Thanks Pat. I can't wait to run it on more than 3 feet of track and get some cars behind it. Â Rusty Wendlandt ... From: Patrick Durand...
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Chris
paulhamus
Apr 25, 2013 6:07 am
Hello, Group! Sorry about the almost-month-long hiatus from posting, but despite the absolutely gorgeous weather we've been experiencing here the past couple...
4088
ericschneider77
May 5, 2013 5:49 pm
Newsminer article today--minimal cruise ship passengers north of Denali. I am not sure that that changes much--I presume the cars will still ride north to...
4089
ericschneider77
May 5, 2013 5:50 pm
I was in Anchorage on Saturday, 5/4. I stopped by the train station to see the northbound passenger train loading in the fast-falling snow. Two engines on...
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Jason Kuehn
jdkuehn80127
May 6, 2013 3:36 pm
I saw somewhere that the trains will be serviced in Healy. I cannot remember where I saw this unfortunately. Unless the Princess and Holland America cars run...
4091
Chris
paulhamus
May 9, 2013 1:34 am
This is from an anonymous source on John Combs' website: "HAP Alaska, Holland America Princess Tour, will no longer run as part of the Denali Star passenger...
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Jim Heringer
gysafety
May 9, 2013 4:04 am
Group, I just saw this information on Sterling Rail Inc. sale site . 3 Alco DL 535 locomotives, 6 axle, 1200 HP 36" narrow gauge for sale in...
4093
arrphoto
May 9, 2013 4:09 pm
This is from Doug Cummings of Extra2200 ... As an aside, the new ARR SD70MAC's cost just a tad over $2M. A used narrow gauge alco is probably closer to...
4094
jps99516
May 9, 2013 11:30 pm
To my amusement, The Alaska Railroad is not celebrating National Train Day in Anchorage. Interesting for a railroad that prides itself on full service (freight...
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Eric Schneider
ericschneider77
May 10, 2013 6:27 am
The Alaska Railroad is having its annual Open House on 5/11/13--the same day as Nat'l Train Day this year (last year, it was the week after Nat'l Train Day)....
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Chris
paulhamus
May 10, 2013 7:09 am
"At least, the Open House is scheduled in Fairbanks; I presume it is happening in Anchorage, as well." Nope: "Public Events Railroad Days: 2013 Alaska Railroad...
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Chris
paulhamus
May 12, 2013 6:19 am
Okay, finally got a sec so I can finally share my photos from two Sundays ago. Up first is the coal empty with 6 MACs coming into the yard running down the...
4098
Eric Schneider
ericschneider77
May 15, 2013 12:58 am
Funny--a couple of years ago, there was no open house at either location on account of construction in Anchorage. At that time, the railroad stated that it...
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Chris
paulhamus
May 24, 2013 9:28 pm
Who's got some info on the GP40s on Eielson AFB, like when and where they run, where they're parked, best time of day to catch them, etc.? I might be in...
4100
arr701
May 27, 2013 1:19 am
What are the new radio frequencies used for the ARR road channels and train to train?...
4101
alaskarailroad
May 31, 2013 12:36 am
In case you hadn't seen this: http://www.adn.com/2013/05/28/2918796/alaska-railroad-passengers-injured.html John Combs Clayton, OH...
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mjlriak
May 31, 2013 6:41 am
Ok - since no one else has replied, I'll pitch in my unoffical information. ... http://www.alaskarails.org/pix/loco-roster/TM-4902.html That's probably the...
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Chris
paulhamus
May 31, 2013 8:00 am
Thanks, Matt. I'm in the USAF, so all concerns about getting/being on base are moot! In fact, the whole thing is moot for now since I've already returned...
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Chris
paulhamus
Jun 1, 2013 8:17 pm
Much like recent past, Sunday, 19 May, was a beaut'! It started off when I spotted an empty gravel train on the siding at Elmendorf. I didn't have my camera...
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Chris
paulhamus
Jun 1, 2013 8:19 pm
I'm curious about this too...I know they switched up something recently and my scanner has become pretty much worthless. Chris...
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espeeus
Jun 2, 2013 4:05 am
I now have all of the radio frequencies. I will dig up my notes and post to the list. Â Frank ... From: Chris <paulhamus@...> To: arrrailfans...
4107
MikeM
jmautner...
Jun 7, 2013 1:25 am
An updated list would be greatly appreciated.Will be up that way in july....
4108
rustywendlandt
Jun 17, 2013 11:21 pm
Just wondering if anyone has any inside information on why Roundhouse Hobbies hasn't opened for the season yet? Rusty Wendlandt...
4109
arrrailfans@yahoogrou...
Jun 18, 2013 1:10 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the arrrailfans group. File : /Alaska...
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Chris
paulhamus
Jun 18, 2013 3:56 am
I originally posted this over at Alaska Railfanning (http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alaska_Railfanning/) in bits and pieces, but here's my report...
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Michael
bigbear_ak
Jun 18, 2013 4:08 am
Can anyone tell me what’s going on with Engine #5 on the Park Strip at 9th & E? It was fenced off for the past year and now there’s a tent over it....
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Chris
paulhamus
Jun 18, 2013 5:10 am
I ended up 2-camera'ing the Coastal Classic on the evening of 25 May because I couldn't decide at the time which would be the better shot, a telephoto or more...
4113
espeeus
Jun 18, 2013 8:23 am
You're welcome for the information. Â Frank ... From: Chris <paulhamus@...> To: arrrailfans <arrrailfans@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:56...
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Chris
paulhamus
2:26 am
Hopefully if you're in Alaska this summer, you'll find this schedule helpful. I just wanted to give a public thanks to Frank Keller for providing the...
4115
arrphoto
5:36 pm
The evening freight has been arriving in Fairbanks between 6:30 - 8:00 am. I don't know how often the crew goes dead, as 12 hours to Fairbanks should get them...
