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In October of 2013, I changed my name from Gtwfan52 to John from Idegon. Although the Gtwfan52 name had served me well for nearly two years, I feel that as long as I am going to continue doing this, I should have a proper name for people to address me by. I've been answering to John for a long while IRL, so why not here too? By the way, "Gtwfan" referenced one of my two all time favorite railroads, the Grand Trunk Western. The other is the South Shore.
Hi Gtwfan! I wanted to come by and award you the Indiana Barnstar for your excellent contributions related to Indiana, my home state! Without your contributions Misplaced Pages can't be the world's largest, and most inclusive, encyclopedia. Keep up the great work! Sarah (talk) 00:43, 3 April 2012 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thanks for your help. Getting there. A lot to learn about Misplaced Pages! Shuckers (talk) 19:14, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
The Exemplary Adoptee Barnstar
Congratulations on completing all required adoption assignments. You are now ready for the final test - a link to it has been placed on your adoption page. Good luck! →Bmusician 22:58, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
The Adoptee Graduation Barnstar
Congratulations on passing your final examination with a score of 85.5%. You have now graduated from my adoption school. I'm very proud of you, and your accomplishments will undoubtedly be well above those other new users who were not adopted. I'll always be around to give you a hand if you need it in the future, so please remember to keep in touch. Great job! →Bmusician 09:15, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
For standing proud on all places, BIG or SMALL in the USA, when they are legit and have a history, from small stubs, do mighty oaks grow. Many thanks Coal town guy (talk) 14:06, 1 November 2012 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thanks for tidying up online reference -I've got another reference to add tomorrow but that's from a printed book which I am more familiar with doing! Lester Brown (talk) 01:39, 7 November 2012 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
awarded for your endless energy and huge dedication in helping out new editors in sticky situations --Demiurge1000 (talk) 03:47, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thanks for moving Delhi Wave Riders to Delhi Waveriders.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year Theexpositor (talk) 09:14, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
The 'Brains Work Better in A Community' Award
Thank you for all your efforts to befriend and assist your fellow Misplaced Pages Editors (WE), especially the New Ones. WE are a community and the more WE enlarge the circle of quality editors, the more WE enrich our readers experience. What's so bad about Peace, Love and Understanding? ```Buster SevenTalk 01:50, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Because I felt like giving you one! In all seriousness, thanks for all the good things you do here. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C)04:07, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
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Dear Gtwfan52, I want to thank you for your help on my first wikipedia artice (Rittenhouse Elementary School), and for making me feel welcome. You saved my sanity and made my first experience a very positive one. Cheers, Gagegs (talk) 01:03, 30 April 2013 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Welcome back! It's a little late, but I just noticed you are back now. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C • Sign AAPT) 02:38, 2 May 2013 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thanks for the great question badge SmerkInYourEyes (talk) 00:02, 10 May 2013 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
For good work on US schools! :-) LudicrousTripe (talk) 09:23, 23 October 2013 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Gtwfan52, Thank you very much for all of your guidance, assistance, and expertise regarding my recently-published Wiki article! I am blessed that our paths have crossed. You helped make my first experience with creating a Wiki article much more enjoyable and interesting! God bless. Daniellagreen (talk) 21:13, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Gtwfan52, My first experience with creating and publishing an article on Wiki has been positive, and was even better with your assistance, guidance, expertise, and professionalism! I thank you from the bottom of my heart. :-) Cheers!Daniellagreen (talk) 21:15, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
I hope you enjoy this awesome cup of coffee, made just for you! :-)Daniellagreen (talk) 21:25, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
John, The info box looks awesome, and the article is now a C-class! Wow, I am still amazed. Thank you for your interest, support, and collaboration. It has been wonderful, and much appreciated! :-) Daniellagreen (talk) 22:55, 31 October 2013 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
Thank you for being a supporter of School Articles! Indyjrg1762 (talk) 06:31, 30 November 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for straightening out the edits at Carmel High School. I should have followed up on that when I removed the one bad edit using Stiki. It just slipped my mind. Thanks for cleaning up after me. Best! — Keithbob • Talk • 03:32, 13 November 2013 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
was just looking back through the Freopedia content history and thought you deserved this Gnangarra 11:36, 5 March 2014 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
Thanks for helping me get pictures into my user page without having to upload pics from my PC. VladDroid256 (talk) 23:21, 25 March 2014 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
I award you this special barnstar for your good work on high school articles in general and for your explanation and information on the First Colonial High School talk page and your work on the article itself. Thanks! Donner60 (talk) 02:30, 24 May 2014 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
John, You have a real gift. I appreciate you! Daniellagreen (talk) 17:26, 28 June 2014 (UTC)
Thanks for your time and suggestions regarding my questions and concerns. :-) Daniellagreen 21:46, 8 July 2014 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
John, Thank you for all of your support and communications regarding the recent issue encountered. I really appreciate everything! Really, thanks very much. Daniellagreen 23:35, 10 July 2014 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy
I thought you deserved to receive another barnstar. For all that you have done regarding your support of me and suggestions to me, from the beginning, I appreciate it. Thank you, Daniellagreen 00:44, 12 July 2014 (UTC)
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The Tocopilla railway was a mountain railway built to serve the sodium nitrate mines in the Toco area of the Antofagasta Region in Chile. With a gauge of 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm), it ran from the port of Tocopilla on the Pacific coast up to a height of 4,902 feet (1,494 metres), with gradients up to 1 in 24. The railway was built by a joint-stock company founded in London and was designed by William Stirling of Lima, with a detailed description of the initial operation of the railway published by his brother Robert in 1900. The line was electrified in the mid-1920s and expanded in 1930 with the addition of lines serving new areas of mining. It continued operating into the 21st century, but was forced to close in 2015 when flash flooding caused numerous washouts on the electrified section of the railroad. With the declining prospects for nitrate, it was not economical for the line to be repaired. This photograph taken in 2013 shows a boxcab on the Tocopilla railway, leading a train down towards the coast.Photograph credit: David GublerArchive – More featured pictures...Tip of the day...CaptionsThis is an image of the bust of Socrates, and this text is a caption.
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The Tocopilla railway was a mountain railway built to serve the sodium nitrate mines in the Toco area of the Antofagasta Region in Chile. With a gauge of 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm), it ran from the port of Tocopilla on the Pacific coast up to a height of 4,902 feet (1,494 metres), with gradients up to 1 in 24. The railway was built by a joint-stock company founded in London and was designed by William Stirling of Lima, with a detailed description of the initial operation of the railway published by his brother Robert in 1900. The line was electrified in the mid-1920s and expanded in 1930 with the addition of lines serving new areas of mining. It continued operating into the 21st century, but was forced to close in 2015 when flash flooding caused numerous washouts on the electrified section of the railroad. With the declining prospects for nitrate, it was not economical for the line to be repaired. This photograph taken in 2013 shows a boxcab on the Tocopilla railway, leading a train down towards the coast.Photograph credit: David Gubler
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