tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.comments2024-02-29T05:09:10.504-08:00Modeling Maine in Narrow GaugeGeorge Dutkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-65986799481755933542024-02-29T05:09:10.504-08:002024-02-29T05:09:10.504-08:00That is sad news. I never met him either but he wa...That is sad news. I never met him either but he was a great influence on our hobby. Thanks for sharing.Pete Leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600029074890715631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-61820168264621603522024-02-28T12:30:22.708-08:002024-02-28T12:30:22.708-08:00Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was indeed ...Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was indeed a great modeler, very inspirational.<br />I too, grew up in the hobby with his influence. Thanks for showing the plow pics.<br />KLSMacSeymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270797883676732219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-71088725639724900762024-02-01T06:27:29.051-08:002024-02-01T06:27:29.051-08:00That will be an amazing little layout once you hav...That will be an amazing little layout once you have it done.DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-48537386039209063242023-12-22T13:27:10.024-08:002023-12-22T13:27:10.024-08:00Great modeling Peter and Merry Christmas...GeorgeGreat modeling Peter and Merry Christmas...GeorgeGeorge Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-85239904195081888882023-12-21T05:32:36.674-08:002023-12-21T05:32:36.674-08:00Thanks for the kind words, George. I enjoyed givin...Thanks for the kind words, George. I enjoyed giving the clinic.Pete Leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600029074890715631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-71725257062898635472023-12-20T17:07:32.387-08:002023-12-20T17:07:32.387-08:00Thanks, I will check out the linkThanks, I will check out the linkDandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-2983054054255106832023-11-25T12:48:41.429-08:002023-11-25T12:48:41.429-08:00Great shot of the trestle prior to being filled......Great shot of the trestle prior to being filled... Not sure I've seen such a photo before, thanks for sharing.narrowtrackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078626343820124894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-63597074637376591172023-11-14T17:19:13.451-08:002023-11-14T17:19:13.451-08:00What a great shot!What a great shot!DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-85072425421116663122023-09-05T09:52:14.734-07:002023-09-05T09:52:14.734-07:00They look usefulThey look usefulDandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-10210660002134726172023-08-06T05:52:52.815-07:002023-08-06T05:52:52.815-07:00The Bachmann coaches are much shorter than the pro...The Bachmann coaches are much shorter than the prototype too so that adds to the interior issues...GeorgeGeorge Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-47192149875033403112023-08-06T05:51:19.697-07:002023-08-06T05:51:19.697-07:00Yes I don't think they will be selling anythin...Yes I don't think they will be selling anything other than coffee and hot dogs...will see what happens...GeorgeGeorge Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-73051889122918924452023-08-06T04:35:46.612-07:002023-08-06T04:35:46.612-07:00I don't think you can fit a kitchen (no matter...I don't think you can fit a kitchen (no matter how small) inside that AND still keep the seats orientated facing the end. If you want a bar, you will need to do a full interior change. But, it will be a fun project!DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-41883241673423751622023-08-02T07:08:27.689-07:002023-08-02T07:08:27.689-07:00Thanks. I looked online and don't see it. That...Thanks. I looked online and don't see it. That must have been a really tight fit inside!DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-35564922189631966622023-07-24T05:12:19.559-07:002023-07-24T05:12:19.559-07:00Hi Ben
I guess one needs to visit the town to actu...Hi Ben<br />I guess one needs to visit the town to actually find out, but I doubt it, this was the late 1930's.George Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-55017514901932047022023-07-24T05:05:30.493-07:002023-07-24T05:05:30.493-07:00Any chance the diner is still there?Any chance the diner is still there?DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-27542500652684088662023-07-23T11:23:53.546-07:002023-07-23T11:23:53.546-07:00Hi Roger
Your right about the meals. GeorgeHi Roger<br />Your right about the meals. GeorgeGeorge Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-36246341961273697432023-07-23T07:52:35.343-07:002023-07-23T07:52:35.343-07:00Really like the "regular meals" sign.......Really like the "regular meals" sign....wonder what irregular<br />meals would be. Bur great ideaRoger Sekerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530198963792559336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-21860134879987738452023-07-15T06:25:36.467-07:002023-07-15T06:25:36.467-07:00Looks good. Looks good. DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-8186034199869266392023-06-20T04:12:47.067-07:002023-06-20T04:12:47.067-07:00It is hard to see how they could make money runnin...It is hard to see how they could make money running such short trains like that.DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-83284067694953210352023-06-12T11:41:04.848-07:002023-06-12T11:41:04.848-07:00That is what you call an extremely close-clearance...That is what you call an extremely close-clearance cabooseDandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-81909626329963823022023-06-09T16:49:16.233-07:002023-06-09T16:49:16.233-07:00Yes I am excited to see it once again...GeorgeYes I am excited to see it once again...GeorgeGeorge Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-32596194568780327992023-06-07T08:28:17.588-07:002023-06-07T08:28:17.588-07:00The WW&F has really been progressing!The WW&F has really been progressing! DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-53600321120581447612023-05-11T08:45:44.293-07:002023-05-11T08:45:44.293-07:00That is nice. On the day we were there in 2017, th...That is nice. On the day we were there in 2017, they offered to show us around the engine shop if we came back the next day but we sadly had to leave. It is a nice museum.DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-16449685061157562992023-04-22T15:47:12.258-07:002023-04-22T15:47:12.258-07:00We went to ride the train in 2017 and that engine ...We went to ride the train in 2017 and that engine was being really finicky. I think it took them 40 minutes to get it running. It sure looks cute though.DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339046180118396464.post-84239841331715465522023-04-05T12:47:24.327-07:002023-04-05T12:47:24.327-07:00Thanks I am not on Facebook but will take a look.....Thanks I am not on Facebook but will take a look...GeorgeGeorge Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.com