adkrr64 243129 On a GG-1 no matter which control stand you are operating from the 'long hood' is forward. I once looked in the cab of a GG-1 and if I remember correctly, it looked quite small and confined. There seemed to be only enough room for one person, and I don't think the cab ran the full width of the unit. Am I remembering this correctly? If so, it must have gotten quite cozy when someone was getting a check ride, or when a new engineer was being trained.
243129 On a GG-1 no matter which control stand you are operating from the 'long hood' is forward.
I once looked in the cab of a GG-1 and if I remember correctly, it looked quite small and confined. There seemed to be only enough room for one person, and I don't think the cab ran the full width of the unit. Am I remembering this correctly? If so, it must have gotten quite cozy when someone was getting a check ride, or when a new engineer was being trained.
When the GG-1 was in service we stiil had the fireman. Yes it was quite 'cozy' and yes the cab did run the full width of the unit. The steam generator was between the operating cabs. Forward visibility, especially on curves was 'scarily' minimal. They were durable, they lasted almost 50 years, and strong. They were used in both passenger and freight service.
243129On a GG-1 no matter which control stand you are operating from the 'long hood' is forward.
On a GG-1 no matter which control stand you are operating from the 'long hood' is forward.
Flintlock76 Besides, ever see an SD70 running long-hood forward, and in NS black to boot? Scary.
Besides, ever see an SD70 running long-hood forward, and in NS black to boot?
Scary.
Witnessed that quite a few times. I even saw a NS high hood GP38-2 a few weeks back at Conrail's Sterling Yard.
54light15Better a flying skull than a flying eyeball.
Yeah, better a flying skull than "The Crawling Eye!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deuZVZe7NLA
Any old Channel 9 kids out there?
Better a flying skull than a flying eyeball.
https://vondutch.com/products/flying-eyeball-wordmark-combo
tree68 CSSHEGEWISCH And just why are diesels evil and steam locomotives are not?? Both are quite inanimate mechanical objects incapable of emotions/ Nostalgia. New-fangled stuff that replaces beloved stuff is often thought of that way.
CSSHEGEWISCH And just why are diesels evil and steam locomotives are not?? Both are quite inanimate mechanical objects incapable of emotions/
Nostalgia. New-fangled stuff that replaces beloved stuff is often thought of that way.
Besides, Brother Overmod once said the Erie herald on the nose of a black RS-3 reminded him of the winged skull motif on 18th Century gravestones. Looky:
https://www.railpictures.net/photo/279837/
For examples:
http://www.oldburialhill.org/pond/pond_cluster_03a.html
I see his point, but actually I think it looks kinda cool! The Erie herald that is. The gravestones are strictly Halloween stuff!
CSSHEGEWISCHAnd just why are diesels evil and steam locomotives are not?? Both are quite inanimate mechanical objects incapable of emotions/
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Flintlock76 Steam engines aren't evil, diesels are evil! Steam engines are like big friendly dogs! And like the man said, "The devil can fool a man, but he can't fool a dog!"
Steam engines aren't evil, diesels are evil! Steam engines are like big friendly dogs! And like the man said, "The devil can fool a man, but he can't fool a dog!"
tree68 And we wonder why people want to take graduation, prom, and wedding pictures on the tracks.
And we wonder why people want to take graduation, prom, and wedding pictures on the tracks.
The 'want to' take photos of individuals in 'dangerous locations/places' is a desire,I just can't seem to understand.
I get the part about fascination with 'trains' but it is the allusion to danger, I don't seem to be able to understand. P.T.S.D. I can deal wth, but to interject one's self into an inherantly, and potentially, dangerous situation; I just don't get it. OK, I enjoy watching 'trains' and railroading acivities, as much as the next person; but as many railfans, I do it with a level of caution, and awareness of the elements of danger and personal safety exercised.
There is a concurrently running Thread here "Playing Chicken with Trains" that has reached 5 pages in length, and aq little over 2400 views.
The sum of which seems to be: "...When, or not, does the engineer apply the brakes.."
With all the operational knowledge that such a 'skilled' operator must have to 'control' and safely operate a train. They are required, in a virtually, split-second to 'access' their entire operational 'knowledge base'; knowing full well, that 'lives are at stake', absolutely, property damage, and whatever else might be impacted by what they are about to do [apply the brakes]... And to mitigate whatever consequences might take place with the result of their action [or inaction?].
Not to mention, those same results will be investigated, discussed, and quite possibly be 'tried' in any level of COURT action, up to, and including SCOTUS.
All of which are dependent on an individuals decision; made in the blink of an eye; in much less than perfect conditions, by 'imperfect' individuals, reacting to immediate circumatances....Who may, or may not, 'pay' by forfiting their own life.
Hell of a way to run a railroad !
I love the song, and I like Josh Turner, but I was mad at him when this video came out. Why?
CMStPnP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyRZTAmcW7c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyRZTAmcW7c
Song seems to think certain people should remain on the tracks to lose their lives as they aren't worth continuing to live.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
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