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That's great :mrgreen:---now my wife realizes I'm not the only train-nut to make an ass of him/her self---I'll have to join Doctor Wayne next time and show you where real Canadian back-bacon comes from :twisted:

Welcome home Herc---Having recently survived one of Barney's thrilling arial tours,it's always a relief to have two feet planted on "terra firma"---as well it's easier to focus on trains when you have both hands free rather than holding on for dear life while riding in an open cock-pit---the...

Welcome home Herc---Barney also sends his best regards aussie

Hello Herc---Barney credits his basic flying skills to the training he received while he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Apparently Barney was considering a career in the Armed Forces but the powers that be were concerned that Barney was in their opinion " self destructive"---it's true he...

Hello Everyone---For those of you who have been following Doctor Wayne's threads on the EG&E,you may remember the notorious antics of Barney Secord.When Barney heard that Herc Driver had been deployed to a part of the world where rail-fanning was not a popular past-time amongst the local...

Hi Deano---you're scenery is as spectacular as your locomotives---I really like the look of those trees---I'll be looking for some at the LHS for my layout---that RS-1 is a beauty---your earlier model diesels are my favoutites---thanks,Nutbar

Hi Doc---Your lesson on the letter "B" deserves an A+++---here's another shot of the front of the Bee taken by that other train nut who hangs around on the EG&E

Hi Deano---that sure is a beautiful consist and your pictures are excellent.While the passengers enjoy the luxury of your excursion runs,some of the head-end equipment from the EG&E continues to toil along on less glamourous assignments on my layout

Hello Everyone---when the word gets out that there is a special excursion train running on the EG&E,you can be sure it will attract the local train nuts---here's a few more shots taken by one of the regular enthusiasts

Hi Deano---I have to agree with Kurt---even though I really like the UP's paint scheme,4010 sure looks good in her new outfit---Last night I visited my good friend Doctor Wayne---a visit with the Doc is always a treat as you can imagine---usually I bring some of my locomotives,but last night I...

Hello Everyone---Thank you for responding---Here's a couple of shots from the rounhouse roof which highlight the detail that Doctor Wayne added to #4193---the lagged piping along the boiler top on the right side is for melting snow which is similiar to #4100

Hi Deano and Gus---thanks for your kind remarks---here's a few more shots taken down at the yard

Hello Everyone---One of my favourite spots for railfanning on my "layout" is down at the roundhouse and turntable.Day or night,there's always plenty of action with all types and classes of locomotives being serviced for duty.Another bonus is that you can take pictures of the locomotives as they...

Hello Everyone---I am very fortunate to know Wayne personally and to call him my friend---he is the true inspiration behind my interest in model railroading---always there to lend a hand or give advice in a friendly and unassuming way just like he has been doing for over 5,000 threads---Take a...

Hi Gus---Doc sure did create a beauty---here's a couple more shots highlighting his craftsmanship---hope Gustav isn't causing trouble in your area---Nutbar

Hello Everyone---Deano,I think your pictures are excellent---once you get more comfortable with the settings I'm sure all your photos will meet your high standards---I know when I take pictures,I eliminate a lot of shots that I feel aren't "just right"---that's one of the beauties of digital...

Hello Everyone---Hey Doc---thought you might like to see an old friend---Since returning to it's home terminal,Beeg Boy has made itself right at home---afterall,when you're the biggest kid on the block,who's going to hassle you---Nutbar

Herc---God speed to you and all your comrades in arms---say Hi to the Canadian troops ---looking forward to your safe return

Hello everyone---Deano,good to have you back on board---Uncle Pete sure gets around---here's a few shots of the UP on my "layout"

Doc---You never fail to surprise me---At first I thought I was seeing double,then I thought you changed the engine number---then it clicked in---all that extra cash from dog-sitting so you bought something nice for yourself---good for you my friend---afterall,twin brothers should have similiar...