Iron Horse Society meeting with Sup. Conway 09/30/17

fixologist61 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:29 pm **Posts:** 45

Crickets! The sound of Crickets. Not surprised, Russ isn't here to fight with!

rem1028 · **Joined:** Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:32 am **Posts:** 73

Who is "Russ"?

fixologist61 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:29 pm **Posts:** 45

A legend who has done more for preservation and education the this group ever will. Until around 1980 since then he has had a series of failed ideas.

Dave · **Posted:** Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:56 am

Fix - you need to know who you are talking about in order to have anything meaningful to say. Not even knowing his real name only costs you any credibility you might have gained with a subset of readers here who share your perspectives. Hint: it's the same as the guy who was in love with Rachel.

If there's anything real to discuss about this fledgling group that is hopefully going to find its path to doing good things for our industry, fine - otherwise let it go for now. But at least be credible.......

fixologist61 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:29 pm **Posts:** 45

i assumed everyone knew Russ E Rowland Jr.

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mrwalsh85 · **Joined:** Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:55 pm **Posts:** 17

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I know this isn't going to happen overnight and yes i am willing to help.

Fixologist61 -- then sign your messages so we know who you are. That way we know you're serious about getting your name out there.

Now, back to under the rock I crawled out from under...

-Mike Walsh

Scranton Yard · **Joined:** Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:08 am **Posts:** 390

fixologist61 wrote:

i assumed everyone knew Russ E Rowland Jr.

Time to eat crow. Make that Rossell Crowe.

fixologist61 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:29 pm **Posts:** 45

Admonishment accepted. Gary

superheater · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:54 pm **Posts:** 1821

Hint: it's the same as the guy who was in love with Rachel.

Wasn't everybody in love with Rachel?

fixologist61 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:29 pm **Posts:** 45

Who is Rachel?

Overmod · **Joined:** Thu May 24, 2012 1:37 pm **Posts:** 1054

It's a TV reference. "Roschel" - Ross (not Russ) Geller and Rachel Green from the show 'Friends'.

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"Wasn't everybody in love with Rachel?"

Jennifer Aniston, yes. Rachel Green -- not so much!

co614 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:46 am

As previously posted I wish the new Iron Horse group every success and hope that they will assist the NPS in making Steamtown the best it can be.....all things considered.

As to my track record since 1980 being all failures I would beg to differ. I don't think anyone thinks that the 1996-98 614 program with NJ Transit was anything but a great success ( 24 mainline steam excursions, no diesels, track speed ( 79 mph) , real runbys, open windows...the "full monty" for the first time in 15 years and not since) , plus another 6 steam restorations that I have helped fund/organize since 1995 that I was proud to be a behind the scenes supporter of, plus I hope you'll for give me, but since 1980 I've also done several good real estate deals that have worked out well.

Let's all hope the new group brings lots of new life into Scranton.

Thanks, Ross ( not Russ) Rowland

Iron Horse Society meeting with Sup. Conway 09/30/17

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