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CN 3924 has just finished the shove of gypsum empties out of Wrights Cove and sits under the stars. The crew is preparing to head for Milford to grab loads from the mine.
The L513 is an as needed train that compliments L511 during busier times in the gypsum world.
CN L513: Wrights Cove, NS to Goldbond Gypsum Mine, Milford, NS - turn
Detail view of a pull-out sample containing a labeled, whole vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle (with nail-holes). The shingle measures approx. 12" x 24" and demonstrates the "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company. The label indicates the material is, "Sealed against dirt and weather by SURFASEAL Finish".
Detail view of a pull-out sample containing a labeled, vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle (with nail-holes). The shingle demonstrates the "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company. The label indicates the material is, "Sealed against dirt and weather by SURFASEAL Finish" and contains the "Good Housekeeping" guarantee seal.
Detail view of a pull-out sample containing two labeled, vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingles (with nail-holes). The shingles demonstrate the "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company. The label indicates the material is, "Sealed against dirt and weather by SURFASEAL Finish" and also contains the "Good Housekeeping" guarantee seal.
Detail label view of a pull-out sample containing a labeled, whole vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle (with nail-holes). The shingle measures approx. 12" x 24" and demonstrates the "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company. The "Good Housekeeping" guarantee seal is shown along with fibrous asbestos detail around edges of the shingle material.
Close-up of label on a cardboard container that holds several pull-out samples of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingles. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, made by National Gypsum Company.
Detail view of a pull-out sample containing a labeled, vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle (with nail-holes). The shingle demonstrates the "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company. The label indicates the material is, "Sealed against dirt and weather by SURFASEAL Finish" and contains the "Good Housekeeping" guarantee seal.
View of a pull-out sample containing a whole vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle (with nail-holes). The shingle measures approx. 12" x 24" and demonstrates the "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company.
Detail view of a pull-out sample containing 2 vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingles (with nail-holes). The shingles demonstrates the "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company.
Reverse-side of a Gold Bond asbestos-cement shingle sample with printed product info. Info indicates: "Chroma-Tex", "Chroma-Tone", & "Chroma-Shake" styles.
"Beautify your home once and for all!"
View of a pull-out sample containing a whole vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle (with nail-holes). The shingle measures approx. 12" x 24" and demonstrates another "Chroma-Shake" variety of permanized siding, made by National Gypsum Company.
The Potts Valley Branch has always struck me as a short but fascinating branch line. All 4.5 Miles of it consists of sharp curves, rural farmland, tree tunnels, and for the majority of it, running alongside the tiny but picturesque Stony Creek, known throughout Giles County for its Trout Fishing.
All of these features that shape the Line make it seem like the ideal place for anyone seeking action on an authentic Appalachian branch line, but it comes with one sharp disadvantage- it hosts no Daylights. It hasn't for over five years. I would get lucky in August 2025 with a daylight move via train V34, but here in July of 2023, there seemed like no hope for such a move.
Here at Kerns on a Chilly summer evening, Radford's V33 rolls up to the Mainline Derail at Lhoist/Chemical Lime with a Handful of empty lime hoppers. At the time of this photo, Lhoist operated two Limestone Mines on the Branch, but now just this one (known to Radford Trainmen as the Upper Plant) keeps the old Big Stony Railway relevant to the infinitely larger Norfolk Southern Corporation.
Once again, Sierra GP20 #48, which I call "The Goldbond Unit," is in charge of the Wine Train on its trip back to Napa.
I know the Gold Bond series will bring more $ but really that much even though it needs full restoration?
$399
Last night I went up to my roof with an 8mm projector and a bottle of Gold Bond Powder and ended up with what you see above. Not bad for a first try but it was windy as hell and Gold Bond was going every where. I plan on giving it another try on a still night.
Shot from the top floor of the spiral exit ramp.
5 shot bracket from Photomatix set to vibrant and adjusted shadows and color temp in ACR.
Close-up of label and partial view of a cardboard container that holds several pull-out samples of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingles. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, made by National Gypsum Company.
Sandy Saver the Thrifty Scotsman was the mascot for Gold Bond trading stamps from the late 1940s until the 1960s. Gold Bond Stamps were similar to S&H Green Stamps and others, given out by stores and gas stations to customers as a discount for cash, which could then be licked and stuck into books and redeemed for merchandise.
Gold Bond Stamps were founded in Minneapolis in the 1930s by businessman Curt Carlson. The Gold Bond Stamp Company evolved into a much bigger, diversified corporation now called the Carlson Companies.
Partial-view of a fold-out cardboard container that holds several colors and styles of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle samples. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, by National Gypsum Company.
Closer view of the "Good Housekeeping" guarantee seal.
View of a large, fold-out cardboard container that holds several colors and styles of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle samples. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of actual Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, by National Gypsum Company.
Partial-view of a fold-out cardboard container that holds several colors and styles of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle samples. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, by National Gypsum Company.
This image shows two types of asbestos shingles indicated as: Chroma-Tex Dusty Coral and Chroma-Tex Twilight Grey.
Also shown is the "Good Housekeeping" guarantee seal.
View of a large, fold-out cardboard container that holds several colors and styles of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle samples. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and weighs several pounds.
Partial-view of a fold-out cardboard container that holds several colors and styles of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle samples. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, by National Gypsum Company.
This image shows two types of asbestos shingles indicated as: Chroma-Tex Seafoam Green and Chroma-Tex Mellow Ivory.
Partial-view of a fold-out cardboard container that holds several colors and styles of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle samples. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, by National Gypsum Company.
Shown is the "Good Housekeeping" guarantee seal.
Partial-view of a fold-out cardboard container that holds several colors and styles of vintage Gold Bond asbestos siding shingle samples. The carton measures 12.5" x 24.5" and demonstrates a variety of Gold Bond "permanized" siding samples, by National Gypsum Company.
Shown is the textured Wood-Grain sample.
Shimming foot powder. It's like Goldbond, but for girly girls. I bought some because, hey, I have sweaty feet like all other girls, and dude, it reads "Foot Fetische". How can I NOT have a can of that at home?
You should have seen the clerk's face :p There was much pointing and giggling over the brand.