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Is the Dynamic brake the reason they changed from 4 exhaust stacks to 2? -- Edited by Calvin on Friday 27th of November 2009 06:15:07 PM
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Enquireing minds wanna know:
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If it only takes this to make 1500 HP Why does it take all this to make 2000 HP? -- Edited by Calvin on Friday 27th of November 2009 05:25:56 PM
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Guess we know why it quit loading.....
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Now its good for a rail greaser... -- Edited by Calvin on Friday 27th of November 2009 06:25:56 PM
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Which is better? One ya gotta check the oil in... Or the sealed model? -- Edited by Calvin on Friday 27th of November 2009 05:41:30 PM
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The subject matter came up in the NS section recently about a malfunctioning train stopped and blocking crossings. In normal operations you have 5-10 minutes to block a crossing without a phone call to 911 or a higher authority. I know some switching jobs can easly push those limits to the max. When yo...
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Crappy track
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Anybody get scared to venture on some branchlines? I grew up with the MILW as an example of crappy track. I'd guess that the Big 6 of today has very little treacherous trackage remaining. They sold all that trackage to the shortlines around the country. Saw this video tonight that made me cringe. I'd lo...
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Rail fuel efficiency up 22% since 1990; but ...
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Rail fuel efficiency up 22% since 1990; but ...Railroad fuel efficiency has been increasing substantially over the past two decades, reports the Federal Railroad Administration. In a study released Nov. 19, the FRA said rail fuel efficiency improved by some 22 percent between 1990 and 2006 (the l...
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CSX introduces ultra-low emission locomotives in Indiana
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CSX introduces ultra-low emission locomotives in Indiana (CSX issued the following on November 19, 2009.) AVON, Ind. CSX Transportation (CSXT) today unveiled two ultra low-emission GenSet locomotives, which will operate full-time at its Avon Yard in the Town of Avon, outside of Indianapolis....
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GE forms ventures with Chinese groups
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GE forms ventures with Chinese groupsGeneral Electric Co. said Tuesday it is forming joint ventures with major Chinese groups that operate aerospace, energy and rail businesses, the Associated Press reports. GE, which runs 36 wholly owned or joint venture companies in China, did not disclose th...
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I took a picture 37 years ago
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Wandering around the BN roundhouse in Auburn WA in 1972, I got a peek inside and took this picture of a steam engine. I really didn't think too much of it at the time as I was only 17-18 years old. 37 years later, I'm going to post this picture on a railroad picture website. As I look at the picture I'm having t...
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NJ Transit to maintain diesels
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NJ Transit to maintain dieselsNEWARK, N.J. - NJ Transit has agreed to spend at least $6 million to develop a maintenance program for its aging fleet of diesel locomotives, the Associated Press reports. The agency believes the program is more cost-effective than overhauling more than 100 engines a...
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That 'new' line through Interbay? The concrete ties, new ballast...
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...and new signal bridges, and everything... BNsf, Amtrak, Sounder Commuter trains, and Cascades trains are all running over it! Freights began using it Saturday! So much for 'dedicated' commuter rails!..Meanwhile just north of Balmer/Interbay work continues on the tie-in for the 'old' main-...
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CN to replace old locos
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CN to replace old locosMONTREAL -- Canadian National Railway is replacing some of its aging locomotives with more fuel- efficient and environmentally friendly versions that will be partially built in London, Ont., as part of its persistent drive to control costs, the Canadian Press reports. The...
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Locomotive catches fire in Kirkwood, Mo.KIRKWOOD -- The locomotive of 134-rail cars carrying coal caught fire this morning (Oct. 5) in Kirkwood, Mo., reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. No one was injured. No coal burned. The incident began at 7:45 a.m. when the locomotive at the end of a coal trai...
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NS unveils electric locomotiveALTOONA, Pa. -- Rail hauler Norfolk Southern Corp. on Monday (Sept. 28) unveiled a battery-powered prototype locomotive for use in its Pennsylvania rail yard, and the company said it has its eye on hybrid long-haul trains next, the Associated Press reported. The 1,...
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UP prototype locomotive runs 500 hours
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UP prototype locomotive runs 500 hoursA prototype locomotive Union Pacific Railroad and Progress Rail Services are testing in intermediate line-haul service has surpassed the 500-hour mark, Progressive Railroading reported. Yesterday, the companies announced the ultra-clean diesel PR30...
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I broke it, axle locked up. It's sitting in R01 in the shop yard waiting for a new traction motor. CSX 1 is down! Hulcher is in the house.
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Speakin' of Interbay...
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...looks like our 'signal' bridge is bein' installed as we go ta press! Passed by earlier...and the contractor/signal/MOW grunts were lifting 'er inta place. Over THREE mains at the north end of the yard. Main 1, main 2, called "A" apple, and the newly laid 'commuter' rail. Ribbon rail on...
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GE braces for tough loco market
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GE braces for tough loco marketThe top executive of General Electric Co.'s (GE) transportation division is bracing for a "very tough and bleak" market for new railroad locomotives through 2010, despite some evidence that a steep slide in U.S. freight transport volume is stabilizing,...
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Fed Ex delivered my order today
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I've always wanted a scanner capable of doing negatives and slides. Chose the Canoscan 8800F. Works pretty darn good.
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Iowa Interstate expands fleet, tests bio-diesel
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Iowa Interstate expands fleet, tests bio-dieselBy year's end, Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. (IAIS) expects to begin using two additional 4,400-horsepower GE Evolution(r) Series locomotives, Progressive Railroading reported. Last year, the more than 600-mile regional purchased 12 of the l...
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