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[Fergmiester]

That light at the end of the tunnel just got a whole lot brighter![8D]

[dharmon]

".......cause you...you light up my life, you give me hope ..to carry on...."

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fiatfan

I've heard of diesel electric and just plain electric locomotives but I don't ever recall hearing about a steam electric!

Believe it or not, there actually is such a thing as a steam-electric locomotive. This is an E3/3 type engine. Two of these were built in Switzerland in 1942. Instead of having a firebox, the boiler was heated by electricity.

[vsmith]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Sask_Tinplater

QUOTE: Originally posted by fiatfan

I've heard of diesel electric and just plain electric locomotives but I don't ever recall hearing about a steam electric!

Believe it or not, there actually is such a thing as a steam-electric locomotive. This is an E3/3 type engine. Two of these were built in Switzerland in 1942. Instead of having a firebox, the boiler was heated by electricity.

But, but, WHY? For the Love of God !, WHY?[%-)][D)][X-)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE:

QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith


Believe it or not, there actually is such a thing as a steam-electric locomotive. This is an E3/3 type engine. Two of these were built in Switzerland in 1942. Instead of having a firebox, the boiler was heated by electricity.

But, but, WHY? For the Love of God !, WHY?[%-)][D)][X-)]

because electricity in europe was cheaper than coal and internal combustion engines were still novalties. actuallybthis wasn't just performed in europe, there were a few here in the US that did the same thing. and in reality it was a natrual progression that would have took hold if not for the fact that diesel engines became more reliable and cheaper.

Jay

[vsmith]

I've seen tram engines that had a gas or deisel engine AND a pantograph for overhead electric wires. The engine was intended so the engine could operate beyond the reach of the wires on spurs and industrial branches where none had been installed.

This just looks INSANE, I keep thinking how many crews were fried when they added water to it and it overflowed grounding the crews the second they raisde the pantogragh. Or how much arcing from the overhead wire down thru the steam in the exhaust to the engine took place. I know it probably never happens but it would scare the willy's out of me!

[BNSFNUT]

Oh No!!!!!! the DCC has shorted out.

[easyaces]

Ok, Who's the wiseguy that hollered "lights ,camera, action"?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by deschane

My God!! It's full of stars!!

Funniest one in the bunch!

Although, you're either about 6 years too early, or 3 years too late.

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Okay, my stab at this:
EXHIBIT 'A' - Why Pentrex Video's computer-graphics motion-capture studio is such a failure.

[fiatfan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Sask_Tinplater

QUOTE: Originally posted by fiatfan

I've heard of diesel electric and just plain electric locomotives but I don't ever recall hearing about a steam electric!

Believe it or not, there actually is such a thing as a steam-electric locomotive. This is an E3/3 type engine. Two of these were built in Switzerland in 1942. Instead of having a firebox, the boiler was heated by electricity.

Ya learn something new durn near every day!

Thanks fir the info!

Tom

[krump]

[:o)] Blinded by the light"... wrapped up like a goof, you know the rumour in the night...
Thomas, disguised as a bullseye target. Look out!

[dano99a]

- Did you guys remember to hook those lights up to the dimmer? Does it flash at a grade crossing?

- Even with the dimmer it'll still be seen from miles away while sitting on a siding...

- You pointed the headlight the wrong way, it's suppose to be facing the tracks not the engine!!

- Can you hear a passing engineer now "What the ---- is THAT???!!!!???"

- Safety First! If you can't hear it well, you'll definatly SEE it.

- Great for long exposures while going by at top speed.

- "The Good Loco Lolly Pop"???????

- So that's where all my Christmas lights went....


[:)]

[Anonymous]

When I suggested you add lights I ment to the layout and structures!

[Fergmiester]

Boy is Mrs Santa ticked. something about the budget being shot for the year, won't even be able to afford coal for the naughty ones.

Coal won't be the only thing burning

[Fergmiester]

Nine hundred and thirty one, Nine hundred and thirty two, Nine hundred and thirty three, Nine hundred and thirty four, Nine hundred and thirty five, Nine hundred and thirty six, Nine hundred and thirty seven, almost there, Nine hundred and thirt.. Hey who turned off the lights?!