Storing Files
Sometimes I feel like I’m drowning in data. So many documents, photos, videos, snippets. I have a deep need to keep things organized.
Draper and the B Unit
I purchased this slide in an online auction. Two things caught my interest – a nearly new CN cowl locomotive, and a green Burlington Northern “B” unit.
Edge of the Centuries
Alco / MLW’s C424 locomotive was a popular diesel-electric locomotive, with close to two hundred built between Alco in the US and Montreal Locomotive Works in Canada.
Action in St Boniface
Winnipeg is often described as a collection of communities, and I agree with that. Although it is now a sprawling city, its original municipalities retain some of their identity today.
Track Panel Cars
Like many industries, railways have specialized equipment not seen elsewhere. One type is a flatcar modified to carry prefabricated track pieces.
Review: Honeydew
Honeydew is a snarky, clever look at a near future society where a corporation almost literally makes the ground beneath your feet.
The Temiscaming Subdivision
The Temiscaming subdivision is operated by the Ottawa Valley Railway, between Mattawa and Temiscaming.
Meet You on the Sprague
On July 11th I did another Sprague – Redditt – Elma for a gluten free goodies trip. I had some company this time!
RIP Richard Viberg
I knew Richard Viberg from volunteering at the Salem & Hillsborough Railroad in New Brunswick.
Review: Breathing Is How Some People Stay Alive
Breathing Is How Some People Stay Alive is a loosely connected series of short stories often gave me the heebie-jeebies, but always kept me interested. The author, Alison Gadsby, blended horror, science fiction and more than a bit of family drama together to create this compelling collection. I gratefully acknowledge receiving this book as a … Read more