Altamont Press Discussion Board

05-20-2021 - 15:38

Bill Webb

31. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Get well soon We are praying for your recovery and we appreciate all you have done for the railfan community.
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05-19-2021 - 07:51

WAF

32. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Tony and I lived in the same part of the Sunset, went to the same schools, although he is 7 years older than me. He and his wife made a tape of the area, revisiting and remembering what stores were wh
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05-18-2021 - 23:25

Mike Pechner

33. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Haven't talked to him in some time and didn't know he was ill. He gave me an incredible tape he shot on the Siskiyou line before SP closed. Its one of the most valuable in my collection. He sent to m
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05-18-2021 - 10:44

An Observer

34. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Sad to hear, great guy, and much hope for the best,
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05-18-2021 - 04:57

Robert Dobbs

35. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Prayers for you Tony. I have never met, and I have only read your words, but you have touched my life nevertheless. B
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05-18-2021 - 01:25

The real HW Shippen

36. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Thank you Nudge and Wes.
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05-17-2021 - 19:59

WAF

37. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Sounds like his body is shutting down on him. Prayers, buddy
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05-17-2021 - 19:31

Nudge

38. Re: Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

I talked to him last week and it was very hard for him. I knew he was Ill but had no idea how bad it was. Tony, don't you dare leave us. You have been a pillar of the park and the hobby. Without yo
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05-17-2021 - 18:10

The real HW Shippen

39. Prayers for Tony Johnson and family

Talked with Tony the other day and he said he was in the ER. Come to find out from his wife he has had 3 pints of fluid removed from his lungs. I am asking for you all to keep Tony in your heart and
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03-13-2021 - 18:12

Tony Johnson

40. Re: Would Santa Fe's Chico Mascot Survive Today's Cancel Culture?

Only if Chico was an illegal alien.
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02-13-2021 - 22:57

Tony Johnson

41. Re: At least they hide the diesel on the rear, unlike Ed

I move away too soon. Took may pictures and videos from that spot.
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02-11-2021 - 12:34

Tony Johnson

42. Re: How things go down in the City

Everyone loves a crooked civil servant... as long as you benefit from him.
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01-29-2021 - 07:29

WebDigger

43. Re: The Original Arizona Eastern Railroad

On 01-29-2021 - 00:03, OPRRMS Wrote: http://www.altamontpress.com/discussion/read.php?1,220936,220958 ------------------------------------------------------- > Tony Johnson Wrote: http://www.altamon
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01-29-2021 - 00:03

OPRRMS

44. Re: The Original Arizona Eastern Railroad

Tony Johnson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In 1991 my wife and I followed the route from > Tombstone to Nogales. I believe the old Patagonia > depot was still th
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01-28-2021 - 23:28

Tony Johnson

45. Re: The Original Arizona Eastern Railroad

In 1991 my wife and I followed the route from Tombstone to Nogales. I believe the old Patagonia depot was still there. It was a pleasant drive. It had Mixed Train service into the 1940s.
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01-27-2021 - 09:42

Tony Johnson

46. Re: Are there, or aren't there Artesians?

I brake for Artesians.
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01-27-2021 - 09:40

Tony Johnson

47. Re: WINTERAIL 2021 POSTPONED

I'm sorry to hear this news. Will be there for 2022. - Tony Johnson
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12-15-2020 - 08:02

Tony Johnson

48. Re: Giant Powder Company: the Railroad

In the 50s I remember there was an I-80 (old US 40, I guess) overpass over the tracks. I never saw it in operation.
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12-08-2020 - 13:32

Tony Johnson

49. Re: R.i.P. Chuck Yeager

...and that's with the top down!
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12-06-2020 - 21:36

Yorty

50. SF calm and sunny on another planet

Tony Johnson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I love this shot. I'm trying to date it, but am > having a mental block. Did the Embarcadero Freeway > cover this sect
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12-06-2020 - 21:25

Tony Johnson

51. Re: Bird's Eye view, SF waterfront

I love this shot. I'm trying to date it, but am having a mental block. Did the Embarcadero Freeway cover this section? I can't recall when it was erected.
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12-05-2020 - 09:24

Tony Johnson

52. Re: 2021 Steam

Keep in mind the COVID situation may change some steam excursion plans... again.
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11-26-2020 - 09:16

Tony Johnson

53. Re: Street Running In Watsonville Today

Thanks Howard! Nice to see trains still plying up and down Walker St.
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11-19-2020 - 13:06

Tony Johnson

54. Re: Another Shortline Sammie Shot

Love that shot, Sammie. Thank you!
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11-04-2020 - 08:31

Tony Johnson

55. Re: Caltrain is Saved!

There is nothing more permanent than a "temporary" tax.
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11-02-2020 - 16:57

Tony Johnson

56. Re: Still surprised they scrapped 1294

Despite it being donated in wonderful visual condition with proper SP paint, the 1294 was in terrible shape after exposure to the salt air for so many years. The City DID OFFER the 1294 to anyone who
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10-25-2020 - 20:12

Tony Johnson

57. Re: Paging WAF

I shoulda have said, "Well, it ain't Fresno."
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10-24-2020 - 12:08

WAF

58. Re: Paging WAF

WAF Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tony Johnson Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Definitely San Francisco, I'd say. It is
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10-24-2020 - 12:04

OPRRMS

59. Re: Paging WAF

Tony Johnson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Definitely San Francisco, I'd say. It is an > interesting photo, but I can't quite pin down the > location. It doesn't
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10-24-2020 - 12:02

WAF

60. Re: Paging WAF

Tony Johnson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Definitely San Francisco, I'd say. It is an > interesting photo, but I can't quite pin down the > location. It doesn't
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