Disneyland Motor Boat Cruise in the 1950s and 1960s James Keeline 2014-09-05 | Disneyland had several iterations of the Motor Boat Cruise in the 1950s and 1960s. These clips come from different amateur 8mm films purchased by me on eBay. Dates were determined by other content on the films and the boxes of the films themselves that show the processing date.
Poway Midland Railroad James Keeline 2018-05-01 | The Poway-Midland Railroad 1907 Baldwin 0-4-0 (42-inch gauge, 13 ton) travels around Old Poway Park on Saturday April 28, 2018 during an event to celebrate the locomotive's new boiler dedication.
Whistler the Wonder Cat Plays the Shell Game James Keeline 2018-05-01 | We adopted Whistler when he was 10 months old from the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Neither they nor we had any idea he could be trained. He knows about 12-15 tricks right now. He won't always do this but he did get it right three times in a row on this occasion so we were glad to catch it on video.The ping pong ball is under a paper cup. We've also done it with small Solo cups. I'm not sure if he hears it or sees the shadow in the paper cup.
Whistler shows a few of his tricks James Keeline 2018-05-01 | Whistler was 10 months old when we adopted him from the Helen Woodward Animal Center in San Diego County. They nor we knew that he knew any tricks or was trainable. He was very interested in a feather on a string and stick. One day I tossed a toy (sparkle ball) that our previous cat liked and he not only went after it but he brought it back (fetch). He is also VERY interested in the chicken flavored Temptations treats. This combination has allowed us to teach him something like 12-15 tricks. Here's a partial list:* high five* low five* shake* fist bump* beg* wave* 360-turn* sit* lay down* fetch* shell game (sometimes)* desk bell* jump through a hoop (working on that)* matador with a red handkerchiefOur previous cats hid when we had visitors, even our family. Whistler will come out and even do some of his tricks.We think he is part Norwegian forest cat but in some ways he's like a Jack Russell terrier of cats. We need to find new ways to keep him challenged and entertained.
A trip on the Poway-Midland Railroad in Counterclockwise direction. James Keeline 2018-02-25 | The Poway-Midland Railroad in San Diego county, California, has a turntable so sometimes it runs in a counter-clockwise direction. Doing so adds challenges because the driver or engineer who sits on the right cannot see the track ahead during a left turn. Normal operations in a clockwise direction allows the engineer to see the track ahead as it turns right.Since the engineer cannot easily see the track ahead, at Poway it is common for the fireman (seated on the left) to call "clear" every couple seconds. The engineer may also stand up to look through the forward-facing windows on the fireman side.Disneyland runs in a clockwise direction so the track ahead is visible to the engineer for most of the trip. Now, of course, the new route that makes room for Star Wars Land (Galaxy's Edge) has a "left turn". They ring the bell during that segment.
Rainbow Caverns (1958) James Keeline 2017-06-26 | Disneyland had a popular attraction called the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train (1956-1959) that was updated and became the Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland (1960-1977). The finale of both versions of the ride was the transit through a warehouse building called Rainbow Caverns with fluorescent waterfalls and fountains.These were notoriously difficult to photograph and no color film of them has been seen thus far. This segment from "An Adventure in the Magic Kingdom" (1958) shows some brief clips of this rarely-documented portion of the Mine Train ride.
Swiss Family Treehouse at Disneyland James Keeline 2016-01-18 | The Swiss Family Treehouse was built at Disneyland and opened in 1962. It has been redecorated to be themed as Tarzan's Treehouse. I liked the original better for the many Rube Goldberg-style mechanisms which provided so much scope for the imagination. These are transfers from some 8mm films. I don't recall if they are amateur or professional films.
1964 RCA TV Commercial filmed in the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland James Keeline 2015-12-30 | The 1960s Jungle Cruise and its mechanical animals and people are the backdrop for the 1964 line of RCA televisions.Disneyland's Jungle Cruise scene in Adventureland is shown as the guests would normally see it and in a flash the featured RCA television console set appears. It's interesting to see the state of advertising just over 50 years ago.This ad was produced at the time that Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color was being shown on NBC in color. RCA televisions were the main way that people experienced this show in color.
Hatbox Ghost James Keeline 2015-08-10 | In May 2015 Disneyland installed a legendary illusion to its popular Haunted Mansion attraction. On a recent visit, Friday August 7, 2015, we had the fortune to have the motion pause long enough for me to grab a full cycle of the illusion. Taken quickly with an iPhone 6.
Crane Bathroom of Tomorrow (1950s) James Keeline 2014-07-03 | One of the barely remembered parts of Tomorrowland in Disneyland was the Crane-sponsored Bathroom of Tomorrow. This 11 second clip came from an 8 mm amateur film that we bought on eBay. It is one of the few times I have seen a film of this corporate attraction. This is the portion in the "flow control" section where children could open and close valves to cause the decorations to rise and spin. According to some sources, this was removed in 1965 or 1966 when Tomorrowland was preparing for its second version in 1967.
Tom Swift and the Visitor From Planet X radio show preview James Keeline 2010-06-27 | Tom Swift and the Visitor From Planet X was one of the Tom Swift Jr. volumes issued between 1954 and 1971. It is part of a legacy of young inventor stories that spanned five series and 105 volumes in the past 100 years. To celebrate the centennial, a 100th Anniversary Tom Swift Convention (http://www.TomSwiftEnterprises.com) is being held in San Diego July 16-18, 2010 at the Sheraton Mission Valley. This event will include over a dozen presentations, sale tables, a silent auction, and historical displays. One of the highlights of this event are two live performances in the old time radio drama style of two Tom Swift stories. On Friday July 16 at 4 pm at the UCSD Geisel Library will be a presentation of Tom Swift and the Visitor from Planet X (1961 PD), one of the 33 Tom Swift Jr. volumes (1954-1971) which were read by millions of Baby Boom and later generation readers. Convention goers can register to participate in a museum and library tour that concludes with this performance and a visit to the Tom Swift Centennial exhibit at UCSD. On Saturday July 17 at 7:30 pm, after the day's sessions and convention diner will be performed this show, Tom Swift and His Airship (1910 PD). Registration for the convention is not required to attend either performance but if you are interested in the shows, we think you'll also be interested in the content and merchandise offered at the convention. If you can't join us in San Diego, at least take a look at our offerings on Cafe Press (http://www.CafePress.com/TS100). The voice talent for the performances are performed by San Diego's WriteOutLoud (http://WriteOutLoudSD.com) with principals Walter Ritter, Veronica Murphy, and Kevin Koppman-Gue. Additional voices and traditional sound effects provided by UCSD library's Scott Paulson (http://www.ScottPaulson.info) who also performs in the Teeny Tiny Pit Orchestra to add sound effects to silent movies and other performances with a great deal of audience participation.
Tom Swift and His Airship radio show preview James Keeline 2010-06-27 | Tom Swift and His Airship; or, the Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud was one of the five original 1910 volumes issued 100 years ago that helped to launch a legacy of young inventor stories that spanned five series and 105 volumes.To celebrate the centennial, a 100th Anniversary Tom Swift Convention (http://www.TomSwiftEnterprises.com) is being held in San Diego July 16-18, 2010 at the Sheraton Mission Valley. This event will include over a dozen presentations, sale tables, a silent auction, and historical displays. One of the highlights of this event are two live performances in the old time radio drama style of two Tom Swift stories.On Friday July 16 at 4 pm at the UCSD Geisel Library will be a presentation of Tom Swift and the Visitor from Planet X (1961 PD), one of the 33 Tom Swift Jr. volumes (1954-1971) which were read by millions of Baby Boom and later generation readers. Convention goers can register to participate in a museum and library tour that concludes with this performance and a visit to the Tom Swift Centennial exhibit at UCSD.On Saturday July 17 at 7:30 pm, after the day's sessions and convention diner will be performed this show, Tom Swift and His Airship (1910 PD).Registration for the convention is not required to attend either performance but if you are interested in the shows, we think you'll also be interested in the content and merchandise offered at the convention. If you can't join us in San Diego, at least take a look at our offerings on Cafe Press (http://www.CafePress.com/TS100).The voice talent for the performances are performed by San Diego's WriteOutLoud (http://WriteOutLoudSD.com) with principals Walter Ritter, Veronica Murphy, and Kevin Koppman-Gue. Additional voices and traditional sound effects provided by UCSD library's Scott Paulson (http://www.ScottPaulson.info) who also performs in the Teeny Tiny Pit Orchestra to add sound effects to silent movies and other performances with a great deal of audience participation.
100th Anniversary Tom Swift Convention James Keeline 2010-06-19 | Tom Swift was the hero of five series of books and 105 volumes. In each case Tom was a young inventor who built marvelous machines to let him take bold adventures. The books inspired many people to pursue careers in science and technology. Since 2010 is the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first five volumes in the first series, a convention will be held in San Diego to celebrate, July 16-18, 2010, at the Sheraton Mission Valley. For details on the convention and other special events, see the convention web site http://www.TomSwiftEnterprises.com and for licensed convention merchandise see our Cafe Press store http://www.CafePress.com/TS100 Please join us to help celebrate this important milestone in juvenile literature.
Shadow River Regulators-Factionalizing James Keeline 2009-02-02 | The Shadow River Regulators are cowboy/gunslinger reenactors who regularly perform at the big events at the Poway-Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org) such as July 4, Rendezvous in Poway (late September), and the Train Song Festival (early October). Not a lot of cowboy groups get to rob a 100+ year old steam train.In this skit, the outlaws stop the train and call out the marshall. Once they get the bag of gold, they can't decide whether to divide it on the spot or back in the hideout. A shootout with a bit of melodrama ensues.This was recorded at the Train Song Festival on Oct 4, 2008 in Old Poway Park.
Poway-Midland Railroad Blowdown James Keeline 2009-02-02 | A steam locomotive like the one at the Poway-Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org) collects some sediment at the bottom of the boiler around the "mud ring". A periodic blowdown ejects water and some steam from the bottom of the boiler out a pipe on the engineer's side. The blowdown is performed as part of a larger water treatment program to ensure a long life for our 1907 Baldwin 0-4-0 steam locomotive.The locomotive is typically in operation on the first and third weekend of each month (based on Sunday) from March through early December. Weather, maintenance, and equipment and volunteer crew availability can affect this. It's always a good idea to check the website before planning a visit. On other weekends and while the locomotive is being maintained, other equipment is run such as the 1894 LA Railways Trolley (used in "Hello, Dolly!") and the 1950 Fairmont rail speeder.When we run on Saturdays, it is between 10 am and 4 pm with the last run departing the station around 3:45. Sunday hours are 11 am to 2 pm with the last train departing at 1:45.This particular blowdown was recorded during the Train Song event on the first Saturday of October (Oct 4, 2008).
PMRR 2008 Train Song Festival-Shoot the Cameraman James Keeline 2009-02-02 | The Poway-Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org) has several large events each year. The Train Song Festival is typically held on the first Saturday in October. In addition to the many musical groups, this event features cowboy reenactors such as the Shadow River Regulators who "rob" our 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive and consist.In this skit, the outlaws have stopped the train and called out the Marshall, the notorious Ethan Gray. When counting the guns against him, someone notices the cameraman. He says that he'll shoot him last and keeps his word.
Poway-Midland Railroad on KPBS Wonderland James Keeline 2009-02-02 | The KPBS show, Wonderland, filmed at the Poway-Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org) on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. The episode on various attractions in Poway will premiere on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 9:00 pm PST and be repeated several times thereafter.The 1907 Baldwin locomotive was not running that day because of its annual maintenance schedule. The 1894 LA Railways Trolley was used during filming.
Karins Dizzyland at NMRA NTS 2008 James Keeline 2008-07-24 | This is a top-notch animated layout in Z scale which we saw at the NMRA National Train Show in Anaheim on July 20, 2008. Our time was limited or we would have spent much more time lingering over the many animated details. Great job on this.
Bachmann Excursion Cars James Keeline 2008-07-24 | The Bachmann booth at the NMRA National Train Show had these excursion cars (open passenger cars with bench seating facing forward) on display. They would be a perfect starting point for someone who wanted to build a Disneyland railroad in HO or N gauge (note that the prototype is 36" gauge not standard) but perhaps there is a special Disney-themed set to be offered in the near future...?
Poway-Midland RR, Shadow River Regulators-You and what army? James Keeline 2008-07-13 | The Shadow River Regulators is a popular western reenacting group who participates in the major events for the Poway-Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org) such as the Rendezvous in Poway (Sep), Train Song Festival (Oct), and July 4. This popular skit is called "You and what army?" and features another group called the Frontier Army of the West. When the gang seems to have the drop on the marshal, the army saves the day.
Poway-Midland RR Old-Fashioned July 4, 2008 James Keeline 2008-07-13 | Probably the largest event at the Poway-Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org) each year is held on Independence Day (July 4), whatever day it falls upon. In addition to riding behind the 1907 Baldwin 0-4-0 42" gauge locomotive, people come to enjoy food, music, games, and shoot outs with cowboy reenactors such as the Shadow River Regulators. In this scene, No. 3 is pulling one of the last trains of the day and music can be heard in the bandstand in the middle of the park.
Poway-Midland RR Old-Fashioned July 4, 2008 James Keeline 2008-07-13 | Probably the largest event at the Poway-Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org) each year is held on Independence Day (July 4), whatever day it falls upon. In addition to riding behind the 1907 Baldwin 0-4-0 42" gauge locomotive, people come to enjoy food, music, games, and shoot outs with cowboy reenactors such as the Shadow River Regulators. In this scene, No. 3 is pulling the last train of the day and a musical prelude can be heard faintly in the bandstand in the middle of the park.
ATSF 3751 in Carmel Valley, CA James Keeline 2008-06-02 | The ATSF 3751 took a chartered tour of rail fans from Los Angeles to San Diego and back on June 1, 2008. It was delayed two hours heading south and over four hours returning. We waited about 4.5 hours on Carmel Valley Rd 92014 after completing our work in the cab of No. 3 at the Poway Midland Railroad (http://www.PowayMidlandRR.org). http://www.keeline.com/rr/3751-photos
