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QUOTE: Originally posted by miniwyo As anyone noticed that the locomotives on the UP system have suddenly gotten dirtier over the past few weeks. Are they gonna get rid of theese SP habits and actually wa***hem?
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Murphy Siding Not to pick on BNSF, but a month ago we saw a warbonnet unit on a train near Marshall MN. that was so dirty,sooty and faded that it looked like it had been through a fire. But the train was cruising right along and that's what's important. Also, the engineer was good for a toot and a wave! That makes your day!
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Originally posted by miniwyo [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply tree68 Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Northern New York 25,011 posts Posted by tree68 on Friday, July 29, 2005 6:43 AM One might also surmise that a busy unit doesn't have time to get washed.... it's not like the crew can stop into a carwash on their way and give it a quick once-over. Consider, too, that this is a dry time of year - lots of dust. 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... Reply daveklepper Member sinceJune 2002 20,096 posts Posted by daveklepper on Friday, July 29, 2005 4:16 AM There is probably a mid-summer water shortage at some maintenance location, not unusual at this time of year. Let us hope the situation recovers soon. Reply miniwyo Member sinceJanuary 2003 From: Rock Springs Wy. 1,967 posts Dirty Thoughts? Posted by miniwyo on Friday, July 29, 2005 12:52 AM As anyone noticed that the locomotives on the UP system have suddenly gotten dirtier over the past few weeks. Are they gonna get rid of theese SP habits and actually wa***hem? RJ "Something hidden, Go and find it. Go and look behind the ranges, Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go." The Explorers - Rudyard Kipling http://sweetwater-photography.com/ Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub
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...
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