Trackside Lounge, Milepost 0906.01--no defects

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Carl,

I never thought of track circuits.  I'll go back and check again.  Good thought!  As to that proposed train service, I'm all for it.  Think of not only 'business' folks that could use it but sporting events (NFL, MLB, etc), college kids coming to and from, EAA, etc.  My personal belief is that CN probably won't want anything to do with it if they aren't forced into it.  The local newspaper (Oshkosh Northwestern) ran an article similar to the one you linked to.  Discussion was about evenly split into: a)stupid trains; b)neat idea; c)who cares.  I gues some people just are unhappy for the sake of being unhappy.

 

[CShaveRR]

CNW 6000

Query: I have noticed on the CWR around Oshkosh that there are several spots on the side of the rail painted a 'dull orange/red' that are about a foot long or so.  It's usualy only on one rail, generally not near a switch.  I have looked at them through the camera fully zoomed in but couldn't discern any writing.  What could they be?

Possibly something to do with grade-crossing or other signal circuits?

Dan, did you see this in the Green Bay newspaper?

http://www.utu.org/worksite/detail_news.cfm?ArticleID=47421

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http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/t/149784.aspx
A link to the last version, in case anyone needs a reference.

CN was sure busy last weekend.  Loaded coal bound for GB powered by an SD70MAC and ES44AC plus plenty of manifest traffic.  Next time, someone remind me to make sure the camera has charged batteries! It was still fun to watch though. 

Query: I have noticed on the CWR around Oshkosh that there are several spots on the side of the rail painted a 'dull orange/red' that are about a foot long or so.  It's usualy only on one rail, generally not near a switch.  I have looked at them through the camera fully zoomed in but couldn't discern any writing.  What could they be?

[CShaveRR]

No cyber-meal menus, either. Strictly BYO, and clean up afterwards!

June already...Conrail has been gone for ten years already (sorry, CSAO fans, it just isn't the same).

If you feel like telling about your railfan trips, relating what you did on vacation, praising, cursing, or forecasting the weather, asking questions about railroads or railroading, posting your photographs (this probably should have been higher on the list), or anything else you don't feel like opening a new thread for, let this be the place!

Highlight of the past week for me: three-year-old (almost) granddaughter, upon seeing a UP freight go past during lunch: "Oh, a train! My favorite!"

Dark and stormy this morning in Chicagoland. Nonetheless, will be out and about in Elmhurst, while PShaveRR discusses things with our dentist.