[caption id="attachment_1524" align="aligncenter" width="399"] Lionel 817 Caboose Project[/caption] Lionel introduced the 817 caboose in 1926. The first version had peacock sides and a dark green roof. The earliest versions came with short wheelbase frames, and are the hardest cabooses to find. By 1930 Lionel changed the windows on the caboose from orange painted to brass plated. In 1933 the caboose got a new color scheme. Red with peacock roof. In 1934 the color changed again to all bright red. The...Click for full post
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Steeler Draft 2015
The Steeler Draft 2015 [caption id="attachment_1483" align="alignnone" width="148"] Steeler Draft 2015[/caption] The Grades from the media seem quite good. With the loss of a number of Steeler Defensive players to retirement, it is not a surprise that 6 out of the top 8 are defensive team members. Steeler Draft 2015 From NFL.com The Steelers skew toward the conservative side on draft day, valuing productive players with size and athleticism. This has been the formula for the team since the Chuck...Click for full post
Drive along the Pennsylvania Turnpike
[caption id="attachment_1500" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Drive along the Pennsylvania Turnpike[/caption] A beautiful drive along the Pennsylvania Turnpike on the way to Richmond in March. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. A controlled-access highway, it runs for 360 miles (580 km) across the state. The turnpike begins at the Ohio state line in Lawrence County, where the road continues west into Ohio as the Ohio Turnpike. It ends at...Click for full post
Christmas 2014 in Delmont
The Gingerbread House that Wendy and Austin Built Link to a Christmas 2014 Picture slideshow [caption id="attachment_1490" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Christmas 2014 in Delmont[/caption] The exchanging of gifts is one of the core aspects of the modern Christmas celebration, making it the most profitable time of year for retailers and businesses throughout the world. Gift giving was common in the Roman celebration of Saturnalia, an ancient festival which took place in late December and may have influenced Christmas customs. On Christmas, people...Click for full post
Virginia Beach Aquarium
The Virginia Beach Aquarium Go to the Picture Slideshow Virginia Beach Aquarium Over 800,000 gallons of fun await you! To make the most of your self-guided Aquarium tour, be sure to visit both buildings as well as the Owls Creek Path that connects them. Admission sales and parking are available at both buildings. Your ticket and hand stamp are good all day at both buildings. Parking is available to the north of the Aquarium on the west side of General Booth...Click for full post