[luisflierl26]

Sorry you missed the Austin Convention.

There was a preview of the “members only section” during the meeting. It is still in Beta testing right now, and only limited content is currently posted for testing purposes. In theory it could go live anytime.

There are several issues leading to delays.

1) Lack of volunteer time – the few volunteers we have on the project are involved in multiple MPHS projects, not to mention involvement in their own personal lives, work, and family. We could really use some additional volunteers, especially those with access to and experience with software like Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and website experience.

2) Content – What content would members want, what content should be public access, what is copyright protected and shouldn’t be posted online (we have already had to remove some content because of requests from copyright owners).

3) Time involved in getting the material ready to post online. While we have over 100,000 items digitized, that is only the first step. Files need to be named, organized, cropped, edited, metatagged. Sometimes and hour or more of time is required just to get one file completed and uploaded. The uploading of some of the higher res files is also very time consuming. In the case of scans of slides and photos, we have many that were scanned, but no data regarding location or equipment type was added to the original file, going back and finding the original piece and adding that information is also time consuming.

In the end, we would prefer to put out a quality product and not something that needs to be redone a year or two after it is posted.

We have asked for additional volunteer support, anyone interested in helping with the digital work should contact Ted Ferkenhof. Most of the work can be done remotely from home computer if you have a high speed internet access. Knowledge with railroad locations and equipment would also help identify the photos.

[luisflierl26]

The NYC Mohawk, and Wabash 573 turned out great. I’m a little partial to 573 as I helped quite a bit with the fundraising and the early part of the restoration. I Can’t wait to see how the B&O Camel turns out. They have been making an effort to repaint equipment in the last few years which is enhancing the look of the place. There are plenty of pieces that still need paint.

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I agree, great convention. Lots of great people. Thanks to Paul and the other locals who set up the events and decorating the engine.

Since we are comparing who left first and got home first, I checked out at 04:15, had a tolerable flight and was home at 10:30am on Sunday. I wish I had an extra day or two to sightsee in Austin, but alas I had to get back to work.

I have posted an album of photos to the Facebook page, if you have some to share, please send them to me.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/MoPacHistorical/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1984120041646855

Highlights for me were riding Eagle Cliff, AST did a great excursion, we had great weather, and they outdid themselves on decorating the engine. The car attendants were great, and the condition of the passenger equipment was amazing, and mostly period correct restorations.

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Digging through the archives – finding a few interesting items to display.

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Great shot. Is this from a slide?

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Yes Ron, I plan to place a bid. Thanks for the tip, but best to email me in the future as I only check the forum about once a week.

Thanks
David

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YUP – SLUS tower

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AMC Matador I think

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Swap meet & model displays

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more pics

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Salem Yard tour

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Salem Yard – office

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Southern depot – Mt. Vernon – needs work

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Nashville, IL – freshly painted L&N Depot

[luisflierl26]

Bill:

Another passenger CD could certainly be in the a possibility. We have a number of them scanned, probably need to locate a few to complete the set.

Obviously support and requests from people will help decide future offerings.

Thanks,
David

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