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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #285 on: March 20, 2019, 04:07:42 PM »
Not all of the photos are from today
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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #286 on: March 20, 2019, 05:23:43 PM »
Engine 14 is a beauty! With Engine 14 this year, and Engine 504 last year, what are the rumors, or speculations for Engines 13, 43, and 76? Any future retirement plans? Either way, this is an exciting time for the Frisco Silver Dollar Line! ;D

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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #287 on: March 20, 2019, 08:12:01 PM »
Engine 14 is a beauty! With Engine 14 this year, and Engine 504 last year, what are the rumors, or speculations for Engines 13, 43, and 76? Any future retirement plans? Either way, this is an exciting time for the Frisco Silver Dollar Line! ;D

They aren't planning on retiring any of them.  It gives them a nice stable to be able to cover rehabs, refurbs, repairs, and still have what they need to run at full capacity- especially during Christmas when they're doing two train operation.
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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #289 on: March 26, 2019, 12:15:20 PM »
Nice job Swoosh.   Very informative. 

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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #290 on: March 26, 2019, 12:49:26 PM »
Good group of pics,  thanks Swoosh...

Lots of stuff going on in the park, currently and over the winter, And everything looks Great..!!


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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #291 on: March 26, 2019, 06:30:19 PM »
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Lots of changes around the park.  The first happens even before you enter the front gates.  Large sections of pavement have been replaced with concrete around the water clock plaza.

Appreciate the post Swoosh!

I am not a fan of the concrete look.  I know replacing this is a money issue and probably a safety issue to some extent but I really like the look of the blacktop.  Maybe because its always fresh looking.  It sets the photos off and the look of the older part of the park,  I hate to see it go.  What do you guys think?  Is it me ?

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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #292 on: March 26, 2019, 08:56:22 PM »
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Lots of changes around the park.  The first happens even before you enter the front gates.  Large sections of pavement have been replaced with concrete around the water clock plaza.

Appreciate the post Swoosh!

I am not a fan of the concrete look.  I know replacing this is a money issue and probably a safety issue to some extent but I really like the look of the blacktop.  Maybe because its always fresh looking.  It sets the photos off and the look of the older part of the park,  I hate to see it go.  What do you guys think?  Is it me ?

They could have at least "stamped" the concrete and maybe added color...  make it look like bricks, or sand stone or something other than a slab of concrete....

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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #293 on: March 26, 2019, 09:14:13 PM »
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Lots of changes around the park.  The first happens even before you enter the front gates.  Large sections of pavement have been replaced with concrete around the water clock plaza.

Appreciate the post Swoosh!

I am not a fan of the concrete look.  I know replacing this is a money issue and probably a safety issue to some extent but I really like the look of the blacktop.  Maybe because its always fresh looking.  It sets the photos off and the look of the older part of the park,  I hate to see it go.  What do you guys think?  Is it me ?


I sell concrete. It’s my living but I don’t like the look either. Takes away from 1880, the dark pavement looked less standoutish.

They could have at least "stamped" the concrete and maybe added color...  make it look like bricks, or sand stone or something other than a slab of concrete....

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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #294 on: March 26, 2019, 09:19:45 PM »
I’m not sure if that’s the “final look” or not.  I plan to check it out when I’m there again this weekend
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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #295 on: March 27, 2019, 03:20:51 PM »
I'm not a fan of the concrete either.  I've dislike every time asphalt around the park is replaced with concrete.  Asphalt isn't as glaring and fits in better with the natural look of the park. 

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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #296 on: March 27, 2019, 09:11:46 PM »
Preparation work continues for the all new Pumpkin Nights.  A brand new pathway has emerged near the old Waterboggan Tower

https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2019/03/pumpkin-nights-sdc.html
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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #297 on: March 28, 2019, 08:28:43 AM »
Plus, concrete doesn't have that wonderful smell!

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« Reply #298 on: March 28, 2019, 09:04:56 AM »
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Plus, concrete doesn't have that wonderful smell!

You are correct and nothing says SDC like that smell..........

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Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Reply #299 on: March 28, 2019, 10:17:11 AM »
That should be part of their advertising, lol