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A short train runs through the cuts to be found on the desolate oval route.
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Posted - November 30 2017 : 6:47:39 PM
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| The TF Railroader News November 30 2017
Great action photos of that wonderful freight set Barry. Colorful Southern Pacific dome car Jeff.
Aerial view of a Boston and Maine set in Lee Massachusetts.
Hours later a Conrail freight enters the cute village.
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Posted - November 30 2017 : 6:54:34 PM
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quote:A short train runs through the cuts to be found on the desolate oval route.
Originally posted by Barry - November 28 2017 : 5:26:09 PM
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"This is the ride that bankrupts the English Language." - Theodore Roosevelt
T.R. said that after riding from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek on a route where the scenery is mostly big knobby rock formations, ponderosa pines, and aspen trees. The desolate oval reminds me a bit of that front range hardscrabble.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - December 01 2017 : 4:54:45 PM
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| The TF Railroader News December 1 2017
Vintage trains are visiting New Jersey again this year.
Two private parlor cars pulled by New Haven Railroad engine 278.
Fancy furnishings inside each of these cars.
Passing thru Butler New Jersey on their way to Bergen Point for the holidays.
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Posted - December 01 2017 : 7:33:05 PM
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| That New One 2-8-0 is a nice unit.
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Posted - December 02 2017 : 3:53:52 PM
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| The TF Railroader News December 2 2017
Thank you Barry. You have some nice vintage equipment in your neck of the woods as well.
On the second day of Christmas we see another visitor to The Garden State.
Chicago special with some rich folk on board enjoying the wonderful scenery.
After turning around on the nearby loop of track they head to Bergen Point. Photo location at Manasquan New Jersey on another beautiful sunny afternoon.
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Posted - December 02 2017 : 4:37:23 PM
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REALLY nice vintage steamers and coaches wks, and Barry!! That SP passenger coach and little story is awesome, Chops!
Here's my submission to the TF Railroader news:
December 2nd, 2017
An invisible photographer stands atop the newly added signal bridge, and snaps a photo of the last 3 cars of a Union Pacific freight train stopped at Schuylkill Valley station. The cars which are visible: Sealand container car, Western Maryland flat car transporting 2 cab-overs, and last but not least, a UP caboose.
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Posted - December 02 2017 : 9:52:33 PM
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I love those vintage engines! Here are a couple steamers not quite so vintage.
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The ATSF Valley Flyer is rolling into the station at Ocean City while an SP local gets ready to leave.
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Posted - December 02 2017 : 10:18:20 PM
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Barry, wks, RP and Redwoods,
Great photos. The crispness, clarity, color, ... are fabulous. Much better than the pictures I've been posting. FMI, are you using dedicated cameras or your smartphones?
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Posted - December 02 2017 : 10:28:05 PM
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I'm using a Canon camera, a Christmas gift from 2 years ago. 
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Posted - December 03 2017 : 12:16:34 AM
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I'm using my smartphone but I always make sure there is enough light.
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Posted - December 04 2017 : 3:19:57 PM
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Colorful photos Robert and Thomas. Always a pleasure to view.
Another vintage train in New Jersey.
Three car set from Anaheim California.
Finally here in New Jersey after a long trek. Photos taken at Butler New Jersey.
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Posted - December 05 2017 : 5:35:03 PM
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| The TF Railroader News December 5 2017
Another visitor heads to Bergen Point to attend the annual holiday festivities there.
Guests from Kansas City are onboard the three car set.
The long trip is almost over as they travel thru The Garden State.
She passes Roselle Park New Jersey on time toward Bergen Point.
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Posted - December 07 2017 : 6:45:17 PM
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| The TF Railroader News December 7 2017
Another visitor attending the holiday festivities is from Atlanta.
Rounding the curve at Oleary Farms.
Another sunny day in New Jersey.
Three car set filled to capacity.
Passing Lakewood New Jersey toward Bergen Point.
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Posted - December 08 2017 : 5:17:55 PM
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A visitor from Philadelphia is next on the list.
Private parlor cars are the norm on this trip.
Splendid in their decor and elegance.
Three car set made the short trip from Philadelphia.
Passing Lebanon New Jersey toward Bergen Point for the festivities.
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Another visitor to the Garden State has arrived.
Guests are from South Park Colorado.
They are eager to join in the holiday events here in the east.
Two car set speeds thru Lincoln Park New Jersey.
Will reach Bergen Point soon. What a ride.
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Posted - December 09 2017 : 6:24:05 PM
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The Jupiter is such a photogenic locomotive. Very nice!
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We had to get a boat to get this picture just beyond the surf zone.
A morning Southern Pacific commute is rounding the bluff giving riders a spectaular view of the ocean.
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Posted - December 09 2017 : 9:02:46 PM
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quote:
We had to get a boat to get this picture just beyond the surf zone.
A morning Southern Pacific commute is rounding the bluff giving riders a spectacular view of the ocean.
Originally posted by Redwoods - December 09 2017 : 6:24:05 PM
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I likes it
Course am looking for that Heljan lighthouse since I had one on my old HO layout
I used the blinky bulb from the blinking bridge to light it up
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Posted - December 09 2017 : 10:08:48 PM
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Redwoods,
Nice layout, especially the water and waves. Was the train able to outrun the brontosaurus?
The guy at the bottom of the lighthouse is looking for something, unaware of the impending action on the cliff above. :)
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Posted - December 10 2017 : 11:29:33 AM
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quote:Redwoods,
Nice layout, especially the water and waves. Was the train able to outrun the brontosaurus?
The guy at the bottom of the lighthouse is looking for something, unaware of the impending action on the cliff above. :)
Originally posted by Brian4321Â -Â December 09 2017Â :Â 10:08:48 PM
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Redwoods country does seem to be having a pesky dinosaur problem at the moment. :) Perhaps some large spring traps might help. As for the chap in the rocks, he is totally focused on eel fishing. There is even a lovely mermaid behind him and he is totally oblivious to her as well.
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Nice relaxing scene Thomas. Another vintage set enters New Jersey.
Guests from Macon Georgia pass thru Dunellen New Jersey bound for Bergen Point.
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Posted - December 10 2017 : 10:05:10 PM
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Lower Snake Gulch is active today. A PRR E6 is almost stopped at the Lower Snake Gulch station as a pair of leased USRA Russian decapods stand ready to enter the mainline here.
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Posted - December 10 2017 : 10:11:09 PM
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Once released onto mainline they the pare of USRA Russian Decapods are seen here rolling through Stevensville station.
frank
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Posted - December 11 2017 : 1:46:07 PM
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Nice mainline steam action Frank. Wonderful units.
Next on the list of guests so far is a four car set from Baltimore Maryland. Photos taken near Bloomsbury New Jersey near nightfall.
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Posted - December 11 2017 : 1:50:38 PM
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Next day they were on an excursion run for the Bergen Point residents.
Photo location at Totowa New Jersey.
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Posted - December 11 2017 : 5:06:09 PM
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| Superb imagery.
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Posted - December 11 2017 : 10:36:39 PM
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wks,
Very nice details on the side of the mountain, including the chap fishing [?] off the bridge and the other two clearing brush.
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Posted - December 12 2017 : 10:30:48 AM
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B&O blue- rolling artwork. Russian Decapods- an intriguing backstory:
"The first boost in the number of Decapods occurred when Imperial Russia ordered approximately 1,200 Decapods from American builders during World War I. When the Bolshevik revolution occurred in 1917, 857 had already been delivered,[2] but more than 200 were either awaiting shipment or were in the process of construction.[2] " (from Wikipedia).
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Posted - December 12 2017 : 4:33:43 PM
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Toptrain, nice Russian Decapods! (and good history there, Chops). Also, wks, your scenes are fantastic!!! Those blue B&O passenger coaches are awesome!
Here's my latest contribution to the TF Railroader News:
December 12th, 2017
The Johnson Wax Sharknose diesel locomotive is seen pulling its "cleanly" load of box cars & caboose on the Ephrata Valley Railroad.
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Thank you Jeff and Brian. Another nice view Robert.
Another set passes Newfoundland New Jersey and heads to Bergen Point.
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Posted - December 13 2017 : 10:28:50 AM
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quote:| The TF Railroader News November 30 2017
Great action photos of that wonderful freight set Barry. Colorful Southern Pacific dome car Jeff.
Aerial view of a Boston and Maine set in Lee Massachusetts.
Hours later a Conrail freight enters the cute village.
Originally posted by wks - November 30 2017 : 6:47:39 PM
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That Johnson Wax consist is both rare and beautiful. Never seen the whole set before,
and least of all in action. Great night shots, WKS. The Penn Line switcher is
charming. I wanted to repeat this great shot, from the edge of my beloved
Berkshires:
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Posted - December 13 2017 : 8:49:07 PM
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Thanks Chops - I appreciate it, and yeah, the Johnson Wax set is awesome!!
Wks, those night shots are truly special. I know from experience on my layout that it is difficult to catch a good shot that actually looks like night-time, without looking like just "flash" was used, but you aced it!!
December 13th, 2017
My latest aquisition-- Blue Bonnet" Santa Fe F9 #4015 hauls a short consist of freight on the Ephrata Valley Railroad. Up first is a head-on shot caught by the "unknown photographer" who zoomed-in on the F9 with his camera, then a street view as the locomotive passes by a second time, and lastly, a shot (you can see just a teensy bit of light on, in the headlight) as the ATSF F9 slows to a stop at the Schuylkill Valley freight Station.
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Thank you Jeff and Robert. Another nice set of photos Robert.
One of the sets is on a excursion run for the residents of Bergen Point. Location near Andover New Jersey on a picture perfect day.
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Posted - December 14 2017 : 10:02:42 PM
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| The realism of these layouts is amazing. You guys should hang a shingle and get paid to do this!
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Posted - December 14 2017 : 10:04:49 PM
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Brian, that sounds like a great idea! 
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Thank you Brian. I try my best to show interesting scenes in this paper.
Another excursion in New Jersey. Scene near Andover with guests from Anaheim California.
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A pair of Alco PA's lead the Daylight through the redwood canyon.
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Posted - December 16 2017 : 6:14:57 PM
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Redwood that is easily the best photo in this post.
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Posted - December 16 2017 : 6:16:14 PM
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Redwood that is easily the best photo in this post.
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Posted - December 17 2017 : 10:31:48 AM
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Coelacanths, alligators, and particular sharks all trace back to the Jurasic period, and beyond.
With regard to the delightful brontosaurus above, I am a little intrigued when I hear of an alligator
eating someone's poodle, or a surfer getting nibbled off the coast: dinosaurs are with us yet and
are quite, quite dangerous.
Moreover, in evolutionary theory we are descended from lung fish. I find it hard to conceive that
Tyco is essentially a byproduct of genetic selection from lung fish, but then again when I consider
my mindless compulsion to hurl myself upon a purple "Good and Plenty" maybe there is some
truth to the matter.
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Nice action photos Tom and Jeff. That trolley looks nice.
Snow this past weekend does not stop this set from making its destination.
Visitor from Omaha passing Somerville heading toward Bergen Point.
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Posted - December 19 2017 : 12:22:02 PM
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| Those snow photos are great.
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Posted - December 19 2017 : 7:03:37 PM
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Ain't that cool? In old Model Railroaders, I mean olde, as in
ye olde Model Railroaders, Kalmbach recomended the use
of asbestos for snow effect. I trust Mr. WKS is a bit more
sensible than that. Truly unique and emotive photos; nicely
got!!
Hey, Barry, what about adding a bit of snow to your
fine little layout? Snow on those pine trees...
I did a module a while back using snow effects, the cat got
it after that, it exists only herein. I recall I was having a
slow period, and that it was WKS who kind of prodded
me into doing something, just by virtue of his cool
photos. For this, we time travel a bit, from 1880 to
1980.
https://youtu.be/MCTotVdXUg4
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Thank you Jeff and Barry. Snow has melted for this next visitor.
On an excursion run for Bergen Point residents. Photo location at Mountain Lakes NJ.
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Posted - December 20 2017 : 6:23:24 PM
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Another excursion passes Mountain Lakes the next day.
Visitors from all over gather in Bergen Point to spread goodwill and happiness for all.
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Some more vintage cars are here in The Garden State.
Passing thru bucolic Waterloo Valley New Jersey.
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Some more photos of another excursion run in action on another sunny day.
Also photographed in scenic Waterloo Valley New Jersey with happy travelers.
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PGW holiday train doing the rounds.
Right outside Bergen Point delivering gifts. Merry Christmas.
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Some vintage cars at one of the yards located throughout the Bergen Point area.
Will be in service in New Jersey up to mid January.
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Posted - December 26 2017 : 10:09:18 PM
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Here is the BLZ 231 as it changes roundhouse sections for a different type of work to be done.
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