All About Pocket Knives

Looks like a gorgeous day for railfanning.

I don't have a picture but may I share this one that I burned on some basswood?
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dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 2:14 am I don't have a picture but may I share this one that I burned on some basswood?
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Most definitely, thanks for showing, nice work!!!

dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 2:14 am I don't have a picture but may I share this one that I burned on some basswood?
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Nice work David
Is that just a bluff in the background or is it Devils Tower Wyoming?
Steve

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 7:56 pm

dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 2:14 am I don't have a picture but may I share this one that I burned on some basswood?
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Nice work David
Is that just a bluff in the background or is it Devils Tower Wyoming?
Steve

That was my 1st thought, Steve, but I doubt that Saguaro cacti grow in Wyoming! Maybe David is testing us.

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 7:56 pm Nice work David
Is that just a bluff in the background or is it Devils Tower Wyoming?
Steve

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 8:32 pm That was my 1st thought, Steve, but I doubt that Saguaro cacti grow in Wyoming! Maybe David is testing us.

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.

dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 10:56 pm

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 7:56 pm Nice work David
Is that just a bluff in the background or is it Devils Tower Wyoming?
Steve

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 8:32 pm That was my 1st thought, Steve, but I doubt that Saguaro cacti grow in Wyoming! Maybe David is testing us.

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.

I failed I did not see the saguaro cactus.
First thing I did was google the tower to see if there was a railroad nearby
Steve

dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 17, 2025 2:14 am I don't have a picture but may I share this one that I burned on some basswood?
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Very cool, David.

Here's a picture I have framed in my Den that covers the past of NS

Awesome NS livery, David.

rustyoldknife wrote: ↑Fri Dec 19, 2025 5:02 am Here's a picture I have framed in my Den that covers the past of NS

I hope you train enthusiast didn't miss Saturday Morning on CBS.

bighomer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 27, 2025 3:38 pm I hope you train enthusiast didn't miss Saturday Morning on CBS.

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?

bighomer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 27, 2025 3:38 pm I hope you train enthusiast didn't miss Saturday Morning on CBS.

What was it called?

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Dec 27, 2025 4:47 pm

bighomer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 27, 2025 3:38 pm I hope you train enthusiast didn't miss Saturday Morning on CBS.

What was it called?

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.

A shot of SKOL 4148 on the point of Moline Kansas rock train on October 22nd

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Dec 27, 2025 4:57 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Dec 27, 2025 4:47 pm

bighomer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 27, 2025 3:38 pm I hope you train enthusiast didn't miss Saturday Morning on CBS.

What was it called?

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.

Thanks, Ike. 5 years before the Baltimore & Ohio.

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IC Death Star.

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.

robpa wrote: ↑Sat 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.

My brother is with CSX Maintenance of Way, which railroad does your son-in-law work for?

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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.

I thought I saw U.P. is working on Big Boy 4014.

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