4th of July Weekend Photo Fun 7/3/15-??

Time to fly the flags on the layout!

U.S. Airforce always on the ready

    Bill T

You just couldn't wait Marty?

Scott Smith

two of the recent Lionel "Made in the U.S.A." pieces...

Happy 4th of July!

Best...Rich

I was at the park yesterday afternoon and the train was coming by just as I was getting in the car. I was actually kind of surprised they were running on such a dreary, drizzly day as the locomotives don't do well on wet rails and while they have sanders, the sandboxes are a PITA to fill up and shoot sand everywhere BUT the rails!

Anyway, got this short video of the short train cruising along the Westlake Drive parking lot. Not far from the station. Diesel engine #378, the newest of 3 CP Huntington locomotives owned by MNCPPC/Montgomery Parks. A short 3 car train. Back at the station, it was a "full house" with two extra coaches and engine #281 which rarely sees the light of day but saw a lot of action last month while the 378 was down for mechanical problems.

As many of you here know by now, I was the primary locomotive engineer, manager, and jack of all trades for many years. Hard to believe I "retired" 2 years ago!

This week’s contribution to my continuing series of Observation Cars is the K-Line 21” Empire State Express. K-Line sure got it right when it comes to a bright shiny finish on their aluminum passenger cars. This observation car is a stunning example of just how good they look. The entire set is a wonderful addition to any layout. Hope you enjoy this photo.

Since it is the 4th of July Weekend, in addition to the Observation Car, here is a flag train photo.

Happy Independence Day for Saturday and a belated Happy Canada Day from July 1 north of the 49.

Hope everyone has a train filled weekend there are many special train rides running in the US this weekend.

Here is a couple of shots from a recent club meet.

Some nice standard vintage trains for sale, and a custom built articulated engine built from some early Lionel engines spliced together.

And a bit of Red White and Blue for July 4 and a Canadian Flag for July 1.

Click on each photo for a large view.

I don't have anything red, white and blue but recently I picked up, from Mernards, some military equipment that represents what helps us maintain the freedom we take for granted....

Have a great 4th everyone!!

Paul

Have a great weekend!

I made this video several years ago, sorry for the shaky start but I hope you enjoy.

NYC with flag.

Happy 4th, everyone!

I'm excited.....I only have to work today!

Here are some additional pics from my photo shoot in early Spring......one of them was graciously chosen by Allen for RUN 279, page 19.

Here's one I did last summer....The Central on the West Shore....

Be safe this weekend, everyone....

Peter

Train time at Garfield depot.

Happy 4th to everyone. Here are a couple of photos of my layout taken by Alan Arnold a few years ago.

If you right click on a picture and then click "open link in new window", you will get a full scene shot that will give a lot of detail...  Hope you enjoy and I appreciate you taking the time to look.

Home made Florida Special...........

Happy 4th to all

Have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend to all the great members of the OGR community.

Have no photos of my patriotic July 4th consist to show yet as I'm awaiting delivery of a beautiful engine to pull it, namely a PRR #1776 Red, White & Blue GG-1 and matching N5C Caboose that I ordered in mid February 2015 from RMT-Direct Trains. Hopefully I'll have it in hand by either Veteran's Day 2015 or for 2016 July 4th to post pics then.

BTW, anyone else order this loco and/or cabboose since February 2015 and also waiting for delivery? If so, has Walt M indicated to you when he expects them? I'm really looking forward to receiving mine!!!  

Sorry, no 4th of July pictures emanating from me, just a 2014 Christmas Layout memory

- walt

Well, at least this COULD BE a 4th of July activity

Just for perspective sake, it's next to a park.  Fireworks at 10?

Happy 4th everyone!!!!!!!!!

Here's a Altoona smoke stack i just finished for someone.

Bicentennial paints.  1976. 

Was in Kalamata, Greece earlier this week. Walking about town one evening, I came on the old Kalamata Train Station, now a Train Museum for the Narrow Gauge Greek Rail.

Union Pacific's flag units are about as patriotic as you can get.  And then hauling army tanks to protect our freedom finishes the job.

Happy 4th everyone.

Art

Do hope everyone's holiday a safe one.

Its the 4th, crack one open...

Warning those with weak hearts please scroll down slowly so that the full effect of this amazing photo does not cause a heart attack.

Actually it's a great photo....how did you get the fireworks in the picture.

Scott Smith

Marty,

Did the guy with the coffee can, kazoo and accordion play taps for the 2 pyro guys that were tragically killed in the event?

As I grease up my old "M" Boat's twin mount 50 cal.machine guns to protect against enroachment on the layout by any smelly diesels, I am reminded of a little bit of history I tried to convey to my 4 Grand Daughters regarding our celebration on July 4.

Two in college and two in elementary school yet none knew much more about July 4th than that it meant a beach or mountain trip, a lot of "band music in old graveyards" and Grandpa's overcooked burgers. [one GD, in an  Pol. Science Honors Program no less, did mention an "intervention" with the British].

I reminded them that although experiencing some close calls and at great cost, Americans have enjoyed 239 years of freedom since the Continental Congress broke with the British on July 2, 1776 and on July 4th 1776 adopted the Declaration of Independence. Then we fought two wars with the Limeys, 1775-1783 and 1812-15, to assure our initial freedom.

Midst groans and rolling of eyes I announced a future series of Q&A sessions with $ awards regarding knowledge about how we have protected our freedom-- the good and bad Wars, but it would include questions that are not covered on Google.

Meantime as important trivia which their friends[and likely their teachers]would not know, regards the Committee of Five selected to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Phillip Livingston and Roger Sherman.

None of their parents knew any beyond the first 3 . 

UPY 2701 at the crossing

In Vienna right now. On the left you see a tram. We are in front of the building where the US and Iran are negotiating. The NBC TV truck is the second one on the right. Andrea Mitchell was behind me doing a report for the news on the Today Show when I snapped this photo.

Supposedly John Kerry is staying in the hotel whose Marquis you see on the far right.

Happy Fourth of July!

Some new goodies, the diner from a forum member. Lionel marked generator, a 6 L.M.S.wheeled brake van & 3 wagons. 

James 

Also got this a 1 Littre bottle of smoke oil from Germany £8.00 great value for us Brits with the shipping costs & restrictions.

Not a 4th of July, but did finish my theatre so the locals could see the opening of the WD movie "Great Locomotive Chase". Just added it to town this morning. Posted this also on another post so hope its not boring.

Ooop.s sorry I forgot Happy 4th.

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3rd Rail N&W Class M 

Scott Smith

Some tinplate in keeping with the holiday weekend. Have a Glorious 4th!

Bob