schlimm Why do we need yet another social or non-topical thread, given we already have the Chatterbox spring thread and The Official Eleanor Roosevelt (And Anything Else Non-topical) Thread?
Why do we need yet another social or non-topical thread, given we already have the Chatterbox spring thread and The Official Eleanor Roosevelt (And Anything Else Non-topical) Thread?
I suspect this one will peter out in the not-to-distant future. Chatterbox is just a place to check in every now and then, and Eleanor likes off-the-wall stuff (which is occasionally railroad related).
The old "Lounge" thread has long since passed. It started out as an alternative to the food-obsessed "Diner" with some emphasis on photography.
As for animals - you'll have to settle with a plant for me...
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I know this is an over simplification of postings, but here lately, they have either been so technical or so location foreign that I am wearing out my mouse just trying to find a thread that I can read and even partially understand. I try to ask questions, but pretty much get ignored. Ok - so why don't posters either answer questions or post more details about the subject or both. This isn't a college lecture circuit. But a lot of us non-railroad people would like to be able to get into a discussion w/o drowning in the technicals. And not everyone is brave enough to ask.
I get information from several members of the railroad community - and guess what - they take the time and the patience to explain it to me a little and Voila! I get it. And they are all on this forum!
So, Schlimm - I read your comments a lot. Some I agree with and some I don't.
Jeff - I love reading your postings. You are great on details that are pretty straightforward. Plus you speak engineereeze with a true midwest flavor.
For the rest of you & Zug: can someone please explain cab signals to me? This is what should be discussed on a railroad forum. I have pled my case before and nothing happened, so I will go back to the CBox - that silly place everyone hates and yet has readership equal to a lot of very popular magazines. I-mag-in that!
Oh yeah - and I spent weeks trying to figure out why railroads were almost hysterical about a 1.5% grade. Engineering was never my strong suit. But I try....really I do!
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schlimmWhy do we need yet another social or non-topical thread, given we already have the Chatterbox spring thread and The Official Eleanor Roosevelt (And Anything Else Non-topical) Thread?
We don't, you are probably right. I suspected, though, that I'm neither old enough or midwestern enough for Chatterbox, so this thread seemed like something interesting to jump onto. Considering the price of admission, I guess i'll ride this pony to the end. ;)
Alright, so before this post peters out, (hopefully it won't) let me just say that this is the most fun I have had in months. I personally like my nonsensical "post about posting" and, if the moderators are willing ,i ask that it be extended a bit longer.
Whether or not it is taken down, I would like to use this "forum rules" topic to ask: If a post is locked/ poster banned, are ALL participants banned, or only the people who initiated it?
P.S. If a moderator, for some reason reads this, let me know if you will allow it to commence.
The Beaverton, Fanno Creek & Bull Mountain Railroad
"Ruby Line Service"
MookieFor the rest of you & Zug: can someone please explain cab signals to me?
The PRR can do a better job than I:
https://youtu.be/kThWihLOuR8?t=3m53s
Film's a little dated, but concept is pretty much the same.
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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KBCpresidentAlright, so before this post peters out,Ihopefully it won't) let me just say that this is the most fun i have had in months. I personally like my nonsensical "post about posting" and, if the moderators are willing ,i ask that it be extended a bit longer.
Shhh. If we're very very quiet, they won't notice we're here.
zugmann Mookie For the rest of you & Zug: can someone please explain cab signals to me? The PRR can do a better job than I: https://youtu.be/kThWihLOuR8?t=3m53s Film's a little dated, but concept is pretty much the same.
Mookie For the rest of you & Zug: can someone please explain cab signals to me?
Johnny
DeggestyThanks, Zug. It is a little dated--I saw a Shark. I wonder--did the cab signals also show the aspect that told the engineer to lower his pantograph?
Not that I ever saw. The PRR style (as far as I know) only gave four aspects:
clear, approach medium, approach, restricting.
Not all cab signals we have use speed enforcement. They just need acknowledged. on other lines - there is speed enforcement.
MookieBut a lot of us non-railroad people would like to be able to get into a discussion w/o drowning in the technicals. And not everyone is brave enough to ask.
So how about a thread by Nonrails discussing whatever amongst ourselves. Then perhaps the "rails" will get so tired of amatures flopping about looking for answers they'll weigh in and help out. Once we have their attention, we can ask lot's of questions, like why any sane person would work for a railroad. That's a start. Hey, i'm new here, maybe it's been done before, I don't know. I'm still in the rubbing every body the wrong way phase hereabouts. ;)
My observation has been that the people in the know are fairly quick in answering questions so that misunderstandings are quickly cleared up--as the idea that our Elder Stateslady works for Kalmbach was corrected by the ultimate authority on the matter..
ouibejamnlike why any sane person would work for a railroad.
We haven't found one yet.
ouibejamn Shhh. If we're very very quiet, they won't notice we're here.
This is currently the most active thread on the forum. I'm guessing they know we exist. They might not know exactly how off-topic we are, though. Or maybe they know both, but have more pressing matters to worry about.
Zug - what is the reason for cab signals on the eastern and not the BNSF here in the middle of the country? Congestion? Traffic?
And when those CSX engines come thru here, some as 2nd motor power and at least one was HEP - where do the cab signals figure in - do they not come on since we aren't set up for that?
Cab signals are only used for territory that is equipped for it. So engines with cab signals are fine to run on non-equipped lines. But there's a whole set of rules for non-equipped engines to lead on lines that do feature cab signals.
UP uses cab signals on some of its lines. You'll have to ask someone else for specifics.
ouibejamnSo how about a thread by Nonrails discussing whatever amongst ourselves. Then perhaps the "rails" will get so tired of amatures flopping about looking for answers they'll weigh in and help out.
Again, "Nora's Stupid Question Thread" did just that. I believe she's working for a railroad now. It was a pretty free-swinging thread and a lot of folks learned a lot.
Wish I could find it. I'm sure it's out there somewhere.
Sometimes the problem is that there's no easy/simple answer. Even a brief summary of some topics will make your head spin, as we've all seen one way or another here.
That said, never be afraid to ask a question. Even if someone points out that it was discussed in another thread, at least you'll get your answer.
tree68That said, never be afraid to ask a question.
And we'll be glad to provide an answer. Even if we have to make it up.
Anybody know how ot change your "signiture?" I'm getting a little tired of "Now with quotes and smilies " And my Active project now is the Beaverton,Fanno Creek and Bull Mtn.
On topic, I know that when the CP F units came through to Portland, they had to have a UP unit leading because of some issue wiht cab controls. A lot of irritated railfans for that one.
On the right side of any page is your avatar and your user name, Under that is a link: "Settings" click on it... you Sig line is near the bottom of the page you will get.
Semper Vaporo
Pkgs.
I don't see it, but I will try again later.
Now, how about those heritage units? Seen any lately?
Sorry... just pushing this to 80 replies.
Train related:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2yKsLZLy28
ouibejamn Ulrich .. a post about posting.. how clever. Exactly! All part of his evil scheme, we've been had. Look at you KBC, already on page two.
Ulrich .. a post about posting.. how clever.
Exactly! All part of his evil scheme, we've been had. Look at you KBC, already on page two.
Bob the weasel
keep it going
keep it going...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zanrcDgsafA
I SAW THE WIESEL!
(bob the weasel... anyone polayed that game. Ah, the memories of day camp)
KBCPresident:
"This is currently the most active thread on the forum. I'm guessing they know we exist. They might not know exactly how off-topic we are, though. Or maybe they know both, but have more pressing matters to worry about."
Mostly, we've been talking about posting, so on a thread about posting, are we really off-topic?
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OK, a railroad-related question: In the opening scene with the title, the rails in that picture looked HUGE. Could anyone venture a guess as to their weight? I know PRR used some very heavy rails.
Paul North discussed it in another thread. :
Paul_D_North_Jr Actually, it was 152 PS = Pennsylvania System; also used 155 PS to a greater extent. See the bottom of this rail chart: http://www.txholdings.com/rail_chart.php Not in any major main lines; almost all are now either 115 RE,132 RE, 136 RE, 140 RE, or 141 RE (AREMA). Undoubtedly there's some in yards, old branch lines (coal lines around Shamokin, PA), a few industries where I put it in . . . - for various specific technical reasons. It's kind of an orphan - almost all of the "Other Track Material" (joint bars obviously, but also tie plates, and everything in the turnouts) fit only it. Walking in track laid with the stuff was weird - it was so tall, it felt like there were handrails on either side, or else it was proportioned more like narrow gauge, with respect to the rail height vs. the gauge distance. - Paul North.
Actually, it was 152 PS = Pennsylvania System; also used 155 PS to a greater extent. See the bottom of this rail chart:
http://www.txholdings.com/rail_chart.php
Not in any major main lines; almost all are now either 115 RE,132 RE, 136 RE, 140 RE, or 141 RE (AREMA). Undoubtedly there's some in yards, old branch lines (coal lines around Shamokin, PA), a few industries where I put it in . . . - for various specific technical reasons. It's kind of an orphan - almost all of the "Other Track Material" (joint bars obviously, but also tie plates, and everything in the turnouts) fit only it.
Walking in track laid with the stuff was weird - it was so tall, it felt like there were handrails on either side, or else it was proportioned more like narrow gauge, with respect to the rail height vs. the gauge distance.
- Paul North.
Paul of Covington Mostly, we've been talking about posting, so on a thread about posting, are we really off-topic?
very true, very true I'm curious where it goes next.
KBCpresident I'm curious where it goes next
I went to Nebraska once, but it was closed. I guess I should have called ahead. Okay, I'm only trying to puuuuush us onto page four.
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