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Something you don't see everyday....lol
Posted by CMStPnP on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:22 PM

From E&LS' favorite railfan......advance video to 2:30 and watch the water show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t_tvjjgKuc

 

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Posted by BaltACD on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:35 PM

CMStPnP
From E&LS' favorite railfan......advance video to 2:30 and watch the water show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t_tvjjgKuc

The amazing thing is that the floor and sides were solid enough for the car to actually hold water.

Gondola floors are probably the most abused part of any rail cars.

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Posted by Gramp on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:04 PM

A new recreational activity. Hobo lap swimming. Motion in motion. 

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Posted by CMStPnP on Thursday, July 15, 2021 11:38 AM

BaltACD
Gondola floors are probably the most abused part of any rail cars.

I thought they had holes drilled in them to drain water?   Perhaps they are all plugged by rust flakes?

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:16 PM

"Shark Week" is coming up!  Guess what's in that gon?

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Posted by SD70Dude on Thursday, July 15, 2021 2:25 PM

CMStPnP
BaltACD
Gondola floors are probably the most abused part of any rail cars.

I thought they had holes drilled in them to drain water?   Perhaps they are all plugged by rust flakes?

Or dirt that got scooped up along with the last load of scrap.

Coal and sulphur cars have drain holes, with little rubber plugs that will float to let water drain out but also seal under the weight of the load.  

Also, I've never seen a green SBU before.

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Posted by 54light15 on Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:09 PM

Enh... it's happened before: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEh5lZumP0M 

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