| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
Doug Gosha
|
 Posted - 11/03/2009 : 21:12:45
|
I was in Hope, MN. today and noticed this little dive and I wondered if Mark is going to model "R&L's Pit Stop" in his quest to model the whole metropolis.
Doug
|
Atlas First Generation Locomotives and Treble-O-Lectric
http://www.irwinsjournal.com/a1g/a1glocos |
Country: USA
| Posts: 741 |
|
|
randgust
|
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 21:29:36
|
Or at least steal some signs I've seen: Hope, AZ "you are now beyond hope":
http://www.firstclasstravelgoods.com/biketrip/HopeSign1.jpg
Or, maybe in the suburbs: "Little Hope"... best known for the Church of Little Hope (for real, but now closed).... append this to a typical community search and it gets even funnier:
http://pennsylvania.hometownlocator.com/pa/erie/little-hope.cfm
|
Santa Fe Albuquerque Third District in N
A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad. - Theodore Roosevelt
|
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 4012 |
 |
|
|
Kodiak Island Modeler
|
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 21:37:07
|
I do "hope" this thread doesn't deteriorate any farther.
|
Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance |
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 1042 |
|
|
|
Spookshow
|
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 21:46:05
|
You better believe it, Doug! 
R&L's Pit Stop was originally a service station way back in the day (1920's). It was converted to a bar in 1930's ("Hope Tavern") and has had numerous owners and name changes over the years.
I usually stop by and have a beer whenever I'm down there to take pictures 
Cheers,
-Mark
P.S. What the heck were you doing in Hope, and did you take advantage of the opportunity to stock up on some of that fabulous Hope Butter??
|
| http://www.spookshow.net/trainstuff.html |
Edited by - Spookshow on 11/03/2009 22:03:52 |
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 5062 |
|
|
|
Doug Gosha
|
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 13:56:48
|
I actually was in Ellendale first checking out the copier in the First National Bank there and then, on the way back to Rochester, I decided to pay a visit to the gals in the Bank in Hope as a courtesy call (we have a machine in there too).
So, I just looked around a bit and saw that neat little building. I wanted to stop for a beer in the worst way but I was "on duty"
EDIT: Dang, didn't even think about the butter. I'll remember the next time.
Doug
|
Atlas First Generation Locomotives and Treble-O-Lectric
http://www.irwinsjournal.com/a1g/a1glocos |
Edited by - Doug Gosha on 11/04/2009 14:00:45 |
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 741 |
|
|
|
oldbill_indy
|
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 19:39:13
|
Doug,
I "hope" you get to back for a beer soon!
|
VICTOR DESERVES HIS ATLANTIC BECAUSE I SAY SO!
My Layout Looks Pretty Good From 100 ft!
All men are not created equal and that is why I need a good repair service or Victor! |
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 927 |
|
|
|
wm3798
|
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 19:45:56
|
Spook,
May I just say that your MRADD is inspiring and frightening at the same time. Watching you hop from layout to layout could be a hobby in and of itself!
There is indeed Little Hope for you!
Lee
|
Mill Street Studios - Custom N Scale Offerings.
www.wmrywesternlines.net |
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 4215 |
|
|
|
Doug Gosha
|
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 21:37:34
|
I also looked for (OK so you don't have to look very far in Hope )and found the other structures of which Mark has posted pictures:
The Church
The former hardware store
The station
OK, kidding about the station
I could still feel its presence though. 
Doug
|
Atlas First Generation Locomotives and Treble-O-Lectric
http://www.irwinsjournal.com/a1g/a1glocos |
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 741 |
|
|
|
Spookshow
|
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 23:23:00
|
You guys are eventually going to get really sick of hearing about Hope. I've discovered that modeling "real" things takes considerably longer than modeling "freelance" things, and I expect I'll be banging away on (and posting about) this particular layout for a reeeeeeeaaaaally looooooong time
Cheers,
-Mark
|
| http://www.spookshow.net/trainstuff.html |
Edited by - Spookshow on 11/05/2009 23:24:45 |
|
Country: USA
| Posts: 5062 |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
Atlas Model Home
Forums
Events Calendar
Rules
FAQ
Register
