Richard C. Brand's Posts - Northwestern Pacific Railroad Network2024-03-29T13:26:24ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrandhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935744982?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://nwprr.net/profiles/blog/feed?user=1a5kqxzbesnvi&xn_auth=noSupport the SKUNKtag:nwprr.net,2024-03-12:3290209:BlogPost:2690272024-03-12T18:42:29.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>I have been advised by the owner that there is a meeting this coming Thursday of the California Coastal Commission in Sacramento wherein a discussion will occur regarding the restoration of rail service on the Calif. Western RR line. Specifically the rebuilding of the collapsed tunnel.</p>
<p>The agenda and meeting details are posted here: <a href="https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2024/3" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CCC Meeting Agenda</a> (Click on the Thursday, March 14,…</p>
<p>I have been advised by the owner that there is a meeting this coming Thursday of the California Coastal Commission in Sacramento wherein a discussion will occur regarding the restoration of rail service on the Calif. Western RR line. Specifically the rebuilding of the collapsed tunnel.</p>
<p>The agenda and meeting details are posted here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2024/3" rel="noopener">CCC Meeting Agenda</a> (Click on the Thursday, March 14, 9:00am tab and scroll down to 8a). Be sure to select the "Thursday" tab.</p>
<p>You cannot Zoom in but you can send a quick letter to the Commission supporting the RAILROAD. Important you do this.</p>
<p>And any Deadheads on this w-site, include that fact in your letter. The Chair of the Commission is Micky Hart's wife Carlyn. </p>3 GPs, 1 missingtag:nwprr.net,2024-02-20:3290209:BlogPost:2687712024-02-20T19:56:07.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>When I opened this w-site today a picture of those beautiful locos popped up. In it there were 3 pulling an unseen consist with 3844 on the point. I have seen the two that collided up in Willits and the Calif. Western has wisely salvaged the trucks from one of them. Anyone know where the third GP9 ended up?</p>
<p>When I opened this w-site today a picture of those beautiful locos popped up. In it there were 3 pulling an unseen consist with 3844 on the point. I have seen the two that collided up in Willits and the Calif. Western has wisely salvaged the trucks from one of them. Anyone know where the third GP9 ended up?</p>SMART board meeting today via Zoomtag:nwprr.net,2023-12-20:3290209:BlogPost:2680492023-12-20T19:03:39.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>Under discussion will be the extension to Windsor. I plan to speak on the need to reconnect the old spurs on that extension.</p>
<p>Here are the Zoom-in specs:</p>
<p>Webinar ID: <strong>861 1724 9784</strong><br/> Passcode: <strong>742217</strong></p>
<p>Under discussion will be the extension to Windsor. I plan to speak on the need to reconnect the old spurs on that extension.</p>
<p>Here are the Zoom-in specs:</p>
<p>Webinar ID: <strong>861 1724 9784</strong><br/> Passcode: <strong>742217</strong></p>Healdsburg turntable still theretag:nwprr.net,2023-11-02:3290209:BlogPost:2676902023-11-02T21:38:37.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>A few years ago there were some postings here including from me, of the turntable up in the Healdsburg yard. At that time the whole assembly was covered with brush. Much to my surprise when I was up there last weekend, I found this. Someone has cleaned it all up and it looks to be in amazingly good shape.</p>
<p>Richard</p>
<p>A few years ago there were some postings here including from me, of the turntable up in the Healdsburg yard. At that time the whole assembly was covered with brush. Much to my surprise when I was up there last weekend, I found this. Someone has cleaned it all up and it looks to be in amazingly good shape.</p>
<p>Richard</p>SMART latest newstag:nwprr.net,2023-10-06:3290209:BlogPost:2676102023-10-06T23:44:00.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This is the URL to access the latest SMART newsletter:…</p>
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<p>This is the URL to access the latest SMART newsletter:</p>
<p><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: 'Graphik Web', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #004e56;"><a target="_blank" href="https://mailchi.mp/sonomamarintrain/on-track-newsletter-fleet-week-healdsburg-extension-expanded-train-schedule" id="OWAe06dc013-e5e7-4481-74a1-499eaaee5f4d" class="OWAAutoLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0px; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor; text-align: left; color: #004e56;" name="OWAe06dc013-e5e7-4481-74a1-499eaaee5f4d">https://mailchi.mp/sonomamarintrain/on-track-newsletter-fleet-week-healdsburg-extension-expanded-train-schedule</a></span></p>
<p>Some good info about extension construction.</p>SMART going to Healdsburgtag:nwprr.net,2023-09-26:3290209:BlogPost:2675942023-09-26T21:28:18.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>SMART has issued this press release and it is also front page news in today's Press Democrat that they have received the funding to rebuild the Russian River rail bridge along with ther required PTC equipment.…</p>
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<p>SMART has issued this press release and it is also front page news in today's Press Democrat that they have received the funding to rebuild the Russian River rail bridge along with ther required PTC equipment.</p>
<p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/eb8a99282255/smart-awarded-32m-in-federal-railroad-administration-funds-7124595?e=609185adf4&fbclid=IwAR3nCJqfrIVyDr3wQ2QWunwovEJS0Jfa24Xk0UMO89nDBabztFKAqgddvQ8%C2%A0">https://mailchi.mp/eb8a99282255/smart-awarded-32m-in-federal-railroad-administration-funds-7124595?e=609185adf4&fbclid=IwAR3nCJqfrIVyDr3wQ2QWunwovEJS0Jfa24Xk0UMO89nDBabztFKAqgddvQ8 </a>;</p>Contact McGuire to keep the NWP line alivetag:nwprr.net,2023-05-13:3290209:BlogPost:2662772023-05-13T03:54:06.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This is a repeat of a response I posted on the "6 axel" string of another post so you can go there for details. But it so important for all of you to do right now if you love the old NWP line as I do. The freight based revenues for SMART are limited and you need to read this below and act.</p>
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<p>"For my fellow members of this w-site, send an email to Mike McGuire and tell him to support funding for new low emission Tier 4 locomotives for SMART freight service success. We will…</p>
<p>This is a repeat of a response I posted on the "6 axel" string of another post so you can go there for details. But it so important for all of you to do right now if you love the old NWP line as I do. The freight based revenues for SMART are limited and you need to read this below and act.</p>
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<p>"For my fellow members of this w-site, send an email to Mike McGuire and tell him to support funding for new low emission Tier 4 locomotives for SMART freight service success. We will lose these wonderful videos if we don't support SMART freight. <strong>And importantly, because he is now running for state-wide office, tell him you are a California registered voter and you support freight rail service.</strong></p>
<p>McGuire: <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:senator.mcguire@senate.ca.gov">senator.mcguire@senate.ca.gov</a></p>North Coast Rail Trail Project Now Fully Funded with Recent Federal Lands Access Program Grant Award for Phases II and IIItag:nwprr.net,2023-05-06:3290209:BlogPost:2661492023-05-06T19:14:29.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>Santa Cruz County has received federal funding to create a trail alongside the rails from the city of Santa Cruz north to Davenport.</p>
<p>SCCRTC.org</p>
<p>Santa Cruz County has received federal funding to create a trail alongside the rails from the city of Santa Cruz north to Davenport.</p>
<p>SCCRTC.org</p>CALL TO ARMS, THREAT TO THE SKUNKtag:nwprr.net,2023-04-01:3290209:BlogPost:2663082023-04-01T17:17:08.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>THE VERY SERIOUS THREAT IS THAT WE HAVE A PERNICIOUS STATE SENATOR (MIKE McGUIRE) WHO DISLIKES RR'S AND HE HAS SET UP A GROUP TO REMOVE THE RAILS AND CONVERT THE ROW NORTH OF CLOVERDALE INTO A TRAIL. EVEN WORSE HIS GROUP HAS FILED THIS PETITION WITH THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD (STB): "Adverse Abandonment - ) AB 1305 (Sub-No. 1)<br></br>Mendocino Railway in Mendocino )<br></br>County, CA "</p>
<p>THIS PETITION ASKS THE THE STB TO FORCE THE CLOSURE OF THE CAL WESTERN (SKUNK) FROM FT. BRAGG TO…</p>
<p>THE VERY SERIOUS THREAT IS THAT WE HAVE A PERNICIOUS STATE SENATOR (MIKE McGUIRE) WHO DISLIKES RR'S AND HE HAS SET UP A GROUP TO REMOVE THE RAILS AND CONVERT THE ROW NORTH OF CLOVERDALE INTO A TRAIL. EVEN WORSE HIS GROUP HAS FILED THIS PETITION WITH THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD (STB): "Adverse Abandonment - ) AB 1305 (Sub-No. 1)<br/>Mendocino Railway in Mendocino )<br/>County, CA "</p>
<p>THIS PETITION ASKS THE THE STB TO FORCE THE CLOSURE OF THE CAL WESTERN (SKUNK) FROM FT. BRAGG TO WILLITS! YES UNBELIEVABLE!</p>
<p>THERE ARE SEVERAL GROUPS INCLUDING ONE I BELONG TO WHO HAVE MADE FORMAL SUBMISSIONS TO THE STB OPPOSING THIS PETITION BUT IT IS A REAL BATTLE. </p>
<p>IF YOU LIVE NORTH OF THE GG BRIDGE AND MCGUIRE IS YOUR STATE SENATOR, SEND HIM A LETTER AND WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER PROTESTING THE SHUTDOWN OF THE SKUNK. </p>
<p>WE ALL NEED TO PRESSURE HIM AS VOTERS TO CHANGE COURSE ON THIS ABONDONMENT!</p>Ignacio Ytag:nwprr.net,2023-03-14:3290209:BlogPost:2656862023-03-14T18:49:23.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>Anybody seen or heard the condition of the tracks at the Y?</p>
<p>Anybody seen or heard the condition of the tracks at the Y?</p>ART Planing for the future Extensionstag:nwprr.net,2023-02-24:3290209:BlogPost:2649822023-02-24T06:28:02.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>If you are an NWPRR member who is seriously interested in the future of the restoration of the NWP rail line for both passengers and freight you must read this presentation made last week by the new SMART GM.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/02-15-2023--Item8--BOD.pdf">https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/02-15-2023--Item8--BOD.pdf</a></p>
<p>While they do not have the funding to implement all of these ideas, at least…</p>
<p>If you are an NWPRR member who is seriously interested in the future of the restoration of the NWP rail line for both passengers and freight you must read this presentation made last week by the new SMART GM.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/02-15-2023--Item8--BOD.pdf">https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/02-15-2023--Item8--BOD.pdf</a></p>
<p>While they do not have the funding to implement all of these ideas, at least they are under consideration including to reconnect up to Willits where there is so much history sitting on quiet rails.</p>
<p>Please support this campaign and tell your friends. It is what we have all dreamed of seeing and not just a model board.</p>SMART moving north towards Healdsburgtag:nwprr.net,2023-02-12:3290209:BlogPost:2649482023-02-12T23:41:32.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>If you are interested in where the railroad is going on the old NWP RoW you can Zoom into the SMART board meeting next Wed at 1:30 to hear the new, fresh GM detail latest status. You can also ask to speak to the board.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors%20Packet_02.15.2023.pdf">https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors%20Packet_02.15.2023.pdf</a></p>
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<p>If you are interested in where the railroad is going on the old NWP RoW you can Zoom into the SMART board meeting next Wed at 1:30 to hear the new, fresh GM detail latest status. You can also ask to speak to the board.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors%20Packet_02.15.2023.pdf">https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors%20Packet_02.15.2023.pdf</a></p>
<p></p>Incredible train wrecktag:nwprr.net,2023-02-04:3290209:BlogPost:2651062023-02-04T21:01:54.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This is off subject but it is an incredible capture.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/04/ohio-train-derailment-fire-evacuations-east-palestine/11186069002/" rel="noopener">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/04/ohio-train-derailment-fire-evacuations-east-palestine/11186069002/</a></p>
<p>This is off subject but it is an incredible capture.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/04/ohio-train-derailment-fire-evacuations-east-palestine/11186069002/" rel="noopener">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/04/ohio-train-derailment-fire-evacuations-east-palestine/11186069002/</a></p>North to Windsor and Healdsburgtag:nwprr.net,2023-01-26:3290209:BlogPost:2648022023-01-26T17:19:04.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>Re our full sized RR the judge overseeing the Regional Measure 3 funding has tossed out the challenge from the Howard Jarvis group. This lawsuit tied up the funds that were already allocated to SMART to build north to at least Windsor.</p>
<p>Highball!</p>
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<p>Re our full sized RR the judge overseeing the Regional Measure 3 funding has tossed out the challenge from the Howard Jarvis group. This lawsuit tied up the funds that were already allocated to SMART to build north to at least Windsor.</p>
<p>Highball!</p>
<p style="margin: 0.1rem 0; line-height: 1.0;"> </p>NWP Power 2005 missing and the Yellow in the cagetag:nwprr.net,2023-01-13:3290209:BlogPost:2645782023-01-13T07:04:21.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>I stopped by the now SMART Cage in Schellville cage to look for the red NWP star 2005. I did not have time to look in the dead line but not in the cage. What did find was the 2511 Genset sitting in the cage.</p>
<p>I had been told that she was being rebuilt with a new set of axles.</p>
<p>I looked thru the fence but saw no sign of any new wheels even though there was a crane at he back end,</p>
<p>Again sorry for the pict thru the cage wire.…</p>
<p>I stopped by the now SMART Cage in Schellville cage to look for the red NWP star 2005. I did not have time to look in the dead line but not in the cage. What did find was the 2511 Genset sitting in the cage.</p>
<p>I had been told that she was being rebuilt with a new set of axles.</p>
<p>I looked thru the fence but saw no sign of any new wheels even though there was a crane at he back end,</p>
<p>Again sorry for the pict thru the cage wire.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10930051880?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10930051880?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Report washoutstag:nwprr.net,2023-01-04:3290209:BlogPost:2646292023-01-04T07:17:09.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>With these heavy rain events, please report here on the site any damage to the ROW as a result.</p>
<p>Videos welcomed.</p>
<p>R</p>
<p>With these heavy rain events, please report here on the site any damage to the ROW as a result.</p>
<p>Videos welcomed.</p>
<p>R</p>SMART denied Federal Infrastructure fundstag:nwprr.net,2022-09-21:3290209:BlogPost:2632422022-09-21T00:22:50.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>SMART's request for funding was denied thanks to MTC policy decisions. That will further delay opening to Windsor and points further north.</p>
<p>More on that tomorrow.</p>
<p>SMART's request for funding was denied thanks to MTC policy decisions. That will further delay opening to Windsor and points further north.</p>
<p>More on that tomorrow.</p>SMART Activitytag:nwprr.net,2022-07-16:3290209:BlogPost:2630192022-07-16T18:44:32.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>If you are interested in what is happening at SMART these days, you can Zoom in to one of its bi-weekly board meetings this Wednesday. Details here: <a href="https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Board/COC%20Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors_07.20.2022.pdf">https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Board/COC%20Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors_07.20.2022.pdf</a></p>
<p>If you are interested in what is happening at SMART these days, you can Zoom in to one of its bi-weekly board meetings this Wednesday. Details here: <a href="https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Board/COC%20Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors_07.20.2022.pdf">https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/sites/default/files/Board/COC%20Documents/SMART%20Board%20of%20Directors_07.20.2022.pdf</a></p>Supporting the NWP railstag:nwprr.net,2021-12-10:3290209:BlogPost:2620962021-12-10T18:36:15.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This is the URL for the interest group working to get the old NWP line reopened to Willits.<a href="https://www.friendsofsmart.com">https://www.friendsofsmart.com</a></p>
<p>I've joined with them to push on keeping these trains both running and moving further north. Their meetings are virtual so you can Zoom-in if you wish.</p>
<p>There is also a F'book page I'm told for those of you who have that addiction.</p>
<p>This is the URL for the interest group working to get the old NWP line reopened to Willits.<a href="https://www.friendsofsmart.com">https://www.friendsofsmart.com</a></p>
<p>I've joined with them to push on keeping these trains both running and moving further north. Their meetings are virtual so you can Zoom-in if you wish.</p>
<p>There is also a F'book page I'm told for those of you who have that addiction.</p>New SMART GM announcedtag:nwprr.net,2021-10-20:3290209:BlogPost:2609222021-10-20T21:02:11.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>During the SMART Board meeting today, they announced the new General Manager Eddy Cummins to replace Farhad.</p>
<p>He has a lot of experience running an RR which Farhad never did and expect him to be much more open to working with rather than avoiding, the public.</p>
<p>Maybe we will even see some steam excursion trips on the SMART rails.</p>
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<p>During the SMART Board meeting today, they announced the new General Manager Eddy Cummins to replace Farhad.</p>
<p>He has a lot of experience running an RR which Farhad never did and expect him to be much more open to working with rather than avoiding, the public.</p>
<p>Maybe we will even see some steam excursion trips on the SMART rails.</p>
<p></p>RRIP NWPCotag:nwprr.net,2021-06-14:3290209:BlogPost:2591022021-06-14T04:44:12.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This past week the US Surface Transportation Board approved the application by SMART to allow the NWPCo, the owners/operators of those lovely locomotives we see flashing up on these pages, to abandon their freight service on this famous railroad in spite of some strong objections from some members of this w-site. Its a sad day.</p>
<p>If you want more details you can attend the SMART Board of Directors meeting via Zoon next Wednesday. This is the site to learn how to Zoom in:…</p>
<p>This past week the US Surface Transportation Board approved the application by SMART to allow the NWPCo, the owners/operators of those lovely locomotives we see flashing up on these pages, to abandon their freight service on this famous railroad in spite of some strong objections from some members of this w-site. Its a sad day.</p>
<p>If you want more details you can attend the SMART Board of Directors meeting via Zoon next Wednesday. This is the site to learn how to Zoom in: <a href="https://sonomamarintrain.org/district-calendar.%C2%A0">https://sonomamarintrain.org/district-calendar. </a>; Just click on the Board of Directors meetings. You are encouraged to ask questions of the SMART Board as to why when Green House Gases are strongly in the focus, why are they allowing the existing rail carrier NWPCo to cease operations.</p>
<p>Personally I am saddened by this decision as I have concerns that SMART has no understanding of the Common Carrier Freight Rail business.</p>
<p></p>NWP 30+ car consisttag:nwprr.net,2021-04-21:3290209:BlogPost:2580452021-04-21T23:33:18.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>I'm told there was a long train today while I was zooming. Anyone get a video to post here?</p>
<p>I'm told there was a long train today while I was zooming. Anyone get a video to post here?</p>Tamper on display Windsortag:nwprr.net,2021-03-02:3290209:BlogPost:2546632021-03-02T00:04:06.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8617157859?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8617157859?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p>I was up in Windsor to take some pictures of the work for the SMART board meeting this Wednesday. No work going on there due to the Jarvis Tax group's lawsuit against the MTC bridge fee increase to fund much needed public transit, but this image of a Stacy and Witback expensive Tamper-Leveler sitting idle on a set up pedestal of sleepers and a couple…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8617157859?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8617157859?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p>I was up in Windsor to take some pictures of the work for the SMART board meeting this Wednesday. No work going on there due to the Jarvis Tax group's lawsuit against the MTC bridge fee increase to fund much needed public transit, but this image of a Stacy and Witback expensive Tamper-Leveler sitting idle on a set up pedestal of sleepers and a couple of rails. FYI this was sitting on the spur in Fulton for many weeks.</p>
<p>Thought is would make a challenging subject for you modeling members of the site. </p>Future of the NWP RoWtag:nwprr.net,2021-02-19:3290209:BlogPost:2511732021-02-19T07:01:18.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>Hope all of you including to those who have moved to the now infected F'''book NWP, and interested in the maintenance and future of the NWP RR watched State Senator McGuire's prognostication tonight of his plan for the future of the rail line to Eureka. </p>
<p>And to for those of you modellers on this w-site, please capture as much as you can of the old rail line because with McGuires plan it is all going away as an RR.</p>
<p>This is an emergency for the preservation of any…</p>
<p>Hope all of you including to those who have moved to the now infected F'''book NWP, and interested in the maintenance and future of the NWP RR watched State Senator McGuire's prognostication tonight of his plan for the future of the rail line to Eureka. </p>
<p>And to for those of you modellers on this w-site, please capture as much as you can of the old rail line because with McGuires plan it is all going away as an RR.</p>
<p>This is an emergency for the preservation of any NWP.</p>
<p>Take note and no longer hide. </p>Join in McGuire's Town Hall Converting the NWPtag:nwprr.net,2021-02-15:3290209:BlogPost:2498232021-02-15T02:55:16.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This is your chance to join in on this event hosted by State Senator Mike McGuire to pull out all NWP rails north of Cloverdale and convert the NWP line to a bike/trail at a cost of $500M. Voting age is not a requirement as by the time his proposal is completed an infant will be of voting age. Go here to register for his Thursday Town Hall: <a href="https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/">https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/</a> and be sure sign up to speak out on his "rails to trails" proposal. This may be…</p>
<p>This is your chance to join in on this event hosted by State Senator Mike McGuire to pull out all NWP rails north of Cloverdale and convert the NWP line to a bike/trail at a cost of $500M. Voting age is not a requirement as by the time his proposal is completed an infant will be of voting age. Go here to register for his Thursday Town Hall: <a href="https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/">https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/</a> and be sure sign up to speak out on his "rails to trails" proposal. This may be the last time we will have to protest his plans.</p>$ 1.45M Grant to SMART for freight switchestag:nwprr.net,2021-02-02:3290209:BlogPost:2460102021-02-02T20:26:03.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This has been a well hidden press release but at least we will see more freight traffic on the rails. See Jan 29, 2021</p>
<p><a href="https://sonomamarintrain.org/media-center">https://sonomamarintrain.org/media-center</a></p>
<p>This has been a well hidden press release but at least we will see more freight traffic on the rails. See Jan 29, 2021</p>
<p><a href="https://sonomamarintrain.org/media-center">https://sonomamarintrain.org/media-center</a></p>Car in the Niles Canyon shop NWP Asti?tag:nwprr.net,2021-01-25:3290209:BlogPost:2427382021-01-25T08:17:52.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>this one looks like one of those Daylight cars rescued from Asti: <a href="https://webmail.earthlink.net/wam/msg.jsp?msgid=54551&folder=INBOX&isSeen=false&x=417009244">https://webmail.earthlink.net/wam/msg.jsp?msgid=54551&folder=INBOX&isSeen=false&x=417009244</a></p>
<p>Identified by Niles as a Great Northern car but the colors don't support that as the final owner.</p>
<p>this one looks like one of those Daylight cars rescued from Asti: <a href="https://webmail.earthlink.net/wam/msg.jsp?msgid=54551&folder=INBOX&isSeen=false&x=417009244">https://webmail.earthlink.net/wam/msg.jsp?msgid=54551&folder=INBOX&isSeen=false&x=417009244</a></p>
<p>Identified by Niles as a Great Northern car but the colors don't support that as the final owner.</p>Ukiah Depot 12-30-20tag:nwprr.net,2021-01-02:3290209:BlogPost:2348262021-01-02T20:02:30.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>This gem of an NWP depot still sits near downtown Ukiah and remains in use as an Arts Center.</p>
<p>Needs a train in front though.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8375896495?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8375896495?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>This gem of an NWP depot still sits near downtown Ukiah and remains in use as an Arts Center.</p>
<p>Needs a train in front though.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8375896495?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8375896495?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>"Restore Rail Line" PDtag:nwprr.net,2020-12-02:3290209:BlogPost:2243162020-12-02T19:11:16.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>Heads up to you members up north of Cloverdale. My letter to the editor was finally published today in which I argue that McGuire's proposal to spend $5B to convert the existing NWP line into a walking path is a waste of funds without also rebuilding the rail portion at the same time.</p>
<p>Richard</p>
<p>Heads up to you members up north of Cloverdale. My letter to the editor was finally published today in which I argue that McGuire's proposal to spend $5B to convert the existing NWP line into a walking path is a waste of funds without also rebuilding the rail portion at the same time.</p>
<p>Richard</p>RIP 1922?tag:nwprr.net,2020-11-30:3290209:BlogPost:2232882020-11-30T01:31:48.000ZRichard C. Brandhttps://nwprr.net/profile/RichardCBrand
<p>Given the recent post about 2472 work near the cage, it sounds like syanara to this ex- Burlington Northern workhorse that re-established freight traffic on the new NWP RoW.</p>
<p>Any story on why she was surplused? Her diesel always sounded good but electric motor gear and/or driveline must have been the culprit. Or was the NWP just tired of repainting her nose?</p>
<p>Donylo, can you provide us with a brief? FYI there is a group on this w-site named "Friends of 1922" which should all…</p>
<p>Given the recent post about 2472 work near the cage, it sounds like syanara to this ex- Burlington Northern workhorse that re-established freight traffic on the new NWP RoW.</p>
<p>Any story on why she was surplused? Her diesel always sounded good but electric motor gear and/or driveline must have been the culprit. Or was the NWP just tired of repainting her nose?</p>
<p>Donylo, can you provide us with a brief? FYI there is a group on this w-site named "Friends of 1922" which should all give a salute and then shut down the group.</p>
<p>Richard</p>