I think my son-in-law took some pix. He is going to make me a DVD of the trip. I'll let you know when I have more info.
I am considering selling my collection of large railroad hardware(ie dwarf signal, switch lanterns, drumsign, builders plates etc.) and I am...
Well... I'm back. We had a great time on vacation. We spent 10 days on Kauai at a condo in Princeville. Haven't been there for YEARS and things...
Hello Gang, I am now on my annual Lenten Hiatus. i will be back sometime after Easter as we will be vacationing over Easter Holiday. Be good to...
I'm glad to see everyone is well. I have had some computer problems but I now have a new computer. Things were somewhat hectic for me with...
I havent been here for a while. Is everyone OK?
Hello All, Well it seems that this is the time for me to take my annual Lenten sabbatical. I hope to be with you again on April 3 or 4. In the...
Where was that GT shot taken? Charlie
I remember well that CN paint job having seen it often as I crossed under the GTW tracks in my 'hood to and from school.
That is an interesting tape, and that "J" hogger was right. WRONG engine # = incorrect orders. In these days of railroading by radio, a lot of...
To all the followers of "Storytime with Charlie" I wish a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a most Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
Good move especially considering that a job safety briefing is required before starting a job and whenever there are changes. You followed the...
Head butting was pretty much a daily occurrence. Usually low key but usually we would acquiesce to their demands or risk insubordination....
That I couldn't really say. I was in the Operating Department That would leave the Administrative, the Mechanical and the Track and Structures...
Trainmaster's duty assignments vary with the carriers but normally a Trainmaster is your first(lowest) level of management. They decide how many...
What I can say for sure is that when you are sitting in that righthand seat, you actually can "feel" the action of your train. You can sense if...
I think it was mostly by 'feel", but then again, never having run a steam locomotive, I cant say for sure. Charlie
Really great photos today. I especially like the "bloody nose" SP hog against the mountain background.Great framing!! Charlie
not so sure what they are exactly but when I retired they were definitely forbidden. you weren't even supposed to have them on your person or in...
I have one that a buddy did. He was working in a small yard on the Chicago sub. 3rd shift. Some cars had been spotted and my buddy had set some...
