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    4501 Southern Steam 1984 photo

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    4501 Southern Steam 1984 photo

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    4501 Southern Steam 1984 photo

    I all, Found these photos that I took back in 1984 or so, of 4501 Southern Steam. Photo was taken in New Orleans behind the old Cypress Grove Cemetary near the intersection of Canal Street, City Park Ave and Metairie Road. The tracks are along side of the Interstate 10. The steamer is on...
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    Circus Train

    second try here second and last try at this
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    Circus Train

    Colorfull Circus Train Hi guys, Looks like this is the only place you will find that kind of colorfull circus train and all the players of that by-gone are. I do circus modeling in 1/4" scale and this is a flyer that promotes those interested in that hobby if anyone is so interested...
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    Finally Finished a Couple of Projects

    Beautiful! Really man, that is inspriational work! Plus the detailed "how to" and prof. pictures.
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    Seen any good structures to Model anywhere

    brick house with white scrol saw work Down in my neck of the woods that style is called "Seatmboat Gothic"
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    A Ride on 2816 Hudson"Empress" Steam.

    great photos those are wonderful photo, I really enjoyed taking a look.....thanks for posting them
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    The Great Train Story

    Hi all, I will be heading up to Chicago at the end of the month for a visit and the Mus. of Science and Indus'ty will be one of the stops to see the new layout. Was wondering if there are any other Chicagoland model railroad places to visit.
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    Poison Gully Railroad

    Great photo. I realy like those early American 4-4-0's. I have several on my layout, but I always have problems with them keeping good contact with the rails over the turnouts. Was wondering if you had the same problem.......The best I can figure is that the frog in the turnout is higher than...
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    Mallet "back logged"

    Great work....the tree in the right background of the first pic....thats real nice......rocks are outstanding......all looks real good.......again great work.
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    It's soo darn cold........

    AHHH......muggy as all "get out", temps are back into the 60's and the humidity is back in the 80% range. Air so heavy with dampness that ya need the wipers when you dirve (and its not raining), but its not cold any more.....give me this humid gary fair temps any day....don't know how you guys...
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    It's soo darn cold........

    Even the deep south got a bit of that yankee weather, got down to 26 here in new orleans this past week. All the foliage in the patio is now black/brown burned by below freezing temps for over 6 hours....thats a lot of cold for us......trying to keep warm in dixie nick
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    It's Friday already?

    I know the feeling cpr_paul.....the only one at the office today too.....yesterday, thursday, others showed up around 11.......had to have building maintenance unlock the office for me.....I was traveling light and did not bring the brief case with the office keys in it....I am usually the 3rd...
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    Politically Correct Statements- Here???

    Politically Correct......mmmm.....those words alone are adjusted to reflect its own time......perhaps it used to be called......Social Standards......Prevailing Customs of the Time.........Socially Acceptable Morality........(for a given culture and time)........Politically...
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    Last Friday before Christmas, so Have a Cup and Take a Break

    Morning all, Weekends finally here, but looks like it will be filled with holiday preparations and not much time to work on the railroad. Just as well, it cooled off last night. The rain from the west moved in and brought a shot of cold air, down to 56d. and humidity only 75% so that will...
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    It's the last Thursday of the week.

    Afternoon all, Warm, humid and wet since last night. Expecting to get up between 75 and 80 today. It is one of those gray and overcast windy days here in the city. Perfect day for downtown shopping and paying a few pre-Christmas calls. The streetcars on the St. Charles line are decorated...
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    Its Wednesday Half Way There So Say Hello

    I posted this in the Tuesday good moring by mistake, anyway here goes again: Hi all. Muggy, gray and 75 here. Ran late for the office today, got caught by a train at the crossing a few blocks from the house. Ever noticed how you are the only one in the car pool NOT upset when that...
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    Tuesday Stop in and Say Hello

    Hi all. Muggy, gray and 75 here. Ran late for the office today, got caught by a train at the crossing a few blocks from the house. Ever noticed how you are the only one in the car pool NOT upset when that happens......watching em roll by in New Orleans. Nick Bywaterrailroad
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    Rockie Mountaineer Rail Pics

    VERY NICE PHOTOS....LOOKS LIKE IT WAS A GREAT TRIP....THANKS SHOWING THE PICS......ENERGIZES ME TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS AND GET MORE LANDSCAPING DONE IN THE TRAIN ROOM.... NICK BYWATERRAILROAD NEW ORLEANS