Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?

[DM11]

Nice, David. Looks like a decent day there.

Good day to be out. Low 60's , few clouds and no wind. Beautiful January weather!

[Waukonda]

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Grain train being loaded at a siding.

Thanks for posting that one!

[cudgee]

Got some action today. Having a hard time getting any decent pics.

Looks like good action, and some great pics. I could watch stuff like that. Love watching loading and switching yards, spent many hour as a kid filling in my day at the rail yards.

[Waukonda]

Got some action today. Having a hard time getting any decent pics.

I missed these until just now, good stuff, David. What is the 2nd loco in the middle picture?

[DM11]

Got some action today. Having a hard time getting any decent pics.

I missed these until just now, good stuff, David. What is the 2nd loco in the middle picture?

Thanks Ike! That would be a Ferromex.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferromex

[Waukonda]

Got some action today. Having a hard time getting any decent pics.

I missed these until just now, good stuff, David. What is the 2nd loco in the middle picture?

Thanks Ike! That would be a Ferromex.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferromex

Awesome, I thought maybe so. It is a rare occasion when one of those show up around my area, it happens, but not often. That was a good capture!

[Waukonda]

I was happy to come across this UP coal train rumbling along the snow covered fields under an azure sky. I was doubly happy when the end rolled around and one of the rear locos was an old Southern Pacific, still sporting the old paint scheme with a UP patch. The Southern Pacific ceased to exist after 1996, I was quite surprised to see a unit that had not been repainted. According to Wikipedia, only 10 or less still exist. This one has the "bloody nose" paint scheme.

[1967redrider]

Awesome Winter shots, Ike.


I picked up a trestle set and incorporated it into the layout. It was pretty tricky trying to get everything to fit correctly.

[TPK]

I was happy to come across this UP coal train rumbling along the snow covered fields under an azure sky. I was doubly happy when the end rolled around and one of the rear locos was an old Southern Pacific, still sporting the old paint scheme with a UP patch. The Southern Pacific ceased to exist after 1996, I was quite surprised to see a unit that had not been repainted. According to Wikipedia, only 10 or less still exist. This one has the "bloody nose" paint scheme.

Awesome pictures Ike! Thanks Buddy!

[TPK]

Awesome Winter shots, Ike.

I picked up a trestle set and incorporated it into the layout. It was pretty tricky trying to get everything to fit correctly.

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

[DM11]

I was happy to come across this UP coal train rumbling along the snow covered fields under an azure sky. I was doubly happy when the end rolled around and one of the rear locos was an old Southern Pacific, still sporting the old paint scheme with a UP patch. The Southern Pacific ceased to exist after 1996, I was quite surprised to see a unit that had not been repainted. According to Wikipedia, only 10 or less still exist. This one has the "bloody nose" paint scheme.

Cool pics buddy! Good catch on that SP unit! Havent seen a SP unit in a while. Use to see a SP tunnel motor once in a while back in the day.

[1967redrider]

Awesome Winter shots, Ike.

I picked up a trestle set and incorporated it into the layout. It was pretty tricky trying to get everything to fit correctly.

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

[DM11]

Awesome Winter shots, Ike.

I picked up a trestle set and incorporated it into the layout. It was pretty tricky trying to get everything to fit correctly.

That looks like a good addition to your lay out.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

Uh oh.............

[cudgee]

Awesome Winter shots, Ike.

I picked up a trestle set and incorporated it into the layout. It was pretty tricky trying to get everything to fit correctly.

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

And there will be a thorough investigation.

[cudgee]

I was happy to come across this UP coal train rumbling along the snow covered fields under an azure sky. I was doubly happy when the end rolled around and one of the rear locos was an old Southern Pacific, still sporting the old paint scheme with a UP patch. The Southern Pacific ceased to exist after 1996, I was quite surprised to see a unit that had not been repainted. According to Wikipedia, only 10 or less still exist. This one has the "bloody nose" paint scheme.

Great shots. The snow gives fantastic contrast.

[TPK]

Awesome Winter shots, Ike.

I picked up a trestle set and incorporated it into the layout. It was pretty tricky trying to get everything to fit correctly.

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.
Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

If you pay for the plane ticket, I'll be glad to help you with the clean up operations.

[cudgee]

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.
Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

If you pay for the plane ticket, I'll be glad to help you with the clean up operations.

[1967redrider]

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.
Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

If you pay for the plane ticket, I'll be glad to help you with the clean up operations.

Ha!!! Thanks for your offer, Tom.

[1967redrider]

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

And there will be a thorough investigation.

Calling in the FRA, cudgee. I hate paperwork.

[MissouriGuerrilla]

Awesome Winter shots, Ike.

I picked up a trestle set and incorporated it into the layout. It was pretty tricky trying to get everything to fit correctly.

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

Ahh! Who sabotaged the tracks?! Wonder if Colonel Hogan and his men did it?

[1967redrider]

Wow! That's a real cool layout you have going there John! You may have to expand it soon.

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

Ahh! Who sabotaged the tracks?! Wonder if Colonel Hogan and his men did it?

Ha!!! I love watching those reruns. Robert is the only cast person still kicking and I think he's in his 90's. Hogan's crew would have blown up the whole layout!

[MissouriGuerrilla]

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

Ahh! Who sabotaged the tracks?! Wonder if Colonel Hogan and his men did it?

Ha!!! I love watching those reruns. Robert is the only cast person still kicking and I think he's in his 90's. Hogan's crew would have blown up the whole layout!

My FIL and I both love Hogan's Heroes and we slide it in here and there when we're visiting. Like if we're having a BBQ and my hot dog isn't grilled enough, I might say something in my best General Burkhalter like "Well....I see my food isn't quite grilled the way I like it. Maybe you'd do better thawing out hot dogs...ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT!"

[1967redrider]

Ahh! Who sabotaged the tracks?! Wonder if Colonel Hogan and his men did it?

Ha!!! I love watching those reruns. Robert is the only cast person still kicking and I think he's in his 90's. Hogan's crew would have blown up the whole layout!

My FIL and I both love Hogan's Heroes and we slide it in here and there when we're visiting. Like if we're having a BBQ and my hot dog isn't grilled enough, I might say something in my best General Burkhalter like "Well....I see my food isn't quite grilled the way I like it. Maybe you'd do better thawing out hot dogs...ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT!"

Good one!!!

[cudgee]

Thanks, Tom. I tried going vertical, I guess the next option is to add another platform.

Had a derailment today, backing through a switch.

And there will be a thorough investigation.

Calling in the FRA, cudgee. I hate paperwork.

[WillyCamaro]

"I know nothing! Nothing!"
"Schultz! You Dummkopf!"


Good one guys!