QUOTE: Originally posted by virlon My crew and I were stopped by the Local yokels in 1972 in Anaheim, CA. on the Costa Mesa job one day. He put his red lights on, we stopped, and he climbed up on the engine and said "your tail lights are not working." Needless to say we were laughing so hard it took him by surprise. He asked what was so funny. We all looked at him and laughed twice as hard. Virlon save your ticket.....the P.E. will rise again.
QUOTE: Originally posted by jarubel QUOTE: Originally posted by virlon My crew and I were stopped by the Local yokels in 1972 in Anaheim, CA. on the Costa Mesa job one day. He put his red lights on, we stopped, and he climbed up on the engine and said "your tail lights are not working." Needless to say we were laughing so hard it took him by surprise. He asked what was so funny. We all looked at him and laughed twice as hard. Virlon save your ticket.....the P.E. will rise again. I'll bet your turn signals were not working either.
QUOTE: Actually, we didn't have turn signals.... the hoghead put his arm out the window to signal a turn.
Originally posted by railfan619 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Modelcar Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania 13,456 posts Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:06 AM ....Riding from end to end of our great USA while in the military. Seeing all the different areas and differences as we passed thru. 50 plus years ago. Quentin Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:16 AM As a kid, a good friend and I got "dutch uncled" by a railroad cop one day.....we were playing on a mainline, near a siding, and I think there may have been a lot of vandalism to new auto's in the open carriers that were often left in the siding...so I suspect *that* is what he was investigating....but he could tell that we were 'good' kids, so he just gave us the gruff "you boys could all end up in jail" routine, wrote down our names and addresses and sent us on our way. Thinking back, we as kids didn't know enough about verifying his ID before giving out personal info, he just as easily could have been a molester getting address info for later visits, but we were just dumb kids Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:30 AM I've only been approached by two RR cops, the second time was at Espee's Sparks yard. He just told me to take my pictures from over there, which was 5 feet from where I was standing. So I moved and he left. The first time was in Albuquerque, NM at Santa Fe's yard. The fellow asked if I was getting any good pictures, to which I answered no not yet. He then said something like, this is a bad part of town, why don't you drive into that parking area by that office, be sure to lock your car, and you can get your photos from that employees bridge over the yard. I'll let the other officer know what your doing. Have fun. And that was that, got some nice top shots from the pedestrian bridge over the yard. As he was walking away he also mentioned that they had one of the steam engine out of the shop and where working on it. As it turns out they were getting it ready for a move to the California State RR Museum. Reply Edit vsmith Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Smoggy L.A. 10,743 posts Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 11:54 AM Last train ride I was on, the RR police in a big black and white, pulled up behind us for speeding, lights flashing, siren blaring but as no one was looking out the back window and the engineer was 14 cars forward and it was a single track, he never saw them, the RR cops eventually got frustrated and retreated to the nearest Dunkin Donuts shop... [:D] Have fun with your trains Reply chad thomas Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Ely, Nv. 6,312 posts Posted by chad thomas on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 12:07 PM Have I ever been stopped by the cops? Oh yea. I couldn't even begin to count the times. But most encounters were quite harmless. I have been asked to move on a few times but usually they are just checking me out. The only bad experiences I had involved those security guys up on Cajon pass thinking they owned the place. They used to be real jerks up there but now they have mellowed a lot. I've also been stopped by military police and asked not to take pictures of there trains. And on more than one occasion I've had cops stop and ask me if I had seen different things. Reply RMNRWY Member sinceApril 2002 From: Railfan Heaven - Cheyenne 46 posts Posted by RMNRWY on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 12:48 PM One of my best was the last run of the Amtrak Pioneer Zephyr from Cheyenne to Laramie. Knowing that I was riding the last regular scheduled Amtrak train over Sherman Hill was also quite sad too. [:(] One RR Cop story..I'm always hanging around the UP yards here in Cheyenne and have only been checked once by UPRR Police. (Back in 1995) I have also helped them several times for various situations. Well during one Frontier Day's, when UP 3985 was in action, I was watching her being turned on the turntable here in Cheyenne. I was standing in my usual spot and a out of town UPRR Cop from Salt Lake was brought in just for the special. He told me to leave the turntable vicinity. I told him that I have always watched #3985 being turned and never have been questioned to move. (I was at least 40 feet from the pit) I also pointed out that there were many others who were closer. He told me not to give him any lip or he will have me arrested. He went on and on and basically threatened me. I left and told him that his behavior was uncalled for. I felt that he was exploiting his power/authority. Later that day I called Omaha and talked to the head of UPRR Police. He told me that the man's actions were improper and that he would contact him. He apologized on UP's behalf. The following year during the Frontier Day's Special, I noticed that same cop walking toward me in my vehicle. He said, "Aren't you the one that got me in trouble with the officials in Omaha". He never questioned my actions that day as I watched #3985 do the spin. But for several years he would remind me of his reprimand. RMNRWY CEO Rocky Mountain Northern Railway Reply dldance Member sinceAugust 2003 From: Near Promentory UT 1,590 posts Posted by dldance on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 4:32 PM In August of 1967 I took the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago. The Western Pacific was late delivering their section of the train to Ogden and UP equipment problems further delayed the train. As a result, we were over 5 hours late arriving in Omaha. At that point UP turned the train over to either the Rock Island or the CB&Q (I can't remember which). Someone must have given orders for the engineer to make up as much time as possible because from Omaha to Chicago - we flew. I timed the train between mile posts at 100+ mph. The conductor and car attendents were hanging onto the seat backs as they walked through the train. We NEVER waited for a frieght to clear. And we arrived in Chicago only about 1 or 2 hours late. That ride was a really thrill. dd Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 4:42 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by dldance In August of 1967 I took the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago. The Western Pacific was late delivering their section of the train to Ogden and UP equipment problems further delayed the train. As a result, we were over 5 hours late arriving in Omaha. At that point UP turned the train over to either the Rock Island or the CB&Q (I can't remember which). Someone must have given orders for the engineer to make up as much time as possible because from Omaha to Chicago - we flew. I timed the train between mile posts at 100+ mph. The conductor and car attendents were hanging onto the seat backs as they walked through the train. We NEVER waited for a frieght to clear. And we arrived in Chicago only about 1 or 2 hours late. That ride was a really thrill. dd That was the Milwaukee Road, kiddo. I bet it was a fast ride. Mitch Reply Edit bobwilcox Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Crozet, VA 1,049 posts Posted by bobwilcox on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 4:52 PM I got stopped by the KGB once while trying to take pictures at a station stop in Siberia. It put railroad police in the US into a whole new dimension. Bob Reply Kurn Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Akron,OH 229 posts Posted by Kurn on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 5:06 PM EVERY train ride I ever took was great.From the Erie Lake Cities to the Broadway,all the tourist lines,Metro North,NYC Subway,caboose rides,all were great.The only one less than great was the Amtrak turbo from Chicago to Bloomington,Ilinois back in '74.But in spite of the rough ride,noise(including the whooshing sound),it was still fun.So even a rusted out heavyweight commuter coach behind a clapped out S1 would still be fun.Why? Cuz its a train ride! If there are no dogs in heaven,then I want to go where they go. Reply vsmith Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Smoggy L.A. 10,743 posts Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 6:47 PM I have to admit to two favorite rides... 1. TGV from Lyon to Paris 2 hours.. WHHHHHOOOOOSHHHHHH![:p] 2. Careening thru the London's Underground Tube system in the last of the WW2-era wooden trainsets was a REAL thrill ride, heard more scary noises on that thing than I ever care to hear again, even the old NYC ruddy red cars were tame by comparison ...WHIRRRR, GRIND, CRUNCH, POP, SCRAP, GRIND, WHIRRR, POP, SCRAP, CRUNCH...ya get the idea[:0] Have fun with your trains Reply dldance Member sinceAugust 2003 From: Near Promentory UT 1,590 posts Posted by dldance on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 7:41 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by artmark QUOTE: Originally posted by dldance In August of 1967 I took the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago. The Western Pacific was late delivering their section of the train to Ogden and UP equipment problems further delayed the train. As a result, we were over 5 hours late arriving in Omaha. At that point UP turned the train over to either the Rock Island or the CB&Q (I can't remember which). Someone must have given orders for the engineer to make up as much time as possible because from Omaha to Chicago - we flew. I timed the train between mile posts at 100+ mph. The conductor and car attendents were hanging onto the seat backs as they walked through the train. We NEVER waited for a frieght to clear. And we arrived in Chicago only about 1 or 2 hours late. That ride was a really thrill. dd That was the Milwaukee Road, kiddo. I bet it was a fast ride. Mitch Thanks for helping my memory out. Like I said, a few details may be fuzzy but I will never forget that ride. dd Reply Old Limey Member sinceJuly 2004 From: The Worlds first Navy Base (Kent) 34 posts Posted by Old Limey on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 7:44 PM Cops never, but the one trip I did remember was back in the 80's. I started out from Inverness and went down to Kyle of Lochal***hen by ferry down to Mallaig through the Sound of Sleat and as the sun was going down by rail from Mallaig to Fort William,it was my first view of the Scottish National Monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the gathering of the Clans at Glenfinnan seen from the same viaduct as shown in the Harry Potter film, the viaduct is reputed to be the first all concrete construction of its kind and a legend has it that it contains a Horse and cart that fell in one of the pillars by accident during construction?? Glenfinnan was of course where the Highlander was supposed to have originated from in another film. Finally just down the line I could see our mini - mountain Ben Nevis our highest in UK. Not comparable I know with what you can come up with in the Rockies Etc In the Summer Steam lives again on the Fort William to Mallaig line. http://www.steamtrain.info/ On another trip going in reverse of that mentioned previously, I shared a viewing coach from Kyle of Lochal***o Inverness with a retired American Admiral. I may add I am an old Limey Englishman who likes Scotland. 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
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QUOTE: Originally posted by dldance In August of 1967 I took the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago. The Western Pacific was late delivering their section of the train to Ogden and UP equipment problems further delayed the train. As a result, we were over 5 hours late arriving in Omaha. At that point UP turned the train over to either the Rock Island or the CB&Q (I can't remember which). Someone must have given orders for the engineer to make up as much time as possible because from Omaha to Chicago - we flew. I timed the train between mile posts at 100+ mph. The conductor and car attendents were hanging onto the seat backs as they walked through the train. We NEVER waited for a frieght to clear. And we arrived in Chicago only about 1 or 2 hours late. That ride was a really thrill. dd
If there are no dogs in heaven,then I want to go where they go.
QUOTE: Originally posted by artmark QUOTE: Originally posted by dldance In August of 1967 I took the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago. The Western Pacific was late delivering their section of the train to Ogden and UP equipment problems further delayed the train. As a result, we were over 5 hours late arriving in Omaha. At that point UP turned the train over to either the Rock Island or the CB&Q (I can't remember which). Someone must have given orders for the engineer to make up as much time as possible because from Omaha to Chicago - we flew. I timed the train between mile posts at 100+ mph. The conductor and car attendents were hanging onto the seat backs as they walked through the train. We NEVER waited for a frieght to clear. And we arrived in Chicago only about 1 or 2 hours late. That ride was a really thrill. dd That was the Milwaukee Road, kiddo. I bet it was a fast ride. Mitch
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