Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Here’s my daily . . . .
Lars 
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Something for this special day in the U.S.A.
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
My last for a few days . . . heading down to the Keys !
D&H #500/507 (from: www.trainweb.org - photo credit: Robert Staples)
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars
G’day!
Thanx for the dome shot, Lars! Have a great time down in the Keys! [tup] [tup] [tup]
Here’s another from my recent trip to the ExpoRail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constant, Quebec . . .
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR #8905) - H-24-66 - Built by Canadian Loco Company (1955)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
G’day!
Another in the Pix Parade from ExpoRail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constant, Quebec, Canada . . .
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR #144) 4-4-0 - Built by CP-Delormier (1886)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Checking in from down in the Keys . . . nice selections from Expo Rail! [tup] [tup]
Here’s an all time favorite paint scheme of mine . . .
D&H Baldwin RF16 & Alco PA1 (photo credit: Jay Winn)
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Still down in the Keys ‘n lovin’ it! [yeah]
Here’s one from my post over at the bar this AM . . .
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars
G’day!
Thanx, Lars, for taking the time out from your vacation to keep things movin’ along at this lonely Thread 'n over at the bar!
More from ExpoRail Canadian Railway Museum in Saint-Constant, Quebec, Canada . . .
CNR #6765 FPA-1 - Built by Montreal Loco Works (1955)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
The year was 1969 and as we were pulling out of the railroad station in Santiago, Chile, the song “take the last train from Clarksville” by the Monkees was blareing from the platform PA system. We were headed south toward Concepcion on an overnight trip aboard a vintage passenger train pulled by an old Baldwin 4-6-0(I think). The passenger cars were old German built cars with lots of wood work. I made the mistake of sticking my head out the window and getting coal cinders in my eye. The train, by the way was in regular service, not rail fan. I have been back there since in 2002 and the train is no longer in service. They do have a very nice railroad museum there in Santiago and that’s where I suspect the old engine ended up, I hope. Food service on the train was very good and served meats, fish and poultry cooked over charcoal. At night, the porter would pull down the berths. Of course much of the great Chilean wines were consummed during our trip. I can recall overnight trips on the NYC way back when the 20th century limited hauled by a Hudson would gently rock me to sleep. Those days are gone forever and never to be repeated. I’m fortunate to have been able to experience them. Diesels and railfan trips are no way close to the real thing. I’m 72 and lucky to have come on the scene before it all disappeared for ever.
G’day!
Good to see ya DD1 'n it isn’t every day we get to learn of such an experience like yours on this lonely Thread! [tup]
I’ve never been to Chile or ridden the rails in south America. Can only imagine what an experience that must’ve been. Thanx for sharing it with us! [tup]
My travels aboard the NYC were all when diesel power was used. Never had the pleasure of a 20th Century Ltd trip with a “real live” Hudson. Fine machines, eh [?]
I’m a diesel kinda guy with a departure when it comes to the Pennsy GG1 - my most favorite of locomotives EVER! I can fully appreciated the “steamers” though, nothing can surpass their majesty on the rails! [wow]
Should you be interested, there’s a cyber bar 'n grill on this Forum called “Our” Place. Many guys close to your age are involved with interesting conversation 'n fotos about Classic Trains with some fun thrown in. Join us any time you find yourself back in the Ether!
Should mention that there are plenty of fotos over at “Our” Place of steam locos from some recent trips to the St. Louis Museum of Transportation (Kirkwood, MO) 'n Expo Rail Canadian Railway Museum (Saint-Constant, Quebec). All you need to do is begin scrolling back through the Pages 'til mid-May - you may find these of intereset as well!
Later!
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Love those photos from Expo Rail - keep ‘em comin’! [yeah]
I see there’s a new face 'round here - [#welcome] - DD1 - to our humble 'n largely quiet thread on the Classic Trains (General Discussion) forum. [tup] Wouldn’t happen to be a Navy man, wudja??
Enjoyed your input and as Tom has mentioned, I think you may find a more receptive bunch over at the Tavern by the Tracks called “Our” Place. In fact I KNOW you will.
Anyway, I’m a huge New York Central fan and can recall all kinds of trips “up river” aboard those fine, fine passenger trains of yesteryear. Lots of info “floating” around at Tom’s bar along with some vivid recollections from many of the guys. Hope to see ya there!
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars
G’day!
And more from Expo Rail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constant, Quebec:
Canadian National Railway (CNR #55361) Rotary snow plow - Built by Montreal Loco Works (1928)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
G’day!
Well, perhaps the bar has profited from this rather lonely Thread, as DD1 provided one hulluva fine Post for us . . . THANX for going over to “Our” Place! [tup] [tup] [tup]
And another from Expo Rail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constsant, Quebec:
Canadian National Railway (CNR #3684) RS-18 - Built by Montreal Loco Works (1958)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Great to see DD1 over at the bar. From what I’ve read - you’re a NATURAL for that Thread! [tup]
Now that this lonely outpost has turned into a photo posting site - here’s one from today’s festivities over at the bar - the 27th month anniversary of the best cyber bar in the ether! [yeah]
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars
G’day!
A fine day over at the bar for our 27th Month Anniversary! Thanx Lars for the support at both places. [tup]
Another from ExpoRail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constant, Quebec:
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR #2850) 4-6-4 “Royal”- Built by Montreal Loco Works (1938)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
G’day!
And another from ExpoRail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constant, Quebec:
CPR #492 4-6-0 - Built by CP-Angus (1914)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
G’day! Just one more for the day . . .
From ExpoRail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constant, Quebec:
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR #51) School car - Built by CP-Hochelage (1898) <personal foto)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
G’day!
Here’s a couple from ExpoRail Canadian Railway Museum at Saint-Constant, Quebec:
Roberval & Saguenay (R&S #20) RS-2 - Built by Montreal Loco Works (1949)
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Back from the Keys 'n it looks like just “us” 'round here, huh?? Well at least we found ourselves a good friend from this thread . . . [tup]
My contribution for the day!
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars
Ahoy Cap’n Tom!
Looks like I’m the only one 'round the lonesome thread lately . . .
So, here’s another just to stoke the coals . . .
Until the next time! [tup]
Lars