Jim and Chris, Thanks for your replies, I looked at the aerial view both on Chris' web site and Google. That's how I re-discovered the two industries ! Jim,...
Back in the 70s when I was a carman on the CPR I got an old Estate caboose stove, After dragging it around for the last 30 some years I am now trying to ...
Mike, A railroad/model railroad swapmeet might be a good place to start. Those shows are usually frequented by folks that collect all sorts of railroad related...
Jim, Thanks for the info, I hope to make the swapmeet in Spokane. I still live in the valley, Retired from the CPR in 1997 as a switchman. Mike ... [Non-text...
... Matt, Don't think it was one of ours. Appears to be an early model A-5 series because of the position of the throttle. Later models had a left hand...
Hi Jim, Speaking of abandoned motor cars, what is the story with the one on the old right of way at Stites? It appears to be in pretty good shape and has a...
... Chris, If I remember correctly, that one was the last A-4 car on the property. When we still were running to Jaype, the train crew used it to haul brake...
... or if not, sell the repair parts to him. I don't think that motorcar has been in Moscow for long (months rather than years). I've been through the area...
You have photos of the Orofino turntable other that the one in the Riegger book? Are they something you could share with the group? Chris Atkins Lewisville, TX...
Hello all my name is Chris and I moved to the L/C valley in late march to take a job as a engr with the GRNW. While I have been a railfan and model railroader...
Chris, Welcome to the group and to northern Idaho. For some background on industries in Lewiston, start by checking out some of the photos and maps in the...
I have both sites bookmarked now thank you. Did the UP and NP use 4axle power or did a 6 axle make it to town? I ask this because I know the curves in Lyons...
Chris, ... The NP/BN used 4-axle diesel power exclusively on the P&L, primarily F-units and GP9s. The CSP was 4-axle territory as well, with power ranging...
In the late 1970's and early 1980's, the UP regularly ran SD40-2's into Lewiston from Ayer...In 1997 I saw an SD50 bring a the Ayer Turn into Lewiston... Camas...
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Hi Gang, A while back, Dave Dudish requested a couple of photos of industries in Craigmont. I was in the area last week and was able to get a few. I've ...
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Hi all, I'm sad to announce the removal of the track from Cottonwood westward started last week. I know it was bound to happen sooner or later, but since it...
Jim, Thank you...these will be of great help with modeling the area. Now, I'm thinking how to make a model of that switcher !!! Regards, Dave ... industries in...
That is sad news indeed. It seems that with the rising cost of fuel and upkeep of the roads, not to mention the cost of any upgrades to the highways, it would...
This morning I recieved an E-mail with a photo taken Sunday of the demolition of the Water Tower at East Lewiston. Looks like Watco is out to scrap all it...
Jim and All, Thanks for the update on the scrapping of the Second Sub. I was in G'ville on the weekend and noticed what was going on, but forgot to post it...
Jim, et al, I am far from an expert on tank cars, but, 8000 gal, 10000 gal tank cars lasted into the early 1970's...(like the one abandoned in the bushes at...
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