Second Narrows was worse than the pictures indicate. There was substantial structure to the 'left' of that left-leaning pier which pulled it over to where the visible span fell down. You can imagine how much there would be to have that many steelworkers on it, working and with heavy tools, to cause all those prompt casualties.
There was at least one diver fatality during the recovery, too: more lives thrown at the failure.
Thank You.
Fascinating time-lapse videos of the Kootenay River bridge replacement - 'not their first rodeo!'
Thanks for sharing!
- PDN.
Oftentimes the past is better left there and viewed thru soft-tinted lenses
Merci.
NDG http://shgmn.org/wa_files/tramways_20_C3_A0_20MN2.pdf Mais, C'est La Vie. Merci.
The convex/concave sides were common back in the early days. Does anyone know why they would go to the trouble of building them that way?
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Paul of CovingtonThe convex/concave sides were common back in the early days. Does anyone know why they would go to the trouble of building them that way?
We've actually had discussions on this in the past. The 'concavity' was to clear the hubs of adjacent wagon wheels, and in some cases other parts of the wheels themselves. In the old days, closer to the era of beaked chariots, those were the parts that projected furthest into potential contact.
Some of the convexity of the sides was an attempt to provide more useful space for seated passengers, on the general model used in, for example, coffins. Some of it has been attributed to the kind of structural strengthening for weight that was seen more dramatically in newer high-speed interurban car construction, or in things like Metroliner/Amfleet shells. I have a suspicion that some of it might be to give a better or more 'streamlined' appearance.
CTA has had curved sides on its rapid transit equipment since the PCC's were introduced in the 1950's. It allowed a wider carbody above platform level. Also see the article in July 1965 TRAINS about Cincinnati Car Company's curved-side lightweight cars.
As a kid, I had a lot of fun dropping change into those fareboxes on our city buses.
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
An attempt to give the hated desktop control stand more space:
https://railpictures.net/photo/14390/
That's kind of funny, as long as no crew members were injured or killed. Hard-luck unit, from the caption info. Amazing that the desktop control stand survived in such good condition. Should be lot more conveninet to look backwards during reverse moves now!
NDG An Incident Report re String Lining.http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/rail/2015/r15v0003/r15v0003.asphttp://www.revelstokemountaineer.com/marshalling-issues-fatigue-cited-as-risk-factors-in-cp-rail-stoney-creek-bridge-derailment-13995Stoney Creek Bridge.http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pCYd5bY2278/VdtnIq0LfMI/AAAAAAAACxg/3_CSGso405s/s1600/Stoney-Creek-reconstructionx.jpghttp://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/uploads/r/null/8/9/894040/55ebbf64-4b8d-4bf6-82f5-9a5c1e1545fd-A33115.jpgSECOND Arch added later to accommodate heavier power.http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/19972692.jpgAnother Stoney Creek Bridge Tadanac, B.C.https://kootenaymodelrailway.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_4003.jpgThank You.
An Incident Report re String Lining.http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/rail/2015/r15v0003/r15v0003.asphttp://www.revelstokemountaineer.com/marshalling-issues-fatigue-cited-as-risk-factors-in-cp-rail-stoney-creek-bridge-derailment-13995Stoney Creek Bridge.http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pCYd5bY2278/VdtnIq0LfMI/AAAAAAAACxg/3_CSGso405s/s1600/Stoney-Creek-reconstructionx.jpghttp://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/uploads/r/null/8/9/894040/55ebbf64-4b8d-4bf6-82f5-9a5c1e1545fd-A33115.jpgSECOND Arch added later to accommodate heavier power.http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/19972692.jpgAnother Stoney Creek Bridge Tadanac, B.C.https://kootenaymodelrailway.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_4003.jpgThank You.
Detroit (and some other cities) took arc lights to new highs - litterally. Over 100 towers 175' high were spaced around downtown. Each had several arc lights at the top. Known as moonlights, they didn't last long, as incandescent lighting became more practical.
Photo from the Shorpy collection.
Despite their height, the lamps had to be serviced daily. The towers had a hoist mechanism to make it possible for men to go up the tower for said service.
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tree68Detroit (and some other cities) took arc lights to new highs - litterally. Over 100 towers 175' high were spaced around downtown
Dont' be fooled - those were 5G towers erected to spread viruses!
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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zugmann tree68 Detroit (and some other cities) took arc lights to new highs - litterally. Over 100 towers 175' high were spaced around downtown Dont' be fooled - those were 5G towers erected to spread viruses!
tree68 Detroit (and some other cities) took arc lights to new highs - litterally. Over 100 towers 175' high were spaced around downtown
Everything goes better with Chlorox.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
rdamon
As charlie hebdo complained, stop spreading these conspiracy theories! If the 5G transmission is vaccine-based why are we having so much consternation over getting actual vaccine that works on this disease?
For amusement you would have to include the timeline of flubs and walkbacks that have characterized this disaster, some of which are even wackier than the meme.
Bad enough I have to worry about midget albino neo-Nazi cannibals living under the Fort Lee anchorages of the George Washington Bridge!
What, you haven't heard about them? Thank your lucky stars you haven't!
And don't get me started about the Satanist cults in the woods of Sussex County NJ!
What his picture doesn't show is the little Illuminati pyramid that is found at the base of every cell tower. The tower and its antennas represent the all-seeing eye.
Must be some treasure clues in them thar towers. Where is Nick Cage when we need him!!!?
NDG Arc Light. In the old days illumination was achieved by the electric ' Arc ' between two electrodes in a suitable fixture. The problem was that the electrodes were consumed during the process and had to be replaced. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_lamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D4EG9AJVio Anyway. When used in street lighting mode, the lamps had to be lowered to street level so the Lamp Trimmer could trim or replace carbons as required. A winch, rope and drum were used to do this. In the following image, the Winch can be seen on pole next to pole with Car Stop sign to right. https://www.shorpy.com/node/25636?size=_original#caption Arc Lamp above Truck. 1945. US 2-8-2. http://blogues.banq.qc.ca/instantanes/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/06/06M_P48S1P11921.jpg Interesting photographs. http://blogues.banq.qc.ca/instantanes/2018/06/20/bonheur-doccasion-le-reflet-de-la-vie-ouvriere-dautrefois/ Note Water Pump on CN 2545 2-8-0 at end of street. http://blogues.banq.qc.ca/instantanes/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/06/06M_P48S1P11908.jpg The B T Co Cross Connect Terminal and Seat to left is interesting. Connects Cable from CO Underground to Aerial Cable for distribution. Thank You.
Carbon arc lamps would seem to be as maintenance-intensive as brushed DC traction motors. No wonder they fell out of use.
What sort of a pump is that on 2545? I assume you mean the shrouded thing immediately ahead of the cross-compound air compressor.
PDN - That GE unit was trailing in a consist that hit a semi at a level crossing in B.C. No one was in it during the crash. It appears that some cars and containers ran through its cab as the slack ran in hard after the impact.
SD70DudeWhere is Nick Cage when we need him!!!?
I'll settle for Helen Mirren!
SD70DudeWhat sort of a pump is that on 2545? I assume you mean the shrouded thing immediately ahead of the cross-compound air compressor.
Looks like one of those all-in-one feed water-heater things (what was it, a Worthington BL or something like that) which were supposed to be easier to retrofit than the kind with parts all over the locomotive. Sure is big looking on that engine!
FYI.
Amazing how big the Bell System grew by 1909, isn't it?
And only 33 years after "Mr. Watson! Come here! I need you!"
http://www.icsarchive.org/icsarchive-org/bb/ics_bb_508d_section_2517_locomotive_feedwater_heating_equipments.pdf Worthington BL explained (p.16ff)
Lovely Reading.
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