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by pfs
Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:45 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN's mystery train
Replies: 4
Views: 1475

Re: CN's mystery train

Read that...puzzling.
The story discussed avoiding EU taxation , perhaps there are US/CAN tax credits for biofuel.
Someone was making money off this to pay CN to move loaded tankers back and froth.
by pfs
Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: London Ont. EMD lockout
Replies: 5
Views: 1515

Re: London Ont. EMD lockout

by pfs
Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: TSA detains US Senator Rand Paul
Replies: 6
Views: 1818

Re: TSA detains US Senator Rand Paul

Interesting
by pfs
Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: D&LN RR Font
Replies: 6
Views: 1829

Re: D&LN RR Font

End result

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by pfs
Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: D&LN RR Font
Replies: 6
Views: 1829

Re: D&LN RR Font

Thanks
by pfs
Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: D&LN RR Font
Replies: 6
Views: 1829

D&LN RR Font

The folks repainting this are asking if this is a 'known' font. Any D&LN RR fans out there know?

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by pfs
Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Boat Yard Line ops
Replies: 26
Views: 8725

Re: Boat Yard Line ops

Great thread/info.
by pfs
Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: SD40 Cab for sale - ultimate trainsim accessory?
Replies: 14
Views: 5165

SD40 Cab for sale - ultimate trainsim accessory?

Have not the space...funds or time...but would like indeed.

http://www.raildriver.com/indexSD40.php

http://lansing.craigslist.org/clt/2432505261.html


And its in Michigan to boot!


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by pfs
Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Auto Rack Recycle HMS Scrap
Replies: 1
Views: 1033

Re: Auto Rack Recycle HMS Scrap

Thanks for sharing...are there more pics? (covered hopper especially)
by pfs
Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: Quick Gallery of my Layout
Replies: 22
Views: 3502

Re: Quick Gallery of my Layout

Why question a mans choice on HIS layout in the first place. After all, just because someone is modeling a certain railroad, doesn't mean it has to be 100% accurate and prototypical. If thats the case, I bet 99.9% of model railroads might want to reconsider their layouts. Model railroad is about en...
by pfs
Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: NS local engine problems on the Wabash
Replies: 17
Views: 2604

Re: NS local engine problems on the Wabash

Lenawee Farm Bureau Oil is located near there and they used their delivery tanker to refuel I'm guessing. When Tyler indicated a fuel station, they do have a couple pumps for cars out front but they are primarily a bulk fuel supplier. Yes, this was the fuel station that supplied them with the diese...
by pfs
Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Republican Vs Democrat on Railroads
Replies: 8
Views: 1738

Re: Republican Vs Democrat on Railroads

TSB wrote:...snip...
Unfortunately, in modern America, Democrats have molted into Socialist, Republicans into Democrats.
Which is why voting 2 party is the equivalent to shooting ones self in the foot...among other things.
by pfs
Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: interesting tool (train finder)
Replies: 0
Views: 785

interesting tool (train finder)

While understandably not perfect, useful none the less. (for those in proximity to it)

http://www.pacerfarm.org/wta.htm
by pfs
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN's Flat Rock-Port Huron Operations
Replies: 12
Views: 2204

Re: CN's Flat Rock-Port Huron Operations

Interesting info, its always great to get ops insight here.
by pfs
Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Info wanted for BASF Wyandotte
Replies: 6
Views: 1828

Re: Info wanted for BASF Wyandotte

I believe its CR Shared Assets.

I have not lived in Y&* for 25 years and do not know the dates and times.
by pfs
Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Train Length Question
Replies: 44
Views: 5476

Re: Train Length Question

x3...interesting and informative.
by pfs
Sun Dec 26, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Whitmore Lake
Replies: 12
Views: 2424

Re: Whitmore Lake

I agree , if you have any concerns at all...do not buy this property.

Michigan is a wash with property for sale, many at bargain prices.
by pfs
Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Any intrest in Railroad recordings?
Replies: 5
Views: 1322

Re: Any intrest in Railroad recordings?

Thank you....more please.
by pfs
Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GTW Santa Train
Replies: 45
Views: 5838

Re: GTW Santa Train

Please don't ever think that you are " Beating a dead horse" on this site. I was busy spending time with family and was unable to see the Santa train this year. Myself ( and i am sure others ) enjoy the posting of photos of events that not everyone can attend. Thanks again to all who do. And , Merr...