Monday, 20 April 2015

G'day everyone!!

G'day everyone!
                            This is all new to me , so sorry for the delay ! I will post details of the trip shortly , I fly out of Brisbane on May 12 th and arrive in Toronto on May 12th ..LOL. From there it's a 3 day trip on the "Canadian", Via Rails  famous Transcontinental train to Jasper. I will be updating trip details and  times I hope to be in certain places, so you can come and say hi and share some rail fan stories with me!

Thats all for now,
                             Cheers Gregg.:-)
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  1. Unknown24 April 2015 at 21:51

    G'day all ! A video was uploaded today which shows details of the trip and proposed destinations.
    Cheers Gregg

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  2. Unknown25 April 2015 at 01:54

    hi Gregg... looking forward to your visit to Phoenix... i remember you talking about this about 2 years ago... at that time i extended an invitation to stay at my house while you are here... the invite still stands... & i do have an extra bedroom... i can show you the prototype of my model & also we can travel up north to Flagstaff (about a 2 hour trip) where you can railfan BNSF's trans-con. line.. see you soon.. vinny

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  3. Unknown25 April 2015 at 07:38

    Chicago has alot to offer for railfanning. I will post a link below to help you out but there is just way to much to list. Metra is our commuter RR here and can take you almost anywhere rather cheap. I do recommend Rochelle if your able to make the trip that far west, also The Illinois railway museum in Union, IL. Here is a link to help you out, http://www.railfanguides.us/il/chicago/ Also to mention there are numerous large hobby shops in the area that I would recommend visiting. Des Plaines hobbies, Lombard hobbies. Good luck and enjoy the area!

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    1. Unknown25 April 2015 at 22:26

      Thanks very much Riss! I forgot Rochelle is in Chicago, that's another spot I wan't to go to, so it looks like a few more days stay for me! Large train shops are not a good idea ...LOL Now , where should I stay that's not too expensive??
      Cheers Gregg

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  4. Unknown25 April 2015 at 07:47

    Hope we can meet up in the bay area if you decide to railfan around here, by the way Truckee and the feather river canyon are great places!

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    1. Unknown25 April 2015 at 22:28

      If I get there I'd be happy to! Keep an eye out here to see where i'm heading!
      Thanks for the invite.
      Cheers Gregg

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  5. Unknown25 April 2015 at 08:32

    Additional Chicago info: http://dhke.com/CRJ/

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  6. Unknown26 April 2015 at 20:49

    There is a good rail fanning site in Fort Worth, Texas. It is at the intersection of interstate 30 and 35W. I live 3 hrs away from there in Oklahoma. I live 45 miles from 4 different train stations. I have a UP line 30 miles away and a BNSF line 45 miles from me......

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  7. audrey9 May 2015 at 02:51

    Bon voyage Gregg! A great trip you have planned there. I think you'll be beside yourself the entire trip. Wishing you a safe and very enjoyable journey mate. We look forward to following you on your adventure. Paul & Audrey.

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    1. Unknown12 May 2015 at 14:19

      Thanks Paul and Audrey! In San Fran now waiting to catch flight to Toronto.
      Cheers Gregg

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  8. Reggie SP fan11 May 2015 at 15:45

    Well today is the big day.The start of Greg's North American Tour. The Paparazzi will be out in force looking for that big star from down under,Lord Stan.Have a Great trip and we will be waiting on your updates.Reggie from Texas

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    1. Unknown12 May 2015 at 14:22

      It sure is Reggie! Im in San Fran' now waiting for my flight to Toronto,busy signing autographs..LOL Lord Stan is keeping a low profile??
      Thanks for the best wishes.
      Cheers Gregg

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  9. divadesigns11 May 2015 at 18:52

    Safe travels Lord Stan and Gregg too.

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  10. Unknown11 May 2015 at 22:19

    Hi Gregg. I live in Omaha, NE and North Platte is a 4 hour drive. I could pick you up at the Omaha Amtrak station and drive you there. I have a spare room at home to crash in overnight and drive out the next day, whichever. I could also pick you up in McCook and drive the hour to Bailey yard. Depending on the schedule of when you would be here, I may be able to drag James Wright with me as well.
    Just have to know when you plan on being in the area. Let me know if we can meet up. DaBob

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    1. Unknown12 May 2015 at 14:27

      Thanks for the very generous offer Robert! I'd love to accept ti if you have the time! I will send you my email address so I can let you know when I'll be heading your way. Thanks again!
      Cheers Gregg

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    2. Unknown12 May 2015 at 14:55

      Send to dabobolson@gmail.com

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  12. Unknown12 May 2015 at 14:38

    G'day everyone, I'm here!!! Sitting in San Fran waiting for my flight to Toronto, nice day in the Bay area and I'm watching the airport trains come and go from the terminal.
    Looks like I'll be getting into Toronto about 4hrs early so I'll be ready for sightseeing tomorrow!
    Cheers Gregg

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  13. divadesigns12 May 2015 at 16:35

    Glad you made it this far. Looking forward to your continued progress. Enjoy and safe travels to you both.

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    1. Unknown14 May 2015 at 15:42

      Thank you! Had a god time in Toronto and will be boarding the Canadian tonight.
      Cheers Gregg & Lord Stan.

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  14. Unknown13 May 2015 at 11:55

    Hi Gregg! Good to hear you’ve arrived safely! I wish I could be there to carry your camera gear, especially when you go to MONTANA! How is Lord Stan coping with the paparazzi and all the adoring female fans? Julie, myself and all 188 Teddybears wish you lots of fun and good times riding and chasing trains.

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    1. Unknown13 May 2015 at 20:23

      HI Stew , did you see the late news last night, showed US custom offices carting off Lord Stan with some star struck females hot on there tale . lol
      Gregg good to see you got there ok

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    2. Unknown14 May 2015 at 15:49

      Thanks Stew! I haven't seen his Lordship for a while now, he sent me a message saying the women in Toronto dress very well and are "rather attractive" so I guess he's doing OK??I think I need you to carry the gear, that camera and tripod get damn heavy after a while ( 5 mins) so I'd better get some spectacular footage or words will be said..LOL. Thanks to Julie and yourself for the best wishes.
      Cheers Gregg.

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  15. Unknown13 May 2015 at 21:15

    LOL! That doesn't surprise me one bit Glynn! Not in the country 5 minutes and he's already making trouble. If he's not careful he'll end up on a 'no fly' list! Did you get my email this morning?

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  16. Unknown14 May 2015 at 16:00

    G'day all, last day in Toronto today, had a great night last night as guest operator on the Q&NE layout of Sheldon, a very busy switching session which ran overtime due to the "rookie" engineer going a bit slow!! Great layout with some great scenery and fantastic scratch built structures. A huge thank you to Sheldon and his lovely family for having me in their home and putting on a great BBQ as well! Rode the subway today and visited the "Roundhouse museum" in town, saw some GOtransit push-pull trains and a short visit to Mac' yard saw my first CN locos including 2 standard cab Dash8's and GP9's with slugs!! Boarding the Canadian in about 2hrs time to start my journey west to Jasper.
    Hooroo for now.
    Cheers Gregg.

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    1. divadesigns18 May 2015 at 07:01

      Good morning . no update lately, how is trip going so far. Safe travels. Hello to Lord Stan too.

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    2. Unknown18 May 2015 at 14:46

      Hi Diva, in Jasper now, new blog on the way! Thanks and cheers!
      Gregg.

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  17. Unknown18 May 2015 at 23:28

    Hope the trip is going well and the weather stays good. I see you started in the middle of the country. You should have started in the east and caught the VIA from Halifax. We could have met up. You could have toured the forts that started the country. Look forward to seeing pics and blogs from your trip.
    Scott

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    1. Unknown19 May 2015 at 22:01

      Hi Scott, I started in Toronto but I will be back to do the train from Vancouver back east, but thats on the next adventure!! Thanks for the best wishes!
      Cheers Gregg

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  18. Unknown27 May 2015 at 21:38

    Gregg,

    Hope you are enjoying your North American trip. Safe travels my friend!

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  19. Unknown27 May 2015 at 21:51

    Yes Clarence, having a great time and not even in the States yet! Thanks and Cheers!
    Gregg.

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  20. Unknown18 July 2015 at 05:58

    Gregg, wher are you at now? I hope you are having so much fun in the States and Canada!!!!
    Shaun

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  21. Unknown18 July 2015 at 15:35

    Hi Shaun, I just arrived back home! Had a great time and the 10 weeks flew by. I will be coming back as I missed a few places and I wan't to spend more time in others.
    Cheers Gregg.

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