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Posted by al-in-chgo on Monday, July 7, 2008 8:11 PM
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Al (oops, gotta qualify that--Chicago Al),

Exactly what is this thing you're trying to buy or sell?  Or would knowing that give the answer away?

Knowing might indeed give it away.  Why don't I furlough my question and think about it for a while.  Your question is perfectly comprehensible -- but I won't say it's easy! 

 Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]   -  a.s.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, July 7, 2008 7:18 PM

Al (oops, gotta qualify that--Chicago Al),

Exactly what is this thing you're trying to buy or sell?  Or would knowing that give the answer away?

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Monday, July 7, 2008 7:06 PM

Readers:  Looks like we have to questions pending (don't worry, it's happened before).

 

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Posted by passengerfan on Monday, July 7, 2008 1:16 PM

Well if know one else has a question how about this. In 1947-48 the Santa Fe Super Chief became a daily train what was the consist of these trains and again in 1950-51 the Super Chief was again reequipped and what was the make up of those consists?

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 7, 2008 12:10 PM

Al my apoligies for the delay.  I don't go on line all that often(but this is one of the places I pop in).

    In future if you see i've a correct answer please feel free to pass the baton on to someone else.

    Is Dominion CD154 a railcar?    If so more than $15.

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Monday, July 7, 2008 12:04 AM
 KCSfan wrote:

I've been looking for a new question for the last two (now almost 3) days. Who's turn is it and what's the hold up?

Mark

narig02.  Even though he used research, I gave him a pass on the question and a prod for him to ask another one.  He is relatively new (29 posts) and he certainly wasn't trying to pull a fast one; he told in his post what research he used to get his answer. 

Here's a zany middle-of-the-night question just for now. 

How much would you expect an amber-colored "Dominion CD154" to cost, not including shipping?  Assume item is in near-to-mint condition with only 2-3 very small flaws.   

$1-5 ______

$5-10 _____

$10-15 ______

above $15 _______

Briefly explain your answer.  No research please.

HINT:  Price slots quoted are in US$. 

- al

 

 

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Posted by KCSfan on Sunday, July 6, 2008 9:35 PM

I've been looking for a new question for the last two (now almost 3) days. Who's turn is it and what's the hold up?

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Saturday, July 5, 2008 10:22 AM

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I looked this one up on Google Earth and so was not eligible to answer.  However, that service shows Brush Grove Road extending diagonally northest to southwest directly across the facility, thus creating a grade crossing for each individual track within the facility.  I feel certain that is not ground truth  but a problem with the software that highlights streets. 

It's  probably that, or possibly that there was a road with that name that had to be completely relocated. The point is the road that's there now would not exist without Global III.  - a.s.

 

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Posted by Dakguy201 on Saturday, July 5, 2008 8:52 AM
I looked this one up on Google Earth and so was not eligible to answer.  However, that service shows Brush Grove Road extending diagonally northest to southwest directly across the facility, thus creating a grade crossing for each individual track within the facility.  I feel certain that is not ground truth  but a problem with the software that highlights streets. 
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Posted by al-in-chgo on Friday, July 4, 2008 5:57 PM
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Brush Grove Rd?  At least thats what I can guess from looking at ms streets & trips or googe maps.

Rgds ign

Brush Grove Road it is! 

Uhh, in this thread we're not supposed to research or go online for an answer.  I'm sure we can forgive you this time, because it was a difficult question for most; also you're a relative newbie. 

It's customary on this thread for the winner of the latest question to post a question of his own for us.

Looking forward to it!

best

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 4, 2008 2:41 PM

Brush Grove Rd?  At least thats what I can guess from looking at ms streets & trips or googe maps.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, July 3, 2008 6:21 PM
Well, I'm out of this one--as a dedicated Route 38 follower, I never go into the city that way!

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Thursday, July 3, 2008 5:04 PM
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Al-in-Chi,

Ask the next question Al, you haven't had one in a while and I've had more than my share lately. After all you were the one who suggested the CGW.

Mark 

 

Mark, you are a gentleman and a scholar! 

I had an earlier question in mind but looking at it onsite, realized it was just too silly -- and really too difficult.  I deleted it.

This question also concerns the Chicago area. 

In Rochelle, what road connects the intersection of Illinois Rte. 51 with the Union Pacific's Global III intermodal facility? 

Some hints:  The sign at that intersection masquerades as a street sign, something like "Intermodal Facility," but that is not the road's real name.  If you come into town on I-88, it's the intersection at the first red light on the town side -- route to Global III to the left, Shell station to the right FWIW. 

It is a regular public road, though constructed with federal, state, and UP monies. 

It is not "Intermodal Drive," the dedicated name UP uses for its own private road running from the subject road into Global III.

It is named with two natural terms, not people's names, direction names or corporate names.

________________   ______________   Road.   Did you notice?  Do you remember? 

Enjoy!  - al

 

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Posted by KCSfan on Thursday, July 3, 2008 6:52 AM

Al-in-Chi,

Ask the next question Al, you haven't had one in a while and I've had more than my share lately. After all you were the one who suggested the CGW.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, July 3, 2008 5:14 AM

Mark did get it.  Congratulations!

Prince Crossing is where CGW and CA&E's Elgin line crosses, by means of a grade separation.  The location is now the junction of a pair of bike trails, the Illinois Prairie Path (ex-CA&E) and the Great Western Trail (you figure it out!).  Prince Crossing Road runs north and south from the UP main line to Illinois 64; the junction itself isn't too close to the road.

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 11:55 PM
 KCSfan wrote:

Carl,

If your hint means between the two of us we have got the answer then I'll say CGW and CA&E.

Mark

Looks to me like Mark has got it !    -   a. s.

 

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Posted by KCSfan on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:02 PM

Carl,

If your hint means between the two of us we have got the answer then I'll say CGW and CA&E.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:56 PM
 al-in-chgo wrote:
 CShaveRR wrote:
Honestly, you guys--between the two of you...! Wink [;)]

Having been on both sides, I can truthfully say that a long waiting period without an answer is just as frustrating for the question-poser as frustrating stabs in the dark are for the contestant.

Al, my comment wasn't really from frustration--think of it as a hint!

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:13 PM

 CShaveRR wrote:
Honestly, you guys--between the two of you...! Wink [;)]

Having been on both sides, I can truthfully say that a long waiting period without an answer is just as frustrating for the question-poser as frustrating stabs in the dark are for the contestant.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 5:26 AM
Honestly, you guys--between the two of you...! Wink [;)]

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Posted by KCSfan on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 1:07 AM

Would the CA&E be one of the roads?

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:57 PM

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Al, you're putting city limits on Chicagoland!  Don't do that!  Go west (and a bit north), young man!

Maybe it's somewhere out in the old CGW's territory, and/or something interurban.  If my guess  above is EAST of the correct area, it rules out the old extended Douglas line, which as you probably know now is just alleys beyond Berwyn.  That would have been my next guess if not for your hint. 

Don't worry.  Someone will get it.  It just won't be me. Blush [:I]   -   a. s.

 

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 8:46 PM
Al, you're putting city limits on Chicagoland!  Don't do that!  Go west (and a bit north), young man!

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 8:35 PM

 CShaveRR wrote:
That's correct--no trains, no tracks.  Also, in this case, "crossing" does not necessarily mean "diamond".

I don't seem to recall "Prince" as the name of a Chicago neighborhood. 

So I'll take a WAG -- Harlem and Archer avenues?  It has that spacious look.   

 

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:08 PM
That's correct--no trains, no tracks.  Also, in this case, "crossing" does not necessarily mean "diamond".

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:29 PM
 CShaveRR wrote:

OK, thanks--I've got one that should be easy for some people, especially those who live "-in-Chgo"land:

Prince Crossing:  this onetime "rail center" has a street named for it, and there used to be a riding stable nearby (Prince Crossing Stables might still be there).  It may have been one of the busier crossings in Chicagoland that is now missing all of the railroads that went through it.  It's a busy junction point now, but for a different mode of transportation.  Simple question:  just need the historic names (ca. 1950s) of the railroads that went through there.

Just to clarify:  no rail transport at that junction these days, no el's, rapid transit, trains, freights or nuthin'?   - al

 

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:40 PM

OK, thanks--I've got one that should be easy for some people, especially those who live "-in-Chgo"land:

Prince Crossing:  this onetime "rail center" has a street named for it, and there used to be a riding stable nearby (Prince Crossing Stables might still be there).  It may have been one of the busier crossings in Chicagoland that is now missing all of the railroads that went through it.  It's a busy junction point now, but for a different mode of transportation.  Simple question:  just need the historic names (ca. 1950s) of the railroads that went through there.

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Posted by KCSfan on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 12:53 PM

Of course it was Natchez, MS where the MoPac had a small operation to switch cars on and off the ferry from Vidalia, LA. The other location was Helena, AR where the IC switched the car ferry from Trotters Point, MS until 1972 when the trestle leading to the ferry landing burned and the IC decided to quit the whole operation.

Since you answered 3/4 of the question you're the winner Carl as far as I'm concerned.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:48 AM
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 KCSfan wrote:
 CShaveRR wrote:
To unload their ferry boats?

Right on Carl. The IC had a small bit of trackage at a car ferry landing in Ark and so did the MOPac in Miss. Now name the locations in the two states and you're the winner.

Mark

(new poster's color and emphasis)

Dude, you are getting just too curlicue'd.  You should let Carl research this if he wants.  If he gets it closed-book you should appoint him RR Quiz Game Life Master and let him post questions in times of drought.  Despite the jocularity I don't impress easily and I am impressed by his vast knowledge.  (Carl, hope you too are reading this.)  - al 

...and except for Vicks... I mean, Natchez, I can't do it.  I keep thinking about Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, but I think that was MoPac on both sides (technically Missouri-Illinois on one).

That really was a stab in the dark for me--I happened to think about the PM/C&O and GTW's little toeholds in Milwaukee, and thought there might be something similar.

Thanks for the kind words, Al!  It's reasurring to know that my mind hasn't taken leave of me just yet.  However, I don't think I necessarily fit the qualifications for question-guru.

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Posted by KCSfan on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:01 AM
 KCSfan wrote:

 CShaveRR wrote:
To unload their ferry boats?

Right on Carl. The IC had a small bit of trackage at a car ferry landing in Ark and so did the MOPac in Miss. Now name the locations in the two states and you're the winner.

Mark

One of the locations should be a no brainer. It was discussed in the answer to a previous question.

Mark

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