| Home | Open Account | Help | 164 users online |
|
Member Login
Discussion
Media SharingHostingLibrarySite Info |
Steam & Excursion > 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew ReunionDate: 10/15/16 21:05 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn Thanks to NYCMan, I post the following (sorry Fitz, I had dang near forgotten about it!) On September 12th, I loaded up the cruising vessel full of American Freedom Train goodies with the ultimate destination of Portland Oregon and the American Freedom Train Crew Reunion. I could have flown, but there was no way that I could have packed up my 9 foot long display of the train and all of the associated shovels, rakes & implements of destruction. Besides, since I am semi-retired, I enjoy the road trip and the sights along the way. Attached for your consideration are a few photos from an epic road trip ...
Regards, Burlington John 1. Cheyenne Depot on 12 Sep. I checked out the steam shops from the bridge and saw 4014's tender outside. I was tired from the road trip and all I could think about was food & beer. I thought about shooting the scene the next morning. I had hope to link up with Bob K, but I wasn't in town at a decent time. Maybe next trip? 2. Unfortunately, the weather on the morning of the 13th in Cheyenne was less than stellar. Decided to ditch the tender shot.This rotary was on the west end of the shops/depot. 3. I think these are former Rio Grande waycars, but I'm not sure.    Date: 10/15/16 21:07 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. UP 535 in Laramie sporting some interesting stuff
2. UP depot in Laramie 3. UP 833 in Ogden Utah    Date: 10/15/16 21:09 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. UP 6916 in Ogden Utah
2. D&RGW 5371 in Ogden Utah 3. UP 26 in Ogden Utah    Date: 10/15/16 21:11 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. Forme Amtrak 644 at Ogden Utah
2. Former Amtrak 231 at Ogden Utah 3. Utah Front Runner commuter at Ogden    Date: 10/15/16 21:19 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. Utah Front Runner #5 at Ogden
2. SP 3769 at Ogden 3. SP 7457 at Ogden    Date: 10/15/16 21:23 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. UP 26 and friends at Ogden
2. 14 Sep. Train of Tomorrow "Moon Glow" just north of Ogden. Owned by the Utah State RR Museum, it is the only surviving member of GM's 'Train of Tomorrow' http://www.themetrains.com/gm-train-of-tomorrow-main.htm 3. The former Walla Walla Valley enginehouse on 15 Sep    Date: 10/15/16 21:29 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. 15 Sep, Richland Washington. Tri City Railway office car #106. Former SP office car Oregon. Nee Pullman 'Central Plains'. Claim to fame is that Central Plains was part of the original 1947 Freedom Train ...
2. 16 Sep at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. No explanation required. 3. The new American Freedom Train exhibit at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center    Date: 10/15/16 21:31 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. 4449 building up pressure ...
2. 4449 getting ready for the exclusive crew reunion special 3. Doyle switching cars    Date: 10/15/16 21:34 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. The second best looking diesel around. Doyle and I had a spirited conversation about this. Safe to say, our opinions were not the same.
2. NKP 190 builder's plate 3. Portland streetcar over the 4449    Date: 10/15/16 21:37 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. 4449 preparing for the AFT Crew Reunion excursion boarding .... Amtrak's Coast Starlight is in the background
2. Another view of the new AFT exhibit at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center 3. Ross Rowland, Doyle and Wes Camp. The term legend is applicable here.    Date: 10/15/16 21:50 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1 & 2 - Portland Traction 101. This is the locomotive that placed 4449 on display at Oaks Park and pulled her out in 1974 for restoration for AFT service. Restored to original condition for the AFT crew reunion by Dick Samuels and his awesome crew on the OPR, it was just one more piece that made an amazing weekend even better.
3. The Boss    Date: 10/15/16 21:52 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. Another shot of the second best looking diesel around
2. 4449 3. Pilot on 4449. I am not sure what these brass looking items are?    Date: 10/15/16 21:54 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1-3 Hotwater's Office
   Date: 10/15/16 21:56 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1-3 4449 at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center
   Date: 10/15/16 21:59 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. Doyle, Ross & Wes Camp
2. Ross 3. Every reunion has a photo of those in attendance    Date: 10/15/16 22:03 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. My last shot of 4449 on 18 Sep. Until the next time!
2. UP 3977 at North Platte on 21 Sep 3. The Golden Spike Tower at North Platte on 21 Sep. Well worth the visit, wish I had more time to railfan there.    Date: 10/15/16 22:06 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1. Former UP diner at the Golden Spike Tower in North Platte
2 & 3 Bailey Yard diesel shops    Date: 10/15/16 22:08 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: burlingtonjohn 1 & 2 - Bailey Yards at North Platte
Hope yall enjoyed the ride!   Date: 10/16/16 03:54 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: dpudave Vastly "enjoyed the ride," John. Can't thank you enough. Your moniker gives me a clue--what, in your opinion, is the best looking diesel? d
Date: 10/16/16 08:16 Re: 4,000 mile round trip for the AFT Crew Reunion Author: PHall Those brass items on 4449's pilot appear to be Marker light mounts.
|