"I took a couple pics at the SMART/Whitbeck/Herzog yard yesterday. They are operating some equipment on the ROW a few big blocks South of SR RR Square. First pic is a long look down the tracks. Second pic is the piece of equipment…"
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FRIDAY movement
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Hi all-The possibility of a NWP movement on Friday (in 9 short hours) is good. I'm told that there are several possibilities for tomorrow (It's almost midnight as I post this):1. Hunt & Behrens…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by P&SRkid Jul 16, 2011.
NWP - Getting ready to welcome the real deal!
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So, unless there is an unexpected injunction of some sort, THIS is the last hurdle to railroad freight traffic returning to Sonoma County... Paid regular freight trains could (legally) commence on…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by B Richards Jul 14, 2011.
NWP Petaluma Delivery - June 24, 2011
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Hello-I just had a chance to get many of my images & video up onto the interwebs from Friday's NWP rendezvous in Petaluma. Here:…Continue
Tags: Bridge, Haystack, River, Petaluma, Hunt
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacob Bayless Jul 10, 2011.
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Jacob Bayless replied to B Richards's discussion Friday 7/22/11 Train??"Can anyone here make a google map (under "my maps" menu choice at maps.google.com) that highlights things like the interchange and the Schelleville Yard? I've lived in Sonoma County all my life and I know not where these things…"
Jacob Bayless replied to B Richards's discussion Friday 7/22/11 Train??"Hey thanks for the updates, B!! I am definitely keeping tabs on your posts today :)
FWIW, I think that 1922 is allowed to shepherd movements so long as they occur East of Novato. I'd also hazard to guess that 1922…"
Jacob Bayless replied to Kevin Cunningham's discussion Anybody know about a possible Monday train?"South or Northbound?
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Dave S. commented on Jacob Bayless's photo
Railroad Square Peek
"That RJ Corman genset is one clean machine!
Mr. Donaldson, are you confusing a wiper blade for "no" trains?
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Steve Donaldson commented on Jacob Bayless's photoRailroad Square Peek
"So I guess the wasted "No Trains" placard in the window only meant literally no steamers? Great shot--thnx"
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Railroad Square Peek
Mitch peeks out of the engine in Railroad Square. The reflection on the engine's window was pure serendipity!
Chad Glover commented on Jacob Bayless's photo
NWP paid freight #1 in the 21st century
"I was suprised too how many people were there. Shows how many crazy railfans there are :)"
Dave S. commented on Jacob Bayless's photoNWP paid freight #1 in the 21st century
"Nice to see so many out to welcome NWP to Santa Rosa! Let's hope these trains get loooooonger!
Wonderful!"
P&SRkid replied to Jacob Bayless's discussion FRIDAY movement"Hi all!!!!!!
TRhis is so exciting to have trains again in Sonoma County!! I was really dissapointed to find out I was at scout camp while the first revinue train rolled through!
However im back now and really want to to railfan and see 2009…"
Al Merkrebs commented on Jacob Bayless's photoNWP paid freight #1 in the 21st century
"Absolutely stunning!
Thanks for all your great work recently.
-Al"
Matt Thrasher replied to Jacob Bayless's discussion FRIDAY movement"Anybody know if there is any movement planned over the weekend (7/16-7/18)? Every time a train goes through I'm stuck at work. : ("
Steve Donaldson replied to Jacob Bayless's discussion FRIDAY movement"After you chase trains for a few years one learns to always budget a fudge factor for we-posted etas., just as my wife has learned my estimated returns to be only theoretically possible--don't serve dinner 'til ya see me.
and , of course,…"
George W Powell replied to Jacob Bayless's discussion FRIDAY movement"I'd say that the MoW crew just has a few bugs to work out. It sure is nice to see freight back on the rails, I'm betting that the show will just keep getting better from here on out!"
"yes they were running late, very late, why is it that they say a certin time but show up 3 hours late. I was waiting in penngrove but had to leave to go see a movie, but while eating at the rohnert park marys I saw 2009 pull the lone lumber car…"
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