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simon1966
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 Posted - 09/16/2011 : 10:41:59 PM
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If you have transportation on Victoria, head out to see the Kinsol Trestle. I was there back in 09 and it is well worth a hike. It is on the Trans-Canada trail and has now been restored and I beleive you can now walk across it.
Here it is in its un-restored glory, a masterpiece of weathered wood!! They probably ruined it now with all new lumber.
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simon1966
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reklein
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USA
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Posted - 09/18/2011 : 10:42:34 AM
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Hey guys, some things you already may know but I'll say them anyway. Being a resident of the PNW I like to think I know my way around a little. Also having been a 28 yr resident of SE Alaska I'm familiar with that aarea too.
Keep in mind thet Skagway and the WP&Y RR is 1000 miles north of Seattle.While it does have ferry service and tour ships do go in there,you'll need reservations at least a year in advance. Tourism is a big deal in AK.
To fly there you'll need to book a flight on AK airlines to Juneau then on a bush plane outfit to get to Skagway from Juneau. There are no roads.I'm not trying to be negative here just tryin to make sure you folks know whats involved. The scenery all through the PNW is spectacular,mother nature at its finest.
Also if you are going through Canada make sure your passports are in order. The Canadians don't mind much if you go there ,but the US is really picky about who comes back.
The Seattle area has a lot to offer in the RR line of things with many museums,running steam and old steam colletions. The RR museum at Snoqualmie comes to mind with literally tons of old equipment,some restored and some pretty rusty. South of Seattle in Centralia is an operating steam display and also don't forget the Mt.Rainier outfit at Elbe,WA. I'm sure the convention brochures will mention all of these.
There are many other non rail collections in the PNW to see.
I forget when the convention is but if its in the fall be sure to take good rain gear and waterproof shoes, specially if you go to SE Alaska. Thats all for now,Bill in Idaho |
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k27rgs
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reklein
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Posted - 09/18/2011 : 7:53:49 PM
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This is the museum near Snoqualmie.
Northwest Railway Museumwww.trainmuseum.org/ |
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k27rgs
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k27rgs
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barry dupler
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 09/22/2011 : 9:44:54 PM
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Thanks for posting the great photos Mario. Since you were in Snoqualmie, they have built a new restoration facility and cover stroage for some of the collection. We anticipate that the restoration facility will be open at some point during the convention.
There are a lot of very good logging museums and displays in the northwest. I am putting together a list of them for anyone who might want to check some of the out on their way to the Convention. |
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BigLars
Fireman
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Posted - 09/22/2011 : 9:54:17 PM
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Originally posted by reklein
Keep in mind thet Skagway and the WP&Y RR is 1000 miles north of Seattle.While it does have ferry service and tour ships do go in there,you'll need reservations at least a year in advance. Tourism is a big deal in AK.
To fly there you'll need to book a flight on AK airlines to Juneau then on a bush plane outfit to get to Skagway from Juneau. There are no roads.I'm not trying to be negative here just tryin to make sure you folks know whats involved. The scenery all through the PNW is spectacular,mother nature at its finest.
Also if you are going through Canada make sure your passports are in order. The Canadians don't mind much if you go there ,but the US is really picky about who comes back.
I forget when the convention is but if its in the fall be sure to take good rain gear and waterproof shoes, specially if you go to SE Alaska. Thats all for now,Bill in Idaho
Mario,
Since I started the Skagway thing I will re chime in on cost and booking of a cruise. I have been to Skagway twice in the last four years and the cost can be contained. I was able to book a last minute cruise both times. Booked one month or less in advance and paid less than $1000 PP for a week cruise (room with a balcony). Not sure if this helps but if I was flying all the way from Oz you may want the adventure. |
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reklein
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 09/23/2011 : 08:30:41 AM
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Mario,I should have known that you'd have a great collection of photos from there.I have quite a few photos from there but not on the computer. Everything would have to be scanned in and I'd rather spend the time modeling.
My daughter lives near there and I drive past the place a couple times a year. She was married at the Snoqualmie Falls lodge. A beautiful place. One does pay the price in rain though.
Big Lars, thanks for the update on travel to Skagway,specially recent stuff. Its been 3-4 years since I was in SE AK and probably 35 since I was in Skagway. Bill in Idaho |
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k27rgs
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simon1966
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k27rgs
Fireman
Australia
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Posted - 10/09/2011 : 09:37:53 AM
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Thanks David for your correspondence below. It's excatly what I have been
looking for. Regards Mario
I just back from a trip to Vancouver Island where I got car and drove up to the
Logging museum at North Cowichan, BC. They have Shays, Climax's and a Heisler
there along with tons of logging equipment, logging camp buildings with fully
equipped interiors, cars, and a full logging museum, and running steam
operations. This is a must for anyone who is into the NW logging operations.
It is the "BC Forest Discovery Center", 2894 Drinkwater Road, North Cowichan,
BC, Canada 250-715-1113
If you can post this it would be good.
David Barron
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smason2
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Posted - 10/09/2011 : 11:32:16 AM
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I'm looking forward to the convention as well. Should be a great time.
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k27rgs
Fireman
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Posted - 11/02/2011 : 8:25:26 PM
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It never ceases to amaze me how modelers can get so much in a small area.
My visit to JJ's ( Seattle ) a few years ago showed how much railroading could be achieved in a room.
It was nice to capture the layout in it's early development. I'm sure the layout has expanded over the years.
Here's a few happy snappies during my 2004 visit, with Barry Dupler.
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SEATTLE 2012 Narrow Gauge Convention
me to the above mentioned places. 
