Altamont Press Discussion Board

01-25-2008 - 07:11

shortline sammie

Maybe we can paint them with some old lead-based paint sitting around in warehouses!!!
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01-13-2008 - 08:46

shortline sammie

1112. Re: What is John Williams Trying to Hide?

Shortline Sammie either uses his expertise "in house" or Mr. Gary Hunter of Railroad Industries, Inc out of Reno, NV; a highly respected and qualified individual.
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01-12-2008 - 19:06

shortline sammie

1113. Re: Tillamook - FEMA to the rescue?

This is GREAT NEWS. The POTB NEEDS TO BE REBUILT!!!
Forum: Discussion

01-12-2008 - 11:11

shortline sammie

1114. Re: What is John Williams Trying to Hide?

Just what are Mr. Williams credentials for running a railroad (even the imaginary NWP)?
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01-12-2008 - 11:02

shortline sammie

1115. Some thoughts about the plight of Oregon Shortlines

During the past several months much has transpired with the Oregon shortlines that serve the distant markets of Dawson, Coos Bay and most recently, Tillamook. Usually as I drive around checking on va
Forum: Discussion

01-09-2008 - 20:50

shortline sammie

1116. Re: Sorry Tillamook - Son of NWP

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON of the POTB with the NWP. The POTB was a real, operating railroad until the storm took it out. The NWP hasn't been a real railroad for at least 10 years, and most l
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01-09-2008 - 20:35

shortline sammie

1117. Re: NWP

The only way short hauls can be profitable to a railroad is if it is a captive move (read all segments are handled by a single line (preferably a shortline) and the equipment is on hand and is not sub
Forum: Discussion

01-09-2008 - 07:56

shortline sammie

1118. Re: Sorry Tillamook

One thing (actually two) are the fact that the rock quarry owned by the Port at Buxton would be cut off from rail service. The second, maybe more important consideration, is the FIBEROPTIC INSTALLATI
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01-03-2008 - 07:33

shortline sammie

1119. Re: ORHF gets front page (4449,700,197)

When you have to deal with the "real" crater you need more than a Pepsi. Coors Lite, thank you; have to keep those SW-8's in Golden employed. Happy New Year to all. Shortline Sammie
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12-30-2007 - 08:53

shortline sammie

1120. Re: ORHF gets front page (4449,700,197)

Thank you for the kind words; they are genuinely appreciated and the OPR will be glad to help preservation efforts whenever possible. Sammie
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12-29-2007 - 07:51

shortline sammie

1121. Re: ORHF gets front page (4449,700,197)

The Portland Tribune has at least twice been voted the "best local newspaper" (by whom I'm not sure) and is an excellent source of local "behind the scenes" reporting by some very well known and inqui
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12-28-2007 - 08:10

shortline sammie

1122. Re: Switch Questions

In answer to Almo's question: Yes, the number of a turnout is the ratio of spread through the frog. As the frog number increases the length of the turnout increases. While I don't deal with long hig
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12-27-2007 - 10:40

shortline sammie

1123. Re: Switch Questions

I can think ov several examples of this if I understand what you mean. Where the mainline is in a curve and the spur/siding diverges to the outside making the main track the curve? We have such a
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12-20-2007 - 07:51

shortline sammie

1124. Re: Any news on POTB repairs?

This week there has been some activity by M of W forces and possibly a contractor between Batterson and Salmonberry as heard on the radio. I believe it has been limited to working east from the coast
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12-18-2007 - 07:37

shortline sammie

1125. Re: Any news on POTB repairs?

My recollection having been over the line numerous times is that yes, there is some room for relocation / realignment of the tracks after this latest blow to the POTB. It won't be easy or the SP woul
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12-13-2007 - 08:01

shortline sammie

1126. Re: Sammie is spot on...

From what traffic I have heard on the radio, it sounds like they make three trips each direction a week; however, they stage locomotives at various locations such as Salmonberry to do local switching
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12-10-2007 - 07:49

shortline sammie

1127. Re: POTB flood damage

Unlike the NWP, the POTB is considerably shorter, has considerable traffic and has seen large expenditures for maintenance to keep it viable. The shippers also pay a surcharge of several hundred doll
Forum: Discussion

12-05-2007 - 07:58

shortline sammie

1128. Re: POTB line?

POTB shut down all freight operatiions on Monday until they could inventory damage. On Tuesday track inspector Lewis took the entire railroad out of service and crews with chain saws began at several
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11-22-2007 - 10:34

shortline sammie

1129. Re: Two OPR Locomotives Sold-Get your pictures soon!!

As a P.S. to my last post; no, there will not be any steam operation after Sunday, December 16 as most of us involved in putting on the "show" still need to do our Christmas shopping!!!!! Shortline
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11-22-2007 - 10:30

shortline sammie

1130. Re: Two OPR Locomotives Sold-Get your pictures soon!!

The SP 4449 will be used both weekends to pull the Holiday Express. However, the SP&S 700 will be on display under steam at the OPR East Portland yard on Friday December 14 on its way to the BNSF Hol
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11-19-2007 - 20:08

shortline sammie

1131. Re: Spur line?

I guess it could be considered a "spur" since it ends along the coast and doesn't connect with anything else---a very long spur at that!! Shortline Sammie
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11-19-2007 - 19:54

shortline sammie

1132. Re: NWP Repairs

Seems like all of the past operators quit operating because they simply RAN OUT OF MONEY. Why they ran out of money is most likely because there was not enough business to break even. This is a commo
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11-19-2007 - 19:33

shortline sammie

1133. Re: DPU's in Northern california?

UP has been using the DPU's for about a month now from Albina south. They may be put on at Hinkle, however I have heard radio chatter in the Portland area making me think yhey are put on at Albina. I
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11-14-2007 - 07:59

shortline sammie

1134. Two OPR Locomotives Sold-Get your pictures soon!!

OPR has sold its GP7u 1810 (of Under Siege II fame) along with the only remaining ex-SP switcher slug SP 1010 to Archer Daniels Midland (ADMX) for use at a grain elevator in southwest Kansas. The
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11-14-2007 - 07:39

shortline sammie

1135. Re: GNGoat

I last hirailed it with the Clark County folks when they were looking for a replacement operator for the Lewis & Clark and did a bit of probono consulting for them and at that time it was pretty rough
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11-10-2007 - 08:06

shortline sammie

1136. Re: GNGoat

The Portland - Vancouver area will most likely be more successful than the "Tacoma Trench"; however, from what I saw last time I was up there they have a whole lot of trackwork to do before it is up t
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11-04-2007 - 08:58

shortline sammie

1137. ORHF Holiday Express III on Oregon Pacific in December

The Oregon Pacific Railroad is pleased to again host the popular "Holiday Express" operating out of "Oaks Park Station" adjacent to historic Oaks Park in Portland December 7-9 and 14-16th. At this po
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10-30-2007 - 07:50

shortline sammie

1138. Re: Amtrak Derailed???

It's always a pleasure to share with my brethren!! Thanks for the encouragement.
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10-30-2007 - 07:48

shortline sammie

1139. Re: Passenger Train in Corvallis

I thought I heard the UP dispatcher giving it permission to cross over the UP main at Albany to go westward to Corvallis, so I assume it left from the P&W shop/yard area at Albany.
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10-29-2007 - 20:26

shortline sammie

1140. Re: Passenger Train in Corvallis

I believe it was a shippers special going to Corvallis for the game.
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