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Posted - September 13 2024 : 5:34:19 PM
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**** Welcome to the TF Railroader News. **** *** Home of the best in informative railroad information action and excitement.*** **We hope all our brother and sister model railroad chief engineers here at the Tyco Forum use this as a platform to release current and past developments of their railroads. Additional desk space is available here at the offices of the TF Railroader News for more reporters and photographers willing to report information involving model railroad operations in their respective areas.** * All informative letters and photos from railroad board members and maintenance engineers can be published here. This will keeps up to date on what is going on in the railroad world on model railroading.*
Our first edition
The TF Railroader News April 8 2010
Transfer and initial test runs have been completed on the pair of I1 decapods Transferred from Pennsylvania's Frankford Roundhouse . To The Catford London Roundhouse Chief Engineer Catford Ken has said initial test runs are completed with positive results. This pair of Hippos soon to be joined by a L1 mikado and H9 consolidation will help relieve the power shortage on main line freight service. The presence of these engines will provide local railfans with many moments seeing these powerful locomotives working with and alongside British Built Bulldogs. It will be a sight to be seen.
reported by toptrain
Originally posted by toptrain on April 08 2010Â
Repeat of the first post from this nice idea of fantasy reporting of your railroads. Thanks to Frank and Ken for starting this wonderful idea fourteen years ago. Still open to all members to post their railroads in fantasy settings. Include any model clubs as well.
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Posted - September 13 2024 : 9:22:05 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 12 2024
Freight run this late afternoon.

Venerable Burlington Northern unit pulls five cars up a three percent grade.

No problems seen here in Lone Fox Nebraska.
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Posted - September 13 2024 : 11:44:48 PM
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America's first EV. A great way to get around.
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Posted - September 14 2024 : 8:33:03 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 13 2024
They are attractive units in the Pittsburgh area Jeff. Very dependable and reliable and easy to operate.



At a stop in Ressler Corners Pennsylvania. I lighten the photos.
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Posted - September 14 2024 : 8:54:23 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 14 2024
Burlington freight run with loads of coal for delivery.

Location near Des Moines Iowa.
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Posted - September 15 2024 : 7:12:10 PM
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quote:
PCC cars are great. I lived along the line in Pittsburgh for 5 years, and rode them almost every day in regular service.
Edited by - jward on September 15 2024 7:15:50 PM
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Posted - September 15 2024 : 10:57:23 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 15 2024
Long Island Railroad commuter train on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Long Island Railroad C Liner unit heads a three car set.
Nice weather on eastern Long Island.
Light breeze makes this a very comfortable day to chase trains. Photos taken at Cutchogue New York.
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Posted - September 18 2024 : 12:29:11 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 16 2024
Erie Lackawanna freight set in the Poconos.

Early morning deliveries for the local residents. Seen passing thru Colgate Notch Pennsylvania.
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Posted - September 18 2024 : 12:32:47 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 17 2024
Another delivery in the early morning.

Will be picked up by a GPW engine soon. Seen at Ramsey Falls New Jersey.
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Posted - September 18 2024 : 12:35:52 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 18 2024
Southern steam engine 572 rounds a curve near Maplewood Alabama.

Still warm in this region even in the morning.
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Posted - September 19 2024 : 7:58:14 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 19 2024
Fun time in Connecticut.
New Haven short set in action.
Rebuilt GG unit runs great with an improved braking system.
Fresh coffee from this company for years.
Colorful car.
Popular products for years.
Some box cars in the mix.
Workers keeping their balance as the cars bounce along this route.
Another product line that has sold well for years.
Pusher engine needed for the steep grade levels here in Waterville Connecticut.
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Posted - September 20 2024 : 11:36:54 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 20 2024
Next we see a solar powered unit nearing the station stop in Larwill Indiana.
Another sunny day in the Hoosier State.
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Posted - September 21 2024 : 11:30:13 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 21 2024
Santa Fe set in commuter service.


Seen at McNeal Pass Texas this late afternoon.
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Posted - September 22 2024 : 8:47:07 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 22 2024
Long Island Railroad commuter train seen at Mill Neck Falls New York.



Crisp cool morning to see the train. Has leased Baltimore and Ohio cars.
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Posted - September 23 2024 : 1:37:16 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 23 2024
Great Northern freight run led by a RS3 unit seen on a cool morning.


Passing Dry Gulch Nebraska with a five car load.
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Posted - September 24 2024 : 7:51:21 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 24 2024
Next photos are taken in the Garden State.

PGW freight run at a curve near Netcong New Jersey.

Great day to be outdoors enjoying the cool crisp air.
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There she goes toward Bergen Point New Jersey.
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Posted - September 28 2024 : 8:21:47 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 25 2024
Solar units with old New York City subway shells in commuter service.

Passing thru Summerville Texas.
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Posted - September 28 2024 : 8:28:12 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 26 2024
Another set was seen recently in Thurmont Maryland.
Waiting for a signal change as her motors start getting louder.

Blasts her horns as she starts up.
Coal for the residents of this area.
Horn sounds echo thru the valley as she departs.
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Posted - September 28 2024 : 8:34:31 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 27 2024
More freight trains in action.
Some tasty products for Garden State residents .Photos taken near Raritan New Jersey.
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Posted - September 28 2024 : 8:41:49 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 28 2024
Fan trip from Topeka Kansas visits the Garden State with a nice crowd traveling to Bergen Point New Jersey.
At a station stop in Lansdowne New Jersey.
Beautiful day with comfortable temperatures.
All aboard.
There she goes.
Will reach Bergen Point soon in time for one of their fall festivals.
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The TF Railroader News September 29 2024
Burlington freight run this rainy morning.

Still fun to watch trains.
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Posted - September 30 2024 : 7:42:10 PM
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The TF Railroader News September 30 2024
Long Island Railroad commuter train seen at Medford New York.

Heads towards Jamaica Queens New York.
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Posted - October 02 2024 : 8:28:04 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 2 2024
These photos show a New York Central freight run with some deliveries.




At a delivery stop in Phoencia New York.
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Posted - October 03 2024 : 1:34:50 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 3 2024
Another freight delivery to photograph.



Freight delivery near Oyster Bay Texas.
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Posted - October 04 2024 : 8:28:37 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 4 2024
Solar unit in action at El Paso Texas.

Cooler this late afternoon.
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Posted - October 05 2024 : 8:15:41 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 5 2024
Rail diesel unit seen this morning.

Cruising thru Reynolds Creek Connecticut.
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Posted - October 05 2024 : 10:19:27 PM
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quote:

At a delivery stop in Phoencia New York. Originally posted by wks - October 02 2024 : 8:28:04 PM
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hey send me one of those!
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Posted - October 06 2024 : 01:00:53 AM
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I took that Budd RDC from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Springfield, Massachusetts, along the banks of the Connecticut River. It was a fabulous ride, but I sorely miss the lovely autumn colors captured here.
Oh, how I wish Americans would abandon their automobiles, automotive wrecks, traffic jams, and insurance costs for the train. Well, I can dream, can't I? WKS is living the non-automotive dream. He is an expert on navigating rail and bus all about the NYC region, and beyond.
Ah, Maxwell House. Good to the last drop of Tyco. One of my favorite Tyco cars.
Edited by - Chops124 on October 06 2024 01:03:48 AM
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Posted - October 06 2024 : 11:05:35 AM
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quote: Ah, Maxwell House. Good to the last drop of Tyco. One of my favorite Tyco cars.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 06 2024Â :Â 01:00:53 AM
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well I want the boxcar cause I have the grain hopper version besides both would go great with the Sanka since they own it too
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Posted - October 06 2024 : 10:03:22 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 6 2024
Would be very difficult to transport that car to your home Ben. Weighs over 70000 pounds. And I do not have your address.





Long Island Railroad commuter train seen today at Farmingdale New York.
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Posted - October 07 2024 : 8:57:39 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 7 2024
More deliveries to photograph.



Seen at Stone Creek Valley Arizona this afternoon.
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Posted - October 08 2024 : 5:45:41 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 8 2024
Colorful engines seen this afternoon.






Some powerful units are seen leaving Bergen Point New Jersey after receiving light work at The Frankford Repair Shops.
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Posted - October 08 2024 : 8:41:29 PM
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D&H, a fan favorite. 
What the heck are those funny lookin' couplers??
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Posted - October 12 2024 : 12:55:42 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 9 2024
The Chop Countryside Limited heads back to El Paso Texas.



Passes by McNeal Gulch Texas.
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Posted - October 12 2024 : 12:59:20 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 10 2024
Another reliable steam engine is pulling some reefers.





Passing by picturesque Bella Creek New Mexico.
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Posted - October 12 2024 : 1:03:23 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 11 2024
Solar unit doing her rounds this afternoon.

Seen at Deerfield Michigan.
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Posted - October 12 2024 : 1:12:54 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 12 2024
Chessie freight set seen at Peekaboo Mountain.

Outside of Mount Arlington Maryland.
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Posted - October 12 2024 : 3:18:23 PM
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Very nice. Excellent camera angles.
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Posted - October 13 2024 : 7:41:18 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 13 2024
Thank you Jeff. Another day to photograph trains.

Vintage steam on eastern Long Island. At a stop near Sag Harbor New York.
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Posted - October 14 2024 : 4:53:46 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 14 2024
Another railfan trip thru the farmland of the Midwest.

Passes Downers Grove Illinois on a wonderful afternoon.
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Posted - October 16 2024 : 07:46:40 AM
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The TF Railroader News October 15 2024
Long Island Railroad commuter train seen at Yaphank New York.




Crisp cool morning to photograph trains.
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Posted - October 16 2024 : 07:50:13 AM
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The TF Railroader News October 16 2024
Trolley unit seen this morning.

Exits Glenford Mountain near Rawlings Texas.
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The TF Railroader News October 17 2024
Mail delivery with friends.

Seen at Deer Park New York.
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Posted - October 18 2024 : 7:23:15 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 18 2024
Amtrak action this frigid morning.

Cold morning as the Olear Limited passes us by.

Three car set glides thru this scenic route.

People on board to visit relatives today.

Passes us near Saylorsburg Pennsylvania enroute to Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
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Posted - October 20 2024 : 1:11:26 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 19 2024
We await the arrival of Amtrak train 546 The McNeal Falls Limited.

Waiting for the afternoon local to reach us.

Here she comes.

Those dependable metroliners are on time as usual as she arrives in Gorham Pennsylvania.
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The TF Railroader News October 20 2024
Foliage delight in the notch.

Attractive Penn Central action in Bear Creek Falls Pennsylvania.
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Posted - October 21 2024 : 3:23:21 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 21 2024
Nice to be at trackside to view the various freight sets.

Rock Island Railroad freight around the curve near Des Moines Iowa.
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Posted - October 22 2024 : 3:25:26 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 22 2024
A pleasant hike in the mountains allowed me to photograph a colorful train.







Pleasant day in the mountains near Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Posted - October 23 2024 : 7:38:28 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 23 2024
Some nice photos of another classic set in paradise.

Classic mountain style steam engine in revenue service today.

She leads a four car set thru the valley today.

Great day to be outside enjoying the warm weather.

These passengers will soon enjoy the nice conditions when they disembark soon as they pass Raritan New Jersey.
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Posted - October 26 2024 : 1:40:10 PM
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The TF Railroader News October 24 2024
Commuter run out east on Long Island.

Passes Calverton New York in the late afternoon.
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