Hmmm... look at the cab shade - looks like the eagle got his licks in!! Now he's just sitting in the tree, admiring his aim! :tb-wink:
At Flagstaff, the restricted approach signal for the crossover put the train down to 25mph, allowing for easy setup this time. Do you think Norm finally has one bagged here? Sue, behind him, has the station and crossing covered... (I think one of the problems is pretty apparent. Norm, you need something faster as a chase vehicle than a 1948 Ford Pickup!) FINALLY! Norm actually bags one! The shot he always wanted with their house in the background! Sue bags the station shot and the runby, crossing over to the north track:
And over at Winona, Pat Steverson grabs the classic overpass shot with the cinder pit in the background. Back up to 90mph track speed again, STEP ON IT!
More great shots!!! I hope Norm put some good gas in that truck or he's not going to keep up with those units on the 90mph Main!
Maybe it was the cloud of blue oil smoke that got their attention, or the "antique vehicle" plates, but getting ahead of the train has a price! Well, sometimes you get the shot, and sometimes the shot gets you!
What a great thread! The modeling and photography are outstanding, it brought back fond memories of chasing the 'Super Slippers' in their early days as matched sets across the Divide. Outstanding work, everyone!
It's too bad I don't have any scenery, or they might be doing some high-altitude testing at East Portal, and extreme cold weather testing in Tabernash, CO.....
Yeah, but you'd be amazed how it lives on in odd ways in other places. See all those NICE telephone poles? All Verne's. N scale Norm & Sue retired to Flagstaff and still get out to chase trains as well. Some of Verne's cars, as well as that wonderful shot-up pickup, are on my layout as well.
Randgust - Some beautiful modeling and photography my friend . I've stood and taken photos on the same spot next to the depot where Norm and his wife got their beautiful shots. You've nailed it! I think Norm may need to upgrade to a later model Ford pickup; judging by the blue smoke I don't think the '48 has many miles left on it. I hear that you can pick up a mid '90's model pretty cheap, in both solid colors and 2 tone
And oh-by-the-way, I think we all owe William a huge thanks for his willingness to share these beautiful models with us, and allow them to make this well documented trip east on the Transcon!
Yes, Thanks, William! I'm not sure I'd have the courage to let them make a long tour like this, myself!
Your whole layout is quite an inspiration! It's great to see remenants of Verne's beautiful work living on along the ATSF today.
Yes, Thank you William. This thread has produced some beautiful photographs from all involved....some of the best I've seen. Next time I do any engines for you though, I am going to have to charge you by the mile!
