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visman48
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 Posted - 07/15/2012 : 11:37:07 AM
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Good Morning,
Here are some pics from Yesterdays Trip to the coast as they call it here. A visit to NAS Tillamook, Tillamook RR, Camp 18 and some fun views along the coast.
more later....Les |
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Geezer
Fireman
USA
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visman48
Fireman
USA
4480 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 12:42:41 PM
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Hers's a few more...
Its hard to imagine and understand HOW BIG this facility is, it would hold 9 K class Blimps. There were 17 built around the edges of the US. The other one here burnt down. That is ALL wood truss, and individual wood planks. the second one was built in 29 days. The Museum only uses about half of the hanger.
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Rick
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 07/15/2012 : 1:46:01 PM
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That blimp hanger reminds me of the one in Lakehurst, NJ.
Actually I'm not even sure if that one still exists.
Thanks for the pictures Les and I'll keep checking back to see if there are more. |
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BigLars
Fireman
USA
7360 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 2:02:52 PM
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| Great pictures Les keep them coming! |
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visman48
Fireman
USA
4480 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 2:03:55 PM
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Rick
I am not sure about the New Jersey one either. Oh theres more pics...221 pics taken. I have video of the RR we rode on too.
outside the Hanger...
Looks like an discarded shay kit..
the last picture, is what it is thru a fence, there was no trespass so I didnt go further...
Les |
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milocomarty
Fireman
Netherlands
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visman48
Fireman
USA
4480 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 2:50:58 PM
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Marty,
Yeah the cut the wood in Portland and on the site, all the timber is Oregon and Washington. the arcs were made on the ground then raised into position, with the larger arc connecting the 2 sides being done by 2 cranes. I suspect the vertical arcs were made in a jig/fixture. Its most interesting.
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3871 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 2:59:29 PM
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oh damn thats a bigg building.
move outta the way 3 deck basement layouts! :D
does anything move there les? RR or plane wise? |
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moore
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/15/2012 : 4:03:35 PM
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Yeah, you could build one heck of a layout in that whacking great hanger thingy!
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Rick
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 07/15/2012 : 4:04:31 PM
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Too bad for that fence.
Who knows what RR gems you might have found.
That old moldy steamer looks interesting.
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danpickard
Fireman
Australia
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Posted - 07/15/2012 : 5:01:49 PM
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Nice collection there Les, and like the others, would be keen to see plenty more. That is one very impressive hanger, both in size and construction. And it looks like a moldy Heisler hanging around in the background. As for the shay "kit", a bit sad, but still cool to see.
Cheers,
Dan Pickard
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visman48
Fireman
USA
4480 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2012 : 7:42:04 PM
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All,
thanks for stopping by, and I appreciate the comments. Yeah its a Heisler with cabbage stack, and indeed it looks green, although its probably mold. Yes sad that the other shay is no more there.
All of the planes fly that are indeed fly. Next batch will be shots of the RR and some sights from that.
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Geezer
Fireman
USA
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visman48
Fireman
USA
4480 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2012 : 09:32:04 AM
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All,
Good Morning, thanks for the comments. Here are a couple more...
the ride of the day...
some later, I am off to work...
Les |
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mabloodhound
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 07/16/2012 : 09:41:35 AM
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Too bad you couldn't get closer to the Heisler. It's still going to be a while before we see the new one from Bachmann.
Nice pics. I am a WWII plane fan also.
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D&G RR (Dunstead & Granford) in On30
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