Western Railroad Discussion > Drizzling Rain This Evening- Last Night Was More Interesting

Another of my shots from last night's wait in the snow.
SR

An EB at Dutch Flat (Donner Pass)

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Me likey.
BB

Awesome!  Just how miserable was it/
TC

Well BoilingMan, it's April 7th where I live so............HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Thanks for all the pictures you have posted over the years.  You are very talented.
 

KskidinTx Wrote:
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> Well BoilingMan, it's April 7th where I live
> so............HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
>
> Thanks for all the pictures you have posted over
> the years.  You are very talented.
>  


Whoa.
This is a bit of a shock! Who is this?!
SR

BTW:  I was carded today at the grocery today!   Some sort of new rule, I guess...   I mean, come on-  how old do I look?



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tgcostello Wrote:
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> Awesome!  Just how miserable was it/
> TC

Kinda.
But understand this is only about 300 or so feet from my living room. I didn’t suffer long!
SR

Very nice..!!

BoilingMan Wrote:

> Whoa.
> This is a bit of a shock! Who is this?!
> SR

Several months ago you had mentioned in one of your posts that your birthday was April 7th.  I jotted that down on my calendar and thought I'd surprise you with a birthday greeting.  Guess it worked.

Who is this?  I'm just an old retired railroader.  Started on the Santa Fe in 1962 and retired from the BNSF in 2005.  Got introduced to TO 4 or 5 years ago by Gary Rich (who had been my brakeman years ago in Kansas and just recently passed away) and by a UP counterpart of mine (mopacsouth) here in Texas.

I have really enjoyed TO because of all the talent I see in the pictures and all the knowledge that is shared with us.  I don't comment a lot.......why.........I'm just too busy.  I don't even get all of the posts looked at let alone posting a attaboy   But I do want you all to know I think you guys (and gals) are the greatest.
Mark Cole (Fireman--Switchman--Brakeman--Fireman--Engineer--Road Foreman--Training Center Instructor--Road Foreman)   

Well Mark, surprise me you did.
And I’m certainly pleased to hear you’re 15yrs retired and (too?) busy. It’s heartbreaking when one of our brothers pulls the pin only to wither away to nothing.
I stepped off my last train 4yrs ago and I’ve never been busier- I’m all for a 25hr day, or longer, just to get it all done!
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed my work.
Thank you
SR Bush
Dutch Flat/ Santa Barbara

Cab Driver-AFT Curator-Greyhound Driver-Amtrak OBS