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by Railnut
Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Anyone Up For a Emergency Durand Meet?
Replies: 33
Views: 5672

Re: Anyone Up For a Emergency Durand Meet?

Who cares what type of diamond it is..it is being replaced..and thats what is it important. I will see about the 31st.
Dave C
by Railnut
Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: MEET IN PORT HURON ON SAT/10-24
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re: MEET IN PORT HURON ON SAT/10-24

Thank you Pat.
Dave C
by Railnut
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.
Replies: 75
Views: 16569

Re: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.

....forget Durand then....shut the place down..the Durand meets are dead.

Dave C
by Railnut
Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.
Replies: 75
Views: 16569

Re: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.

I have been to that museum..I like it alot. I am aware of the hospitality extended to the group (and have commented several times on how cool it is)..I didnt go because I COULD NOT GO..and with some of the feelings (more like animosity it seems) rising between me and some of the members. here.I chos...
by Railnut
Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.
Replies: 75
Views: 16569

Re: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.

HEY, IF YOU AND NO SHOW WANT A MEET IN DURAND - GO AHEAD AND PLAN ONE. IMHO, DURAND IS WAY DOWN ON MY LIST OF FUN PLACES FOR A RAILFAN MEET. Ok..so if there is a Durand spring meet..you wont be showing up? Name calling..not a wonder Dave lang has all but given up with the having the 2 meets in Dura...
by Railnut
Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.
Replies: 75
Views: 16569

Re: OFFICAL RRFAN.COM meet, pics and report.

I guess some one best lt Mr lang know that the spring meet wont be in Durand as has been the tradition..quite sad to see traditions die (for whatever the reason)..looks like Elkhart was a blast (been there on 2 different trips).. Where ever the Spring meet is (hoping for Durand..as it is closer)..I ...
by Railnut
Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Granted..James..you may now kiss the bride (Steve)..have fun guys!!

I wish James and Steve the best!
by Railnut
Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: CN Retirements
Replies: 197
Views: 148842

Re: CN Retirements

DMIR SD38# 214 was scrapped last week..FYI..
Dave C
by Railnut
Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Granted..but it gets into some radioactive water and now is the size of a human, eats pizza, does martial arts, and says stupid surfer phrases...

I wish the Lions would play 4 quarters of foot ball (second straight game they chocked in the second half)
by Railnut
Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: Paper Railroads
Topic: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.
Replies: 8
Views: 5991

Re: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.

Hmm..not looking at annother beet plant (already too manyin the area)..unless I put it on the "south end" (around Lapeer).. Ethanol wasn't around in the 1970's/80's.. Just thought on one..Steel (or steal related) industry..hmmm A grain terminal in Bay City (on the river)..and keeping Defoe Shipbuild...
by Railnut
Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates
Replies: 369
Views: 43214

Re: CN Updates

Caught 148 at Emmett "cutting" the crossing while on the siding. 148 had CN 5706, 2553, 2257. They were waiting on a wb that had a BCOL C40-8M as the second unit..what train and what number!!! This was between 11:30 and noon. Dave C
by Railnut
Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Granted..but now your scanner dosent work...

I wish for the Tigers to finish in 1st place in the Central...and for the Lions to beat Bret Fricking Farve...
by Railnut
Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: Paper Railroads
Topic: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.
Replies: 8
Views: 5991

Re: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.

Uh, Don, Terra was EVERYWHERE in the thumb in the 1980's and 1990's. I think a larger CPS facility..more of a distribution center..I am thinking of either Columbiaville..or Cass City. Among other idnustries..I have Superfoods at Vassar and Grede Fountry..also in Vassar. I am trying to fit one larger...
by Railnut
Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Granted..but in doing so..you accidently leaked the secret doccuments..now the Nazi's and Masons are coming after you..good luck with that.

I wish public schools would correctly teach about the founding fathers..
by Railnut
Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Granted..now everyone can lift 75 pounds..with one had..and your are now the odd man out...

I wish the GEVO's would stay stored..
by Railnut
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Granted..now you are waking up to the fire alarms going off because of the illegal fireworks you wished to not hear..now the buildings on fire..

I wish for a good Star Trek episode (original series)
by Railnut
Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Paper Railroads
Topic: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.
Replies: 8
Views: 5991

Re: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.

Not to mention trying to have Evans in Gagetown as a shipper..dunno how many not prototype industries I could add to the route (thinking of smaller industries like the plastic plant in Ubly as an example)..some of the elevators didn't make the 1990's (such as Kingston..due to fire). I have CPS still...
by Railnut
Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Granted..buit you have to take him as you are now his handler..should be a fun trip....

I wish for rain..farmers need it....
by Railnut
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Super Long Threads
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 13176
Views: 1575767

Re: Corrupt a Wish

I wish Steve recognized by corrupt a wish brilliance!
Granted..if I knew what you were trying to say.

I wish for James to take typing lessons
by Railnut
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: Paper Railroads
Topic: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.
Replies: 8
Views: 5991

Re: Detroit & Bay City Railroad.

Don, I am still working on customers. Obviosly the gravel pits in Oxford, Consumers power and overhead from the D&M. I have elevators at Lapeer, Millington, Vassar, Richville, Reese(2), and Munger(on NYC). On the PO&N I have elevators at Oxford, Dryden, Imlay City, North Branch, Kingston, Cass City,...