Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:23 pm
Who's going to Spencer, NC on July 3rd and 4th to see all 20 NS Heritage units? I am.
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Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:40 pm
It is quite an achievement, IMO, that they can get all 20 engines together on the same days. I am not sure if the average railfan thinks about how difficult this is
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:50 pm
Ironically, I have the time off of work that week, so I could conceivably go to the big event.
However, as cool as it is, I'm not convinced that seeing all of the heritage units in one place would be as special as seeing one or more trackside. Catching them in service with non-heritage units in the mix has more appeal to me personally than does driving several thousands of miles to see them all in once place, let alone all of the foam-fest nonsense that's been covered at length in another thread.
That being said, I hope your trip to NC goes well, legostudios34, and that your once-in-a-lifetime experience is something you'll treasure for the rest of your life.
However, as cool as it is, I'm not convinced that seeing all of the heritage units in one place would be as special as seeing one or more trackside. Catching them in service with non-heritage units in the mix has more appeal to me personally than does driving several thousands of miles to see them all in once place, let alone all of the foam-fest nonsense that's been covered at length in another thread.
That being said, I hope your trip to NC goes well, legostudios34, and that your once-in-a-lifetime experience is something you'll treasure for the rest of your life.
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:40 pm
I'm going on the 3rd.
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:43 pm
AARR wrote:It is quite an achievement, IMO, that they can get all 20 engines together on the same days. I am not sure if the average railfan thinks about how difficult this is
I know they will get all 20 there, but Muncie has played it close.
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:53 pm
I am staying far, far, far, far, far, far, far far, far, far, far, far, far, far far, far, far, far, far, far, far away from there. I have friends and even family that are going, but I'm just not interested. I figured that would be a good two days to get other railfanning in since everybody will be in Specner! 
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:04 pm
Don't forget to grab some foam to remember it by!
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:31 pm
Thanks MQT. 
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:39 pm
What he saidcbehr91 wrote:I am staying far, far, far, far, far, far, far far, far, far, far, far, far, far far, far, far, far, far, far, far away from there.
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:19 pm
What they both said.conrailmike wrote:What he saidcbehr91 wrote:I am staying far, far, far, far, far, far, far far, far, far, far, far, far, far far, far, far, far, far, far, far away from there.
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:54 pm
Not I said the fly..I echo the previous three sentiments
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:51 pm
It's going to look something like this:
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:35 pm
I've finally found a way there! I'll be flying in with sister, staying 2 nights and flying back! I'll be there the 4th and will attend the "Night Photo Session" that night! I've always wanted to go to the NCTM and see their stuff; might as well go to "Foam Fest 2012!" Maybe there will be some fireworks while shooting Time-exposures! I'm sure there will be a lot of chances after this to see the Heritage Locos trackside! Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:51 pm
[quote="Robertrains"] I'll be there the 4th and will attend the "Night Photo Session" that night! quote]
Really? I thought the night photo session was during the day 
Bring back some sweet shots for us!
Really? I thought the night photo session was during the day
Bring back some sweet shots for us!
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:23 pm
MQT3001 wrote:Robertrains wrote: I'll be there the 4th and will attend the "Night Photo Session" that night!
Really? I thought the night photo session was during the day
Bring back some sweet shots for us!
THANX!!!! The camera I'll be using is a Mamiya RB67 Medium Format! It's 6X7 cm negs; the best camera I've ever used—All Manual! The film I'll have scanned to CD when developed! In the days after I come back, I plan to upload images and share! This sould work well! There's only 2 more "Heritage Locos" for EMD to paint (as of 6-25)!
THE CAMERA: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildcaught ... otostream/
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:53 pm
YESJ T wrote:It's going to look something like this:
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:59 pm
For those of you going down to see the foam...
I was told last night that down near the Kentucky/Tennessee border they have southbound I-75 down to one lane for a few miles, which means slow traffic. I was planning to head that way to Florida but I think I-77 looks a lot better Just thought I'd give a heads up....
I was told last night that down near the Kentucky/Tennessee border they have southbound I-75 down to one lane for a few miles, which means slow traffic. I was planning to head that way to Florida but I think I-77 looks a lot better
Just thought I'd give a heads up....Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:56 pm
Amtrak is sending AMTK 156 and Great dome to the event.
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:11 pm
This is the second time I have heard this. I dont understand why AMTK is sending stuff to a NS event.Ohiorailfan wrote:Amtrak is sending AMTK 156 and Great dome to the event.
Re: Who's Going to Spencer?
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:42 pm
Must not have been enough Foam....sd70accsxt700 wrote:This is the second time I have heard this. I dont understand why AMTK is sending stuff to a NS event.Ohiorailfan wrote:Amtrak is sending AMTK 156 and Great dome to the event.
Heritage Scheme get-together? IDK