a picture a day....

Pat, great action shots.  i wonder if Rufus is an accident waiting to happen.    On the other hand, the foreman back then would just say, "push harder"

A slight delay in the schedule with a rear coupler issue. It should be a quick fix.

Gene

Here’s today’s thought I would share a overview of my new O27 layout

My thought exactly.

FOR TODAY:  After setting out this boxcar, this Pennsy A5 goes on with its' switching duties.  Eli Cransford is about to slide open the door of the B&O Time Saver boxcar to see what's inside.  Trucks will soon arrive and the trans- loading will begin.  

Jake Mobley has arrived with his truck, one of many trucks to haul away the contents of this boxcar.  The car is full with plumbing supplies destined for two building materials suppliers in Patsburg.  

@lee drennen posted:

Here’s today’s thought I would share a overview of my new O27 layout

Lee sometimes I like that idea! Just keep it simple!

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  After setting out this boxcar, this Pennsy A5 goes on with its' switching duties.  Eli Cransford is about to slide open the door of the B&O Time Saver boxcar to see what's inside.  Trucks will soon arrive and the trans- loading will begin.  

Jake Mobley has arrived with his truck, one of many trucks to haul away the contents of this boxcar.  The car is full with plumbing supplies destined for two building materials suppliers in Patsburg.  

You know something Patrick the one thing about your photos and layout is that everyone in Patburg is a family person, from the hard-working men or the hard-working wife's that support them! They always do the best they can to help each other! Heck the only surprise that gets me is the young man still riding around without any handlebars!

Great Scence!

@mike g. posted:

Lee sometimes I like that idea! Just keep it simple!

Yes I agree with you and coach I like my other layouts but sometimes simple is better less stress

Miners from the late 1800s panning for gold.

@Sitka posted:

Miners from the late 1800s panning for gold.

Very cool! I hope if they hit it rich they share with you! LOL

@mike g. posted:

Very cool! I hope if they hit it rich they share with you! LOL

No kidding will send you a bar to help build your layout!

Oil worker giving that valve a little help to open!

FOR TODAY:  The dawn's earliest light catches a freight train rumbling through Patsburg.  

FOR TODAY: As a boxcar load of lumber is being unloaded, the B&O's Capital Limited is about to pass by at 90 mph.  It's Chicago bound! ... just another day on the railroad.

Greyhound having a busy day...

Wonderful photos everyone!
Paul, I love all the Greyhound bus's. I need to get more, but they are so spendy! LOL

FOR TODAY:  On the railroad, work is one continuous state of motion.  Wherever the rails lead there is work to be done and for the workers .... it's just another day on the railroad!

In urban areas.

In rural areas.

Well fellas, we have a long night ahead getting this unit ready for the morning. Let’s get to it before the sun rises.

Gene

Giant watchman

FOR TODAY:  It's Monday mornin and the fellers are gitner done!

Tower operator Clauson Ainsley, perched on the top of the tower steps, waves to everyone while shouting "Good morning guys!"  All the old timers, former railroad workers, have congregated at the base of the tower resting their keasters on old milk crates, wooden boxes and what have you.  They'll be swapping stories, tellin lies, and watching the going on till about noon when they all leave to go home, eat lunch and nap.

Forklift operator Jackson Cooly yaks it up with truck driver Woody Larkins about  all the  good food they ate down at the firehouse supper this weekend.  " I'll tell you what Jackson.  That was some dang good eatin!  I ate till my belly was bout to explode."  Yup, me too Woody!  I had to go to the mens room and let out my belt two notches after all the food I ate up!  Once I did that,  I came back to the table for round two!  I couldn't get enough of that ham, baked beans, butter beans, cabbage and mashed taters!  Next mornin at church I sat in my own pew!!  I just couldn't figure out why that preacher man was scrunching up his nose so much during the entire service.  I can't wait for the next feed down at the firehall!'  Jackson with hearty laughter and shaking his head " Yup, me too Woody.  You know I'll be there!"  .... just another day on the railroad.