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 Posted - June 13 2008 : 11:03:40 AM
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Hey Guys:
Since we have some clever and humorous fellas here, I thought I 'd pose this question to ponder.
I am working on a Layout idea based on a mid-`50's RR based in what is now Thunder Bay, Ontario.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunder_Bay,_Ontario
Until 1970 when they were merged there were two cities Port Arthur and Fort William. It's not far from the US border near Duluth Minnesota, on the shore of Lake Superior.
GIC's St.Canard I usually refer to as the "Ducky" because of canard in french meaning duck as in the waterfowl. No similar inspiration for the PA&FW so far. Any help would be appreciated. Humour is good, irony even better! [:D]
If you need more info, please ask....
Thanks,
Gareth
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 Posted - June 13 2008 : 11:17:33 AM
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is it nicknames for rr or other names altogether ken
ps brain detached today
the arfur daily rr,arthur daily was a man who made promises but rarely delivered in british tv series the minder
wheat & rye,as that area is famous for its grain shipping links
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 11:31:10 AM
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Hey Ken:
Nicknames for my RR, based on the name above if possible but I'm open to suggestions as long as they fit the region/area!
-Gareth
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 11:34:39 AM
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There's probably a lot of acronyms you could make out of PA and FW. For example, the old Quanah, Acme, and Pacific was once nicknamed Quit Arguing and Push.....QAP....The Wichita, Brazos , Trinity and Sabine was the Wobbly, Bobbly, Turnover and Stop...WBT&S. Ken may know some from Britain, as I seem to remember reading of a couple of humorous slogans there.
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 1:04:07 PM
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Gareth, not sure how much fun you want to have with this, for names how about something like Snowbird, White Feather, Bay Shore, Snow Bay, or maybe a take off of the god of thunder...something around the names Thor, Hammer, Lighting, Thunderbird, since it is near thunder bay, or thunderbolt... I like the idea around Thor...
Thor rode in a chariot pulled by two goats, could give you their names if you want, that he could eat if hungry and bring back to life as needed...also his hammer was called a mjolnir...which might be a cool name... hope this gives you and the guy's some ideas...Garret
ps remember that jupiter was thunder in roman and zeus was in greek if you want to go there ...just love that mythology...
"Though amid all the smoking horror and diabolism of a sea-fight, SHARKS will be seen longingly gazing up to the ship's decks, like hungry dogs round a table where red meat is being carved, ready to bolt down every killed man that is tossed to them . . ." by Herman Melville
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 Posted - June 13 2008 : 1:31:53 PM
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I'm hoping for a one word name for it.
Using Thunder would be great but I'm not sure how long the name Thunder Bay was in use for the bay itself before the twin merged cities changed their names?
-Gareth
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 1:34:11 PM
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will see if I can find out for you...Garret
"Though amid all the smoking horror and diabolism of a sea-fight, SHARKS will be seen longingly gazing up to the ship's decks, like hungry dogs round a table where red meat is being carved, ready to bolt down every killed man that is tossed to them . . ." by Herman Melville
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 2:05:45 PM
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So according to the "fanged one" it's been Thunder Bay for 200 or so years! Now so, what "Smoke & Thunder"? Remember the sensibilities would come from say 1900-1950. The nickname should reflect those times...
-Gareth
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 Posted - June 13 2008 : 2:50:43 PM
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I'm just a dry well so far guys...
The Thunder for example seems too predictable! [V]
-G
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 3:59:29 PM
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Gareth...Here you go, Rumble, Boomer, and the one i like but it is three words..."Shake, Rattle and Roar"...Garret
"Though amid all the smoking horror and diabolism of a sea-fight, SHARKS will be seen longingly gazing up to the ship's decks, like hungry dogs round a table where red meat is being carved, ready to bolt down every killed man that is tossed to them . . ." by Herman Melville
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 4:50:50 PM
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| I thought about looking at mascots--a quick search found that Thunder Bay has a summer baseball team called the Thunder Cats. I also found some kind of character up there they call the Zoose Moose. That probably helps nothing at all!
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Posted - June 13 2008 : 5:52:29 PM
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Hey Y'all:
Thunder cats is too modern.
Like the sound of The "Rumble" though...
Anyone else???
-Gareth
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Posted - June 14 2008 : 5:28:27 PM
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How about Lil' Porty?
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Posted - June 14 2008 : 5:30:10 PM
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As in little Port RR of PA&FW?
-Gareth
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Posted - June 14 2008 : 5:32:45 PM
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Yup.That's what I was thinkin'.[:D]
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Posted - June 14 2008 : 5:55:03 PM
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I Like it! It's after all a two little Diesel and 2 steamer port/connecting shortline...
Thanks.
-Gareth
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Posted - June 16 2008 : 02:54:48 AM
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quote:Hey Y'all:
Thunder cats is too modern.
Like the sound of The "Rumble" though...
Anyone else???
-Gareth
Originally posted by romcat - June 13 2008 : 5:52:29 PM
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How 'bout: KikenYor Rumbolseet Regional Railway
Kick in your... Rumble Seat As like, A kick in your bottom...
Old'ish, older cars of the '50's had rumble seats.
That's my $0.02 CA idea.
John
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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Posted - June 25 2008 : 10:22:08 PM
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Since it was right on the shores of Lake Superior, how about "Superior Service".
When you say nickname I'm not really sure if you're looking for a roadname or a motto. I've given you a motto of course. It also sounds very "50's-ish".
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Posted - June 26 2008 : 01:22:35 AM
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I would try to derive something from the railroads sub-letters. Thats how most railroads get their nicknames such as -
Western Maryland = WM = Wild Mary
L&N = Loud and noisey
CSX = Chicken S*&t Xpress
A lone amature built the ark! A large group of professionals built the titanic!
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Posted - June 26 2008 : 02:01:05 AM
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The DL&W was known as the Delay, Linger & Wait, and also the Damn Long & Weary. [:D]
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