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May 30, 2015


Some converted trolleys made into solar powered vehicles awaiting
the afternoon rush hour service in suburban El Paso, Texas.


Jeff loves the quick and quiet rides of these vehicles.
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Ah, you know I do. Sit back, open the paper and
feel the rails under the wheels. By the way,
El Paso has taken its PCC trolleys out of
storage and is building a little loop that will
go up and down a steep little grade (maybe 8%)
from the University campus to the downtown
area. $45,000,000. Going to take some
ridership to recoup that price tag.
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Always look forward to your nice photos, Jeff. This next photo shows a quiet
scene near Boise, Idaho temporarily interrupted by a Great Northern freight
set drowning out the peaceful sounds of the area's songbirds.


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Great photos everyone. Here's another lovely day in Fox River
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Very relaxing scene in your hometown Gary. This next photo shows a Long Island Railroad
train named the Peconic Bay Express traveling westbound on a sunny afternoon in June 2015.
It travels by scenic countryside on eastern Long Island with views of vineyards and potato farms.


Plenty of residents love the clean air environment over there. Photo taken at Cutchogue, New York.

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This next scene shows an angry Mr. Bedloe shouting at the local train which again did not
stop at the Hooterville station. Kate and Uncle Joe wonder what mischief he is planning for
them as they watch him ready to run after the train for the umpteenth time.


C&FW Railroad runs some leased equipment on their branch line.

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This picture is of a antique coach which has operated for many decades.
It has since been shipped out to West Texas for possible renovation.
The people at Jeff's Chop Shop have restored railroad items for years.
This photo was recently taken at Ashland, PA before heading west.


Hopefully it will be filled with happy tourists on its future runs.
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Another photo shows Western Maryland unit 763 stopped by the crew at one of their
favorite eateries. They are well fed in this scenic part of Maryland near Frostburg, MD.


Later, the crew retired for the night in Cumberland, Maryland.

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Chops is chopping. Catching up on back log of projects. Nice photos!
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Look forward to your photos, Jeff. This next photo shows alco engine unit 1102 returning
from work done to her at Frankford Shops in Bergen Point, NJ. They do excellent work
there and helped extend her life for at least two more decades of useful operation.


Photo taken at Dover, Delaware.


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Another photo shows New York City subway car number 9623 enjoying a second life
as a solar powered unit serving a new group of commuters in Louisville, Kentucky.


Affordable and dependable units needed to save our environment.

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Antique varnish clattering through New England.
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Old Paths, New Roads

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Tycomania Collage
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Look forward to your photos, Jeff. This next photo shows alco engine unit 1102 returning
from work done to her at Frankford Shops in Bergen Point, NJ. They do excellent work
there and helped extend her life for at least two more decades of useful operation.


Photo taken at Dover, Delaware.

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** Richard, this is the nicest Alco Super 630 that is made.

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Nice photo, Jeff. Always look forward to your photos as well as Frank's and everyone else.
This next photo shows a trolley unit entering a tunnel near Scranton, PA traveling to the
local ballpark for a nice day at the park.


The Scranton Yankees won the game.
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Some scenes in Pennsylvania.


PRR engine at Temple, PA.


PRR observation car sighted near Harrisburg, PA.

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As promised, for my friend WKS. A lonely hospital car picks its way through the
woods in 1862.

A train passes through a covered bridge somewhere in Vermont in 1857.

While another train puffs its way to Amherst, Massachusetts, as a load of
cabbages crosses overhead to Northampton, Massachusetts.

Timbers creak as it passes over the North River in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.
A video of this diorama:
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Very colorful photos you took Jeff. Always a treat to view. This next scene shows a Southern
set traveling thru tranquil Marietta, Georgia on a warm early evening setting.

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A nice peaceful evening before the next train arrives in Marietta, Georgia.


Good night.

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Found this old photo of a B&O GP7, I thought your newspaper might like it.


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Interesting B&O diesel you caught in action Jerry. This next photo shows
a small steam engine descending the grade near Roanoke, Virginia.


Another pleasant day in Virginia for lovers and train watchers.

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* Here at Bergen Point up town in the Centerville section is the 34 street station. ( A Atlas station ) with two buildings to its south. The closest is a Faller House from 1957. It is not from a kit but factory assembles in Germany by Faller. The Faller catalog number is 287. The Faller name for it is "Mountain Home". The next house to the left is another Faller building. Again factory assembled. It is Numbered 257, and its name is "House with garage". This home is with only a one car garage. It is also made with a 2 car garage. I think it had the same number.
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Here are the three houses together. 257, 287, and the Atlas station.


Now here is the Atlas station.


Here is the 287 Mountain Home.


Here is 257 House with garage

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April 2015
the Cheap Railroad runs a GM Areotrain


Also the Hogwarts Express visits too

We watch it run across a former Rock Island bridge
(O scale Marx)

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Buss, we need a news report on the apparently serious derailment involving that EMD F unit. Inquiring minds want to know!
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** So Buss, did the Aero Train push that old cantankerous F unit out of the way ?
What is the story ?
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It also appears someone (or something) went diving for cover from the Hogwarts Express! What's the story there!?
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ok I ran the Tyco CP Rail a 3X around the track & the pinion gear slipped off
I just laid it there
the guy is a hamburger guy toy from A&W Resturants
I has a 2nd one & a hot dog guy toy hehe
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C'mon Buss, give us a story! You know, something like:

Restaurant Mascot Has Paranormal Close Call

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

On Tuesday afternoon, a local man reports he was walking home from his job as a card flipper for A&W restaurants, when
out of nowhere, the Hogwarts Express suddenly materialized just yards from him, forcing him to dive for his life to avoid
becoming hamburger meat himself. The train rushed by and dematerialized just as suddenly as it appeared. "I've never
seen anything like it!' the man exclaimed. "The world just dissolved and then I found myself out in the countryside some-
where with this huge train just bearing down on me. And then just as quickly, it disappeared!" The man, whose identity
the authorities did not disclose, is being held in the state hospital for observation.

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Picturesque setting of the rural section of Bergen Point you photographed Frank.
Also, nice action photos of the different train consists you saw Ben.
This next shot shows a leased LIRR GP unit traveling at warp speed in a rural section
in Ohio near Cincinnati on a hot day.


Later, I took a cab to downtown Cincinnati to see a Reds baseball game.


The Reds won that game.

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LOL Gmoney, nice work WKS. Glad to see the Aero Train off the shelf
on the rails, Bus.
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Chops, your occasional literary posts are an inspiration! As to Buss's other picture:


Locomotive Intentionally Rolled from Tracks

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Railroad employees took drastic action Monday morning after a locomotive running light suffered catastrophic
engine failure less than an hour before ElectroMotive Division's new Aerotrain demonstator was due to pass
though Scottsbluff on it's inaugural test run. Understanding the urgency of the situation, maintenance crews
were on the scene within minutes of the incident. When interviewed, the maintenance foreman stated that the
Road Foreman of Engines had told him directly, "I Don't care what you have to do, just get it done! If that
Aerotrain is delayed, there'll be h*** to pay!" With the Aerotrain just minutes away, the decision was made by
the maintenance foreman to roll the incapacitated engine off the tracks. When the Road Foreman of Engines
was questioned about the incident, he denied any involvement and stated that the entire incident is under
investigation by the railroad, and that the maintenance foreman had been suspended without pay until the
matter is resolved.

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Late Breaking Update on Locomotive Intentionally Rolled from Tracks

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Investigators looking into the case of a locomotive rolled from the tracks have noticed a trailer in the background of a photograph taken at the scene of the investigation. They have announced a theory that, "some horseplay has been involved."

Another theory, pronounced the same, but spelled differently suggests that, "some horseplay has Ben involved."


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oh well excuuuse me!
yer funny Gmoney
btw Chops Areotrain is back on the shelf
Besides I ran the train at full speed & motor is too darned slow
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** Excuses, excuses, excuses. What happened Ben ? What did you do wrong. Did you flip the F.
* BAD BUSS ! BAD BUSS ! BAD BUSS.

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I'm SERIOUS when I said I LAID it there after the Pinion Gear fell off!
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oh well excuuuse me!
yer funny Gmoney
btw Chops Areotrain is back on the shelf
Besides I ran the train at full speed & motor is too darned slow

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That's pretty funny. And yeah, I understand the slow motor thingie. I have at least one engine that had that problem. Just lube it and it'll probably be okay.

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Hey Shaggy, thanks for the news update! We need to stay on top of these things!
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Some vintage cars pounding the rails at various locations.


Excursion set near Joliet, Illinois.


Another set near Atlanta, Georgia on a hot day. Nothing beats a ride on one of these beauties with
the windows open. Who needs air conditioners when you have the cool breeze at your disposal.
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I have a few trollys I run once in a while, but it really bothers me that I have no overhead wire.

I love the idea of trollys converted to solar power! I can live with takiing off the poles and running them with no guilt. I might even put on a few solar panels on the roofs to further the idea!

Great idea!
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This next photo shows Tony at the local pizzeria shop daydreaming. He spots the local
freight dropping off his favorite drinks at the shop. He thinks of hitching a ride on the
train to parts unknown. However, the sweet aroma of a freshly made pizza pie changes
his mind and he heads back inside to devour the first fresh slice with more to come.


Perhaps one day he will take that trip beyond his bucolic area of
Rutland, Vermont and see what is on the other side of the fence.

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This next scene shows Miss Wilkes departing her home in upscale Ravenel, SC.
As a vain spoiled aristocrat southern belle, she shows off her wealth and
physical beauty to the local men. One of her suitors shown here is Mr. Kennedy
who also has wealth and high standing in the community. She distrusts him
since he has other women at his disposal. As she meets him to take a ride in his
expensive vintage car, a streetcar traveling to Charlestown stops in front of her
house. The engineer is Mr. Robillard who has no wealth and lives a frugal lifestyle.
She had dated him but they broke off due to their different lifestyles. He still loves
her and is dedicated to be faithful to her. What path shall she take?



Whether she makes the right choice or regrets the road not taken, only time will tell.
This is just another short tale at this small corner of as the world turns.
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June 18, 2015

This next picture shows GP38 Long Island Railroad engine number 273 on
a rainy day traveling light eastbound at Jamesport, NY to pick up some
freight cars in Southhold. She recently has been relegated for freight service
after being replaced by newer diesel models for passenger service.


She still will provide reliable service for years to come.

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I've been on assignment at the PWG Saylorsburg PA. facility. Just back yesterday In time to see some Lehigh Valley RR diesels rolling in and out of the Service area here in Bergen Point. LVRR RS3 210, and SW8 265 are seen here in these views.
* 210 came off of a ready track, rode the turntable heading over for fuel and sand. Then exited yard for the days work.



Next PUP 265 came in with loaded hoppers to top off coal in bunkers.


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Nice photos of the LV equipment you saw Frank. I saw one of their RS3 sisters
roaming the rails in the gorge near Mauch Chunk during one of my hikes up there
recently. This next photo shows a New Haven SD unit making an unscheduled stop in
Shelton, Connecticut. The crew heard about inclement weather in the area with many
lightning strikes. They took shelter in the station while the storm passed through the area.


After a two hour delay, they continued toward New Haven, CT.


I photographed some of the colorful cars outside Shelton.


The sun came out to bring out the colorful consist.


Another nice day in southern New England.


Never a dull moment here.


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This scene shows several former NY subway cars enjoying their
second life as efficient people movers in Omaha, Nebraska.


Makes sense to convert these units to solar powered vehicles to lower costs.


People here enjoy the reliable and inexpensive mass transportation options.

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With most of the region in a hot and humid spell, I feel this scene should cool some heads.
A railfan special with a special guest on a unusual paint scheme caboose entertaining the
youngsters after Thanksgiving Day last year. Scene shot in November near Cranford, NJ.


Before you know it, the days will be dry and cool.

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We return to Marietta, GA with a visitor to this area. Pennsylvania Great Western Railway
metroliner named The Frankford Bankers Express makes a station stop on this sultry early
evening. The set has recently been repainted in Minuteman patriotic colors for display around
the country. PGW also has a display of items used during the metroliners 47 year operation. A
traveling informative museum for everyone to enjoy for years to come.


The Frankford Shops employees are always innovators in technology and are always enthusiastic
about sharing our important railroad heritage for todays visitors and future generations to come.

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After the metroliner left, Southern Pacific set came in to the station.
It is part of a collection that will be here for the next three weekends.
There will be shows and attractions for all to enjoy.


Later the F unit left the station for storage in the nearby yards.

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Later that night, some of us went to the photo session set up by the employees of Southern Railroad.







Clear conditions helped the event.

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After the engines were stored away, we took pictures of various passenger cars.











Many thanks to the employees of Southern Railroad for setting the event for us.
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