Me too! I used to like them! Now I HATE THEM!


Todd

I just hate the aholes that I work for, but all the class 1s are pretty much the same. Cut all the jobs and then blame crews when shit doesnt get over the road.
Quote from: derailed on April 26, 2009, 09:27:28 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on April 26, 2009, 09:14:59 PM
Quote from: BB1 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
I work for the railroad, I HATE TRAINS!  :eek2:

Me too! I used to like them! Now I HATE THEM!


Todd

I just hate the aholes that I work for, but all the class 1s are pretty much the same. Cut all the jobs and then blame crews when shit doesnt get over the road.

over the road, all trains do is BLOCK the roads :hah: :hah: :hah:
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Todd Wilson

#43
April 26, 2009, 11:01:51 PM
Quote from: derailed on April 26, 2009, 09:27:28 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on April 26, 2009, 09:14:59 PM
Quote from: BB1 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
I work for the railroad, I HATE TRAINS!  :eek2:

Me too! I used to like them! Now I HATE THEM!


Todd

I just hate the aholes that I work for, but all the class 1s are pretty much the same. Cut all the jobs and then blame crews when shit doesnt get over the road.

Yup!  But I have now reached the point in my career where I am starting to not give a F.  Most of the boss's have never even worked on the railroad. Hire right out of college and then tell me how to do things. I tell who ever what ever I think nowadays.  Some new boss or a Superintendent or director.

Todd
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