Train Pics

• Jan 6, 2010

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There were a few tasty ones, back in the day.....

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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Here are a few Rock Island pics I could find. The black and red scheme in pic 2 is my favorite, although the first pics is good looking too. I'm not a bog fan of the bankrupt blue scheme, so I did not look for any of those pics. Pic 4 is a HO scale engine, but it was a good pic and think it's a good looking engine. Pic 5 is of the Rock Island Aero, which was supposed to revolutionize the commuter train industry, but never caught on.

 

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• Jan 6, 2010

• #563

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I figured I'd throw one in too of the blue scheme, commonly called bankrupt blue.

 

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• Jan 6, 2010

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Their paintjob got bl**dy boring in the later stages...
Cool pics!

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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Lucky13 said:

Their paintjob got bl**dy boring in the later stages...
Cool pics!

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I agree totally. It was also impossible to keep clean.

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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How is that mate?

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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The light blue color was notorious for looking dirty. I am am sure it was a huge task trying to keep any engine clean, but the light blue and white combo was terrible for showing dirt, grime, grease, etc.

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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Right... Have to admit that I like their earlier schemes too! I quite like those early colours on Milwaukee Roads diesels, like the E's and Fairbanks....8)

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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Any pics Lucky? My dad, uncle and I used to do a fair bit of model railroading. We used to hit train swap meets all the time. My favorite engine I had at the time was a DD40 that was done in I believe Milwaukee colors. If I started back in today, I would focus in on the 30-s-50's when you had a mix of steam and diesel power.

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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Same here....steam and 1st generation diesels! 8) Would have an occasional 2nd generation session though, got to love those SD-45's Alco C-630/636 and Fairbanks Trainmasters! The Daylight/Black Widow of the SP and the early black and yellow of Rio Grande is certainly eye candy too....

 

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• Jan 6, 2010

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Very interesting stuff Messy and Lucky. Lucky, did you check out the link I posted on the 4x4 thread?

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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Good pic's, Sys.....

Charles

 

• Jan 6, 2010

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Cool pics sys.


Wheels

 

• Jan 14, 2010

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Enjoy

 

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• Jan 14, 2010

• #575

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In my castle....

Sweet pics Sys!

 

• Jan 14, 2010

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More great ones! Love the plow pics!

 

• Jan 14, 2010

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Those rock Syscom!! Thanks for sharing.

 

• Jan 15, 2010

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Good pic's Sys.... wow... ten loco's pulling that one freight ! Must be heavy or mountainous.....

Charles

 

• Jan 15, 2010

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ccheese said:

Good pic's Sys.... wow... ten loco's pulling that one freight ! Must be heavy or mountainous.....

Charles

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I think it was a movement of a lot of loco's from one location to another.

 

• Jan 16, 2010

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Went out today but didn't see any trains. Tried to get to the north end of the Sandy Ridge Tunnel on the old Clinchfield line but had no luck,sorry. Ended up in Trammel and got some shots of the tunnel there for what it's worth.