September 19, 2024

Chessie GP-40 rear lights attached by Don Campbell



reartrainlights, originally uploaded by Don Campbell Models.

Railroads- The railroad in Gaylord actually ends a couple blocks north of our house . Years ago it went up to Mackinaw but now days it is a mountain biking trail . Last fall many of you know I rode my bicycle on the trail once up to Cheboygan and 3 weeks later I rode it to Mackinaw City. As I rode on the trail I imagined the view from a train engineer looking out the window . There were several spots on the trail that were very pretty along the water and the rivers. I’m sure it was very boring to those guys after making the trip weekly. I sure find myself more interested in trains these days after spending so many weeks building my own. Todays picture shows me installing the four rear lights. I now have the window openings drilled for the cab . Tomorrow I will raise the train for the last time and pull the wheels off of it for the last time. Now tomorrow the final bodywork and sanding process will start. If all goes well I will start painting the first dark blue parts this weekend. The top and everything below the frame is dark blue.
Greenbay Packers Superbowl Countdown !! Woo Hoo – What a sad time for Brett Favre seeing his life long family of players and fans all excited going to the Superbowl and he is not wanted anywhere near the game. Many Packer fans say they hate him.
Brett Favre is now considered the third most hated sports player .
I still think he will be back even if he has to go to the Detroit Lions or anyone who will take him. He just doesn’t know enough to give it up. Each year he actually seems to show his age more and more and it isn’t pretty. But for the Packers they can be very proud next Sunday win or lose . (:>).
Have a great Monday !!