Well, with Frisco 1522 and SP&S 700 hitting the rails this year, it sounds like a decent steam season- the one downer being Reading 2100. Aside from the usual trips (C&TS, Durango & Silverton, Georgetown Loop, Texas State RR et al), what other locomotives are hitting the road this year? Let's hear it from the fans of 3571, 4449, 844, 3589, etc. I'm a diesel person, but there's just something about a live, running steam locomotive.........
We in the Northwest are lucky this year. Besides the completed 700 run, the 4449 will get to stretch her legs on May 26-27 over Stampede Pass, and tentatively June 2-3 Vancouver to Wishram and return, day trips. Check it outFriends of the 4449
Scott, First of all, welcome to Trainboard. Second, I remember you from the AOL RR boards (or as I jokingly call them, the free-fire zones). Keep the posts coming- and see ya at trackside! The Poster Formerly Known As SLSF1630
Scott, I also recognize you from the Chaski board. SOME of us (you and me) don't change our names from one place to another. I am a (charter?) member of SBRHS and rode on the California Ltd. in 1991. Email address is fitzrr@pioneer.net. I lived in CA until 4 years ago, now in Oregon. Rode the SPS 700 a few weeks ago and hope to chase the 4449 in a couple of weeks on her next outing. Been a part of almost all 3751 outings, including Railfair 99. [ 07 May 2001: Message edited by: fitz ]
Here's one I missed at Tacoma last weekend. The Mount Ranier Scenic operating at Tacoma Railfan dayz. Martin Hansen photos. Martin doesn't miss anything in the NW! Looks like Tacoma got "smoked up" pretty good.
To quote my sons: SWEEEEEEEEET! BTW, is the track that fine train is climbing part of the old Milwaukee Road line? I seem to recall pics in Trains of MILW slug sets struggling up this same grade.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Scott McKemy: Hi Bob, I indeed remember you from the AOL boards as well, however I havent seen you there lately (things are going extremely slow). I myself have been laying low for the past few months, keeping quiet and only posting when I really feel the need to do so. I guess I am in a sort of RR hibernation (but coming out...). Glad to hear from you once again.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Like I said before, I got rid of AOL and went to a local provider. I've found that Trainboard is a pretty friendly place, without the free-fire zones that the AOL boards have (and no moderator named Twinky, or Tinky Winky, or whatever ) acting like the clueless wonder. And oh yes, as moderator of this forum, welcome to Trainboard! (nope, don't miss the political wars either - this is much more peaceful)
Friscobob, I am embarrassed to say that I don't know if those are Milwaukee Road rails or not. I didn't get to the show (not that it would have helped). I'm sure there will be some stuff published on it and hopefully someone will identify the rails.
