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  • Somehow, I got some road and train pictures

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    Being unemployed and with a dying car means I don’t get out as much. However, I still volunteer at the Amtrak Depot, and the Union Pacific Steam train made an appearance in the area. I also attend the Job Club events in KC (as well as the occasional job interview.) Here’s what I got for…

  • Road Videos

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    OK, time to get away from the political crud. I’ve got three road videos up and rolling: I-70 from Lawrence to 435:L I-435 from I-70 to K-10: K-10:

  • The Sandra Fluke Contraversy

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    A major talk show host got caught up in the debate over contraceptive coverage. Here is my somewhat whimsical thoughts on the matter.

  • Time to get ready for the show

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    Yesterday, I had this section, or module, of the Lawrence Model Railroad clubs HO scale layout pulled from storage. I had decorated this module for the past few years, along with, to some extent, the adjacent corner module. This year, the club has plans to refurbish and make better use of the corner. I had…

  • December 2011 photos

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    Here are my photos for December of 2011. Most of the shots are from the newly-remodeled BNSF/Amtrak station and its environs, including two late #4 trains.

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    New Photos and video

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    Last Saturday, I made a trip into KC to help promote the upcoming show of the Lawrence Model Railroad Club, as well as the ribbon-cutting for the Platform at the Amtrak Station in Lawrence. Meanwhile, I got some shots of some road signs of interest, particularly the re-routing of US 169 in Johnson County. Also,…

  • Video of Amtrak special plus my first two episodes of “Roadgeek-Cam”

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    Of course, where would we be without video… I-70 from East Lawrence to Lecompton and K-10 from I-70 to US 59 US 59 from the Douglas/Franklin County Line to K-68 Amtrak extra 71 east.

  • November already?

    November already?

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    For being without a day job, it seems I’ve been rather busy…. October brought a pair of “Special” Amtrak trains, and a new interchange on K-7 in Johnson County.

  • Lawrence Depot Antics

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    I’m sure there’s been more than a fair share of antics about railfans being scrutinized for, well, being railfans. This weekend, I bring to you a couple of stories First off, on Saturday, there was a young person with 2 suitcases, a backpack, and several smaller bags (including a sewing machine). There is no checked…

  • 8 Trains in one hour

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    Saturday morning, I woke up early to open the Lawrence Depot and Greet the eastbound Southwest Chief, as I have occasionally done as a volunteer. It was the first time since the new signs were installed and turned on that I had done so. After the train left and the lights were turned off, I…