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Chris Dawson 51
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 Posted - 04/21/2006 : 20:49:00
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Mary Jane is that you? My goodness, I hardly recognize you since we last visited.
Allow me to introduce our resident marathon Bridge champion. MJ is one of two
bridge experts on the board playing on line. Don’t worry Andy I won’t tell who the other expert is.
http://www.ultimatecitrus.com/music.html
In order to maintain our Chessie theme I had to post the web site again for some free Rail Road music. |
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Andy Aide Pendleton 64
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2006 : 21:57:22
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Chris,
The train is closer to us with the sound of the mucic....Its crying out to us...
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Andy Aide Pendleton 64
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2006 : 22:05:10
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We have a new person on board........
Everyone say HELLO Joan Quick Burns...
Hello Joan
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ML2006
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 14:19:51
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Hello Joan  |
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Andy Aide Pendleton 64
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 17:37:05
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Attention Classmates
Chris Dawson has something to report
Drum Roll Please
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Chris Dawson 51
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 19:51:12
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Working with Andy on the content I have sent a letter to a CSX senior official inquiring as to the status of the Chessie caboose #903503 setting in Rainelle. We made, what I feel, is a strong and somewhat emotional appeal for the donation of the caboose. A reply has been received from that individual noting the receipt of our request and it was being passed on for investigation. We have received a second letter acknowledging that individual #2 had received the “caboose donation request” and was in the process of trying to find out if the “Cab” in Rainelle is available for donation closing with the statement “he would be in touch soon”. If you are familiar with corporate policies, this will not be a one-person decision, so we just wait for the reply, and hope we hear something positive.
Personally, I feel we have a good chance. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for good news. If we receive positive news we are ready with the next presentation / appeal. If we receive a negative reply we’ll keep searching. I’m thinking that CSX may have a caboose somewhere they can donate.
The Rainelle Reunion web site was given in the letter and I mentioned we had an active topic about the Chessie Caboose. At least one person from CSX has viewed the site.
So many here have contributed great ideas and offered leads along with their thoughts that I used in putting together our request and vision for a restored caboose that would be part of the 2007 reunion.
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 22:19:26
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This is great work, Chris, Andy and all those submitting ideas and encouragement. It would be wonderful to have this to visit, along with history, photos, etc., on display. Dale
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com |
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Chris Dawson 51
USA
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Chris Dawson 51
USA
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2006 : 22:34:02
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Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51
I’ve gotten a little shy about posting here. Some one will have a heart attack when they see a new post thinking its word from CSX. 
Not yet.
But I’m thinking we need a Quick Link on the home page for the C&O RR. We can find history, facts, information, and have it listed.
Personally I recall a couple serious steam engine wrecks. One was in the bend beside Meadow River down past the "Y" and before the water tower, where there was a siding for storing coal cars.
Someone had parked empty coal cars on the main line and a returning steam engine, well you know what happened.
Then between Rainelle and Meadow Bridge there was a serious wreck.
I know there is lots more info that can be located. Does any one know “Amanda Martin”?
She did this outstanding bit. History of. Rainelle. By: Amanda Martin. How It All Started
http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:ThXMWjXdaFkJ:mths.faye.k12.wv.us/Teachers/gsumner/Rainelle.ppt+rainelle+wv+c%26o+railroad+history&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=33
It was done in Microsoft Power Point and just viewing it as a an HTML doesn’t do it justice.
Here are a couple pictures
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=134910
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=134909
Head over to this site and see some great gif’s. Click the RR button at the bottom. Not all are active but several are including the Chessie
http://www.geocities.com/tburger666/SP/
Chris, a very good idea on the C&O link. I posted the C&O Historical Society on the home page - http://www.cohs.org The Chessie Shop, linked on the site, has some wonderful photos http://www.chessieshop.com/cgi-bin/csostore.pl
If you know a better link, please let me know and I will post it. Thanks, Dale
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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Connard Estep 53
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2006 : 22:34:54
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| That Train wreck that was mentioned down at Meadow River big bend below the water tower took the life of Mr. Lynch the Father of two of our Class mates Oliver and Sue Lynch. I also knew one more Person that was on board that train but survived the late Mr. Oden Meade. Tragic accident for sure. |
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ML2006
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2006 : 22:44:09
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| Chris & Connard: I appreciate those train sites. Had no idea they existed. My family has railroad connections, as do many who read these posts. Thanks. |
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Chris Dawson 51
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2006 : 21:31:02
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Marilyn:
When we hear anything on the Chessie caboose, I have been asked to do the post and I’ll list it in the Chessie folder.
Actually we are piggy backing off the Rainelle Reunion site for the creditability and hope there is a restored caboose that is an added attraction at the reunion.
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Andy Aide Pendleton 64
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2006 : 20:37:20
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Hello classmates,
I was playing golf yesterday afternoon when I approached our number five tee and looked up as I always do to see the Caboose.. the caboose was NOT there...My heart sunk
Good news, it was just a little way down the track from the orginal place it was sitting........
Susie and I walked to the caboose today to check out the situation of the caboose. We did notice the door was open slightly to where I could look into the inside from the ground...Naturally we did not enter...we did not want to be arrested for trespassing....plus any living thing living in there would not be good news for us...
The conclusion is the caboose is still there just slightly down from the orginial location...Lots of rust with some holes .......Hopefully repairable 
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Chris Dawson 51
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2006 : 01:06:27
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Andy:
Not surprised that you reported the caboose had been moved. I would expect CSX officials would request a personal inspection and written report. This is one of several procedures, routines, reviews, etc. this request would take. The corporate world moves at there own pace and this is not a high priority item for CSX. CSX is exercising its “Due Diligence”. I wouldn’t expect anything less. There will be a well-documented file that will be reviewed and signed off on, whatever decision is made.
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Edited by - Chris Dawson 51 on 05/04/2006 01:38:36 |
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