tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post4699401174828433160..comments2024-03-26T12:01:39.690-07:00Comments on A Family Tapestry: Kid In Candy Shoppe, Take TwoJacqi Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-84465579838365343162013-03-28T20:26:10.017-07:002013-03-28T20:26:10.017-07:00...and I love it that Iggy knows so much about rai......and I love it that Iggy knows so much about railroad history. I remember him finding details on one of the train photos you posted on your blog...amazing.<br /><br />Yes, it was a wonderful library. One where "shh" is still part of the librarian's lexicon :)<br /><br />As they say, "So many books, so little time."Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-19779160854951803762013-03-28T20:24:12.433-07:002013-03-28T20:24:12.433-07:00Michelle, as I know you can imagine, it was a wond...Michelle, as I know you can imagine, it was a wonderful trip! I'm looking forward to getting the chance to go back. So much more to do...love it that there is an abundance of material on this part of the line.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-65633332803953762692013-03-28T20:22:13.807-07:002013-03-28T20:22:13.807-07:00Iggy, that is fascinating. I knew you know a lot a...Iggy, that is fascinating. I knew you know a lot about railroad history, but I didn't know you'd have as close a tie to these trains as that! What a fascinating connection!<br /><br />Southern Pacific Lines would make sense around here. Actually, I believe one of Bill Bean's relatives--on the Watrous side--actually worked for Southern Pacific. I wonder if this might have been a picture of him.<br /><br />Don't you wish the engineer's initials were visible on this photo?!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-63805524761902969772013-03-14T20:45:25.771-07:002013-03-14T20:45:25.771-07:00I am imagining you in a beautiful research library...I am imagining you in a beautiful research library with everything all organized..what a fun day for you! I love that train photo!:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-56035995285384173662013-03-14T20:44:12.437-07:002013-03-14T20:44:12.437-07:00way cool:)way cool:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-53558711048807452202013-03-14T11:04:46.206-07:002013-03-14T11:04:46.206-07:00Sounds like you have had a wonderful adventure Jac...Sounds like you have had a wonderful adventure Jacqi--I am so jealous! There's nothing better than that type of candy and you are right---it's sooo addictive. Thanks for sharing your bounty!Michelle Taggarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190457324521018834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-31458454490190424532013-03-14T06:44:13.086-07:002013-03-14T06:44:13.086-07:00Oh, choo-choo trains! This locomotive belonged to ...Oh, choo-choo trains! This locomotive belonged to the Southern Pacific Lines - of the first transcontinental railroad fame. The center of the Southern Pacific Railroad universe - the its first mile of rail was Oakland.<br /><br />A minor connection exists between me and that locomotive - it was likely built 1885-ish(?) [note they were often rebuilt so the its hard to date them] by Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, PA and likely had brass parts manufactured by my great-grand father and his "ilk". I believe the Engineers name (or initials) are under the number 5.<br /><br />You can see a full side view of one of her "sisters" here:<br /><br />http://www.carsoncolorado.com/images/CC11.jpg<br />Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.com