Model Train Journal

Rich - when the line was still in operation there was one of these on the opposite side of the track adjacent to the depot: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/907/41935739492_facce5aaf6.jpg Although I never saw it used, train orders were suspended at the top and snagged by the engineer on his way past....

One other thing about the heat. There were times on the diesel that the heat would just suck all of the life out of you! I hear you Big Jim. When I hired out in 1979 we were still using cabooses and they could get real hot in the Texas summers when the wind didn't blow and we were sitting in a sidi...

What ever became of the farmhouse and the farm, RLR ? Sorry Murph. Just getting on line. Lost Dad 20 years ago. Farm is still in the family. My brother is a retired coach and is farming it for our mother. The old house (and associated outhouse) are long gone. The house finally fell down and Dad bur...

My dad purchased a farm in Western Oklahoma In the mid 60's that had a farmhouse that he rented to a couple with a child. It did not have running water. Had an outhouse and a well with a hand pump.

RLR

After growing up on a farm I can verify that large farm animals can be a bit dangerous.

RLR

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum. I have been hiding in the background for a while and decided to join. Love the forum. I am a retired railroader. Started my career on the FWD (BN) in early 80's. Ended it at Farmrail in Western Oklahoma. Loving retirement!!!

RLR