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I just want you all to know that our friend George works in a building very, very close to the World Trade Center. George is as very special person, I'm praying for him, as well as all the others and their familys. MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA- Lance

On September 22-23 the Chicago chapter of the N.R.H.S. is putting on a steam excursion trip behind Soo Line #1003. I'm hoping some of you will be able to attend this event. You can get information from their web site: chicagonrhs.com I will be there on crew with the locomotive so should not be...

When someone with T.K.'s experience and knowledge passes on we all loose a lot. He was one of the "old crew", and gave us all enjoyment by his postings. Perhaps, and I'm going to, we could give the name "T.K." to a little spot on our layouts. Perhaps a junction, yard, or a scenic area. I think...

Yesterday the S.T.B. ruled that the take over by C.N.of the W.C. does not involve class 1 rules, C.N. will be taking over the W.C. in Sept. of this year. As I understand it over 250 jobs will be lost in the State of Wisconsin. I'm sure more will be released later. Lance

Thought I would post this and try and keep a running account as to the progress of the work being done prior to our departure, which is three weeks from yesterday. Much work is done, draw bars have been hammer tested, there are two, each weighing in at around 2500 lbs. The auger is still out...

Hi everybody, my name is Lance. I have been reading the Gauge now for the past several weeks. I'm quite impressed with the knowledge and types of posts. It's good when people with a common interest can exchange ideas. I model H.O., and have for over the past 30 years. More off that on I'm...