Even with all the pandemic stuff going on, one must soldier on and keep going through all this. Thus I decided that I am going to have a meet at my track and invite all the guys. Not everyone was able to come but I did get a good turnout of the regulars.
The first to show up at the track was Jim (mayonnaise jar) Mardigian. Later Don (sweet potato) Ritchie and Larry (peanut butter jar) Micol showed up. Later in the day Keith (pickle jar) Taylor, Rob (root beer) Guthrie and Joe (ketchup bottle) Tanski arrived. The last one to show was Jim (crusty bun) Leggett. A good time was had by all even if the weather was a bit windy and cool.
After the meet, the boys got together with my neighbour (sliced ham) and I had a very nice sandwich. Here are some pictures
1st Meet at the Kirkwall Central
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Steve Bratina
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1st Meet at the Kirkwall Central
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- Jim was the first one there and the first out on the track
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- Here he is out on the main passing the newly installed wig wag signal.
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- Don and Larry showed up while Jim was taking water on the siding.
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More shots from the day
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- Rob checks the water level in the Hall before getting steam up
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- Keith checks the lubricator and say "OK here"
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- Joe oils around while the pressure is rising.
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- While that is going on, Jim takes the boys for a spin on the main.
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A few more
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- Joe lines up the track for the main and gives Jim the Greem.
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- Jim and the boys give a wave to Joe in the shanty.
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- Later, Don goes for a high speed run. Larry and Joe are amazed she is still n the rails.
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- Jim Leggett shows up and an impromptu group photo is done. Don clowns around as he sails by.
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Last ones
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- The Hall is ready to go and Jim Leggett takes the throttle.
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- Jim M lines the switch for the boys.
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- Later, the Don and Jim doublehead for the final run of the day.
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- All is ready and off they go!
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- The only sad part is when my wife's dog, "The Berk" grabbed Don and ate him.
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Looks like fun, too bad about Don.
Cool track!
Cool track!
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Sorry we are stuck here in the states ,but loved attending your meet,The Shanty is the best spot for train watching ,thank you for the great hospitality,and keeping steam alive in Ontario
JOE
JOE
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I enjoyed this post immensely! "The Legend" made friends with the Pup!!! Hilarious!
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SOME OF US seem to be really suffering from withdrawal symptoms...
Too many things going on to bother listing them.