QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates [brOr are we preparing to round a cultural corner here where the railroads will think it better to simply install plasma arc cutters at every grade crossing, to simply cut through whatever "civilian" debris stands in their way at grade crossings?[8D] DUDE!!! Now we are talking................sign me up for the RRs NOW![}:)] You like that idea, Huh?....[:D] Maybe it would be more cost effective to simply put the plasma cutters on the front of each lead engine? Probably cut down on train on train collisions too, as long as you get the other guy before he gets you....[;)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates [brOr are we preparing to round a cultural corner here where the railroads will think it better to simply install plasma arc cutters at every grade crossing, to simply cut through whatever "civilian" debris stands in their way at grade crossings?[8D] DUDE!!! Now we are talking................sign me up for the RRs NOW![}:)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates [brOr are we preparing to round a cultural corner here where the railroads will think it better to simply install plasma arc cutters at every grade crossing, to simply cut through whatever "civilian" debris stands in their way at grade crossings?[8D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by drephpe Mookie-- People??? I thought he was a chicken!!!![}:)][swg]
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QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Hey AntiGates,- It's not the locomotive so much as the horn that can be individualized for a railroad. Wear and tear are also factors in decible levels. Damaged or worn out horns are rebuilt or replaced on newer and older locomotives alike. But typically a K5LA horn on a CSX SD4-2 can sound exactly like a K5LA on a CSX GE Dash 9. Unless, for example, one of the units happens to be equipped with choke fittings to "muffle" it slightly. Then the horn's "character" would be altered. I bring up the K5 because it is well known for being very LOUD and one of the most commonly heard horns today. It's been around since 1980. For those that don't know what a K5LA sounds like, just listen to an Amtrak Genesis diesel as the majority of them have this horn as did most of the F40s. The Canadian K5H is another loud horn. I like the higher "trumpet like" sound that this horn emits as it's a nice contrast to the K5LA. Even the "Americanized" version still has this type of sound. Check out http://atsf.railfan.net/airhorns You can e-mail Matt Donnelly with horn questions. He really knows his stuff!
QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Hey Junction Fan, I agree with ya! Now for some "wacko info". Actually, trains don't "Honk" anymore (too bad![sigh]) Those were the WABCO E2 horns and the Leslie A200 horns. Today it's more of a FLAUUUUGGGGGGGHHHH!! from a K5, a MAWWWWWWW!! from a Leslie S5 and a BRILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! from the Canadian K5H. [:p][:0][8D] I like the old honkers. Only place we usually see them now is on E units, F units, and GG1s on old TV movies and shows from the 40s and 50s.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie QUOTE: Originally posted by drephpe Mookie-- People??? I thought he was a chicken!!!![}:)][swg] Dharmon has been called many things, but never a chicken. ... Drephpe - you can't use common sense in your thread without permission - that is Modelcar and mine! We have a committee of two trying to find common sense. However, you are welcome to join us and make it committee of three. And the one to find it first has to share it with the rest of the world! Back to searching.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Cris Helt Try doing a little research into the area you want to buy or build a house before signing on the dotted line. If you don't do your homework, be prepared for the consequences, and don't female dog about it to your congressman! [banghead]
QUOTE: Originally posted by drephpe QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie QUOTE: Originally posted by drephpe Mookie-- People??? I thought he was a chicken!!!![}:)][swg] Dharmon has been called many things, but never a chicken. ... Drephpe - you can't use common sense in your thread without permission - that is Modelcar and mine! We have a committee of two trying to find common sense. However, you are welcome to join us and make it committee of three. And the one to find it first has to share it with the rest of the world! Back to searching. Mookie--- 1. I'm talkin about the MUDchicken--who you talkin about???? 2. It's a bigger committee than that. Looks like it includes at least Ed, MC, me, and a few others I see on here. Light your lamp, feline, here we come.[:p]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie Dan wants to do just terrible things to cats! Ergo, we gave him an allergy to deal with.
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon Instead of horns on locomotives, the RRs could bolt cats (four attachment points included) to the engineer's side just in front of the window. Then all he/she has to do is crank the tail like and old air raid siren. MEOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!![}:)]
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