Train Pics

• Jul 30, 2009

• #281

Messy1

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The last 3 pics in your last post is one of my favorites sys! Great pics!

 

• Jul 30, 2009

• #282

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syscom3 said:

In a nutshell, its to provide alternate power in case the steam engine "dies". The RR doesnt want the train to block the tracks as these are the mains and there are no detours for hundreds of miles.

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Cheers SYS for that I suspected that was the reason.
That looks a real nice place to do train trips, I have always really fancied the Orient express but the price is for the rich only. However being ex BR when travelling in the states I can get reduced/free travel (depending on the route) as long as I book 3 months in advance through Amtrak , so when I retire in a few years time it will be on my to do list.

 

• Aug 2, 2009

• #283

Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Got a few decent shots today. Change of location is about all I can offer for variety around here. Sorry guys. Tried to get a better shot of the caboose but was to close.

 

• Aug 2, 2009

• #284

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Nice shots, Aaron!

Looks like it's been raining there, wanna send some out here? We sure could use it!

 

• Aug 2, 2009

• #285

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Nice shots Aaron.
I agree with GG we could use some rain out here.


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• Aug 2, 2009

• #286

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GrauGeist said:

Nice shots, Aaron!

Looks like it's been raining there, wanna send some out here? We sure could use it!

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It's all coming from your direction Dave, in the past week we've gotten almost 5" of rain. My toes are becoming webbed. If I could send it your way I sure would.

 

• Aug 2, 2009

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• #287

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Some more.

 

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• Aug 2, 2009

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• #288

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And some more

 

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• Aug 2, 2009

• #289

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Nice pictures Sys.
Where is the abandoned mining town ?
It is an abandoned town and line isn't it ?

I really liked the one with you shooting from inside the tunnel.


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• Aug 2, 2009

• #290

Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Great shots Syscom. I really need to head into West Virginia and get some shots of the old Virginian line.

 

• Aug 2, 2009

• #291

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Those first 6 are most excellent, sys!

Any info on where that abandoned operation is located?

And thanks Aaron...we've been getting serious T-storms out here, but the rain is mostly falling in the mountains (which is good, as there's severe lightning up there) but out here in the hills, it's parched. We definately need some rain

 

• Aug 2, 2009

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• #292

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wheelsup_cavu said:

Nice pictures Sys.
Where is the abandoned mining town ?
It is an abandoned town and line isn't it ?

I really liked the one with you shooting from inside the tunnel.


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I didnt take the pics. Theyre from a RR forum I frequent.

The mine is in Colorado.

 

• Aug 2, 2009

• #293

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Well I guess it's not a day trip for me to go the mine afterall.
Thanks for the info.


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• Aug 2, 2009

• #294

GrauGeist

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Colorado...bummer!

We have cool stuff all over this area, but nothing like they do up in the rockies

 

• Aug 2, 2009

• #295

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I agree, the shots of the mine are incredible.

 

• Aug 2, 2009

• #296

Aaron Brooks Wolters

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syscom3 said:

I didnt take the pics. Theyre from a RR forum I frequent.

The mine is in Colorado.

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It's not this one is it? RailPictures.Net - The BEST railroad photos on the 'net!

 

• Aug 10, 2009

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Enjoy.

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• Aug 11, 2009

• #298

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In my castle....

 

• Aug 11, 2009

• #299

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super shots sys I was half expecting to see some tumble weed and clint eastwood to ride into view in the derelict shots
great stuff

 

• Aug 11, 2009

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trackend said:

super shots sys I was half expecting to see some tumble weed and clint eastwood to ride into view in the derelict shots great stuff

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Thanks. But as I always remind people ..... these are from a RR site I subscribe too. The shots were not taken by me.