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Random Chester Stuff
Posted by adrianspeeder on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 6:54 PM
OK All,
Just got back from a two day and two night orientation at Widener U. in Chester outside of Philly. WOW that sure is different from here in sticksville. There is only one other electrical engineering student[:(]....her name is sara[8D] (why thats a nice digital multimeter you have[:D]).
Ahem, next order of business, I saw tracks RIGHT next to campus, and did here something go by, but wasnt able to get there in time. Anybody know who owns the single track next to I-95? Please be anything but amtrak, i'm sick of amtrak.
Otherwise Widner is very nice and i am happy with it.

Oh, and by the way, I brought duct tape with me and used it when a girls bookbag strap broke. Didn't use the tie for anything though, is that for formal situations?

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:45 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder

OK All,
There is only one other electrical engineering student[:(]....her name is sara[8D] (why thats a nice digital multimeter you have[:D]).


Adrianspeeder



Adrian [8D]

My meter is digital too. [;)] [:D] [:D] Awww, nevermind it was just a Fluke. [:D] [;)] [:D]

Wanna have some fun.? Find a megger. [:p] Playing with it can be kinda shocking. [:p] But they make great Lie Detectors? Really. [;)] [;)] [;)]
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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 7:20 AM
Ah AS - you made your forum family proud!

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:28 AM
The single track that runs down I-95 in Pa and Delaware is CSX. Its the old B&O main line from Washington to Philly.

The NEC (Amtrak) is a bit off of I95 and can be seen in Delaware if you use 495. It does cross under I95 in PA around the Blue Route. It also cross under I95 in Wilmington, De and in Maryland just sount of the Delaware and Maryland state line.
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Posted by adrianspeeder on Thursday, June 24, 2004 3:56 PM
I wasnt going to say this before but what the heck...
she also had a nice asscilloscope.

No, you didn't read that, keep scrolling down.

Lets see, got a Fluke, a real rugged Craftsman, and a radio shack pocket thingie i always carry with me.

CSX sweet, dont see to much of that around here. What kind of trains should i expect?

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 10:45 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder


CSX sweet, dont see to much of that around here. What kind of trains should i expect?

Adrianspeeder


I see a lot of mixed trains and auto trains. There is a large auto processing center between Wilmington, DE and Philly, near the Barry Bridge just off of 95.

Also, in DE, you can see NS working off the NEC for a Chrsyler Plant in DE and for Dupont in DE.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 2:27 AM
A D R I A N

That's O S C I L O S C O P E. O Scope for short.

You would think an electrical engineering student would know how to spell the necessary items of his trade. Hmmm, maybe he DID. [}:)]

Boys will be boys. [;)]

Dorm life will be much different than home life. You might even have an opportunity to test some electrical equipment. Just remember not to short out the dorm's wiring. [:D] And NO jumping off the second story balcony either. (If there is one.) [B)]
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Posted by edblysard on Saturday, June 26, 2004 4:52 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder

I
Lets see, got a Fluke, a real rugged Craftsman, and a radio shack pocket thingie i always carry with me.


Adrianspeeder


Adrian,
Can you get a shot for that Fluke thing?

Oh, and playing with those "scopes" can lead to trouble, be sure and install some insulation first....

Ed

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, June 26, 2004 11:23 AM
Okay all,That's only 2/3rds of a pun.PU!

Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!

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Posted by Mikeygaw on Saturday, June 26, 2004 1:05 PM
lucky... you get to watch the girls and the trains at the same time... i can only watch one at a time
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 3:46 PM
And when you make it to the big leagues, you might find mitchell instruments a conveniant "one stop" shop for your probing desires http://www.mitchellinstrument.com/
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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, June 26, 2004 5:15 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder

I
Lets see, got a Fluke, a real rugged Craftsman, and a radio shack pocket thingie i always carry with me.


Adrianspeeder


Adrian,
Can you get a shot for that Fluke thing?

Oh, and playing with those "scopes" can lead to trouble, be sure and install some insulation first....

Ed


Actually Ed,I wasn't sure it was contagious!

But guess I'm wrong,seems like everyone has caught it!
Or is that a Fluke?

Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!

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