I'd like to say thanks to CShaveRR, edblysard, BaltACD, Thomas9011, carknocker, railroadKen, zugman, mudchicken, PNWRMNM, jeffhergert, oltmannd, EMD#1, Falcon48, RailwayMan, and Tree68 and Zardoz, for adding their real world, railroad experience to our forums. Without their contributions, these forums would be all questions, and no answers. Their understanding and knowledge of railroads allows me to read and learn about things I want to, not things I have to. For that I'm grateful.
Thanks Guys!
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
Don't forget the office folks like "Jeaton" and "Greyhounds". Their perspective isn't always ours, but they are also answer people.
And keep asking the questions...sometimes we know more than we remember we do!
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
Hey, don't forget the folks like "Juniatha" and Blue Max "Burgard540" and their engineering expertise.
CShaveRR Don't forget the office folks like "Jeaton" and "Greyhounds". Their perspective isn't always ours, but they are also answer people. And keep asking the questions...sometimes we know more than we remember we do!
I guess you could add me to the list, but perhaps with a disclaimer as the last my "hands on" goes back almost 4 decades. Useful, I guess, for anyone interested in really old stuff.
Jay
"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo Possum "We have met the anemone... and he is Russ." Bucky Katt "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate in physics
Firelock76 Hey, don't forget the folks like "Juniatha" and Blue Max "Burgard540" and their engineering expertise.
I'd like to add some more to the list:
Paul D. North for his takes and engineering experise.
erikem for his knowledge of haz mat and chemicals.
Sam1 for his knowledge and accounting information.
Falcon48 for his take on railroading's historical contexts in and around
Mike (wanswheel) Who always seems to be able to post interesting historical information on Threads here.
Dale (Nanaimo73) who, it seems, has as many resources as the Library of Congress
As well as, any number of other folks who come through here and add their knowledge and their takes on things railroading and how the aspects of rail and rail activities seem to seep into other transportation fields.
DO NOT FAIL TO FORGET THE Photographers
who post some pretty fantastic pictures on these Threads!
They deserve a particular tip o' the hat for their efforts to show everyone the modern railroad scene in the snow, snirt, or sunshine!
Thanks,Y'all!
While I'm occasionally able to add to discussions on a "boots on the ground" and "hand on the throttle" basis, I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that a fair amount of my knowledge is based on the experience of many of the "old heads" here on the forums.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
I dont post here that much but you're welcome, I dont have all the answers but I'll try and help out.
Answers? I barely know the questions!
Funny part is that I've been a member of this forum longer than I've been a railroader. There's times I like the job, and times I really, really, do not. But having this forum here to type my messed up thoughts (and yes, bad jokes) is sort of my stress reliever.
So to those that actually take time from your busy lives to read the ramblings from this tired railroader-in-training, I say thanks.
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any other railroad, company, or person.t fun any
Remember too, Dave Klepper for his insights and his memories. Always a pleasure to hear from one who remembers the glory days.
Yes, thanks to all the railroaders and others who contribute...and for patiently answering questions that those of us on the "outside" might have. It gives me the impression that many if not most railroaders are a thoughtful group..
It's actually fun answering questions; it gives me a chance to dig deep into some memories that had long ago withered...
In addition, I know that I would have absolutely loved to have a resource such as these forums available to me when I was growing up. I had to learn the old slow way, and when I finally did hire out on the railroad, all I really knew about railroading was from Trains magazine, watching trains, and my model railroad. It makes me feel good knowing that I am helping others enhance their hobby experience.
It's also nice to know that my efforts are appreciated by some. Thanks.
zardozIt's actually fun answering questions;
And sometimes the results of those questions can be tangible - witness Nora's "Stupid Question Thread" of several years ago. It ran for quite a while.
The questions were anything but stupid, and I think Nora is still working in the railroad industry.
More recently, Nance (WMNB4THRTL) has resurrected the genre with more questions that have been happily answered.
Compared with another forum I'm on, this one is a breath of fresh air in that regard.
What about me who Loves to blow holes in Greyhounds theories that this way will be Better than OTR Trucking.
I too appreciate hearing from actual railroaders. Speaking of which, I noticed that Railway Man has not been on here in over a year.
"No soup for you!" - Yev Kassem (from Seinfeld)
Zug, your wit and humor is most welcome for me. Keep watching the "aspects " for the high green, even past Marceline .~~~ HEH HEH .
Respectfully, Cannonball
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Ed, your opinions are most welcome. Being a retired ( emphesis on tired) road runner, it is nice to see the other side of things. Neither one of these jobs are easy. It is odd how how when you set back and look at both sides , both jobs are equal just in another light. Wow.
Cannonball
At this time of year one realizes how tough most jobs are, particularly the ones we often don't take notice of. Just before Xmas I was at Walmart buying wrapping paper...the check out clerk looked exhausted and she stated she'd been on her feet for a full eight hours straight. A heck of a way to earn a minimum wage if you ask me.
Or working 7am to 2pm Christmas day at the 24 Hour Convenience Store without a break.
James
I've worked plenty of minimum wage jobs during the holidays, I've spent much time cooped up in a hotel away from my family while with the railroad. Tis the nature of the beast.
Still a wall flower.
Seriously I do read the forums from time to time but I have a lot of things going on and very little time to participate. Fortunatly the forums are in good hands with the above mentioned. .
Randy Stahl
Randy Stahl Still a wall flower.Seriously I do read the forums from time to time but I have a lot of things going on and very little time to participate. Fortunatly the forums are in good hands with the above mentioned. . Randy Stahl
Still a wall flower.Seriously I do read the forums from time to time but I have a lot of things going on and very little time to participate. Fortunatly the forums are in good hands with the above mentioned. .
Randy:
You are not alone when it comes to being tied up, job related,. There are several others who are in the same category who don't have the time to be around as much as they would like.
Some of us who are retired would like to be in that category, as well! It is still nice to know that folks like yourself still 'surf through' once in a while! Your comments and contributions are always welcome and always timely. Thanks, (from me!) for one. Be Safe. See ya 'round!
I can not Wait to get into that Catagory however with 3 kids at home I will be a Homebody for about 16 years more. My youngest one is 2.
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