Monthly Archives: February 2010
February 2010 Timetable #110 for the Government of Railfans Only
sHOw Modular Model RR Club Train Show – Saturday February 20, 2010, 10am to 3pm, at the L&N Depot on Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY. Admission is $2. Table rental for vendors is $15. Contact Kevin, kcomer300@yahoo.com. WKNRHS – Meeting, … Continue reading
7th Annual Rail Heritage Weekend
With the new year here, it is time to mark your calendars for Homewood, Illinois and our 7th Annual Rail Heritage Weekend, coming to you this year on May 15th/16th, 2010. As always, we will have our popular Saturday night multi-media/slide … Continue reading
B36-7 Parade On the Henderson Sub by Chuck Hinrichs
Chuck Hinrichs caught this northbound CSX manifest at Latham early afternoon January 23, 2010, with four CSX B36-7s in the consist. Chuck – “A lot of these old warhorses have been pulled from the roster and I wonder where these … Continue reading
February 2010 Regional Rail Notes
Paducah & Louisville RR Business Train for Sale! 2 Passenger Cars and 1 Power Car: “Bluegrass State 1″ was originally designed and built for operation as a Business Railcar for the Illinois Central Railroad. This railcar is still being used … Continue reading
Hopkinsville, Ky Rail Action by Chuck Hinrichs
Below, At Latham a north-bound string of empty hoppers held the main with the end of the train still blocking a couple of crossings in Hopkinsville. A southbound grain train took the siding. This train had a Conrail painted GE … Continue reading
R J Corman’s genset 2406
Distant Whistle by Mary Rae McPherson
Distant Whistle by Mary Rae McPherson A reprint from her blog site: http://alongtherails.wordpress.com We woke up to snow on the ground on the morning of Saturday, January 5, 1985. While the snow was nice to see, it did seem to … Continue reading
Rich’s February 2010 Ramblings
by Chapter President, Rich Hane I hope that all of you that attended our last meeting had a good time. I enjoyed giving the program and our evening of fellowship. We will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Chapter … Continue reading
Christmas Party Photos
Below are a few photos from our December 2009 Christmas Party.
Christmas Lionel layout
Each year during the Christmas season, my friend Jim Burton of Madisonville, assembles this elaborate Lionel layout with a host of operating accessories. The boys love it. – Bill Thomas
January 2010 Timetable #110 for the Government of Railfans Only
Madisonville Head-quartered and Energized Railroad Buffs (MH&E RRB) – Thursday, January 28, at 6pm, at the (unfinished) home of Ricky Bivins, on North Railroad Street, Mortons Gap, KY. Bring your own drinks and snacks. All are welcome! Port-a-potty next door. … Continue reading