Railroad Stuff/ BNSF/ all that?

[Eclipse]

I don't have any I took but near my home town we have a Steam train that you can ride on. I did ride it in the early the late 1990's.
Here's a picture of it I've found on the web. It's really cool.

This is the pivot they use at the other end of the rails to turn it to go back to the start.

 

[heyslugger]

Both those sets are great! They have a railroad up here at the zoo (in portland) That I am looking forward to riding and also they are building a Round house I've heard for the 4449 up here in the near future. That guys collection is impressive but to not let folks in, while his call, is screwy. I wonder what line that pnik and black engine ran on? *bottom of bigger ariel pic

 

[kcjim78]

Both those sets are great! They have a railroad up here at the zoo (in portland) That I am looking forward to riding and also they are building a Round house I've heard for the 4449 up here in the near future. That guys collection is impressive but to not let folks in, while his call, is screwy. I wonder what line that pnik and black engine ran on? *bottom of bigger ariel pic

The next time I drive out that way I will see how the engine is marked. The place is huge and will be a fully functioning Repair shop. The insurance would not permit. I understand there is an endowment set up and at some point it will most likely become a museum. He will be restoring and leasing equipment until then. I think it’s pretty cool. He provided a lot of good paying jobs for the last few years of construction. Nothing screwy there.

 

[heyslugger]

... Nothing screwy there.

After reading that...I agree. My assessment was off! Jobs!

 

[johnp.smith]

Where is the black European Steam engine at? Im a big fan of European trains. My favorite toy trains are Marklin. I used to have a big collection that was sold off to help pay off some unexpected medical bills. I just love the style of them so much more than any of the American trains. My favorite Railroads in America are the Disneyland Railroad and I used to be a big fan of the Grizzly Flats in Orange County. I made it to Ward Kimballs house a few times and it was always a magical experience there.

 

[Eclipse]

Johnp are you talking about the steamer I posted?

 

[johnp.smith]

Johnp are you talking about the steamer I posted?

Yes, the one at the top of this page

 

[Eclipse]

That steamer is located in Hull/Wakefield/Chelsea, Quebec. See the wikipedia page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull–Chelsea–Wakefield_Railway

 

[johnp.smith]

That steamer is located in Hull/Wakefield/Chelsea, Quebec. See the wikipedia page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull–Chelsea–Wakefield_Railway

Thanks for the link, it looks pretty nice. I hope the track gets fixed and they keep the train there.

 

[cashman]

Here is an interesting site. They run steam and diesel excursions.They are also in the process of restoring a former main line steam engine.

http://tvrail.com/

 

[flatflip]

yep 8)

 

[heyslugger]

aaa

 

[flatflip]

I dig this thread. I'm glad someone loves and appreciates the Big Iron.

 

[heyslugger]

aaa

 

[flatflip]

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I took a little road trip yesterday to go see this. It is very cool in person! Worth the trip! After I had left I stopped to take the next to last pic and heard the train coming, so I raced back to the trestle. I would've liked to have gotten back on the track for a pic but didn't want to risk it....

http://public.fotki.com/ChipsMahoy/tulip-trestle-green/

 

[heyslugger]

Risk it you say?


I was looking for one of the trestle but this is all I could find! Checking out the pics now.

 

[heyslugger]

GREAT PHOTOS!! Talk about no where to go but down if you heard a train...

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Both of the boys kept referring to that movie. They thought I was nuts for walinkg out on it!

Here's the link I forgot to put in the other post with some info on it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_Viaduct

 

[raggedjim]

For the build-off I designed a train grapic for my chainguard. I love trains.

Rg