Noob here

[puddlejumper]

Just wanted to stop in and say hello. I kinda stumbled upon this forum while searching for photos of the B&O Dockside switchers for reference material for a project. So far as I can tell, the model railroaders here seem to be a much nicer crowd than the "railfans" at forums where I was previously a member.

My name is Dave, I have been interested in model trains for about 25 years. I have 1:1 railroad experience, having worked for CSXT on former B&O, RF&P, and PRR lines in Maryland, Penna, New Jersey, and Virginia. The name Puddlejumper comes from when I worked on the Baltimore Terminal Subdivision we called SW and MP type locomtives "puddlejumpers".

I have a free-lanced RR, the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, or the Potomac Line. It is very loosley based on railroads in Maryland, and runs from Potomac Yard in Alexandria Va, through DC and Maryland to Baltimore and Philadelphia. As of now, I don't actually have a layout, just a bunch of trains and a goal to reach for.

I will be checking in often, glad I found this site!:thumb:

Dave

 

[DeckRoid]

Welcome!

I, too, stumbled upon this forum. I really enjoy my time spent here as everyone likes to send info and give great advice to my beginner questions.

And don't forget that every Friday there is a new Weekly Fun Photo thread.

George

 

[rogerw]

Welcome aboard Dave.

 

[w8jy]

Welcome to the Gauge, Dave. You will find this to be a great group with a world of information that they are happy to share with you. Good to have you with us.

 

[Nomad]

Hello Dave
Glad you joined us.

Loren

 

[scubadude]

:welcome1:

 

[N Gauger]

welcome Aboard.. from someone who lives 3 blocks from the NE corridor!!!

 

[Jim Krause]

Welcome aboard Dave, from Northern Pacific country (Montana)

 

[puddlejumper]

welcome Aboard.. from someone who lives 3 blocks from the NE corridor!!!

My favorite stretch of railroad! I have ridden the corridor it's entire length, though unfortunately I only ever operated over the Landover-Bowie, Washington Terminal, and Philadelphia Sections as a rail. As a modeler I hope to change some of that!

Dave

 

[nkp174]

Welcome from a down which was served by B&O mainlines from the North, East, and West.

 

[Ralph]

Glad you found us Dave!
Ralph

 

[MCL_RDG]

Welcome aboard pud.

I'll be looking for interchange with ya outta philly.

Mark