Running Bear's February 2024 Coffee Shop

[Boris]

Boris I didn't know this, At the time I hired out they were changing all the platforms from low to high. New bulletin orders every day. Single tracking Train orders every day. Then after that they started electrifying the Harlem Division. A consent stream of orders every day. A 75 year old engineer forgot about the single tracking order at Chappaqua NY ran through the 30 mph crossover derailing the engine and 4 cars with rails coming up through the car floors.
Swal

PC decided the tried and true method of General Orders and Train orders clearance forms etc. was too expensive, as were annual reprints of the timetable, so they phased in Bulletin Orders. I started carrying a slim loose leaf binder to keep my Bulletins, with highlighters to call my attention to pertinent bulletins. With all the speed restrictions, it was necessary to keep reviewing them during the trip. And then it became necessary to carry a binder for each division.

The distinction with the Broker accident, was that the train operated on three separate railroads. From Bay Head to South Amboy the New York and Long Branch (66% owned by the PRR, 33% owned by the CNJ. South Amboy to Wood the CNJ, and Wood to Jersey City and the Meadows, the PRR, New York Division, (their Home Division). Chances are that in 1951, the only restriction / obstruction / deviation for the entire route would be in the area of the wreck. Considerably less than we had to deal with, and significantly less to forget.

Significant that Jersey's other disastrous wreck involved a crew out of Bay Head, the CNJ train that ran the signal and off the open lift bridge into Newark Bay in 1958. No cause determined beyond the obvious in that incident either. That occurrence, was in the morning, while the Broker was in the late afternoon.

 

[Jaz avalley]

Do you have this one? I must admit although I like Godhead's version, the original is the best I've heard.

Most covered Beatles song? That is a tough question and could be a changing answer as they are still covering the Beatles.

Sgt Peppers is not likely to win but I like it a lot
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is likely a winner LSD reference seems to be popular

 

[Jaz avalley]

I'm taking up 2 of our bedroom floors starting tomorrow and replacing it with vinyl plank flooring. Most of the furniture will be headed to the dumpster.
Swal

Slow down or you’ll put yourself in hospital, and the poor house If you’re not careful. The furniture from the bedrooms? not all furniture?

 

[Grizzled]

A late good morning,

Mid 40's, cloudy, and wind in the day's forecast. That blistering gale is presently 7 mph.

Willie: every time I see a septic pumping truck, I can't help but think of this: https://redgreen.fandom.com/wiki/Rothschild's_Sewage_and_Septic_Sucking_Services

A lot of that show was past dumb, but there were moments that had me in tears rolling on the floor.

I thought "Yesterday" was the best ever for the Beatles but "A day In The Life" scored high with me we too. I still have the original vinyl of all of those. A bit on the scratchy side.

 

[Boris]

Beautiful beast and there is about to another running, i believe the former "Freedom Train" unit. I really like the Reading G3, too bad the city of Reading fathers refused to get one when Reading Company offered one to be put on display.

I rode behind the G3 on my first (in memory) ride from Philadelphia to Pottsville. Next ride was behind GP-7s. I also probably rode behind a G3 on the PRSL, but that's speculation. I had several cab rides on the 2101, when it was on the AFT. (work related), I mostly managed to avoid its then obnoxious owner. Both classes arrived on the property too late to recover the cost of construction. The Reading was already running Baldwin, Alco and EMC switchers, and FT road diesels.

really a 75 year old engineer.

It was common for engineers to work until they were 70, even though full retirement age was 60. 75, was less common, but as long as they passed their annual physical...The Fireman's contract contained a provision for mandatory retirement at 65, but the Engineer's agreements did not. At the same time, there were other engineers who presented Bible records to prove they were retirement age...one in particular, was caught, because the case worker noted that the entry was made with a Ball Point Pen, although 60 years prior, there were no ball point pens. That fellow ended working until he was 72, because in the absence of a birth certificate or a legitimate 60 year old bible or church record, they based his age on date hired.

You cannot make this stuff up.

 

[migalyto]

EBay never fails to disappoint!

I see the price gouging has begun! Sad thing is, it will probably sell as people get more desperate for it that didn't pre-order.

 

[NYC_George]

Boris & Swal - great insight to train operations. Swal, really a 75 year old engineer.

After the accident I asked why the guy is still running trains at the age of 75. Other engineers told me he has to keep up with his wife's spending habits.

 

[migalyto]

After the accident I asked why the guy is still running trains at the age of 75. Other engineers told me he has to keep up with his wife's spending habits.

Could very well be.

Where I worked we had a mechanic that was in his 70s. We always assumed he didn't want to be in the house with his wife all day!

 

[Old 97]

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This is where I went Willie!

 

[Jaz avalley]

brrrrrr

 

[NYC_George]

Yep. Watch a lot of videos last night. One pro mentioned “Durabond”, might have been Durawall too.
I’m trying to sand as little as possible . My air handler in the basement has a return on it. So when I sand I have to shut her down.

Bob there is no sanding with Durabond 45. it's a chemical based drying compound rather than the mud air dry that comes in a 5-gallon pail. It's really tough to sand after it dries in 45 minutes. The other chemical based drying compound is Easy Sand 45. They say the chemical-based compounds are much better than the air dying ones.
Swal

 

[Old 97]

brrrrrr

Jaz, what's the place I marked in orange?

 

[Jaz avalley]

A shop, I bought resin moulded and weathered and added Xmas lights (jewellery beads)
do you need a better picture? it is likely Hornby 00.

 

[NYC_George]

At present listening to Chuck Berry whilst making sandwiches etc. for younger granddaughter's 'birthday party'.

David if you like Chuck Berry type music Willie let me on to this Swedish group that plays it.
The Refreshments. Check out Let It Rock by them. I love the song. The 3 Saxaphone players get really into it.
If you watch the video, you'll see what I mean.
Swal

 

[Old 97]

A shop, I bought resin moulded and weathered and added Xmas lights (jewellery beads)
do you need a better picture? it is likely Hornby 00.

The Christmas lights made me think it was a bar.
I'm in a mood and it took me here.

 

[Jaz avalley]

The Christmas lights made me think it was a bar.
I'm in a mood and it took me here.

The wine bar is across the road
I think Flo’s cousin Rosa moonlights there

 

[NYC_George]

I told this story before. When they started to construct the new high-level platforms on the Harlem Division they were to be made out of railroad ties. We were making a station stop at White Plains and as I looked out the fireman's side window a spark from the third rail started a very small fire near one of the piles of ties. So, I opened the door and was about to put it out. My engineer asked where are you going? I said to put out a fire near the pile of ties before it sets the whole station on fire. He said what are you some kind of nut. Get back in here. So on the return trip about 5 trains were backed up around White Plains station. He called ahead and asked what's the problem. The entire station was ablaze. If you ever rode a train on Harlem Division. you'll notice all the high-level platforms are made of concrete. My engineer Joe C who was a head of the engineer's union did that.
Swal

 

[Old 97]

I told this story before. When they started to construct the new high-level platforms on the Harlem Division they were to be made out of railroad ties. We were making a station stop at White Plains and as I looked out the fireman's side window a spark from the third rail started a very small fire near one of the piles of ties. So, I opened the door and was about to put it out. My engineer asked where are you going? I said to put out a fire near the pile of ties before it sets the whole station on fire. He said what are you some kind of nut. Get back in here. So on the return trip about 5 trains were backed up around White Plains station. He called ahead and asked what's the problem. The entire station was ablaze. If you ever rode a train on Harlem Division. you'll notice all the high-level platforms are made of concrete. My engineer Joe C who was a head of the engineer's union did that.
Swal

Swal!!! You're the best!!!!!

 

[NYC_George]

Swal!!! You're the best!!!!!

Hogger they scrapped the tie thing after that and went with concrete.
Swal

 

[PRR Modeler]

Afternoon All,

Started out at 5oF and clear today. I did some chores then headed to the train room. I marked the parts, cleaned the flash off the metal details and washed the 3D printed parts. The written instructions are minimal but there are great drawings how everything goes together

Jaz- My kids used to watch Scooby-Doo. Great snow scenes.

David- I hope your granddaughter had a great birthday.

Mac- WOW! What a great find and deal. Congrats.

Bill- Nice poster.

TomO- Congrats to your grandson. That is a lot of weathering to do.

Swal- Good luck on the floors. I know from experience it's a killer on the back and knees.

Guy- Very nice job on the roof.

Patrick- Children should come first when it matters.

Louis- Have you heard this?

Alan- That blows. I have used quite a bit of their products over the years.

Willie- Nice looking vehicles.

I hope everyone has a good night.