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More fun with those amazing single car units in action.
Great Northern unit 2320 passing noisy animals at Jeffrey's Critters Farms near El Paso Texas.
Alaska Railroad unit 105 at a stop in Bellasville Alaska.
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Steam action in the valley.
Passing thru Kempton Falls Texas.
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Oh, I do love a Doodle Bug. I am told there was Doodle Bug service,
for a time, that ran North out of El Paso, to maybe Alamogordo, or
some place, I forget. Anyways, it was called the "The Great Horny
Toad Line," as legend has it that a boy was hired to sit on the
front beam to sweep the lizards off the rails to prevent them
from fouling the running gear.
I find them rather cute and they eat nasty bugs. They have shown
up at my doorstep a time or two, and they always get a welcome.
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 Posted - July 12 2019 : 10:57:20 PM
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Interesting story Jeff. Hope those lizards do not get run over.
Vintage excursion run on Rikers Curve near Tottenville Tennessee.
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Posted - July 13 2019 : 3:45:21 PM
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is moving soon to a bigger house & will be setting up layout on my old 4X8 board I've had since I had the Rock Island Line Lionel set on it as a kid 
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Posted - July 13 2019 : 6:06:30 PM
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July 13 2019
Look forward to your photos here when layout is set up Ben.
Western Maryland 763 exits Loon Mountain in this late afternoon scene at Synders Maryland.
Two hours later she heads home as early evening starts at Rollings Pass Maryland.
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Posted - July 14 2019 : 09:46:06 AM
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Conrail GP 3073 getting ready to assist a heavy loaded fifty six car set tackle the two percent grade.
Just outside Gallitzen Pennsylvania ready to assist that set.
Will assist five other sets before her duty ends on this long day.
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Posted - July 14 2019 : 3:15:13 PM
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Enjoyable photos, and congrats to the Busss! I cannot wait to see
what's next!
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Posted - July 15 2019 : 12:06:11 PM
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Thank you Jeff. More action in the region.
From a distance we see a short Conrail freight set
delivering goods in Tyrone Pennsylvania.
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Posted - July 16 2019 : 11:09:35 PM
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Freight run lead by Seaboard switcher 1098 rumbles the rails.
Passes Harold Tower in Grand Forks Virginia this late afternoon.
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Posted - July 19 2019 : 4:03:40 PM
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Excitement in downtown Neenah along the Fox Valley Railroad. Mini Kong escapes and climbs the Trade Tower
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Nice views at the penthouse level Gary. The ape may want to jump toward those tracks below.
Back at trackside Burlington helper 5628 pushing a thirty car load up Reynolds Slope in steamy Taos Kansas.
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Posted - August 03 2019 : 10:38:16 PM
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Another hot sweat ridden day in western Maryland brings us to trackside for more exciting railfan action in paradise.
One of many photo stops in mid afternoon sunshine for shots of Western Maryland venerable GP 35 unit 3796.
Parlor car Silver Spring owned by Baltimore and Ohio does the honors today with luxurious amenities for all to enjoy.
Wonderful scenery is all around us here in pine scented Tweetsie Maryland in the not so wonderful 95 degree temperatures.
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Posted - August 03 2019 : 11:43:44 PM
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| Delightful King Kong, nice shots of the B&O.
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Posted - August 04 2019 : 11:49:45 PM
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Thanks Jeff. More action to show in the news.
Southern Pacific F7 unit 6440 delivering freight to the local residents.
Brilliant sunshine allows for attractive results.
Approaching Valley Brook Arizona this late afternoon.
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Posted - August 05 2019 : 01:22:46 AM
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Train excursion with a pair of sharks leading the way.
Unit 1867 is visiting from Toronto Ontario.
Unit 210 is visiting from San Diego California.
Both passenger cars are from Baltimore Maryland.
The eclectic set leads an excursion thru Napa Valley California.
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Posted - August 07 2019 : 10:22:24 PM
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A rather large visitor has been sighted for us to enjoy. What a beauty she is.
Berkshire 1225 on a fan trip thru the forests of Rigel Michigan. Powerful whistles echo thru the trees.
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Posted - August 08 2019 : 10:23:17 AM
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Fine looking steam kettle!
Here a BL2 noses its way through the New England forests pulling its consignments.
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Posted - August 10 2019 : 4:10:29 PM
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Wonderful Boston and Maine BL2 unit in eastern foliage Jeff. The vibrant colors make for a dynamic view in your photo.
Nearby some powerful units are leaving Bergen Point New Jersey after receiving light work at The Frankford Repair Shops.
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Posted - August 10 2019 : 8:21:16 PM
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Tabor and Waldo's doodlebug M1 did the honors for passenger service, today.
Here it is stopped at Batey Hollow:
And here, it stops for passengers and express packages at Tabor station:
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - August 11 2019 : 02:18:37 AM
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Nice Burlington, WKS. Here is a bit of Eastern action. I've said it twice, will say it again:
brilliant level of craftsmanship on Tabor RR. Amazing photography and lighting.
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Posted - August 11 2019 : 5:57:04 PM
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A solar powered tram inaugurates new passenger service to Armadilloville. Video will follow.
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Posted - August 14 2019 : 10:00:44 PM
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Always enjoy your interesting photos Jeff. Attractive doodlebug Don. Thanks for posting.
PGW Railroad set number 72 The Red Diamond at the station in Schuylls Valley near Saylorsburg Pennsylvania.
What a graceful and attractive set that PGW Railroad operates in pristine condition.
The Frankford Repair Shops do excellent work to keep PGW equipment in excellent condition.
She departs for Bergen Point New Jersey and will arrive there in less than two hours.
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Posted - August 15 2019 : 10:06:14 AM
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| Classic view of the Whistle Stop siding. Nicely done.
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Posted - August 18 2019 : 4:23:58 PM
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Thank you Jeff. Some more equipment recently bought by PGW Railroad.
C liner unit 45 leads a sparkling beautiful set in brilliant sunshine yesterday afternoon.
Recently repainted by Frankford Shops and renovated inside with plush seats and other amenities.
PGW will keep the color scheme and letters of a famous railroad to be added to their heritage series sets.
Seen in revenue service at Hopatcong New Jersey near the spacious lake this summer afternoon.
Swimming and railfanning do make for a great day in this wondeful section of central New Jersey.
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Posted - August 18 2019 : 4:50:56 PM
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Another set recently purchased by PGW Railroad in revenue service yesterday afternoon.
F unit 4015 also recently repainted by the reliable employees at Frankford Shops.
Sure looks gorgeous in the afternoon sunshine with very warm temperatures.
The passenger cars were also upgraded with plush seats and modern amenities.
This set will also keep the colors and lettering of a famous railroad.
PGW Railroad owns many heritage sets and proudly showcases them in their operating region.
At a stop in Newfoundland New Jersey on another hot afternoon setting.
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Posted - August 18 2019 : 5:25:05 PM
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| A classic rake, nice shots.
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Posted - August 18 2019 : 7:39:20 PM
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Thanks Jeff. Some solar units in operation near Armadilloville Texas.
Unit 5 passing Bellas Farms Texas with animal sounds all around.
Unit 3 passing Herricks Texas with pine scents around us.
Unit 11 passing Bernardstown Texas in hot but low humid weather.
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Posted - August 18 2019 : 11:53:45 PM
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PGW excursion run across the pond.
Sir Catford Ken at the trottle of this magnificent steam engine.
Three car set in the woods of Great Britain.
Pleasant day for railfanning this attractive route in beautiful cool weather.
In Catford township just outside historic London England.
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Posted - August 24 2019 : 7:26:17 PM
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Big news for railfans on the Tabor and Waldo: Today's manifest freight was pulled by douple-headed Prairies. Usually, the T&W uses heavy enough power to move the manifests with one engine, but today's manifest was assigned to engine number 51, a small Prairie. As it approached the hilly district around Tabor and Batey Hollow, another Prairie, engine number 52 left the Crowler W. Flahar yard to meet it as a helper.
Engine number 52 loads up on fuel for the demanding job of mainline helper service:
No. 52, the only engine on the line that's playing with a full deck, never passes up a water tower:
No, that tower's not leaning. The wide angle lens in the shutterbug's camera can give things a crazy tilt.
52 runs light downgrade to meet Number 51 and the manifest freight:
Leaning into the sharp curves and steep hills, our intrepid locomotives haul their freight up the grade out of Batey Hollow:
The double header emerges from the trees atop the railroad's ruling grade. Soon the whole train will be up the hill:
Two engines wind their train among the industries of Tabor:
The manifest freight drops off and picks up cars in Flahar Yard:
One switching move at Flahar involves such a long cut of cars, that the engines can be seen way around the head of the valley while the other end is still in the yard:
While the switching progressed, engine 98, an 0-6-0 switcher had the caboose out of the way. Now it places the caboose where the train can couple back on:
The manifest continues beyond Flahar Yard, passing through a cut in a picturesque curve:
The freight has reached level going and 51 is more adequate for the rest of the trip. Number 52 runs light, back to Flahar Yard:
It was a lot of tearing around, but the railfans and shutterbugs had a good show, today, of tough little teakettles making the grade.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - August 24 2019 : 7:49:37 PM
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Incredible layout, and photos!
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." - Matthew 5:16
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Posted - August 24 2019 : 8:37:27 PM
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Wow!! Loving on those major cool wood truss bridges,
those sweeping trees, the serpentine track work, and
the locomotives that the T&W has kept going all those
decades. I see a '50's era Ford back in there, a
Quonset hut- this layout has a feel of some back
woods rail network that time forgot!
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Posted - August 25 2019 : 11:51:34 PM
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Wonderful views Don. You sure cover all angles in your travels.
PGW mini steam engine 524 leading an excursion train on Olear Bridge.
She pulls a three car set on grades reaching three percent with ease and grace.
Colorful view at Rossville New Jersey on a cool afternoon trip in the Garden State.
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Posted - August 26 2019 : 12:06:41 AM
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| Delightful bridge!
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Posted - September 01 2019 : 02:39:21 AM
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It is 1927, and we are going by first class out of Station Henley.
Mother, Father, and I.
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Elegant cars you photographed Jeff. They certainly withstood the test of time for nearly a century in immaculate appearance.
Boston and Maine BL2 unit 1553 leads a ten car freight set around Nellys Curve near Chopsfield Maine.
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Posted - September 02 2019 : 10:04:37 AM
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Bacon, Lettuce, 2mato!
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Posted - September 05 2019 : 11:52:51 PM
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Thank you Jeff. The next photos show a reliable unit from your past some two thousand miles to your east.
New Haven RDC unit 20 on the curves near Deacon Falls Massachusetts.
Cool temperatures in this part of paradise for your enjoyment.
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Waiting for the afternoon local to arrive.
Not a soul at the station it appears.
Only three of us wait for the local to arrive .
Finally she arrives at the station with a light passenger load.
Recently painted in splendid colors which shine in the valley.
Cool crisp air makes for a long relaxing afternoon.
Pine scents are all around us this afternoon.
The shrill sounds of her whistles signal that the train is ready to go.
Starts to accelerate as she approaches Laquinta Curve.
Her whistles echo off the hills of Tyco Falls North Carolina. I stay around to watch for the next train. Love the cool breezes here.
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Next we see a New York Central Hudson unit travel northward alone.
Passing Gibson Farms near Garrison New York returning home from light maintenance work done to her at the Frankford Shops.
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Posted - September 16 2019 : 10:39:00 AM
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Oooh, that be nice. Nice angle shot of the
Hudson on the Hudson. Really shows
its power. I wanna go to Deacon Falls!!
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Posted - September 17 2019 : 12:19:47 AM
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Penn Central B Unit spotted in Brooklyn, 1977.
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Posted - September 29 2019 : 11:53:26 PM
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Went out to do some rail fanning in PA, and came across some Rock Island
Shark action! Also, local to El Paso, where the Rock had a terminus in
El Paso.
https://play.google.com/music/preview/Telzeu77fq3kd2wxuhnb57car7i?play=1
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Wonderful equipment you saw Jeff. Fast units for sure.
F7 unit number 418 leads a two car set thru McNealsville Massachusetts.
Seventy years and still reliable performance from this venerable engine.
Few people on board this weekday afternoon with cool temperatures.
The engine is set to lead commuter service in El Paso Texas next month.
She may be repainted or the owners may keep her attractive colors.
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Posted - October 05 2019 : 12:13:12 PM
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| Whoa Baby, NH, the smallest Class I.
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Posted - October 05 2019 : 2:27:26 PM
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Switching tracks, Chops was out and about in the UK last
month, and came across this old news reel, the kind they
used to run before the main picture. It has to do with
British RPO. Pour a cup of tea and enjoy...
https://youtu.be/TQa99tGgPeU
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Posted - October 06 2019 : 11:55:21 PM
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Another winning video Jeff. Nice sounds.
Rutland freight run thru Bellows Falls Vermont.
Photos taken at Willis Hobbies in Mineola New York.
Not my collection. Only the photographer on this one.
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Posted - October 07 2019 : 08:23:09 AM
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I used to work out of Bellow's Falls. You'd be surprised how close
those images look to the real deal. The town was built on a bluff
overlooking the Connecticut River, and the railroad tracks
hugged the riverside under a series of ramparts and tunnels. As a boy,
I dreamed of working on the Rutland, traveling some of the most
idyllic forests and valleys in the United States.
A most beautiful place on the long NH and Vermont border.
West, in Armadilloville, a tireless switcher seems out another load.
Somewhere, East of Odgen, F's elephant style in Wyoming (Courtesy of Stan Ball, El Paso, Texas).
UP Dutch Maid Special passes the BN near Radium Springs, NM. (Layout courtesy of El Paso Model Train Club).
UP FP40H at crew change in El Paso before charging an exclusive shipment of Dutch Maid to Chicago. (Layout courtesy of EP Model Train Club).
Conrail consist hammer down to Montauk Point, Long Island.
In the waning days of the PC, odd power lash ups were the norm as dispatchers
scrambled to assemble what power could be found.
Conrail E 33 hot footing it outside NYC (layout courtesy of EP Model Train Club).
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Posted - October 14 2019 : 5:56:32 PM
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A Rock Island E60 in El Paso.
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