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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:02:56 AM EDT
  You don't really get into a lot of cool stuff being a railroader, but today was different. This was our head out locomotive. Felt good doing my job while honoring those who did theirs and gave the ultimate sacrifice. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:04:19 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:13:37 AM EDT
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Pretty neat.
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:14:53 AM EDT
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Cooler than construction.
 
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:16:31 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:17:04 AM EDT
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Ok that's pretty badass
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:17:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:23:53 AM EDT
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That's awesome, and unexpected from a corporation today.
Thumbs up for greatness! That's a picture worth hanging on a wall. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:32:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:33:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:37:42 AM EDT
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ARFCOM group buy?
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:44:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ARFCOM group buy? The engine? Hell yeah :) Err, framed pictures, I'm still in. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:52:14 AM EDT
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That’s pretty awesome. I’m working OT at the moment. Only thing I’ve seen so far are a few trees near the lines, and 2 imperfect signals…
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Posted: 12/12/2021 12:39:16 PM EDT
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Cool!
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Posted: 12/12/2021 12:53:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:22:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:24:14 PM EDT
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Way cooler than me!
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:25:24 PM EDT
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Wait until it goes through some woke neighborhood and has 1776 painted out.
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:38:44 PM EDT
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Very cool
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Posted: 12/12/2021 1:49:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's awesome, and unexpected from a corporation today. Thumbs up for greatness! That's a picture worth hanging on a wall. The railroads, at least UP, have been very supportive of NG soldiers. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 3:36:42 PM EDT
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   Even though the weather was crappy yesterday, saw a lot of people out taking pictures of us. Local railfan sent me these. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 3:39:17 PM EDT
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That’s really cool.
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Posted: 12/12/2021 6:29:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The railroads, at least UP, have been very supportive of NG soldiers. THIS I still think this is the coolest locomotive ever. 
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Posted: 12/12/2021 6:35:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/jdcNLXd.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/JgmKvL9.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/xKrBvjX.jpeg Even though the weather was crappy yesterday, saw a lot of people out taking pictures of us. Local railfan sent me these. Is that by Raystown Lake? |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 6:39:42 PM EDT
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A quick question; What are the hoses on the cowcatcher for? They look spaced for the rails, is that to just blow debris / snow (pennies and shit..) off of the tracks? It can't be hydraulics, can it?
Thanks, maybe I answered my own question? |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 6:43:28 PM EDT
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Very cool, OP.
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:30:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: THIS I still think this is the coolest locomotive ever. https://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/4/8/3/3483.1130634000.jpg That is freaking awesome. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:44:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A quick question; What are the hoses on the cowcatcher for? They look spaced for the rails, is that to just blow debris / snow (pennies and shit..) off of the tracks? It can't be hydraulics, can it? Thanks, maybe I answered my own question? Air, between the locomotives. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:47:45 PM EDT
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This cool!
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:48:56 PM EDT
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Nice!
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:50:07 PM EDT
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VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:52:18 PM EDT
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Neat. I tried to get into railroad work years ago. I made it a few steps into the process, but didn't make the final cut. They were up front with us and said that all the open slots had gone to folks with relatives already working there, and to try again another time.
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:54:04 PM EDT
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Way way cool
I was 16 during the bicentennial. I did see one of the 1776 locomotives roll thru town that year. I was very cool |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 7:57:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Air, between the locomotives. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: A quick question; What are the hoses on the cowcatcher for? They look spaced for the rails, is that to just blow debris / snow (pennies and shit..) off of the tracks? It can't be hydraulics, can it? Thanks, maybe I answered my own question? Air, between the locomotives. Copy. That actually made sense.  As a kid a loco was never not out in front. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 8:02:58 PM EDT
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In less than 1700 more posts we should see it again.
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Posted: 12/12/2021 8:04:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 8:13:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2021 8:31:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/jdcNLXd.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/JgmKvL9.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/xKrBvjX.jpeg Even though the weather was crappy yesterday, saw a lot of people out taking pictures of us. Local railfan sent me these. I don't think I have ever seen 7 locos on the front of a train, but I do live in the midwest. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 8:48:13 PM EDT
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that's one cool locomotive |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 7:14:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is that by Raystown Lake? Quote HistoryQuoted: Is that by Raystown Lake? @Chukar No, it's in and near Keyser, WV. Main line goes by Savage River Reservoir, then a few miles from Deep Creek Lake. Quoted: A quick question; What are the hoses on the cowcatcher for? They look spaced for the rails, is that to just blow debris / snow (pennies and shit..) off of the tracks? It can't be hydraulics, can it? Thanks, maybe I answered my own question? @JoseCuervo As mentioned above, it's all the different brake systems on the train. The 3 small lines on the outside control locomotive brakes, the one below the knuckle is what we call the "big air". It's your train line. It pushes then holds 90 pounds per square inch of pressure through the whole train, or tries to. Quoted: I don't think I have ever seen 7 locos on the front of a train, but I do live in the midwest. @not_sure We run some heavy and long trains here in coal country. Each coal train usually takes 5 to 6 locomotives, 2 or 3 on the front, and either 2 on the rear, or 3 mid-train, to distribute the weight. We shuffle them back and forth between yards so they can bring one train, then they usually get taken back and bring another train, or they go on to other yards. Quoted: Neat. I tried to get into railroad work years ago. I made it a few steps into the process, but didn't make the final cut. They were up front with us and said that all the open slots had gone to folks with relatives already working there, and to try again another time. @KingRat It used to be like that. You had to know someone or be family. Now, they hire anyone they can get in because we are so short. The pay is fantastic, the retirement is hard to beat. But your life at home suffers. You spend most of it living in hotels, phone's ringing to go to work at 1, 2, or 3AM after you finally got to sleep. Your spouse or significant other leaves you because they get tired of sleeping alone or you missing everything because you're at work, or next to get called to work on the board. It's rough. Not getting hired was probably the best thing to happen to you. |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 7:17:28 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/13/2021 9:23:22 AM EDT
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OP is a pretty cool guy.
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:06:58 AM EDT
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Very cool, thanks for sharing.
A few years ago the Canadian Pacific also honored the military with a few locomotives painted up, and they looked very sharp:      
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:07:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/jdcNLXd.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/JgmKvL9.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/xKrBvjX.jpeg Even though the weather was crappy yesterday, saw a lot of people out taking pictures of us. Local railfan sent me these. How many of those did they allow you to have in 'Run?' |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:13:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Very cool, thanks for sharing. A few years ago the Canadian Pacific also honored the military with a few locomotives painted up, and they looked very sharp: http://www.dieselshop.us/CP%206644-TStevens.jpg https://www.thedieselshop.us/CP%207022-TStevens.jpg http://www.thedieselshop.us/CP%207020-TStevens.jpg https://www.thedieselshop.us/CP%207023-TStevens.jpg https://www.cmfmag.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Military_themed_trains.jpg https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1027069/Canadian_Pacific_Canadian_Pacific_honours_Canadian__U_S__militar.jpg?p=publish&w=950 The invasion stripes are bad ass. |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:29:58 AM EDT
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Very awesome OP. Thanks for sharing it!
That locomotive is a designated lead unit for sure! 
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:31:53 AM EDT
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Neat! So that was SW PA? I wonder if they will make it out my way (or already did). I'm in central PA, so near Tyrone and Altoona and whatnot.
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:34:34 AM EDT
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That's neat.
A few months ago I was speaking with a fellow working on the tracks. I learned that the steel mill in Pueblo still makes tracks for the RR and that the smooth ride thanks to the gaps being welded together is done through thermite as opposed to somebody squatting/kneeling there with a welder's mask on welding the joint up. Also learned that steel tracks from Japan are not as good (too soft and wears out faster) than the Pueblo stuff. |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:34:57 AM EDT
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Very cool OP.
Every little bit of recognition for our service to our country is appreciated. |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 11:40:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Chukar No, it's in and near Keyser, WV. Main line goes by Savage River Reservoir, then a few miles from Deep Creek Lake. @JoseCuervo As mentioned above, it's all the different brake systems on the train. The 3 small lines on the outside control locomotive brakes, the one below the knuckle is what we call the "big air". It's your train line. It pushes then holds 90 pounds per square inch of pressure through the whole train, or tries to. @not_sure We run some heavy and long trains here in coal country. Each coal train usually takes 5 to 6 locomotives, 2 or 3 on the front, and either 2 on the rear, or 3 mid-train, to distribute the weight. We shuffle them back and forth between yards so they can bring one train, then they usually get taken back and bring another train, or they go on to other yards. @KingRat It used to be like that. You had to know someone or be family. Now, they hire anyone they can get in because we are so short. The pay is fantastic, the retirement is hard to beat. But your life at home suffers. You spend most of it living in hotels, phone's ringing to go to work at 1, 2, or 3AM after you finally got to sleep. Your spouse or significant other leaves you because they get tired of sleeping alone or you missing everything because you're at work, or next to get called to work on the board. It's rough. Not getting hired was probably the best thing to happen to you. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Is that by Raystown Lake? @Chukar No, it's in and near Keyser, WV. Main line goes by Savage River Reservoir, then a few miles from Deep Creek Lake. Quoted: A quick question; What are the hoses on the cowcatcher for? They look spaced for the rails, is that to just blow debris / snow (pennies and shit..) off of the tracks? It can't be hydraulics, can it? Thanks, maybe I answered my own question? @JoseCuervo As mentioned above, it's all the different brake systems on the train. The 3 small lines on the outside control locomotive brakes, the one below the knuckle is what we call the "big air". It's your train line. It pushes then holds 90 pounds per square inch of pressure through the whole train, or tries to. Quoted: I don't think I have ever seen 7 locos on the front of a train, but I do live in the midwest. @not_sure We run some heavy and long trains here in coal country. Each coal train usually takes 5 to 6 locomotives, 2 or 3 on the front, and either 2 on the rear, or 3 mid-train, to distribute the weight. We shuffle them back and forth between yards so they can bring one train, then they usually get taken back and bring another train, or they go on to other yards. Quoted: Neat. I tried to get into railroad work years ago. I made it a few steps into the process, but didn't make the final cut. They were up front with us and said that all the open slots had gone to folks with relatives already working there, and to try again another time. @KingRat It used to be like that. You had to know someone or be family. Now, they hire anyone they can get in because we are so short. The pay is fantastic, the retirement is hard to beat. But your life at home suffers. You spend most of it living in hotels, phone's ringing to go to work at 1, 2, or 3AM after you finally got to sleep. Your spouse or significant other leaves you because they get tired of sleeping alone or you missing everything because you're at work, or next to get called to work on the board. It's rough. Not getting hired was probably the best thing to happen to you. |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 2:46:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That particular series of motors do have a nozzle under the frame just ahead of the leading wheels called a "rail cleaner." It does as you said, blowing air on the rails to clear snow, moisture, or any debris that may cause a wheel slip. Quote HistoryQuoted: That particular series of motors do have a nozzle under the frame just ahead of the leading wheels called a "rail cleaner." It does as you said, blowing air on the rails to clear snow, moisture, or any debris that may cause a wheel slip. @brakeman123 That is correct, they do have the rail cleaners. But, sometimes they are detrimental when you're trying to sand a rail. Especially after you stall on a grade. It can and will blow all the sand off the track when you attempt a restart if you shove back and start again. Had it happen a few weeks ago. 100 loaded coal cars stalled on a 2.5% grade is no fun. The worst is leaves in the fall. Snow and rain really aren't too big of a deal. But leaves are like David's slingshot to Goliath's head for trains on a grade. Rain makes it slick, but, the tractive effort software compensates for it, plus we run a lot of locomotives that are heavy ballasted for increased traction. 432,000 pounds versus 412,000. Plus steerable trucks help a ton too. Quoted: How many of those did they allow you to have in 'Run?' @M82Assault Out of all of that, you're only allowed a maximum of 3. Trip Optimizer software will cut them in and out as you go to save fuel. So, you don't even have to technically have them in "Run" in the cab. You can leave them in isolate, then you can cut them in on Positive Train Control on the head end and then T.O. will isolate them on its own or put them in Run. It's like autopilot for trains. The engineer just sits there and monitors it and takes over when it gets below a certain speed or acts up. |
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