a picture a day....

Coal is King, John!

Pat, I have two of thos Mercs.  Yes, they can take a long time to look over.  No speedin!

Beautiful K-Line F units from shortly before their demise

@c.sam Those later K-Lines are nicely detailed and had the option of replacing the coupler with a fixed pilot and door covering the coupler area. I just picked up an ABBA set in addition to this ABA set. The difference in detailing is significant. Both sets are great runners.

It is interesting about the difference in K-Line models as far as detail does. These PRR units are very well detailed and the B units have smoke too.

FOR TODAY:  The crew is just returning from lunch at the KittyKat Kafe. ...  "Well Luther they say seeing is believing ... and after seeing what you ate for lunch it'll be best for you to ride on the deck of the transfer caboose.   I see Tater is already got his spot picked out on the side deck of the engine.  I can't believe you ate a plate of corned beef and cabbage, was still hungry, and chased it down with a large bowl of chile with extra onions no less!  It's going to be one heck of a long ride down to Beavertail Junction!"  Luther just nods and grins. .... just another day on the railroad!

Hungry couple train watching

A Victorian-style carousel.

On the way home from York.took an extra day and rode the fall foliage special pulled by the 611. Beautiful.  Both engine and leaves.

FOR TODAY:  "Tuckers, T birds, Corvettes, Caddy's, and more !!" ... That's the Smith Brothers Automobiles advertising slogan now being heard over the airwaves throughout the Patsburg region.  "It's the Annual Smith Brother's Train Load Sale!!  It's going on now at Smith Brothers Auto Sales located at 027 Westend Avenue in Patsburg!!  This is one train of great wheels and fabulous deals that you don't want to miss!  And what's more you ask!  Smith Brothers offers financing that won't derail your pocket book!  Smith Brothers Annual Train Load Sale going on now!!"  

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  "Tuckers, T birds, Corvettes, Caddy's, and more !!" ... That's the Smith Brothers Automobiles advertising slogan now being heard over the airwaves throughout the Patsburg region.  "It's the Annual Smith Brother's Train Load Sale!!  It's going on now at Smith Brothers Auto Sales located at 027 Westend Avenue in Patsburg!!  This is one train of great wheels and fabulous deals that you don't want to miss!  And what's more you ask!  Smith Brothers offers financing that won't derail your pocket book!  Smith Brothers Annual Train Load Sale going on now!!"  

Pat LIKE the fact that your convertibles have tops up and/or are sporting their Hard Tops for transit!

Ron

Great photos Patrick! I could use a new car!

I remember seeing all the new cars on the open auto racks years ago!  They were always a highlight when I spotted them in a train!  Well done, Pat!!

Thanks so much Ron, Mike, and Mark for your compliments/comments!  

Ron -  Yes the only way the FSJR will transport coverable autos is with the tops up.  

Mike - it's never too late to hop on over to Patsburg and visit the Smith Brothers for a great deal on a new car ... plus with every new car sold they throw in a large bag of their famous cough drops too!!  

Mark - I loved watching new cars being shipped by rail back in the 1950's and 60s.   I remember seeing new model year cars being shipped before  they were announced by the manufacturer.  Back then I "think" the new models were announced at some point in September and I would see those cars on train a couple months prior.  

Excellent points, Pat!!!

FOR TODAY:  It won't be long now.

Your photographs resemble our views this morning in Butler, Pennsylvania!  Very nice.

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  It won't be long now.

Lovely Patrick especially the second pic and yes and I can’t wait for it I don’t have to drive a Tractor Trailer in that stuff anymore.  

Here’s Today’s

0-8-0 switcher working the rails, God Speed!

Great photos guys! @trumpettrain Partick, I am sure happy that all you folks on the east coast are well prepared for the snow and early winter! LOL

@lee drennen Nice view down to the tracks! Must be part of the industrial area!

@Sitka Love the head on view approaching the trestle!

I would show you a couple of photos, but I don't think you want to see photos of a layout coming down!