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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, September 8, 2016 6:33 AM

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Not to be a Debbie Downer, but is isn't a matter of if, it's only a matter of when.

Don't think I don't know that...

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Posted by BaltACD on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:45 PM

tree68

Meanwhile, here in the north country, we're getting some much needed rain - hopefully not too quickly, though.  We're up to a half inch already, with more to come.

I feel for the crew - we just had a trespasser hit near here at oh-dark-thirty in the morning, a great distance from the nearest crossing.   I've had some pretty good starts from larger wildlife (deer, bear) when running.  I can't imagine seeing a person in my way - or maybe I don't want to. 

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but is isn't a matter of if, it's only a matter of when.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:12 PM

Meanwhile, here in the north country, we're getting some much needed rain - hopefully not too quickly, though.  We're up to a half inch already, with more to come.

I feel for the crew - we just had a trespasser hit near here at oh-dark-thirty in the morning, a great distance from the nearest crossing.   I've had some pretty good starts from larger wildlife (deer, bear) when running.  I can't imagine seeing a person in my way - or maybe I don't want to.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:12 PM

CSX had a derailment last night ( time unknown ) after teenager walked in front of freight on a road with no sidewalk.  Crossing has bells, lights , and gates..   Happened on the CSX Lineville sub that runs from LaGrange Ga and Brmingham.  Happened in city of LaGrange at the Vernon road crossing  Train was a westbound mixed freight.  Normal speed limits are 20 - 30 MPH.

Had a doctors appointment nearby and witnessed the aftermath this morning.  Two AC locomotives stopped about 300 feet west of Vernon road crossing.  For whatever reason some train cars jack knifed south to outside of the curve ( crossing is curved and has super elevation.  As well tracks intercept road at about 30 - 45 degree angle. ) Several cars on their side on both sides of track including a spilled lumber car to south. Some Lumber in road   Interesting that two Procor DOT-111 tank cars remained upright west of crossing but do not know if they stayed on rails.  Another item is that there is  a equipment detector on south side of track but was not touched although cars overturned both east and west of bungalow. Unknown if track detectors were torn up,

Crossing damage was complee with removal of all rail, ties, asphalt and some ballast.  Quite a crew there and as an aside part of a crossing renewal crew that was working on the A&WP sub about 15 miles away was called  to the scene. 

Have to wonder if the rear of train pushed cars off track tearing up track and crossing ?

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:36 PM

evening

very warm today.work still busy.still waiting for a part.Big bosses are getting cranky.Supper than chores to do.

stay safe

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:51 AM

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Instead of using big words that mean something only to medical people, they should say stuff like "yucky things than need to come out of there".

Maybe your framis is out of phase with your divariable fribersitcher, which will involve adjustments to your Johnson rod...

Seriously, hope you get the answers you want and need.

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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:46 AM

Carl, perhaps you should find an educated doctor? Smile Mine explain the matters to me, using simple words such as "a," "an," and "the."

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 8:17 AM

Our overnight low was 78; we might hit 90 today if the thunderstorms don't squelch it.  I think we're rooting for the storms.  My walking in yesterday's heat (which was interrupted by a brief shower) totaled over four miles.

Today I don't expect to stray too far from home until later; I have a snail-mail package of freight car history reports to prepare (and a letter to write).  I also have to call my surgeon and have a CT scan result explained to me.  Instead of using big words that mean something only to medical people, they should say stuff like "yucky things than need to come out of there".

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7:16 AM

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Ok, I'm in Flint, Mi., "The Home of Lead Pipes", IT's September and at 6 AM it was 75 degrees, not fair.
 

We have company from around the middle of CA - and our temp was about 95 yesterday, with our usual humidity.  Driver & I didn't think it was too bad overall, but they were very uncomfortable.  They were having trouble enjoying the visit, since we were outside quite a bit.  Going home tomorrow - too bad, will be in the 70's next week.  Mischief

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Posted by BOB WITHORN on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:15 AM
Ok, I'm in Flint, Mi., "The Home of Lead Pipes", IT's September and at 6 AM it was 75 degrees, not fair.
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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:29 PM

afternoon

work busy.will get buisier once they get a replacement part.Ns and contractors were out in the siding and at the RR crossing uptown.They haven't tore the pavement up yet but will be coming soon.Chores to do.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 11:31 AM

CSSHEGEWISCH
I went through a lot of fluids even after I got home just to recover. 

It's amazing how dry you can get, and how quickly.  Been there.

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Posted by Deggesty on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 11:07 AM

Carl, I am sorry to hear of the possible complications of your difficulty. I hope that radiation will not be necessary, for that may lead to other difficulties (I write from experience). Chemotherapy was, towards the end, botherssome, but I know of no aferects.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 10:59 AM

I think the "last blast" is continuing today and tomorrow.  I get to go out in it today--walking to and from my physical therapist's appointment (a train ride will break up the walk in both directions), with the heat index near 100.  


Cancer report:  despite removal of my prostate, it ain't over yet--it also spread to lymph nodes, and might still be lurking in spite of the fact that they took out some bad nodes in the surgery.  That has the unfortunate effect of classifying it as "Stage IV", at least preliminarily.  In a couple of weeks we'll know whether or not they did get all of it, and, if not, the method of treatment to be used (chemo, radiation, or hormone therapy).  I have a little recovery to do from the surgery yet, the PT will help with some of the issues, and the rest is just a matter of time.  Walks and train-watching are the best therapy (no bike-riding or lawn-mowing allowed just yet).

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 7:41 AM

I was able to get out to exercise the camera yesterday and had a pretty good outing.  Unfortunately, summer had one last blast yesterday (upper 80's with high humidity) and I went through a lot of fluids even after I got home just to recover.  Definitely worth the discomfort, though.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, September 3, 2016 10:44 PM

Another beautiful day.Went to Deshler.Coal loads and empties going east and west.Had a surprise switcher riding along q 393.Tomorrow it's off to G+G house.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, September 2, 2016 3:38 PM

afternoon

Computer had a bug.Now de bugged.Gave hugs in town.Classmate hasn't seen me since high school.He's amazed at what has changed while he's California dreamin.Work done until next Tuesday.Chores to do.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, September 2, 2016 6:30 AM

Lightning does very strange things.  Did you hear about Norway that  just lost over 300 endangered raindeer to a lightning strike ?. 

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Posted by ChuckCobleigh on Thursday, September 1, 2016 11:18 PM

CShaveRR

Yesterday we had a scoot struck by lightning on the UP North line.  It took a while for the line to get back to normal, but I don't have any details of what happened or what the consequences of the strike were.

Chicago and lightning, a familiar topic.  Riding an AA F100 climbing out of O'Hare when said plane received a strike to the starboard wing.  Blinked the cabin lights and left a dandy blackish spot on the wing that I saw deplaning in Dayton.

I wonder what mischief the scoot strike did to signal circuity.

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Posted by zugmann on Thursday, September 1, 2016 8:33 PM

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Hoping PDN's rubber duck survives the next few days. TD-9 (TS9 now) is doing it's thing to Florida. Just got out of there before the airport came to a halt. I assume the Trains Tribe escaped before me.

Only benefit is that if it does hit, it's a holiday weekend, so a lot of operations will already be curtailed.

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:26 PM

Hoping PDN's rubber duck survives the next few days. TD-9 (TS9 now) is doing it's thing to Florida. Just got out of there before the airport came to a halt. I assume the Trains Tribe escaped before me.

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Thursday, September 1, 2016 7:07 AM

CShaveRR

Yesterday we had a scoot struck by lightning on the UP North line.  It took a while for the line to get back to normal, but I don't have any details of what happened or what the consequences of the strike were.

 
I was still trying to figure that one out.  I have heard of lightning strikes on the South Shore and Illinois Central that caused major problems, but nothing like the one at Rogers Park the other day.
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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 2:52 PM

Paul of Covington
When the ground gets saturated, they start piling mud into a hollow mound so they can get above the water.   I've seen them almost a foot tall, but this one is about three or four inches.

Very cool!  Thank you!

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 2:21 PM

Yesterday we had a scoot struck by lightning on the UP North line.  It took a while for the line to get back to normal, but I don't have any details of what happened or what the consequences of the strike were.

Carl

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 11:29 AM

Ambulance currently being dispatched for an individual struck by lightning about 20 miles from here...

It's a tiny cell, all things considered, but Blitzortung (lightning monitor) shows a lot of recent activity there.

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Posted by Paul of Covington on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 11:02 AM

Mookie
 
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crawfish chimneys

 

Paul - we do have crawfish here in Nebraska, but you must enlighten me on the chimney part.  

 

  

   When the ground gets saturated, they start piling mud into a hollow mound so they can get above the water.   I've seen them almost a foot tall, but this one is about three or four inches.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:48 AM

Up to better than eight tenths of an inch.  

County highway did a project on my neighbor's property and "hydroseeded" the area afterwards.  With no rain, it just turned as brown as the surrounding grass.

I can almost see it turning green...

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:34 AM

Paul of Covington
crawfish chimneys

Paul - we do have crawfish here in Nebraska, but you must enlighten me on the chimney part.  

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Posted by Paul of Covington on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:18 AM

   Woo Hoo!   Two consecutive days without rain, and they're forecasting relatively dry days the rest of the week.   By the week-end the ground might be firm enough to knock down some crawfish chimneys and mow the back yard.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 7:45 AM

Woo Hoo!  Two thirds of an inch of rain (and it's till coming down)!  That's the most we've had in one rainfall all summer - previous (rare) rainfall has been at a tenth of an inch or less.  All summer, it's gone north of us, it's gone south of us, but it's finally raining here!

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