a picture a day....

From one of my Christmas layouts

walt

Beautiful spot to camp out

3rd Rail PA's on friend's large layout last week.

Hi Sam, Those are great looking PA's. I am only a few hundred yards from the D&H mainline to Binghamton. Unfortunately I moved here in 1980 and the PA's had already vanished. I was lucky enough to see some first generation diesels. The railroad kept a pusher on the passing track below the house and you could hear that distinctive 244 prime mover idling. I am not sure there is a prettier paint scheme than those PA's.

Here are a couple of more Bill along with Bob's SR PA's and cars

FOR TODAY:  Just another day in Patsburg.

From one of my Christmas layouts.

walt

Nice looking picnic area

A vintage Lionel 681 Steam Turbine from the early 1950s taking the curve hauling a small freight on our Christmas Carpet Central about 10 years ago.  Still a great shot.

FOR TODAY:  "Doing yard work."  ... just another day on the railroad!

Hectic rush at the North Main Street station as the "Chief" pulls in...

From one of my Christmas layouts.

clowns doing what they do best: entertain the kids

walt

Early morning start at Morrison Door...fresh door jamb stock arrives at the truck loading dock while a box car full of west coast fir doors is spotted at the siding...

The General Foreman at the "Charles Street Yard" checks the waybill for the straight load of 6" x 8" railroad ties...meanwhile, the two characters behind the Pete take the opportunity to hop in the box headed south while the GF is occupied...

Paul, great scene!  The two characters are making the most of an excellent opportunity!!  Oh, I remember the stories my grandma told of the hobos who came by for a meal during the depression.  Even though she was raising 4 children and grandpa was a disabled WWI vet, she always had a meal for a hobo coming by.  They deserved it after the long hike up the hill from the B&O station where the train stopped and they disembarked.

Great looking Pete, Paul.. Cant beat those Diecast Direct trucks'...

FOR TODAY:  Yard tracks.

A older joe enjoying a campfire during the eclipse.

My first Christmas layout.  I guess things have grown a bit

walt

FOR TODAY:  It's a" sun is shining morning" Monday morning in Patsburg!   Clara and Ed Snuffly are about to enjoy a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee at one of the outdoor tables at Carlson's Creamery.  Anita Crowley is walking to the beauty salon for her 9:30 a.m. appointment.  

Uh oh!!  The crossing gate must be broken!  Puffy Higgins, the grade crossing watchman, is in the middle of the road stopping traffic.  Looks like the person driving that 1950 Mercury saw Puffy and is making a detour.  A train must be coming ...  and according to o'l Puffy he took an oath to serve and protect the grade crossing in all kinds of weather and situations no matter what.  Of course he announced this rather loudly down at O'Doogle's Pub St. Patricks Day evening after he downed his fourth pint of Guinness.  He even went on to say how the railroad made him swear this oath with his right hand placed on the railroad rule book.  Yep, the railroad is full of colorful characters and o'l Puffy is one of them!  

I wonder how many flat tops, whiffles, and Detroit haircuts Don will give today?

Hi guys, its been a little bit, but I see you all have been keeping up with all the wonderful photos of your miniature world! Some of these cant be any closer to real!

Keep up the great photos!

Good to see you posting, Mike!

Here's the SF PA approaching the South Main Street crossing...