QUOTE: Originally posted by underworld It does make sense but what happens when the "tech" breaks down????? No communication. underworld
QUOTE: Originally posted by csmith9474 I believe it is a part of the history of the ROW. I have read several articles and seen many pics in regards to the life a railroad lineman. There are some really interesting stories. I myself have spent many days hooking poles so it is especially sentimental to me. I could just imagine jumping off my M-19 with a pair of hooks on and hiking poles. Ah, the life......... But we must move on. A lot of these poles are rotten and pose a safety hazard. I wished I could get my hands on all the copper that is coming down!
QUOTE: So we would count poles to know distance. Poles are 100 feet apart (so a 5000 foot train would be 50 poles). which is 2 car lengths.
QUOTE: those darn wires made my F45 shot much tougher.
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