As Curt Fortenberry mentioned some of the ARR spine cars, those in 191 series, are wired for this service. I also told him I loved the fox hat he wore from time to time on the show and he corrected me saying it was actually a coyote hat. | 2014
Jim James died on August 10, 2016 in Talkeetna, Alaska, USA.
The Jansen family and Lynden companies are currently a major supporter of the restoration of former ARR locomotive #557. -- James Ogden. “I loved living out here,” Wendy says, walking back to her seat and picking up her needlepoint. Once in a lullaby. Jimmy James and his wife, Nancy, have become reluctant celebrities living off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness after appearing on the reality TV show “Railroad Alaska.” (photo by Casey McCarthy)
He can be reached at dmccarthynews@gmail.com. I saw the corners of his mouth turn upward slightly and knew he unadmittedly was enjoying this newfound status...to a degree.
We were switching by color, so to speak. After recovery and inspection by Alaska West Express president Scott Hicks, a decision was made for a frame off restoration. Looking for some great streaming picks? | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 The body work and final assembly was undertaken by Casey Durand at his Ice Monkey Garage shop in Anchorage. | 2013 Everybody’s packing. It worked on grinding over the grade crossing on Wasilla Shops Circle several times.
The 3001 is one of three GP40-2s remaining in their as-delivered scheme and is seen here on the approach to the Portage Wye to meet the "Glacier Discovery" before completing the journey from Anchorage, Alaska to Whittier, Alaska. That leaves only the 1807. Mary Lovel opens her makeshift bookstore along the tracks for passengers who want an autographed copy of one of the books about raising a family in the Alaskan wilderness. She used to live out here with Gordy before they moved into town. Unlike James, they welcome people to stop at their place – Sherman City Hall, a turquoise painted house located just a few hundred yards off the tracks. The third is at Bear Valley while the fourth is an extremely rare view looking east. Over one of the stream crossings sits a riveted gondola car dating from the 1940’s.
page began on February 16, 1998 with Jeff Child's photo of the Alaska Railroad's A mama black bear and her three cubs are about 30 yards off the tracks in a clearing. Their cabin had a working refrigerator, electric lights and running water. Jim also loved mining and railroad history and took trips across the United States, including Alaska, to explore historic mining sites. In time the Alaska Railroad retired their three ex-SP ACF bi-levels and sold them. 72 will be on parade duty when not towing the BBQ trailer. Way up high That’s one of the first things you notice about people living off the grid.
The Chugach mountains make a nice back drop. I don't remember which were going back to Anchorage at this point, but we were separating the orange ones from the blue ones, and one group was staying in Seward, while the other group was going north.
Check out your pics. The first is at Potter while the second is along Turnagain Arm. So how can you pull off the eleven mile ceremonial start of the Iditarod through Anchorage without snow? It was a memorable night. I looked thru your 1800 picture section and found the "the sold GP-7's" line. | 2015. We never were able to complete this job as it was decided by the new management that we did not need to use the Rotary's anymore. This wisp of a woman has been out in the wilderness alone for three weeks, hiking and photographing bears (from inside her cabin) waking from the long winter hibernation.
Somewhere over the rainbow June 8, 2014 I was again able to catch a rainbow in the background of an ARR shot.
Here are a couple of shots (1, 2) of the Train waiting for the Girls to return, for the ride home. First, you shorten the length of the run to three miles. June 2016, [Webmaster's note: I've just added this to my 2017 Alaska Railroad trip itinerary!]. Robert Krol's photos show that number 602 is again on the moved. I think it is a M88 tank recovery vehicle - R.K.
Once I get correct answers I will post the locations.
Patrick Durand: The four stacks Identify this as one of the ARR GP7 units numbered 1801-1810. His wife Nancy was at his side.
Anyway, Frank Keller says of his awesome photo, ", At the end of August each year a twelve day state fair is held in Palmer. King Drone Shutterbug!
The modification added an additional 27 pin jumper cable receptacle, painted red and stenciled as to what it was for, just below the normal one on the front of the engine only. A small receptacle was also added just below the red receptacle. It was to be the last coal train for a while, so the plan was to store most of the hoppers in the Seward yard, where they would be out of the way.
Mike Gerenday captured these photos from a public road, near Seward Airport, which parallels the top end of the yard. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
The episode I watched followed Nancy and Jim James. A vintage pair of Alaska Railroad boxcars. No chance.
Running on true grit and a 130 HP 235 straight 6 engine, a long adventure and many stories ensued. In Anchorage bike rides can be a whole lot more exciting. Not Anchorage! It’s a M88A1 Hercules (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System). Check out this killer drone shot of the, On a beautiful night for photography the returning, Riding the Alaska Railroad is even better than photographing it from afar.
What came next has to be one of the better ideas ever to come to pass in Anchorage, and a wonderful display for visitors, residents, and rail fans.
Robert says he will try to get more information for us in the coming week.
He moved with his wife Nancy to Alaska in 1981 and they became offgriders in 1995. Engine 556 and her tender have rested on the Park Strip along 9th avenue for many years. Mary Lovel waves to passengers as the Hurricane Turn passes the home she and her husband, Clyde, homesteaded from the federal government in the late 1950s. Sometimes freight includes specialty movements of very large or oddly-shaped equipment and materials, as well as in-state shipments of cement, scrap metal, pipe and military equipment. “He died a few years ago.
and enjoy! In July he was "back in paradise if only for a short while, up here for work." Here are some photos from Matt Leistico's lunchtime bike ride on on June 3, 2016. Number 600 is currently owned by Jack Powers and resides in Seward at the Silver Derby Campground and RV Park. (photo by Casey McCarthy). In that photo, I was opening an angle cock after making a hook on some cars. “I told him it was a mistake to go on that TV show, but he wouldn’t listen,” says Warren Redfearn, conductor of the Hurricane Turn train — the only way in or out of this stretch of Alaskan wilderness for 60 miles.
The three ex-SP ACF bi-levels were repainted for Whittier train service and numbered 601-603 while the ex-SP commute coaches were rebuilt into the Princess Tours super dome cars.
As Curt Fortenberry mentioned some of the ARR spine cars, those in 191 series, are wired for this service. I also told him I loved the fox hat he wore from time to time on the show and he corrected me saying it was actually a coyote hat. | 2014
Jim James died on August 10, 2016 in Talkeetna, Alaska, USA.
The Jansen family and Lynden companies are currently a major supporter of the restoration of former ARR locomotive #557. -- James Ogden. “I loved living out here,” Wendy says, walking back to her seat and picking up her needlepoint. Once in a lullaby. Jimmy James and his wife, Nancy, have become reluctant celebrities living off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness after appearing on the reality TV show “Railroad Alaska.” (photo by Casey McCarthy)
He can be reached at dmccarthynews@gmail.com. I saw the corners of his mouth turn upward slightly and knew he unadmittedly was enjoying this newfound status...to a degree.
We were switching by color, so to speak. After recovery and inspection by Alaska West Express president Scott Hicks, a decision was made for a frame off restoration. Looking for some great streaming picks? | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 The body work and final assembly was undertaken by Casey Durand at his Ice Monkey Garage shop in Anchorage. | 2013 Everybody’s packing. It worked on grinding over the grade crossing on Wasilla Shops Circle several times.
The 3001 is one of three GP40-2s remaining in their as-delivered scheme and is seen here on the approach to the Portage Wye to meet the "Glacier Discovery" before completing the journey from Anchorage, Alaska to Whittier, Alaska. That leaves only the 1807. Mary Lovel opens her makeshift bookstore along the tracks for passengers who want an autographed copy of one of the books about raising a family in the Alaskan wilderness. She used to live out here with Gordy before they moved into town. Unlike James, they welcome people to stop at their place – Sherman City Hall, a turquoise painted house located just a few hundred yards off the tracks. The third is at Bear Valley while the fourth is an extremely rare view looking east. Over one of the stream crossings sits a riveted gondola car dating from the 1940’s.
page began on February 16, 1998 with Jeff Child's photo of the Alaska Railroad's A mama black bear and her three cubs are about 30 yards off the tracks in a clearing. Their cabin had a working refrigerator, electric lights and running water. Jim also loved mining and railroad history and took trips across the United States, including Alaska, to explore historic mining sites. In time the Alaska Railroad retired their three ex-SP ACF bi-levels and sold them. 72 will be on parade duty when not towing the BBQ trailer. Way up high That’s one of the first things you notice about people living off the grid.
The Chugach mountains make a nice back drop. I don't remember which were going back to Anchorage at this point, but we were separating the orange ones from the blue ones, and one group was staying in Seward, while the other group was going north.
Check out your pics. The first is at Potter while the second is along Turnagain Arm. So how can you pull off the eleven mile ceremonial start of the Iditarod through Anchorage without snow? It was a memorable night. I looked thru your 1800 picture section and found the "the sold GP-7's" line. | 2015. We never were able to complete this job as it was decided by the new management that we did not need to use the Rotary's anymore. This wisp of a woman has been out in the wilderness alone for three weeks, hiking and photographing bears (from inside her cabin) waking from the long winter hibernation.
Somewhere over the rainbow June 8, 2014 I was again able to catch a rainbow in the background of an ARR shot.
Here are a couple of shots (1, 2) of the Train waiting for the Girls to return, for the ride home. First, you shorten the length of the run to three miles. June 2016, [Webmaster's note: I've just added this to my 2017 Alaska Railroad trip itinerary!]. Robert Krol's photos show that number 602 is again on the moved. I think it is a M88 tank recovery vehicle - R.K.
Once I get correct answers I will post the locations.
Patrick Durand: The four stacks Identify this as one of the ARR GP7 units numbered 1801-1810. His wife Nancy was at his side.
Anyway, Frank Keller says of his awesome photo, ", At the end of August each year a twelve day state fair is held in Palmer. King Drone Shutterbug!
The modification added an additional 27 pin jumper cable receptacle, painted red and stenciled as to what it was for, just below the normal one on the front of the engine only. A small receptacle was also added just below the red receptacle. It was to be the last coal train for a while, so the plan was to store most of the hoppers in the Seward yard, where they would be out of the way.
Mike Gerenday captured these photos from a public road, near Seward Airport, which parallels the top end of the yard. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
The episode I watched followed Nancy and Jim James. A vintage pair of Alaska Railroad boxcars. No chance.
Running on true grit and a 130 HP 235 straight 6 engine, a long adventure and many stories ensued. In Anchorage bike rides can be a whole lot more exciting. Not Anchorage! It’s a M88A1 Hercules (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System). Check out this killer drone shot of the, On a beautiful night for photography the returning, Riding the Alaska Railroad is even better than photographing it from afar.
What came next has to be one of the better ideas ever to come to pass in Anchorage, and a wonderful display for visitors, residents, and rail fans.
Robert says he will try to get more information for us in the coming week.
He moved with his wife Nancy to Alaska in 1981 and they became offgriders in 1995. Engine 556 and her tender have rested on the Park Strip along 9th avenue for many years. Mary Lovel waves to passengers as the Hurricane Turn passes the home she and her husband, Clyde, homesteaded from the federal government in the late 1950s. Sometimes freight includes specialty movements of very large or oddly-shaped equipment and materials, as well as in-state shipments of cement, scrap metal, pipe and military equipment. “He died a few years ago.
and enjoy! In July he was "back in paradise if only for a short while, up here for work." Here are some photos from Matt Leistico's lunchtime bike ride on on June 3, 2016. Number 600 is currently owned by Jack Powers and resides in Seward at the Silver Derby Campground and RV Park. (photo by Casey McCarthy). In that photo, I was opening an angle cock after making a hook on some cars. “I told him it was a mistake to go on that TV show, but he wouldn’t listen,” says Warren Redfearn, conductor of the Hurricane Turn train — the only way in or out of this stretch of Alaskan wilderness for 60 miles.
The three ex-SP ACF bi-levels were repainted for Whittier train service and numbered 601-603 while the ex-SP commute coaches were rebuilt into the Princess Tours super dome cars.
As Curt Fortenberry mentioned some of the ARR spine cars, those in 191 series, are wired for this service. I also told him I loved the fox hat he wore from time to time on the show and he corrected me saying it was actually a coyote hat. | 2014
Jim James died on August 10, 2016 in Talkeetna, Alaska, USA.
The Jansen family and Lynden companies are currently a major supporter of the restoration of former ARR locomotive #557. -- James Ogden. “I loved living out here,” Wendy says, walking back to her seat and picking up her needlepoint. Once in a lullaby. Jimmy James and his wife, Nancy, have become reluctant celebrities living off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness after appearing on the reality TV show “Railroad Alaska.” (photo by Casey McCarthy)
He can be reached at dmccarthynews@gmail.com. I saw the corners of his mouth turn upward slightly and knew he unadmittedly was enjoying this newfound status...to a degree.
We were switching by color, so to speak. After recovery and inspection by Alaska West Express president Scott Hicks, a decision was made for a frame off restoration. Looking for some great streaming picks? | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 The body work and final assembly was undertaken by Casey Durand at his Ice Monkey Garage shop in Anchorage. | 2013 Everybody’s packing. It worked on grinding over the grade crossing on Wasilla Shops Circle several times.
The 3001 is one of three GP40-2s remaining in their as-delivered scheme and is seen here on the approach to the Portage Wye to meet the "Glacier Discovery" before completing the journey from Anchorage, Alaska to Whittier, Alaska. That leaves only the 1807. Mary Lovel opens her makeshift bookstore along the tracks for passengers who want an autographed copy of one of the books about raising a family in the Alaskan wilderness. She used to live out here with Gordy before they moved into town. Unlike James, they welcome people to stop at their place – Sherman City Hall, a turquoise painted house located just a few hundred yards off the tracks. The third is at Bear Valley while the fourth is an extremely rare view looking east. Over one of the stream crossings sits a riveted gondola car dating from the 1940’s.
page began on February 16, 1998 with Jeff Child's photo of the Alaska Railroad's A mama black bear and her three cubs are about 30 yards off the tracks in a clearing. Their cabin had a working refrigerator, electric lights and running water. Jim also loved mining and railroad history and took trips across the United States, including Alaska, to explore historic mining sites. In time the Alaska Railroad retired their three ex-SP ACF bi-levels and sold them. 72 will be on parade duty when not towing the BBQ trailer. Way up high That’s one of the first things you notice about people living off the grid.
The Chugach mountains make a nice back drop. I don't remember which were going back to Anchorage at this point, but we were separating the orange ones from the blue ones, and one group was staying in Seward, while the other group was going north.
Check out your pics. The first is at Potter while the second is along Turnagain Arm. So how can you pull off the eleven mile ceremonial start of the Iditarod through Anchorage without snow? It was a memorable night. I looked thru your 1800 picture section and found the "the sold GP-7's" line. | 2015. We never were able to complete this job as it was decided by the new management that we did not need to use the Rotary's anymore. This wisp of a woman has been out in the wilderness alone for three weeks, hiking and photographing bears (from inside her cabin) waking from the long winter hibernation.
Somewhere over the rainbow June 8, 2014 I was again able to catch a rainbow in the background of an ARR shot.
Here are a couple of shots (1, 2) of the Train waiting for the Girls to return, for the ride home. First, you shorten the length of the run to three miles. June 2016, [Webmaster's note: I've just added this to my 2017 Alaska Railroad trip itinerary!]. Robert Krol's photos show that number 602 is again on the moved. I think it is a M88 tank recovery vehicle - R.K.
Once I get correct answers I will post the locations.
Patrick Durand: The four stacks Identify this as one of the ARR GP7 units numbered 1801-1810. His wife Nancy was at his side.
Anyway, Frank Keller says of his awesome photo, ", At the end of August each year a twelve day state fair is held in Palmer. King Drone Shutterbug!
The modification added an additional 27 pin jumper cable receptacle, painted red and stenciled as to what it was for, just below the normal one on the front of the engine only. A small receptacle was also added just below the red receptacle. It was to be the last coal train for a while, so the plan was to store most of the hoppers in the Seward yard, where they would be out of the way.
Mike Gerenday captured these photos from a public road, near Seward Airport, which parallels the top end of the yard. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
The episode I watched followed Nancy and Jim James. A vintage pair of Alaska Railroad boxcars. No chance.
Running on true grit and a 130 HP 235 straight 6 engine, a long adventure and many stories ensued. In Anchorage bike rides can be a whole lot more exciting. Not Anchorage! It’s a M88A1 Hercules (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System). Check out this killer drone shot of the, On a beautiful night for photography the returning, Riding the Alaska Railroad is even better than photographing it from afar.
What came next has to be one of the better ideas ever to come to pass in Anchorage, and a wonderful display for visitors, residents, and rail fans.
Robert says he will try to get more information for us in the coming week.
He moved with his wife Nancy to Alaska in 1981 and they became offgriders in 1995. Engine 556 and her tender have rested on the Park Strip along 9th avenue for many years. Mary Lovel waves to passengers as the Hurricane Turn passes the home she and her husband, Clyde, homesteaded from the federal government in the late 1950s. Sometimes freight includes specialty movements of very large or oddly-shaped equipment and materials, as well as in-state shipments of cement, scrap metal, pipe and military equipment. “He died a few years ago.
and enjoy! In July he was "back in paradise if only for a short while, up here for work." Here are some photos from Matt Leistico's lunchtime bike ride on on June 3, 2016. Number 600 is currently owned by Jack Powers and resides in Seward at the Silver Derby Campground and RV Park. (photo by Casey McCarthy). In that photo, I was opening an angle cock after making a hook on some cars. “I told him it was a mistake to go on that TV show, but he wouldn’t listen,” says Warren Redfearn, conductor of the Hurricane Turn train — the only way in or out of this stretch of Alaskan wilderness for 60 miles.
The three ex-SP ACF bi-levels were repainted for Whittier train service and numbered 601-603 while the ex-SP commute coaches were rebuilt into the Princess Tours super dome cars.
Webmaster's note: If you can identify the road number then please drop me a line. You can’t miss it. This area is definitely a hard core ARR foamer's dream and is at the top of my next trip "to do" list. There I captured my favorite loco, the 1802 switching with a rainbow in the background. It is with great sadness that I report the legendary David "Jim" James of Railroad Alaska fame passed away at his home on August 10, 2016. proclaims an excited Dave Blazejewski. The Alaska Railroad purchased six of these used Southern Pacific bi-level commute coaches. These photos (1, 2) were taken in Seward, as we were breaking up the coal train. Webmaster's note: Can anyone identify this military vehicle?
As Curt Fortenberry mentioned some of the ARR spine cars, those in 191 series, are wired for this service. I also told him I loved the fox hat he wore from time to time on the show and he corrected me saying it was actually a coyote hat. | 2014
Jim James died on August 10, 2016 in Talkeetna, Alaska, USA.
The Jansen family and Lynden companies are currently a major supporter of the restoration of former ARR locomotive #557. -- James Ogden. “I loved living out here,” Wendy says, walking back to her seat and picking up her needlepoint. Once in a lullaby. Jimmy James and his wife, Nancy, have become reluctant celebrities living off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness after appearing on the reality TV show “Railroad Alaska.” (photo by Casey McCarthy)
He can be reached at dmccarthynews@gmail.com. I saw the corners of his mouth turn upward slightly and knew he unadmittedly was enjoying this newfound status...to a degree.
We were switching by color, so to speak. After recovery and inspection by Alaska West Express president Scott Hicks, a decision was made for a frame off restoration. Looking for some great streaming picks? | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 The body work and final assembly was undertaken by Casey Durand at his Ice Monkey Garage shop in Anchorage. | 2013 Everybody’s packing. It worked on grinding over the grade crossing on Wasilla Shops Circle several times.
The 3001 is one of three GP40-2s remaining in their as-delivered scheme and is seen here on the approach to the Portage Wye to meet the "Glacier Discovery" before completing the journey from Anchorage, Alaska to Whittier, Alaska. That leaves only the 1807. Mary Lovel opens her makeshift bookstore along the tracks for passengers who want an autographed copy of one of the books about raising a family in the Alaskan wilderness. She used to live out here with Gordy before they moved into town. Unlike James, they welcome people to stop at their place – Sherman City Hall, a turquoise painted house located just a few hundred yards off the tracks. The third is at Bear Valley while the fourth is an extremely rare view looking east. Over one of the stream crossings sits a riveted gondola car dating from the 1940’s.
page began on February 16, 1998 with Jeff Child's photo of the Alaska Railroad's A mama black bear and her three cubs are about 30 yards off the tracks in a clearing. Their cabin had a working refrigerator, electric lights and running water. Jim also loved mining and railroad history and took trips across the United States, including Alaska, to explore historic mining sites. In time the Alaska Railroad retired their three ex-SP ACF bi-levels and sold them. 72 will be on parade duty when not towing the BBQ trailer. Way up high That’s one of the first things you notice about people living off the grid.
The Chugach mountains make a nice back drop. I don't remember which were going back to Anchorage at this point, but we were separating the orange ones from the blue ones, and one group was staying in Seward, while the other group was going north.
Check out your pics. The first is at Potter while the second is along Turnagain Arm. So how can you pull off the eleven mile ceremonial start of the Iditarod through Anchorage without snow? It was a memorable night. I looked thru your 1800 picture section and found the "the sold GP-7's" line. | 2015. We never were able to complete this job as it was decided by the new management that we did not need to use the Rotary's anymore. This wisp of a woman has been out in the wilderness alone for three weeks, hiking and photographing bears (from inside her cabin) waking from the long winter hibernation.
Somewhere over the rainbow June 8, 2014 I was again able to catch a rainbow in the background of an ARR shot.
Here are a couple of shots (1, 2) of the Train waiting for the Girls to return, for the ride home. First, you shorten the length of the run to three miles. June 2016, [Webmaster's note: I've just added this to my 2017 Alaska Railroad trip itinerary!]. Robert Krol's photos show that number 602 is again on the moved. I think it is a M88 tank recovery vehicle - R.K.
Once I get correct answers I will post the locations.
Patrick Durand: The four stacks Identify this as one of the ARR GP7 units numbered 1801-1810. His wife Nancy was at his side.
Anyway, Frank Keller says of his awesome photo, ", At the end of August each year a twelve day state fair is held in Palmer. King Drone Shutterbug!
The modification added an additional 27 pin jumper cable receptacle, painted red and stenciled as to what it was for, just below the normal one on the front of the engine only. A small receptacle was also added just below the red receptacle. It was to be the last coal train for a while, so the plan was to store most of the hoppers in the Seward yard, where they would be out of the way.
Mike Gerenday captured these photos from a public road, near Seward Airport, which parallels the top end of the yard. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
The episode I watched followed Nancy and Jim James. A vintage pair of Alaska Railroad boxcars. No chance.
Running on true grit and a 130 HP 235 straight 6 engine, a long adventure and many stories ensued. In Anchorage bike rides can be a whole lot more exciting. Not Anchorage! It’s a M88A1 Hercules (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System). Check out this killer drone shot of the, On a beautiful night for photography the returning, Riding the Alaska Railroad is even better than photographing it from afar.
What came next has to be one of the better ideas ever to come to pass in Anchorage, and a wonderful display for visitors, residents, and rail fans.
Robert says he will try to get more information for us in the coming week.
He moved with his wife Nancy to Alaska in 1981 and they became offgriders in 1995. Engine 556 and her tender have rested on the Park Strip along 9th avenue for many years. Mary Lovel waves to passengers as the Hurricane Turn passes the home she and her husband, Clyde, homesteaded from the federal government in the late 1950s. Sometimes freight includes specialty movements of very large or oddly-shaped equipment and materials, as well as in-state shipments of cement, scrap metal, pipe and military equipment. “He died a few years ago.
and enjoy! In July he was "back in paradise if only for a short while, up here for work." Here are some photos from Matt Leistico's lunchtime bike ride on on June 3, 2016. Number 600 is currently owned by Jack Powers and resides in Seward at the Silver Derby Campground and RV Park. (photo by Casey McCarthy). In that photo, I was opening an angle cock after making a hook on some cars. “I told him it was a mistake to go on that TV show, but he wouldn’t listen,” says Warren Redfearn, conductor of the Hurricane Turn train — the only way in or out of this stretch of Alaskan wilderness for 60 miles.
The three ex-SP ACF bi-levels were repainted for Whittier train service and numbered 601-603 while the ex-SP commute coaches were rebuilt into the Princess Tours super dome cars.
