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...

@Capetrainman posted:

Good to see you posting, Mike!

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

Thanks Paul, its been awhile, the move from Washington state to Missouri was a long drive! I would read and look at all the post from OGR but it is to hard for me to write alot on a cell phone, so I waited till I could get my computer out!

It is nice to see everyone is still putting up wonderful photos!

The harbor by the main line.

House under contstruction.

The Home Depot getting a new load of stock.

Big Buck

My 2nd Christmas Layout.  Grew a little (see above) but still LOTS more coming.

walt

Business as usual in my little town village.

Gene

FOR TODAY:  Abner Fauntroy and Molly Sue Hillsdale are parked on Lover's Lane in Abs' new Edsel smootching away!   Nice day, nice view, secluded location ( well sorta ), what can I say other than spring time has its' many perks!

My 3rd Christmas Layout.  Starting to grow some. Up to 4'x8' now.

walt 

On a snowy morning in the city of Christopolis, rush hour is in full force.

An MTH Tinplate Traditions 381E and a classic post-war Lionel 746 N&W 4-8-4 Northern stage a meet on our Christmas Carpet Central Railway a few years back.

Another buck going for a drink

My 4th Christmas Layout. Still only 4'x8'

sorry about not showing more layout - this is the only picture that I have of it.

walt

The Eclipse taken with a point & shoot with a polarizer filter .. Cool colors'..

FOR TODAY: It's about to be a long long night for this 3 man MOW crew!  This tiny caboose is their home away from home for the night.  As it's now quiting time Sneezy Dowell rolls a barrel into place as  Jeb Klausen stands beside the caboose wiping his brow in disbelief and anticipated fear, for O'l Amos Diller has rushed to the outhouse, yet again, to deal with his bout of the Hershey squirts.  ... just another day on the railroad.

@trumptrain posted:

FOR TODAY: It's about to be a long long night for this 3 man MOW crew!  This tiny caboose is their home away from home for the night.  As it's now quiting time Sneezy Dowell rolls a barrel into place as  Jeb Klausen stands beside the caboose wiping his brow in disbelief and anticipated fear, for O'l Amos Diller has rushed to the outhouse, yet again, to deal with his bout of the Hershey squirts.  ... just another day on the railroad.

Pat, That crew needs a larger caboose'.. a three  bunker for sure' ..😀

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Pat, That crew needs a larger caboose'.. a three  bunker for sure' ..😀

Patsburg RR issues hammocks to junior employees. 😄

A couple of boys fishing on the creek with their parents looking on as the sun sets just down stream from the railroad crossing.

Busy day Downtown

My 5th Christmas Layout.   The "manager in charge of grounds" insists 4'x8' is enough still

walt

Friday night on South Main...

Continuing with evolution of Christmas layouts.

This picture is horrible, but again, it's the only one that I have from that year.

My 6th Christmas Layout.  My scenery has a LONG way to go .  Those pine cones were used before as they were the only thing I had to represent trees.  Buying scenery was not approved by 'management'.

walt