The love of Trains

[Trell]

What does driving a car have to do with my grandparents?

Know a little about Norway and driving around?

 

[Mikado463]

Taking the grandkids on another long distance train trip later this spring, Seattle to Chgo with a stop off at the Izzak Walton Inn in Essex, Mt.

 

[Out-Of-Phase]

Speaking of Norway and trains, I love this YouTube link. I have been a fan of her site for years.

RailCowGirl

Female train driver/engineer. Filming my everyday view from the driver's cab and bringing you cabviews and the train driver's view from the Bergen Line, Flåm Railway as well as lines in Norway. The Bergen Line and Flåm Railway is considered one of the most scenic and beautiful railways in the...

m.youtube.com

 

[Mikado463]

Great vids ! the night time videos displaying the the pantograph arcing with the overhead catenary is rather dramatic !

 

[highfigh]

I just found this photo-

 

[Mikado463]

I've seen many a diner converted from an old RR passenger car, but a residence ? (so it appears)

 

[Eppie]

If that's a stainless steel car it will be around for a looong time.

 

[Mikado463]

If that's a stainless steel car it will be around for a looong time.

not only stainless, but 'flutted' as well !

 

[highfigh]

I've seen many a diner converted from an old RR passenger car, but a residence ? (so it appears)

We had a diner not far from my house that was a Pullman car- the owner was sent to the hoosgow for murder (mob activity) during a time when the Mayor and Police Chief of MKE said "There is no Mafia in Milwaukee". Meanwhile, Augie Palmisano was blown up in his car and a news article quoted the head of the Milwaukee mob as saying "He insulted me to my face, now they can't find his skin".

 

[Out-Of-Phase]

Thanks for the uplifting message. /sarc

 

[Eppie]

My son just got his first job at ZTR Systems (as a software developer)! They have a long history in the rail industry and are headquartered in Canada with another office is Minneapolis.
https://www.ztr.com/

 

[Mikado463]

Big Congrats to your son Eppie ! wishing him the best !!