I Wish You All the Best. (Off-topic)

[Anonymous]

I will be praying for you all on the Gulf Coast. That Katrina is one large hurricane. Good luck getting out of there(unless you're riding it out), although this is probably nothing compared to Ivan for you all. Here in TN we're only supposed to get some rain from her. As stated above, I wish you the best. I wonder how this will affect railways down there...

See, I made it trains-related!

uspscsx

[cheese3]

A big [#ditto] on that one! Stay Safe All!

[TrainFreak409]

Katrina? Woah, I need to catch up, I'm still back on Jose.

I think the railroads should send their fleet up north for safe keeping. I'd be glad to watch a few.[:D][8D][;)][:P]

[dave9999]

Thanks,
I believe I'll stay home for this one. We are on the extreme east of the hurricane warning,
but like you said, this storm is huge. The news just said for us to expect gust of 100 MPH.

As for the railways, Ivan completely washed away sections of the CSX line along Pensacola
Bay. The tracks in this area are located only a few yards from the water in a few spots. The
MOW guys had the tracks replaced in just a few days. I was doing a job for a man that was
working on the tracks. I thought it was amazing how quickly they had the trains back on track
(pun intended)

I used to have some beautiful photos(old film pictures) of a CSX train rounding the bend of the Bay Bluffs.
I took them as the sun was rising over the bay. Somehow these photos got lost over the years.

Thanks for your concern, Dave

[rexhea]

The best to all of you in the path. She's going to be a big one and not one to fool around with. Here in Tuscaloosa, Al., we are already seeing people come up from Louisiana. We will be on her eastern side and probably will just get a huge amount of rain and small tornadoes, as most will in Mississippi and Alabama. If she gets as big as they say, most of the eastern U.S. will be affected in some way as she turns inland.

I hear the KCS blowing its horn crossing the trestle. (train related) [;)]

REX

[Anonymous]

Holy cow guys, 160 MPH winds, and expected to get stronger? This is even getting a little scary for us here in TN, just think of the rain we'll get. [V] Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Maybe this one will bring up the discussion of a Category 6 rating...Ughh, I shudder to think about that destructive of a hurricane...

uspscsx

[roadrat]

anyone that is thinking of riding this one out please think about it again this storm is pushing the upper limits of a Cat 5! head north its not worth your life.
we'll be praying for you all.

bill

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by roadrat

anyone that is thinking of riding this one out please think about it again this storm is pushing the upper limits of a Cat 5! head north its not worth your life.
we'll be praying for you all.

bill

[#ditto]

Come on guys, 115-160 MPH in 8 hours? That's gotta be close to record time.

uspscsx

[Virginian]

I remember Camille. I bet there are no hurricane parties in Pass Christian this time. Good luck and God bless you all.

[howmus]

To all of you in harm's way.... You are in my prayers. I'm with roadrat, You need to get out of the way of this one!!! National Weather Service is now saying Katrina has top winds of 175 mph. This is one big monster. Good Luck and find find a safe haven!

[cjcrescent]

They (the NWS) just posted the SUSTAINED winds are at 175mph. Extremely dangerous storm! Getting close to Camille in strength. If New Orleans takes the hit, Bourbon Street (and most of NO) could be under 15' of water by tomorrow night.
According to a weather blog I read, most hotel rooms from Jackson Ms, Houston, Tx. and as far east as Tallahassee, Fl are taken. I hope everyone stays safe and finds a place to stay. I sat thru part of Camille and the whole of Frederic. I wouldn't try to sit thru this one.

[dave9999]

Man, I don't know what to say. I hope the people of New Orleans get out.
I don't think that the city of New Orleans will ever be the same after this.

We are packing a bag just in case it turns more to the north. I have to admit
that even though we are about 180 miles from New Orleans, I am a little
on edge this morning. Good thing that discussing trains calms the nerves. : )

If any of you are in the path of this storm, PLEASE get out of the way. People
are going to die if they try to ride this one out. This one is looks like it's
going to be a record breaker. Man... New Orleans of all places. This city
is already below sea level. Take care everyone, Dave

[nsfantodd]

We are packing and will be leaving this afternoon just in case. The water in the bay next to our house is already up to the bottoms of the piers.

Todd Templeton

[Anonymous]

175 MPH! Holy COW! Todd and Dave-The best of luck to you all. I hope that you all are not harmed. I just got home from church and I saw the headline-"Katrina Now Up To 175 MPH"

It's scary, really scary, even if you do not live near the gulf.


uspscsx

[Anonymous]

Please people,Get out of the way!This one is big enough to demalish New Orelens.My prayes to all.[angel][angel][angel]

[loathar]

QUOTE: Originally posted by uspscsx

175 MPH! Holy COW! Todd and Dave-The best of luck to you all. I hope that you all are not harmed. I just got home from church and I saw the headline-"Katrina Now Up To 175 MPH"

It's scary, really scary, even if you do not live near the gulf.


uspscsx

WOW! I rode a few out when I lived in Fl, but I think I'd head for the hills on this one.Good Luck! At least the cloud cover has cooled things off here in Tn.
uspscsx-What part of Tn. are you in? I'm in Lawrenceburg.

[fec153]

dave9999- Kat looks as bad as Andrew. We had his eye over our house while we rode it out. If a big comes our way we are getting out.
Good luck to you.and all others.
Flip in central Fla.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar

QUOTE: Originally posted by uspscsx

175 MPH! Holy COW! Todd and Dave-The best of luck to you all. I hope that you all are not harmed. I just got home from church and I saw the headline-"Katrina Now Up To 175 MPH"

It's scary, really scary, even if you do not live near the gulf.


uspscsx

WOW! I rode a few out when I lived in Fl, but I think I'd head for the hills on this one.Good Luck! At least the cloud cover has cooled things off here in Tn.
uspscsx-What part of Tn. are you in? I'm in Lawrenceburg.

Mountainous territory, Around the Knoxville Area. Luckily, it's tracking too far west for us to get more than an inch or two of rain. (Or so they say[:D]

uspscsx

[steffd]

Thankfully I've never been through anything like a Hurricane or tornadoes living in my little part of the world except for the Ice Storm back in ’97 which caused havoc and the occasional severe thunder storm but I would have to say don’t chance it and take shelter somewhere safe. Material possessions are replaceable but the lives and welfare of your family and your own are not. Be safe and Good Luck to all those in the path of natures Fury, our thoughts are with you.

[Anonymous]

Many dittos to all the prayers and wishes above. Of course, if we still had a huge and efficient rail passenger system, instead of clogged interstates, global warming would likely not be melting polar ice caps and snow in the ski areas of the Alps, and causing hurricanes to become stronger and stronger in recent years. It's not nice to fool Mother Nature. Trains are not natural, but they're a long shot better than highways.

[Anonymous]

As a child, I spent many weeks each summer at my Grandparents' house in LaFourche Parish in south Louisiana (yup, I'm part Coonass). I can attest that the area is nothing but swamp, marsh, ponds, lakes and bayous. Bayou Lafourche passes right in front of the house, and I can remember the soil always being wet.

During Camille, my brother was unknowingly playing "hurricane football" with his friends on the LSU campus up in Baton Rouge, while two of my father's sisters got trapped and drowned in the storm surge.

Thank goddness we have early warnings now.

[Anonymous]

Alright, I'll come out and say it, I kinda know a thing or two about weather(No brag just fact[:D])...Okay, my friends call me an actual meteorologist(Even though I'm not.)...But is it just me, or is this thing getting bigger? http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atlstorm12/gulfofmexicosatellite_large.html (Make it in motion)I notice the cloud cover and purples getting larger. And that eye...Oh mannn! It's obvious that it's strengthening, the pressure is dropping almost as we speak. I'm worrying about the whole state of Louisiana and most of Mississippi and Alabama. I mean, we're talking large tornado-force winds, except over a long period of time. The pressure's down to 902. I think the lowest all time for a tropical cyclone is 879, or something like that. This is certainly one of the strongest hurricanes I've seen in quite a while. That thing's about the size of Alaska...just a guess. I hope this one doesn't pull a Charley on us...

uspscsx

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by uspscsx That thing's about the size of Alaska...just a guess.

Okay, I take that back, it's about the size of Texas, at least it looks to be.


I hope I'm not running this into the ground.


On a train-related note: I have seen pictures of CSX locomotives sitting in the wreckage of Hurricane Floyd. Anyone else seen/have any shots of trains submerged in the aftermath of a tropical system?


uspscsx

[Fergmiester]

Our thoughts and prayers are with all in harms way. Let us know how you made out.

This is one where roughing it should not be an option, so stay safe!

Fergie

[dave9999]

QUOTE: Originally posted by uspscsx

QUOTE: Originally posted by uspscsx That thing's about the size of Alaska...just a guess.

Okay, I take that back, it's about the size of Texas, at least it looks to be.


I hope I'm not running this into the ground.


On a train-related note: I have seen pictures of CSX locomotives sitting in the wreckage of Hurricane Floyd. Anyone else seen/have any shots of trains submerged in the aftermath of a tropical system?

uspscsx

I don't have any of sumerged locos, but here are some pics I found online of the tracks
along Escambia Bay in Pensacola. These are the tracks that were washed out
during Ivan. According to the reports on the local news, the storm surge from
Katrina will hit Pensacola like a Cat 3 storm... These tracks may get washed
out once again. Dave

[Anonymous]

It looks like one of my favorite cities, New Orleans, is in for a hammering. To all the people of that area, may God protect you and keep you safe.

[Anonymous]

The headline on http://www.weather.com: Hurricane Katrina 4th Strongest Atlantic Hurricane



Amazing.

[wow][yeah]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dave9999

QUOTE: Originally posted by uspscsx

QUOTE: Originally posted by uspscsx That thing's about the size of Alaska...just a guess.

Okay, I take that back, it's about the size of Texas, at least it looks to be.


I hope I'm not running this into the ground.


On a train-related note: I have seen pictures of CSX locomotives sitting in the wreckage of Hurricane Floyd. Anyone else seen/have any shots of trains submerged in the aftermath of a tropical system?

uspscsx

I don't have any of sumerged locos, but here are some pics I found online of the tracks
along Escambia Bay in Pensacola. These are the tracks that were washed out
during Ivan. According to the reports on the local news, the storm surge from
Katrina will hit Pensacola like a Cat 3 storm... These tracks may get washed
out once again. Dave

Nice photos, wow, tracks running right beside the bay. That's kinda cool in one sense, but scary in another.


uspscsx

[csmith9474]

If you want a really good look at this thing, check out some of the lates GOES 12 shots. Center the cursor on the storm and click on it for a closer look. The last NHC discussion showed the central pressure at 907MB. WOW!!!!!

http://www.ghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/GOES/goeseastconus.html[:O][censored]

[fec153]

uspscsx- no do not have any pictures but the Gold Coast RR Museum in south Miami has pictures of the aftermath of Andrew at the museum.
And don't forget what happened to the FEC's Overseas RR in 1935. U.S.1 still uses some of the bridges.
Flip