Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
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Looks like a gorgeous day for railfanning. 

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I don't have a picture but may I share this one that I burned on some basswood?
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That was my 1st thought, Steve, but I doubt that Saguaro cacti grow in Wyoming!
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You passed! David has no idea, it was in the picture I used as my model and I think you're right they don't
grow that far north.
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Very cool, David.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Here's a picture I have framed in my Den that covers the past of NS
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Awesome NS livery, David. 

Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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rustyoldknife wrote: βFri Dec 19, 2025 5:02 am Here's a picture I have framed in my Den that covers the past of NS
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I hope you train enthusiast didn't miss Saturday Morning on CBS.
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I was watching, and I was hoping the same thing! That was a good one. How would you like to ride for a few hours alongside a load of fish?
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What was it called?
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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It was a piece on the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train. The Stockton & Darlington railroad is on a 200th anniversary tour across England. CBS had an informative story with interesting coverage of the events and history of early travel by train.
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A shot of SKOL 4148 on the point of Moline Kansas rock train on October 22nd
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Thanks, Ike.Waukonda wrote: βSat Dec 27, 2025 4:57 pmIt was a piece on the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train. The Stockton & Darlington railroad is on a 200th anniversary tour across England. CBS had an informative story with interesting coverage of the events and history of early travel by train.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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IC Death Star. 


Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
CHRIST IS KING
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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That round house photo is cool.
I vcouldnt reproduce the pis but gr daughters hubbie is gettin bucco overtime this wkend. 25 car derailment of iron ore pellets in nw Pa yesterday. I would bet due to track rail contraction due to the cold azz temps we are getting. They can seperate a foot in this weather.
I vcouldnt reproduce the pis but gr daughters hubbie is gettin bucco overtime this wkend. 25 car derailment of iron ore pellets in nw Pa yesterday. I would bet due to track rail contraction due to the cold azz temps we are getting. They can seperate a foot in this weather.
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My brother is with CSX Maintenance of Way, which railroad does your son-in-law work for?robpa wrote: βSat Jan 03, 2026 9:51 pm That round house photo is cool.
I vcouldnt reproduce the pis but gr daughters hubbie is gettin bucco overtime this wkend. 25 car derailment of iron ore pellets in nw Pa yesterday. I would bet due to track rail contraction due to the cold azz temps we are getting. They can seperate a foot in this weather.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
CHRIST IS KING
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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I would love to see this happen. Currently, trackage East of the Mississip isn't strong enough for the weight, maybe U.P./NS is working on that. 
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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I thought I saw U.P. is working on Big Boy 4014. 
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You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Thank you Ike,
Already gave them my email and am in the club.
At least some of the track this side of the Mississippi is able to handle the Big Boy it rolled by my work in 2024, I was standing outside when heard the lonesome whistle scream and yes Jonny Cash is one of my favorites. I have a Lionel Jonny Cash box car. Only problem is it is not autographed. I will not miss the Big Boy the next time it rolls through my neck of the woods.
Steve
Already gave them my email and am in the club.
At least some of the track this side of the Mississippi is able to handle the Big Boy it rolled by my work in 2024, I was standing outside when heard the lonesome whistle scream and yes Jonny Cash is one of my favorites. I have a Lionel Jonny Cash box car. Only problem is it is not autographed. I will not miss the Big Boy the next time it rolls through my neck of the woods.
Steve