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Peirce, Your photos are great, hope to see a lot more. You folks sure have your work cut out for you, I'm sure you will all be a very happy and proud group when the last detail is finally done. To preserve a piece of history like what you are doing is so very important, by your efforts you will...

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...

Woodie, In your search engine enter "fallen flag railroad photos" it's a web sight, very informative and well run dealing with U.S. railroads past and present. Lots of good quality photos. Lance [This message has been edited by LC (edited 07-19-2001).]

Lenny, Very sorry to hear of the floods and the loss of property and things that most likely will never be the same again. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and yours and the people of that area. Lance

Shamus, you can rest assured that you will NEVER be replaced by anyone here on the Gauge. Your knowledge and your gift to explain will be sadly missed. Your friend Lance Challenger

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...

Biggerhammer, In your search engine try "railroad equipment" -"railroad equipment for sale" etc. I never booked marked the stuff, but from time to time have looked and found quite a bit on the net. Also, it's very possible some city or town has something static that they want to get rid of...

Sad news indeed, may his family and friends find comfort in knowing he is in a better place, his input will be missed. He really had wonderful things to pass on to us. Lance

Shamus, Really looks good, if only mine can turn out half that well. What is your grade percent and curve radius? Each photo you show is worth a thousand words my friend. Lance

Woodie, years ago there was a "dead man switch" in some of the units, most likely F-3s etc. It was on the floor and the driver had to keep his foot on it all the time. As it turned out this was a great place to put your tool box or what ever would hold the thing down. As I under stand it, if...

Have any of you tried taking Labelle 102 clear oil and putting just a drop in the pockets on the trucks. I have used it on my Rivarossi passenger cars for two years now, smoothes them right out and the cars just glide along. Still have the original wheels too. Have also used it on freight...

From what I'm told by the crew, the #1003 did quite well on her first runs of the season. Seems a couple of problems developed, but will soon be taken care of. To be expected with all the work done over the winter months. I'll now close this out. Will start a new topic review when we get out...

....up and down the passenger cars trying to sell Walther's catalogs with the covers ripped off,("stolen property")for $14.95 a copy. These low life vermin are noted for their.....

....it was almost high noon and off to the west lighting could be seen, and the roar of thunder heard.......

Very good Shamus, at least now I know I'm not alone in the area of computer knowledge, or should I say the lack of it. Lance [This message has been edited by LC (edited 05-20-2001).]

Dave, I too am involved in railroading and have found that the best thing any railfan can do is "just ask first". We usually will tell them or if possible show them a safe place to be and still see enough to make them happy. But as I said else where here on the Gauge, they are their own worst...

Hi VGN, #1003 was all Soo Line, one of ten built by ALCO in 1913. Soo Line was very impressed by their performance and it 1923 (I think) dusted off the blueprints and ordered ten more. The heavy 2-8-2s were the work horses for Soo Line, often double heading long freights. The Pacific, #2719...

Lucky people and a very lucky railroad!! You can bet there will be a few job openings in the very near future. Lance [This message has been edited by LC (edited 05-16-2001).]

Dave, I think what George is getting at is that "rumor" has it that C.N. is un-friendly towards rail fans. To tell you the truth, in my experience there isn't any railroad that puts up with un-authorized people on their property. Also there are a couple of steam locomotives that presently...

Dave, Thank you for that input, it's along the same lines we have also been hearing. Positive changes are always for the better, it has been said, "if you don't like changes, then be part of them". Thanks, Lance