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Viewing Album:  Playing with my new Nikon D80 SLR.
 
By:George Sillett
Dates:5/27/2012 - 5/28/2012
Album Info:These were taken over the course of Sunday, and Monday. What do you think of these? Are they better that the ones taken with my other camera?
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Its amazing how quick I can zoom in and out with this new camera.
Title:  Its amazing how quick I can zoom in and out with this new camera.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:20:02 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
800 sits in front of the shops.
Title:  800 sits in front of the shops.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:21:37 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  179   Comments: 1
After our trains return Sunday, a switch crew is waiting for us.
Title:  After our trains return Sunday, a switch crew is waiting for us.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:23:16 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
1822, and 1420 will be used for tonights switching.
Title:  1822, and 1420 will be used for tonights switching.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:25:24 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Old vs New
Title:  Old vs New
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:26:54 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Both trains will be taken apart, and combined.
Title:  Both trains will be taken apart, and combined.
Description:  The Thomas train on the left, the scenic train on the right.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:28:51 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
1420 waits while some cars are dumped before switching.
Title:  1420 waits while some cars are dumped before switching.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:30:43 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Those class lights are pretty neat.
Title:  Those class lights are pretty neat.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:31:57 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
The first thing to do is get the dome car first.
Title:  The first thing to do is get the dome car first.
Description:  It will be put at the very end of the normal scenic train. Its kept there for privacy for our passengers who are riding in it.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:33:33 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  91   Comments: 1
Thomas the train wants to park next to 800 for the night.
Title:  Thomas the train wants to park next to 800 for the night.
Description:  He likes the paint sceme.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:35:05 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:36:25 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Thomas pushes 1420 foward for a ride.
Title:  Thomas pushes 1420 foward for a ride.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:38:03 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Thomas pulls 1420 along as he happily backs up to couple up with 800.
Title:  Thomas pulls 1420 along as he happily backs up to couple up with 800.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:39:48 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  115   Comments: 1
Thomas is almost to the shop switches.
Title:  Thomas is almost to the shop switches.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:41:13 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
At the switches!
Title:  At the switches!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:42:44 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Ok, Thomas take it back nice ,and slow.
Title:  Ok, Thomas take it back nice ,and slow.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:44:05 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Back some more Thomas.
Title:  Back some more Thomas.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:46:00 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Theres my blue friend from the Island of Sodor.
Title:  Theres my blue friend from the Island of Sodor.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:48:24 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  87   Comments: 1
Bill Miller helps giude Thomas back.
Title:  Bill Miller helps giude Thomas back.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:04:27 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
"back 10 feet Thomas"
Title:  "back 10 feet Thomas"
Description:  1420 is just along for the ride.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:51:13 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  108   Comments: 2
Are you happy there Thomas, Ok, have a great evening.
Title:  Are you happy there Thomas, Ok, have a great evening.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:52:51 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1) CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
"Ahead 1420"
Title:  "Ahead 1420"
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:54:38 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
They will pick up the 1105 Dome car, and tie on to the Thomas consist.
Title:  They will pick up the 1105 Dome car, and tie on to the Thomas consist.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:56:03 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Thomas is done for the night. coupled to one of his favorite engines.
Title:  Thomas is done for the night. coupled to one of his favorite engines.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:57:34 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  95   Comments: 1
Our conductor that we had today helps guide this cut of Metro cars to a tie with the 727 bike car.
Title:  Our conductor that we had today helps guide this cut of Metro cars to a tie with the 727 bike car.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:05:53 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  66   Comments: 0
"back 12 feet to a tie 1420"
Title:  "back 12 feet to a tie 1420"
Description:  CVSR 6777 in the backround.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:02:56 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
He called for three step protection before doing this.
Title:  He called for three step protection before doing this.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:35:32 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
The other engineer pulls the uncoupling bar on 1822 to finish the switching.
Title:  The other engineer pulls the uncoupling bar on 1822 to finish the switching.
Description:  He was also running around on the Gator(ATV that we have that helps do things around the yard) pulling hand brakes, and preping cars and engines for switching.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:51:18 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
With 1822 uncoupled, he heads to the main line.
Title:  With 1822 uncoupled, he heads to the main line.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:46:39 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
They are going to tie onto the 1400, and power car, and couple it to the newly built scenic train.
Title:  They are going to tie onto the 1400, and power car, and couple it to the newly built scenic train.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:42:38 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 1400(2GS14B) CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
Our Director of Operations helps guide 1822 back to a tie.
Title:  Our Director of Operations helps guide 1822 back to a tie.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:40:56 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
almost there...
Title:  almost there...
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:44:44 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Shoving back...
Title:  Shoving back...
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:39:39 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
"back 10 feet to a tie 1822"
Title:  "back 10 feet to a tie 1822"
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:36:51 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  60   Comments: 0
The 1400 will work Mondays train.
Title:  The 1400 will work Mondays train.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:38:12 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 1400(2GS14B) CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Using to gator to guid the newly completed Scenic Train to a final stop.
Title:  Using to gator to guid the newly completed Scenic Train to a final stop.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:59:31 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Its Monday moring, and Thomas greets everyone after a good rest.
Title:  Its Monday moring, and Thomas greets everyone after a good rest.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:08:17 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
Look at that smile!
Title:  Look at that smile!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:10:31 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
Me next to one of my great childhood memories that got me started in trains...
Title:  Me next to one of my great childhood memories that got me started in trains...
Description:  I love volunteering here. Special thanks to Trainman Pete for taking these.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:33:52 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  124   Comments: 1
He may be small, but hes got a huge heart.
Title:  He may be small, but hes got a huge heart.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:14:04 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
NREX 1400 after another day working in Paradise.
Title:  NREX 1400 after another day working in Paradise.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:16:44 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
My new toy performed Great, and I look foward to using it alot. Im really starting to like this engine.
Title:  My new toy performed Great, and I look foward to using it alot. Im really starting to like this engine.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:18:47 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  105   Comments: 2

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