G’day!
A bit more . . .
Enjoy![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
Yo Tom
Man oh man are the JO’s out in force on the Thread today! Same-ol, same-ol and they look like they are “feeding” one another. Guys asking about toy trains and model railroading stuff and haven’t figured out which Forum is which. Tsk, tsk . . .
So, where was I??? Oh yeah, haven’t had much time to do any research on the Eurostar although I’m sure I have something stocked away from the first time you posted this at the bar. Anyway, here’s something different that I just provided the guys at the bar . . . .
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GN #400 “Hustle Muscle” (from: www.gnrhs.org)
GN #400 “Hustle Muscle” (from: www.gnrhs.org)
from: www.gnrhs.org)
That’s it for me . . . gotta run!
Until the next time!
Lars 
G’day!
Appreciate the visit, Pix and GN info Lars!
Don’t let the JO’s getchadown - every Forum has more than their share of JO’s who seem to think that the idea is to make an absolute abomination of the intent of the subject matter. It’s one thing to have some fun along the way, but still stick to the premise - it’s quite another to engage in the braindead crap that seemingly goes unchecked. The option[?] Don’t engage them - it’s quite simple, eh[?]
My last on the Eurostar - a true Euro Classic train:
Later![tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
How about this for today Tom.
COLORADO
&
SOUTHERN
/
FORT WORTH
&
DENVER
The C&S owned three Budd built streamlined Observations one received new in 1940 the other two purchased used from parent CB&Q in June 1957. The new C&S Observation of 1940 was one of two the other belonged to the FW&D and both were assigned to the TEXAS ZEPHYRS providing overnight service between Denver and Dallas. These two Observations featured Kitchen Pantry 32 seat Dining Room and 23 seat Lounge Observation. The C&S car was 750 SILVER BOWL and the FW&D car was 270 SILVER TRAY. The TEXAS ZEPHYRS were diesel powered with streamlined head end cars, a streamlined Coach Section and a streamlined Observation. The three sleeping cars in each consist were modernized heavyweights painted gray to match the otherwise all stainless steel consists.
KITCHEN PANTRY 32 SEAT DINING ROOM 23 SEAT LOUNGE OBSERVATIONS (Swallow-Tailed) Budd Company August 1940 (Built for and assigned to TEXAS ZEPHYRS)
C&S
750 SILVER BOWL
FW&D
270 SILVER TRAY
In December 1956 the C&S leased the original DENVER ZEPHYRS of 1936 from parent CB&Q after that road inaugurated new DENVER ZEPHYRS.
The 1936 trains had been refurbished and rebuilt in 1948, 49 and were in excellent shape. The C&S assigned the former DENVER ZEPHYRS to TEXAS ZEPHYR service replacing the 1940 train sets. The 1940 TEXAS ZEPHYR trains then became unnamed 9-10 between Denver and Dallas. In July 1957 the C&S purchased the two former DENVER ZEPHYR train sets and renumbered all of the cars but retained the original names.
10 SEAT PARLOR BUFFET 30 SEAT LOUNGE OBSERVATIONS Budd Company November 1936 (Built for and assigned to DENVER ZEPHYRS transferred to C&S for TEXAS ZEPHYR operation in July 1957)
640 SILVER FLASH originally CB&Q 230 SILVER FLASH
641 SILVER STREAK originally CB&Q 231 SILVER STREAK
TTFN AL
G’day!
Nice one Al but unfortunately much too much research to make it a “theme” for me. Especially since at best there are only 4 of us who are “active” on this site. Much better stuff for the bar, where “original” input like this would be much more appreciated . . . [tup]
Post away, we await your next one![swg]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
G’day All!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #71
Here’s something to enjoy regarding Great Britain’s L M S and LNE*R in a 1933 advertisement from my private collection:
Shut your books and open your eyes
You remember how Mr. Pickwick, when he was after jingle, got into a mess about rescuing a schoolgirl and was locked up in a cupboard – well, that happened at Bury St. Edmunds, near Ipswich.
Wouldn’t you like to see the quaint old town of Great Yarmouth where Peggotty’s boat was beached? From there step back three hundred years to Stratford and the house where Shakespeare was born.
See the Bronte Country and famous York itself. A little further and you’re in the Lake District with its memories of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Ruskin.
Then over the Border to the land of glens and woods and waterfalls, where Burns wrote his songs and Scott his romances.
A wonderful schedule! An unforgettable trip! Fast, luxurious trains take you everywhere.
Illustrated Pamphlet from T. R. Dexter –
Vice-President, Passenger Traffic, (Dept. A 34)
L M S Corporation, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
H. J. Kitchgin, General Agent, (Dept. A 34)
L N E R Railway, 11 West 42nd Street, New York City,
or from your own ticket agent.
L M S
LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY OF GREAT BRITAIN
LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY OF GREAT BRITAIN
LNE*R
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)][oX)]
Greetings Captain Tom
Just returned to the “mountain top” and thought I could check in to see what I have missed. Some good postings, and a visit from one of the “JOs” - appropriate term!
Always enjoy seeing the Brit train information and it makes me wonder why in the world I did not use that mode more frequently when in Great Britain. Not being a “train nut” has something to do with it, I suppose. However, the more exposure I receive on these threads of yours, the more I want to climb aboard a train![swg]
See you at the bar!
BK
Hi Tom
Just thought I’d pop in, if for no other reason than to keep that JO off the top of the page![}:)] Don’t know why it bothers me so, but . . .
So, BK made it back, huh[?] No mention of MY GN pix, tho . . . hmmmmmm. Not like him. Must be preoccupied these days. Actually, I’m heading over to the bar to see what’s up . . .
Oh yeah, can’t forget 20 Fingers - interesting post and you sure come up with some dandies! I agree wih Tom - that’s not a “theme,” it’s a “challenge!”[swg]
Until the next time!
Lars
G’day!
A Brit Pix or two . . . .
BR Class 390 Virgin Valiant (from: public domain)
BR Class 170 First ScotRail (from: public domain)
Later![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
G’day!
A “steamer” from GB . . . .
Great Britain: LMS Stainer Class 5 4-6-0 45110 at Bridgnorth (Wikimedia Commons)
Later![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
G’day!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #72
Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Northern Pacific (NP) in a 1933 advertisement from my private collection:
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. . . . . . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . and the Pacific Northwest . . . . .
Summer fares to the north Pacific Coast are the lowest ever! Only $77.75 round trip. Chicago to Seattle, Tacoma and Portland: $66.50 to Spokane. Bargains in Pullman rates too!
Let us estimate cost from your home. No charge or obligation to you for our booklets and accurate information.
Address: E. E. Nelson,
. . . . . . . . 152 Northern Pacific Ry.,
. . . . . . . . St. Paul, Minn.
For Travel in the West, the NEW
N****orth Coast Limited
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)][oX)]
G’day!
Check this out . . . .
Later![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
Good Afternoon Captain Tom
Now that’s a mighty fine road - the Northern Pacific and one that I thought would get Sir Al up and about in short order!
Here is a little something from our favorite source, Wikipedia:
BK in beautiful Alberta, Canada’s mountain country!
G’day Tom
I see the JOs are back at it . . . . One of these days . . .
So, it’s the NP! I agree with BK a mighty fine road, indeed. So, where’s 20 Fingers??? Thought he’d be all “lathered up” over this one . . . . [swg]
A couple of pix . . .
NP #310 in service (from: www.trainweb.org)
NP #307 (from: www.trainweb.org)
Until the next time!
Lars
Did you really think I would pass on NP. Busy day at office and had to go in early this AM.
Northern
Pacific
(NP)
Streamlined Dome Cars
by Al
The Northern Pacific added domes to the NORTH COAST LIMITED in 1954 becoming the second train between Chicago and Seattle to operate domes. When the Milwaukee Road added a Super Dome to each OLYMPIAN HIAWATHA train set in December 1952 there was an immediate increase in passenger business. The Milwaukee Road line paralleled the Northern Pacific across much of Montana and Washington State, not only that but the OLYMPIAN HIAWATHA operated on a faster schedule between Chicago and Seattle – Tacoma.
The Northern Pacific decided it was time to speed up the NORTH COAST LIMITED to make it competitive with the GN EMPIRE BUILDER and Milwaukee Road OLYMPIAN HIAWATHA. Both of these trains were operating on a 45-hour schedule at the time while the NORTH COAST LIMITED was operating on a 56-hour schedule between Chicago and Seattle. Rival GN had introduced a secondary streamlined train between Chicago and Seattle named the WESTERN STAR operating on a 56-hour schedule on June 3, 1951. The WESTERN STAR equipment was actually the five train sets of the 1947 EMPIRE BUILDER and one new set to give the train six complete trains necessary for the slower schedule. The GN introduced all new fifteen car EMPIRE BUILDERS on June 3, 1951.
The NP had completed many miles of track improvement in Montana and Washington in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s and by 1954 was ready to speed up the NORTH COAST LIMITED. At the same time the NP contracted with famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy to upgrade and modernize the interiors of the NORTH COAST LIMITED streamlined cars and design a more modern paint scheme for the exterior of the NP passenger cars. At the same time the NP ordered 10-Vista Dome 46-seat leg rest coaches and 10-Vista Dome 4-Roomette 4- Duplex Single Room 4-Double Bedroom Sleeping cars from Budd. The NP o
G’day!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #73
Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Canadian Pacific (CP) in a 1952 advertisement from my private collection:
14 adventures as
. . . . . you cross CANADA
For top scenery and service, go Canadian Pacific
Greatest picture-window view of great, growing Canada is yours by Canadian Pacific!
1: Visit the salty Down-East, abounding in fish and game.
2: The walled city of Québec, seen best by horsedrawn calèche– handily near fine Laurentian ski trails.
3: Urban Montreal, where street signs “speak” both French and English.
4: Ottawa, the stately capital city!
Service every mile because you’re traveling Canadian Pacific.
5: Air-Conditioning, roominess of seats and beds.
6: Fine meals and courtesy of service famous the world-over!
Westward ho by Canadian Pacific!
7: Through lake and woods beauty of lake Superior’s north shore.
8: Winnipeg, center of rolling fertile prairies.
9: Calgary, booming gateway to oil riches.
10.: Then, Diesels glide us into wonderland, the Canadian Rockies . . . (Skiers: peerless slopes near Banff and Lake Louise!!)
Onward! . . .
11: Visit the city of show gardens, Victoria, B.C.
12: Stay at the famous Empress, year round hotel.
13: Nearby, fascinating shops.
14: Great sorts . . . largest sea pool under glass . . . golf, sailing, fishing all year!
Ask your agent about a world of service:
G’day!
So what’s not to like about this[?]
CP FP7A #1418 (courtesy: www.trainweb.org)
Later![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
Hi Tom!
How about this one[?]
CP #1400 (from: www.trainweb.org) Photo: John Leeming
Until the next time!
Lars
G’day!
Okay - good one, Lars! Try this . . .
Royal CP exiting the Spiral Tunnels. Mt. Stephen in background.
Later![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]