General - Northwestern Pacific Railroad Network2024-03-29T15:09:52Zhttp://nwprr.net/forum/categories/general-1/listForCategory?categoryId=3290209%3ACategory%3A785&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFeatured Photostag:nwprr.net,2024-01-17:3290209:Topic:2685922024-01-17T18:28:37.230ZDave S.http://nwprr.net/profile/dms
<p>Hello Everyone!</p>
<p></p>
<p>As you all know, on the main page of this website there's a slide-show of a selection of photos that members have submitted. Occasionally (very rarely now) this selection of photos will change, but in the very distant past the selection would change much more frequently, like every week. Don't know if this is a manual process (by Mark) or a function of site activity which is much less now than in the early 2000's. I'm guessing that this slide show only…</p>
<p>Hello Everyone!</p>
<p></p>
<p>As you all know, on the main page of this website there's a slide-show of a selection of photos that members have submitted. Occasionally (very rarely now) this selection of photos will change, but in the very distant past the selection would change much more frequently, like every week. Don't know if this is a manual process (by Mark) or a function of site activity which is much less now than in the early 2000's. I'm guessing that this slide show only changes about twice a year now, if that.</p>
<p></p>
<p>BTW: I don't know how others feel, but there are a couple of photos in this selection which I don't need to see ever again, and this includes one of my photos! I wish there was a way we could vote on removing or keeping individual photos on this recirculating slide-show.</p>
<p></p>
<p>If you click the <strong>Photos</strong> button on the top menu, there is a section at the top of the Photos page labeled <strong>Featured Photos.</strong> However, the photos in the Main page slide-show are not appearing in this section. </p>
<p></p>
<p>In any event, I'm trying to find the original submission of the following photo which is part of the current Main page slide-show:</p>
<p><a href="https://st12.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1842129362" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://st12.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1842129362?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Can anyone provide a link to the photo page for the above image? I want to read the comments, if any, as I'm trying to find the location where this was shot.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Long ago if you clicked on a slide-show image it would take you directly to the page where it was posted. That hasn't worked for me in years, so I'm stumped with regards to getting to the source of this picture.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Anyone have any clues?</p>
<p></p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p></p> SMART in the Napa Valley Registertag:nwprr.net,2023-12-24:3290209:Topic:2681062023-12-24T21:01:38.011ZChad Gustafsonhttp://nwprr.net/profile/ChadGustafson
<p></p>
<p><a href="https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-trains-transportation-smart-rail/article_802f3be0-9dec-11ee-8af5-a3ea5f18488e.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=SND_CMM&fbclid=IwAR2wgVbWyCjA4xHiYyOAnaM4eKPqpwbeGr-RtrX58pOTY0p6hQ4fyQhB5Iw_aem_AXIX1knGOCGIMIPceKLElCf3vHHgusqgCv_p0DO__IgHoh1_GhatFsXs0gJYFAMVnU79tw_Rx4VvSqsb26T0GhOY&campaign_id=6265066880390&ad_id=6265066877190">https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-trains-transportation-smart-rail/article_802f3be0-9dec-11ee-8af5-a3ea5f18488e.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=SND_CMM&fbclid=IwAR2wgVbWyCjA4xHiYyOAnaM4eKPqpwbeGr-RtrX58pOTY0p6hQ4fyQhB5Iw_aem_AXIX1knGOCGIMIPceKLElCf3vHHgusqgCv_p0DO__IgHoh1_GhatFsXs0gJYFAMVnU79tw_Rx4VvSqsb26T0GhOY&campaign_id=6265066880390&ad_id=6265066877190</a></p> H&B Opstag:nwprr.net,2023-12-24:3290209:Topic:2677812023-12-24T01:21:17.402ZChad Gustafsonhttp://nwprr.net/profile/ChadGustafson
<p>Can anyone walk me through “NWP” operations at H&B? Take me through an average night.. what comes in goes where, what are they switching out? Oh, and can you explain it to me like I’m 5? </p>
<p></p>
<p>Just curious if it’s enough to support a very small layout for switching ops. Building track plans for a future house, and seeing what might work well. </p>
<p>Can anyone walk me through “NWP” operations at H&B? Take me through an average night.. what comes in goes where, what are they switching out? Oh, and can you explain it to me like I’m 5? </p>
<p></p>
<p>Just curious if it’s enough to support a very small layout for switching ops. Building track plans for a future house, and seeing what might work well. </p> Injured cyclist ignored train barriers, police saytag:nwprr.net,2023-11-26:3290209:Topic:2678402023-11-26T00:57:02.875ZChad Gustafsonhttp://nwprr.net/profile/ChadGustafson
<p>PD article here: …</p>
<p>PD article here: <a href="https://eedition.pressdemocrat.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=8a1f5db6-f411-480e-9d7d-27b7fe9672b1&fbclid=IwAR32VT10OvClsoNoISDQDZSZTLOKkdBC6xYjQV3TM9eJmvA5rmczcIul7KQ_aem_ATtijyOni5jkJWBFhtXxzeiqBMY5jnEGprcgaGA1E36gmhH5TfPI0AvTrVQLhkw7Se8">https://eedition.pressdemocrat.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=8a1f5db6-f411-480e-9d7d-27b7fe9672b1&fbclid=IwAR32VT10OvClsoNoISDQDZSZTLOKkdBC6xYjQV3TM9eJmvA5rmczcIul7KQ_aem_ATtijyOni5jkJWBFhtXxzeiqBMY5jnEGprcgaGA1E36gmhH5TfPI0AvTrVQLhkw7Se8</a></p> Questions on the decline of NWP Passenger Servicetag:nwprr.net,2023-11-24:3290209:Topic:2680112023-11-24T20:20:55.639ZMikehttp://nwprr.net/profile/MikeJohn
<p>I've long had questions on why the decline of NWP passenger service was as severe as it was. Even SP, with infamous cutbacks in service such as the "Niland Daylight" or the automat cars, still provided Class I standard service if just barely. I'll break down my thoughts into several questions:</p>
<p>-When and why did trains stop terminating at Sausalito, when SP, WP, and ATSF kept their Oakland stations in place and used buses to SF instead of ferries?</p>
<p>-At what point did NWP come to…</p>
<p>I've long had questions on why the decline of NWP passenger service was as severe as it was. Even SP, with infamous cutbacks in service such as the "Niland Daylight" or the automat cars, still provided Class I standard service if just barely. I'll break down my thoughts into several questions:</p>
<p>-When and why did trains stop terminating at Sausalito, when SP, WP, and ATSF kept their Oakland stations in place and used buses to SF instead of ferries?</p>
<p>-At what point did NWP come to the same conclusion as parent SP did in regards to passenger trains?</p>
<p>-When and why was Willits chosen as the southern terminus of the <em>Redwood</em>? </p>
<p>-Was the route slower than taking the highway from Willits to Eureka?</p>
<p>-Did the introduction of SP #10 allow the train to at least break even?</p>
<p>-Was there any consideration for an Amtrak route, as the <em>Redwood</em> last ran the day before Amtrak?</p>
<p></p>
<p>I will appreciate any response, including additional questions, thoughts, experiences, etc.</p> Historic CWR "Roundhouse" restored!tag:nwprr.net,2023-10-11:3290209:Topic:2675502023-10-11T22:55:37.351ZMikehttp://nwprr.net/profile/MikeJohn
<p>Mendocino Railway has finally finished their long-term restoration of the CWR's shops, known as the "Roundhouse." The restoration has been ongoing for several years with a cost of $813k. It is currently being used to house and restore steam locomotive #45 and diesel GP9 #66.</p>
<p>Photo from article:</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12253911652?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12253911652?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p>(Article Link)…</p>
<p>Mendocino Railway has finally finished their long-term restoration of the CWR's shops, known as the "Roundhouse." The restoration has been ongoing for several years with a cost of $813k. It is currently being used to house and restore steam locomotive #45 and diesel GP9 #66.</p>
<p>Photo from article:</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12253911652?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12253911652?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>(Article Link) <a href="https://kymkemp.com/2023/10/10/skunktrain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://kymkemp.com/2023/10/10/skunktrain/</a></p> Just a question on SMARTtag:nwprr.net,2023-09-05:3290209:Topic:2673982023-09-05T00:42:25.373ZMikehttp://nwprr.net/profile/MikeJohn
<p>How come SMART never did begin plans on electrification when the line was being reconstructed? To me at least, this service seems a good candidate to put wiring up rather than DMUs. </p>
<p>How come SMART never did begin plans on electrification when the line was being reconstructed? To me at least, this service seems a good candidate to put wiring up rather than DMUs. </p> Too bad SMART can’t get on this..tag:nwprr.net,2023-09-01:3290209:Topic:2672852023-09-01T19:03:29.096ZChad Gustafsonhttp://nwprr.net/profile/ChadGustafson
<p>..considering the property is rail adjacent!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Is Laugunitas still shipping by rail? </p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/lifestyle/russian-river-brewing-company-canned-beer-coming-to-store-shelves-near-you/">https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/lifestyle/russian-river-brewing-company-canned-beer-coming-to-store-shelves-near-you/</a></p>
<p>..considering the property is rail adjacent!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Is Laugunitas still shipping by rail? </p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/lifestyle/russian-river-brewing-company-canned-beer-coming-to-store-shelves-near-you/">https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/lifestyle/russian-river-brewing-company-canned-beer-coming-to-store-shelves-near-you/</a></p> Petaluma and Santa Rosa Caboose Painting Questiontag:nwprr.net,2023-08-30:3290209:Topic:2672832023-08-30T15:29:48.939ZJeff Maurerhttp://nwprr.net/profile/JeffMaurer
<p>What color was the P&SR cabooses originally painted? Restored P&SR 1st #1 looks like SP BCR (CS11 mineral red)? I know that the cabooses had two versions of the P&SR 'circle' logo (one large and one smaller), but did they ever get a more 'SP' standard paint scheme and/or orange ends? I'm trying to dig up a bit more history on the lives of the P&SR cabooses that I will eventually post online. Thanks for your help.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Jeff Maurer</p>
<p>Penryn CA</p>
<p>What color was the P&SR cabooses originally painted? Restored P&SR 1st #1 looks like SP BCR (CS11 mineral red)? I know that the cabooses had two versions of the P&SR 'circle' logo (one large and one smaller), but did they ever get a more 'SP' standard paint scheme and/or orange ends? I'm trying to dig up a bit more history on the lives of the P&SR cabooses that I will eventually post online. Thanks for your help.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Jeff Maurer</p>
<p>Penryn CA</p> Zero Emissions Locomotives for Sierra, and Potential Gensets to the California Westerntag:nwprr.net,2023-08-06:3290209:Topic:2671442023-08-06T20:28:23.398ZMikehttp://nwprr.net/profile/MikeJohn
<p><a href="https://kymkemp.com/2023/08/05/mendocino-railways-sister-company-sierra-northern-railway-sera-takes-a-giant-leap-towards-a-greener-rail-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>
<p>From Robert Pinoli, Mendocino Railway President:</p>
<p>“We have several low-emission Tier III Genset locomotives ready to be brought to Willits for service. However, the state-owned NWP railroad remains closed, blocking our ability to bring them beyond Windsor.”</p>
<p><a href="https://kymkemp.com/2023/08/05/mendocino-railways-sister-company-sierra-northern-railway-sera-takes-a-giant-leap-towards-a-greener-rail-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>
<p>From Robert Pinoli, Mendocino Railway President:</p>
<p>“We have several low-emission Tier III Genset locomotives ready to be brought to Willits for service. However, the state-owned NWP railroad remains closed, blocking our ability to bring them beyond Windsor.”</p>