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Data Sheet sugestions...
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 4:23 PM
Hi, I love the magazine! This is my first post here, Hello to everyone.

I really enjoyed the data sheet for the SD70M in the October issue. I was wondering if an data sheet was in plan for the SD90/43MAC and/or the SD90MAC-H? These are my favourite engines! Have these been done? Are they in the works?

And also, have you done an issue or are planning on doing a special about Railgrinding trains? They have always intrigued me, I'm fascinated by any and all MOW stuff.

And finally, I have a suggestion for a Railfan Guide. Somewhere in Southern Ontario, Specifically on the CPR Galt Sub, or on the CN Dundas Sub. I have railfanned both, living in a city which both travel through (Woodstock) and the CN Dundas route is great! Tons of freight anf Via. The Galt sub is not as populated, but I really enjoy it, as it is practically my backyard.

Sorry about all the questions! [:o)] Hope to see your magazine on the rack for a long time to come!


P.S. I saw an ad in a recent mag about RR Atlases. I have e-mailed the maker, and apperently it does not show yards or sidings in detail. I'm trying to find a detailed map of the subs around Woodstock ON. I need siding lenghts, and showing detailed trackplans of the yards. If anyone could hook me up with such, I'd very much appreciate it!

Thanks again!
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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, October 2, 2003 5:21 PM
firedragon
welcome to the forums!if you want some mow pictues(or others) email me, I'll share Matt and I's adventures.
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").

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 6:50 PM
FireDragonLightning,

Welcome, nice to see another Canuck. You have come to the right place to get your questions answered, (although I can't help with your current ones) the members on this forum are a wealth of information.

Jeff
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 2, 2003 7:49 PM
Thanks for the kind welcomes! :)

I have a TON of MOW photos myself, I'm just not 100% sure what the purposes of it all are. I know they basic stuff..grinders, tampers, alligners, etc.

They are at my website http://www.freewebs.com/peterbiltsrule

I'd love to see more photos though! You can either email me at

fire_dragon_lightning@hotmail.com
or
firedragon77@execulink.com
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Posted by Kathi Kube on Friday, October 3, 2003 8:39 AM
Hi, FireDragon!

Welcome to the forums; we're glad you enjoy the magazine.

Thanks for the story/data sheet ideas. (At least one of your suggestions already is being tossed about as a possible future story. No, I can't tell you which one.[;)])

Those are some nice photos you have on your Web site. My favorite was the "in-your-face" shot of the 2816. It would give someone who's never been that close to an engine's nose some idea of the perspective you get standing there. Very cool.

And FireDragon, never, ever apologize for asking questions. It's the only way any of us learn anything, and the folks that hang out on our forum are more than happy to share from the wealth of their knowledge.

Take care, and keep reading, posting questions, and throwing out ideas.

Kathi
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 3, 2003 2:29 PM
Hey FireDragon,

I just hit your website, really cool. You have mow pics of MOW equipment than I have seen anywhere[:)] You don't see pics like those anymow[:)][:D] You know what I say about great rail pics, "the mow the better"[:)][:D][:D] Holy mowley, those are good pics[:D][:D][:D][:D]

Oh, I crack me up.

But seriously, really nice site.

Jeff
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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, October 3, 2003 6:21 PM
nice pictures and I'll send you some.
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").

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 3, 2003 9:29 PM
Thanks for the comments!
Thats great news Kathi about the possible story..maybe all of them eventually ;)

I really liked your pics, Joe, of the Trackmobile Helpers! They aren't very common anymore. Most of the mills that really used to use them have switched to a permanent inthe ground winch to pull the cars in.
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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, October 4, 2003 8:53 AM
More on the way!
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").

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 4, 2003 10:08 PM
Jay [:)]

I too would like to welcome you to the forums. [:)] I know you will enjoy most of the threads.

I checked out your site. You have some good pics. Keep up the good work.

I will be emailing you a few items of interest shortly.


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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 4, 2003 10:13 PM
Jeff down in the "valley" [:p]

I checked out the town cam this morning but I think it wasn't working to well. At the time your temp was 9 c.

If you will email me your addy I have some interesting things I can share will you.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 4, 2003 11:17 PM
Neat pics! Too bad more vehicles were'nt done up like that!

Be cool if a railroad made a mural on a piece of rolling stock!
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 7:45 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by valleytenderfoot

Hey FireDragon,

I just hit your website, really cool. You have mow pics of MOW equipment than I have seen anywhere[:)] You don't see pics like those anymow[:)][:D] You know what I say about great rail pics, "the mow the better"[:)][:D][:D] Holy mowley, those are good pics[:D][:D][:D][:D]

Oh, I crack me up.

But seriously, really nice site.

Jeff



[:D] [8D] [;)] [:p] [^] [:)] [:o)]

Oh brother, and Mookie said I was bad. You either had not enough coffee or to much coffee. OR you have the crazy sense of humor that I have. [:p] [:D] [;)]





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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 7:52 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by FireDragonLightning

Neat pics! Too bad more vehicles were'nt done up like that!

Be cool if a railroad made a mural on a piece of rolling stock!


I read you post last night before bed. Now looking at it gave me an idea. What if the railroads painted some engines like that. Either the railroad crossing accidents would go way up or way down. Not sure which. I do bet that a bunch of drunks would go on the wagon. lol
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 1:18 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

Jeff down in the "valley" [:p]

I checked out the town cam this morning but I think it wasn't working to well. At the time your temp was 9 c.

If you will email me your addy I have some interesting things I can share will you.


Jim,

em on the way. Yeah the webcam sometimes goes on the fritz, municipal budget cuts etc.lol

Jeff
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 2:30 PM
Jeff [:o)]

With the sense of humor like mine [:I] [:)] [:D]

The pics are on the way. I'll send something else a little later.

Anyone else wanting to see some neat "stuff" send me your email addy and I will add you to my email address book

T H A N K S
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 7:19 PM
Hey Jim,

I look forward to my email Monday am (home email is on the fritz, have to wait for work access, man, 'puters is a pain sometimes)

Jeff

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