My mother-in-law gave me a picture to hang in the train *ah-hum* room. Should fit nicely above my Landmark Yards sign and it takes up practically the whole back seat of my wife's Equinox.
This picture was collected by my late father-in-law who worked for B&O/CSX and was an avid train enthusiast. I met my wife when we were 3 years old because our fathers worked together at the railroad in Cumberland and were good friends.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:59 pm
by Waukonda
1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:03 pm
My mother-in-law gave me a picture to hang in the train *ah-hum* room. Should fit nicely above my Landmark Yards sign and it takes up practically the whole back seat of my wife's Equinox.
This picture was collected by my late father-in-law who worked for B&O/CSX and was an avid train enthusiast. I met my wife when we were 3 years old because our fathers worked together at the railroad in Cumberland and were good friends.
What a great picture and gesture on her part. That is really nice, John. Please post an updated pic after you have chosen a spot for it.......or maybe you would want to trade it for 3 or 4 old knives?
1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:03 pm
My mother-in-law gave me a picture to hang in the train *ah-hum* room. Should fit nicely above my Landmark Yards sign and it takes up practically the whole back seat of my wife's Equinox.
This picture was collected by my late father-in-law who worked for B&O/CSX and was an avid train enthusiast. I met my wife when we were 3 years old because our fathers worked together at the railroad in Cumberland and were good friends.
What a great picture and gesture on her part. That is really nice, John. Please post an updated pic after you have chosen a spot for it.......or maybe you would want to trade it for 3 or 4 old knives?
Ha! Thanks, Ike, but I have some old knives.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:11 pm
by TPK
Wow! That's veeeeery cool John! Congrats Buddy!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:56 pm
by Quick Steel
redrider, what a great asset that finely rendered train depiction is. It will set off your train room in a spectacular fashion. Your mother-in-law is a peach!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:23 am
by 1967redrider
Thanks, Tom and QS.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:16 pm
by TPK
Quick Steel wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:56 pm
redrider, what a great asset that finely rendered train depiction is. It will set off your train room in a spectacular fashion. Your mother-in-law is a peach!
QS I have to say that I am often impressed by your elegant manner of speaking.
Or should I say writing.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:32 am
by 1967redrider
I finally hung the picture today, and sorted out some wiring issues I've been having since my layout expansion.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:29 am
by TPK
You have a pretty cool train room going on there my friend. No doubt about that!
And your new picture on the wall is ooooooutstanding!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:56 am
by bighomer
Looking good RR x10.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:15 pm
by 1967redrider
Thanks, gents! It's definitely a work in progress.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:54 am
by DM11
Wb SKOL
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:44 am
by 1967redrider
Cool catch, David!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:14 pm
by TPK
Nice picture David.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:53 pm
by Waukonda
Spent a little time enjoying some backroading on this sunny Spring day, and came acriss this long forgotten trestle.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:21 am
by doglegg
Cool find and pics.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:57 am
by 1967redrider
Cool pictures, Ike. That's not still active is it?
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:36 pm
by Quick Steel
An excellent discovery Ike.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:52 pm
by Waukonda
1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:57 am
Cool pictures, Ike. That's not still active is it?
No, John, It appeared that it hadn't been used for years. It would probably be a great favor to the local farmers if it were to be removed, but I am glad it was still there.
Thank you, Floyd, John, and Garry.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:26 pm
by wlf
Nice work and picture John.
I've never seen a SKOL engine.
Cool Ike , what part of the country?
We're the engine overhaul center for the Chessie System. The engines were lined up for about 1/4 mile to the right ,out of the picture.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:28 pm
by 1967redrider
Cool pictures, Lyle. The old East Bound Repair Tracks in Cumberland are currently holding at least 100 diesels taken out of service.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:31 pm
by TPK
Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:53 pm
Spent a little time enjoying some backroading on this sunny Spring day, and came acriss this long forgotten trestle.
Cool old trestle! "Carpenters built America."
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:32 pm
by TPK
wlf wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:26 pm
Nice work and picture John.
I've never seen a SKOL engine.
Cool Ike , what part of the country?
We're the engine overhaul center for the Chessie System. The engines were lined up for about 1/4 mile to the right ,out of the picture.
Cool pictures!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:48 pm
by Waukonda
wlf wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:26 pm
Nice work and picture John.
I've never seen a SKOL engine.
Cool Ike , what part of the country?
We're the engine overhaul center for the Chessie System. The engines were lined up for about 1/4 mile to the right ,out of the picture.
Wow! That's veeeeery cool John! 
No doubt about that! 
