Topic: SR&CL Ry

[Ferd]

Hi Tom
Try as I might to spot the flatcar my eyes keep getting pulled back to the incredible engine.
Great photo.

[tomc]

#7 on the spur track at Sumac making a pickup.  Squint behind the Caboose for the flatcar.  It is there!

Tom C.

[tomc]

A backlit shot on the TT.

Tom C.

[tomc]

Hello,

While digging around in my folders of pictures, I found I had some from November 09 I didn't post so here goes.  # 7 on the TT at Phelps.

Tom C.

[russ]

Tom:

Your pictures make me feel a lot better about the spring-like weather here in Ft. Lauderdale .. but still enjoying ourselves immensely .. will be going home tomorrow .... spring is only 12 days away, folks

Russ

[Ferd]

Hi Tom
We had about a foot of snow last week up here in Cambridge - I love the look of the rolling stock in the woods with the snow . very cool empire in the works.

[tomc]

Here is what Russ missed by being in Florida instead of Michigan.  About 8 inches of snow!

Tom C.

[russ]

Tom, I think there is an excellent chance that I will survive the vacation.  My friend loves his yacht and loves his technology.  Two massive diesel engines, largest 6 cylinder engines that Commins makes; 635 horsepower each; 35 mph top speed .. something to behold.  It has:

Radar
Sonar
Wifi hot spot right on the yacht
Real Time weather maps
Video monitoring throughout (e.g. of engine room, etc.)
Sattellite TV, radio and telephone
Autopilot
Hydraulic cranes for a scooter up front and a 4 person 60 hp dinghy out back
25 foot Fishing boat with 200 hp outboard

... and everything is well integrated  .. fascinating

Russ

[tomc]

Florida,  that sounds ruff!  I hope you will be OK.

Tom C.

[russ]

Great to see bith Jim at the throotle of his engine and the snowplow in action but have no need of one down here ....

Russ relaxing at anchor on my friend's 57 foot yacht at Sanibel Island, Florida!!!

[tomc]

Jim came down after Xmas and got some seat time in #7.  Here he is peaking out the side.

Tom C.

[tomc]

Here is a shot of the plow and #25 waiting on the crew at Phelps. 

Tom C.

[russ]

Very nice picture, Tom.  I similarly produced a calendar for our live steam club recently.  Staples allows one to produce it easily online and I took advantage of a half price sale.

Russ

[Ferd]

 Very impressive - you would never know it is scale - looks full size to me. Sepia tone the print and I best most will never know

cheers Ferd

[tomc]

Our friend Bruce has been producing a calendar for the Sandy Ridge for the last couple of years.  He got Jack to pose the engines and take a few snaps.  One month will have this on it..

Tom C.