evening
Made it over to Deshler just in time for the Halloween parade.Conductor friend came by on I 135 just after the parade started.College boy appreciated the snacks we brought him.Said he was going back up to campus tonight.Glad the deer stayed in the field on the way home.
stay safe
joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
afternoon
Went for our walk this morning.The wooden path of the trail was a little slippery.Went and looked around Defiance.Csx,NDW and Omni yards were full.Csx was also busy putting in new signal houses at Hire road.Csx has plenty of cars to take to omni to be scrapped.Saw I 172 with 3 bnsf units cross over to track 2 at Fc.L 376 also took a car to standridge on track 2.Went back to it's train and crossed over to track 1 at Fc to work the NDW.It is on its way back to Garrett now.Going to help with lunch.
Joe
Ns had cars uptown after work.Ran errands here at home.Looked like Csx crews were moving things into place at West Defiance.They have been installing new signal boxes here and there.Chores to do.
JoeKohLooked like Csx crews were moving things into place at West Defiance.
Dropping parts in Deshler to replace the southwest transfer/wye. Could make interesting watching when they swap the rails out.
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...
The Onondaga Parkway railroad bridge, just north of Syracuse, claims another one:
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This bridge carries the St Lawrence Sub. Raising the rail line would be very expensive, and lowering the road is impossible as it's already in danger of flooding. The road was built on a canal route.
There is more than adequate warning of the low clearance, but...
Ns was the same after work.Ran errands.Csx crews were out and about getting more sheds and wiring replaced.They did run a few trains.Did get an order over to Deshler.Tomorrow its time to chop more leaves.
Evening
Ns has some cars uptown.They also have another mess to clean up in Eastern Ohio.Train was almost 15,000 ft long.Our yard is DONE for the year.Neighbor next door will still have some clean up yet to come.Guess we are having breakfast for supper tonight.
I like breakfast for supper from time to time.
I ran the mower over the leaves in the back yard the other day and was surprised to notice that I was actually cutting grass, even with the mower deck in the raised position. With temperatures projected in the high 60's this weekend, the grass may still grow for a bit.
Checked out the snowblower the other day. Started on the second pull, which is pretty impressive as it didn't get run all last winter.
The down side of all this warm weather is that it's keeping Lake Ontario warm, which may bode ill in terms of lake effect snow once it does finally get cold.
tree68I like breakfast for supper from time to time. I ran the mower over the leaves in the back yard the other day and was surprised to notice that I was actually cutting grass, even with the mower deck in the raised position. With temperatures projected in the high 60's this weekend, the grass may still grow for a bit. Checked out the snowblower the other day. Started on the second pull, which is pretty impressive as it didn't get run all last winter. The down side of all this warm weather is that it's keeping Lake Ontario warm, which may bode ill in terms of lake effect snow once it does finally get cold.
Nothing quite like 'lake effect' snow. Was living in Akron area, late November or early December - a 33 or 34 degree rainy day in Akron - 48 inches of snow in the Heights area adjacent Lake Erie East of Cleveland.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
Although northwest Indiana and western Michigan get a good enough amount of lake effect snow from Lake Michigan, I will concede that nothing quite compares to what western New York gets from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Ns was the same today after work.Ran errands in town.Came home and grilled out supper.Taking advantage of this nice weather while we have it.Going to go check on brother this weekend.Glad tomorrow is Friday.
CSSHEGEWISCHAlthough northwest Indiana and western Michigan get a good enough amount of lake effect snow from Lake Michigan, I will concede that nothing quite compares to what western New York gets from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
There have been videos on-line showing the lake effect machine working at Buffalo. Being a major population center, they get a lot of the attention when it hits.
Tug Hill is ground zero in my area - the perfect set-up for heavy snows.
As Balt notes, it can be a very tight system. Check the weather radars (KTYX and KBUF) for western and northern NY when it's occurring.
I can be sitting in bright sunshine at my house - on the northern fringes of most lake effect snows, while 15-20 miles to the south it looks like someone drew a curtain.
VR and one of the weather sites sponsor a rail cam at Pulaski, NY, which can get some pretty serious snow.
Senior moment - set my wallet on the tonneau of my TR-7 before I went for a sunny afternoon drive. Last I saw it.
Now I'm in the process of getting replacement credit cards and all the other ID cards that we need in the 21st Century.
No real problems except in trying to get a replacement Drivers License - I have not had a electronic account with the State MVA - they are sending me a PIN number by snail mail to permit me to create a account.
BaltACDNow I'm in the process of getting replacement credit cards and all the other ID cards that we need in the 21st Century.
A couple years ago, I ditched my old wallet for one of those small metal ones. It's amazing how many cards I used to carry, how few I carry now, and how little I needed to carry them.
The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any other railroad, company, or person.
I carry about 20 bucks in cash for emergencies but can't remember the last time I needed any. And coins? 3 coffee jars of them but no additions in years.
Rick
rixflix aka Captain Video. Blessed be Jean Shepherd and all His works!!! Hooray for 1939, the all time movie year!!! I took that ride on the Reading but my Baby caught the Katy and left me a mule to ride.
rixflixI carry about 20 bucks in cash for emergencies but can't remember the last time I needed any. And coins? 3 coffee jars of them but no additions in years. Rick
I go to my bank's ATM when I need cash - I'll withdraw $500 to $600 over the course of the year - I think I had about $45 in the wallet when it left the car + a $50 bill that I have been carrying for 'Emergencies' since I hit a nickel slot machine in Las Vegas back in 1984.
Depending on the when and where, I'll usually keep cash in the wallet. How much depends... I'm not one to charge a $1.29 candy bar on a card.
With the train show coming up this weekend, I'll get a little extra. That actually helps the vendors, who must pay fees if they take cards.
A long time ago, a fellow in the place I worked was rumored to have $1,000 in his wallet at all times.
I keep some cash tucked away in the house, including rolled coins I've acquired over time. Something I learned from dear old Mom. Back when I was recovering from the broken ankle, I owed someone some money for something they had picked up for me. Handily, they were headed to wash their vehicle, and I paid them with a roll of quarters...
BaltACDSenior moment - set my wallet on the tonneau of my TR-7 before I went for a sunny afternoon drive. Last I saw it. Now I'm in the process of getting replacement credit cards and all the other ID cards that we need in the 21st Century. No real problems except in trying to get a replacement Drivers License - I have not had a electronic account with the State MVA - they are sending me a PIN number by snail mail to permit me to create a account.
Senior Moment Squared -
Took another survey of the Triumph before heading to the ATM for money and the DMV for license replacement - LOW AND BEHOLD - I FOUND THE WALLET. In the footwell on the passenger side of the car. RELIEF!!!!!!
Of course now I can't use any of the credit cards since I have gone through the 'lost card' procedures and all those account numbers have been canceled and invalidated for any purcahses after the time the cards were declared lost.
Ns had a couple running after work but couldn't see what they were.Said Yard was done? Mother nature says not so fast. Winds from the south south east today.Tomorrow could gust up to 50 mph with thunderstorms.Don't forget to fall back this weekend and change the smoke detector batteries.Time for supper.
BaltACDLOW AND BEHOLD - I FOUND THE WALLET.
Whilst I was in Colorado, I visited the Botanical Garden with my sister and her long-time best friend. Felt for my wallet and - oops - it wasn't there. And I was driving...
Turned out it had slipped out of my pants pocket while my pants were drooped over a chair in the room I was staying in...
(Cue sigh of relief...)
At least I hadn't started the "lost my wallet" procedure yet when I found it...
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The demolition derby came to Denver yesterday morning after the second snow event of the year. Bridge over RTD's Osage Street light rail maintenance facility (Sixth Avenue) gathered up over 100 cars and small trucks in the morning commute. Bridge froze up and the humped nature of the bridge hid the the black ice "skating rink" pile-up from oncoming traffic. What a mess.
The finger-pointing has started and the tow-truck operators along with the body shops are getting a workout over the crumpled metal and destroyed car parts.
mudchickenThe demolition derby came to Denver yesterday morning after the second snow event of the year. Bridge over RTD's Osage Street light rail maintenance facility (Sixth Avenue) gathered up over 100 cars and small trucks in the morning commute. Bridge froze up and the humped nature of the bridge hid the the black ice "skating rink" pile-up from oncoming traffic. What a mess. The finger-pointing has started and the tow-truck operators along with the body shops are getting a workout over the crumpled metal and destroyed car parts.
Can't speak to Denver's winter storm procedures. In the metropolitan Baltimore/Washington area the highway 'Bubbas' have the roads pre-treated with a brine solution before the storm is predicted to begin.
About 15 years ago, before they started the procedure, I went about 30 miles from home for Christmas shopping. Ambient temperature was about 30 degrees and while I was shopping it began to snow. The first 15 miles or so weren't bad as the snow was just blowing around, the last 10 miles on the Interstate were glare ice - the smoothness of the driving portion was a skating rink - I began drivng on the shoulder, which was much rougher in road texture and thus had more grip. Got off the Interstate at the first available exit and used the surface roads home.
Morning
Took a slight detour over to Hicksville yesterday before our walk.M 367 was hauling a NJ transit locomotive to the Chicago area.Didn't get the greatest picture but added to the nice sunrise.Mother nature blew things around pretty good here.Some areas are still without power.Going to go check on my brother today and then clean up more leaves.Guessers say after Friday we will be going to back regular Fall type weather.Also found out will be giving hugs this week too.
Checked on brother.Ns sent some stack trains.Looked around after my visit.L 096 for Ns was at SDI in Butler.Ns 188 their hot auto parts train was held at St.Joe by a very long I 192 on CSX.Coming home was able to see M 200 coming eastbound as well.Went out to give hugs.Coming home noticed plenty of cars on Csx to go to omni for scrap.They also have cars for GM to go in as well.Back to work tomorrow.
Well, back home after the Syracuse train show. They had a good turnout, and we talked to lots of people.
Bumper cars - with a military installation here we got a lot of folks for whom this is their first experience with snow, with predictable results.
Saw something on FB the other day that I've been saying for a while - those with four wheel drive like to say "but I've got four wheel drive," but they forget that they still only have four wheel stop, like everyone else.
With predictable results.
As Lynn found out some years ago, four wheel drive can be useful in deep snow but doesn't serve any useful purpose on glare ice.
CSSHEGEWISCH As Lynn found out some years ago, four wheel drive can be useful in deep snow but doesn't serve any useful purpose on glare ice.
Sometimes known as "four wheel drive hockey puck syndrome..."
Ns had shuffled some cars uptown.Also heard a westbound after work.Went into town to run a couple errands.Going to enjoy this nice weather while we have it.
Guessers said today is the warmest day until Spring 2023, so I took the Triumph out with the top down for a ride (top has been down since about 1990), vehicle only comes out in dry weather (warm and/or cold BUT dry).
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