Quesstion for MC . With the many bridge problems both US and Canada is there any realistic inspection process that could prevent some of these bridge collaspes ?
Closed the book on Thomas and put him in 'da box until next year. Lots of museum volunteers relieved that that is over for another year. Resting up for Polar (already sold out) that kicks in November 7 and runs for 32 straight days.
afternoon
Well Mother nature sent a little rain but mostly wind.Had some branches to pick up when I got home.Saw a Mow truck on Ns after work.Going to get ready for the football game.Matt's cousin plays for the band across the field.Guessers say a high of 65 for tomorrow.Have the jackets ready to go.Our Pen Pal has made it to the area.Don't know if he got the Up special or not.Happy Autum tomorrow.
stay safe
Joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
blue streak 1 Please - Please - Please send Georgia some of that cool weather. This September has been our hottest month of the year. Here in Columbus temperature hit 100 for first time this year. As well the this year's average high in Columbus has been 10 degrees more than seasonal average with just 2 days so far below daily average. Appears nothing in sight before October. As well our lows 70 -74 with average 62 = 68.
Please - Please - Please send Georgia some of that cool weather. This September has been our hottest month of the year. Here in Columbus temperature hit 100 for first time this year. As well the this year's average high in Columbus has been 10 degrees more than seasonal average with just 2 days so far below daily average. Appears nothing in sight before October. As well our lows 70 -74 with average 62 = 68.
Carl: Appears my original response didn't stick but thanks again. (Lombard follies, Clowns win, AREMA hotel potbangers, RTD-Denver suing itself (pot calling the kettle black) ... what a week!)
zardoz I've never seen such a fascinating video of a railroad construction project; six CAT cranes working in sync!
Imagine if they'd bent that piece of hardware... Especially after they'd chopped the old diamond up into bite-sized pieces.
It's amazing how quiet the new diamond is.
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...
For you Deshelr fans, a video of the diamonds being replaced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbdReCdV6_A
I've never seen such a fascinating video of a railroad construction project; six CAT cranes working in sync!
JoeKoh Seems the 765 made an overnight trip into Ohio.
Seems the 765 made an overnight trip into Ohio.
I was watching the Deshler cam when someone mentioned hearing 765 on the air as it approached Liepsic, then got some reports as it approached Fostoria.
The Fostoria cam was down, so didn't get a chance to catch a glimpse.
We've got high wind advisories out here, and a small craft warning on the big lake.
Ns had some cars uptown after work.Seems the 765 made an overnight trip into Ohio.Tomorrow a special Up train is coming on csx.Guessers say Mother Nature is going to send us into Fall this weekend with gusty winds tomorrow night.Chores to do here.
erikemI assume the chickens had very dirty feathers....
Not so's you'd notice...they were at a conference, and they came without the trusty (?) pickup. Very pleasant company, as always!
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)
evening
Ns was clear after work.Neighbor asked for help after work.Matt and I went and did some outside cleaning for her.Have chores to do here.
I assume the chickens had very dirty feathers....
Pat and I encountered a couple of hungry chickens this evening--fed them salads and pasta, with a backdrop of UP and Metra. Then we crated 'em up and sent 'em back to the city. Hope they got back to the hotel before it got too dark!
Took a charter out today. Of all groups - attendees of the state highway superintendents convention.
Great group, though - I wouldn't mind seeing them on the train again.
Ns had an eastbound in the siding when I got off of work.Went to a meeting in Deshler.Crews were putting the tonka toys away for the day.The diamond is much better.When we left Csx was having a 3 way meet in south Deshler(D743 east siding,L241 on the main and q 350 coming into the west siding).Time for bed.
Back home, as of this morning--it should have been last nihgt, but a forest fire somewhere along the Rio Grande forced a detour across Wyoming, and we did not leave Denver until about two in the afternoon, and piddled along until we reached the UP's Denver-Chyenne line--and arrivd at Speer about five in the evening.
Except for the food service between Chicago and Boston and between Washington and Chiago, I enjoyed the trip. The conductor on the Zephyr out of Chicago mentioned the food service east of Chiago, and I asked him if he wanted to hear my opinion. Apparently he had heard quite a bit about it, for he said, "No." Hde apparently agreed with other people that it is a mistake.
Johnny
BaltACDI wonder how much welding will have to be done on the flange bearing part of the frog - or is it easily replaceable. There is nothing that does no wear.
That one is over my pay grade. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures, so I can't even speculate.
tree68 BaltACD Thought 'flange bearing' frogs were designated 'One Way Low Speed' My understanding is that the lower traffic route is restricted to 10-15 MPH. I could be wrong. Mudchicken? I questioned MC about this, too. My personal observation of the diamond last month says it's "high speed" in both directions - whatever the max speed is for those frogs. They normally run at 35 through there in both directions (EW/NS). In watching trains cross the diamond in both directions today, there is zero hammer in either direction. At the point of intersection, the flange bearing surfaces are at the same level. I haven't seen an OWLS diamond carry traffic on the low speed side, but I'm pretty sure you'll get at least something of a clunk there. I could be wrong.
BaltACD Thought 'flange bearing' frogs were designated 'One Way Low Speed' My understanding is that the lower traffic route is restricted to 10-15 MPH. I could be wrong. Mudchicken?
I questioned MC about this, too. My personal observation of the diamond last month says it's "high speed" in both directions - whatever the max speed is for those frogs. They normally run at 35 through there in both directions (EW/NS). In watching trains cross the diamond in both directions today, there is zero hammer in either direction.
At the point of intersection, the flange bearing surfaces are at the same level.
I haven't seen an OWLS diamond carry traffic on the low speed side, but I'm pretty sure you'll get at least something of a clunk there. I could be wrong.
I wonder how much welding will have to be done on the flange bearing part of the frog - or is it easily replaceable. There is nothing that does no wear.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
BaltACDThought 'flange bearing' frogs were designated 'One Way Low Speed' My understanding is that the lower traffic route is restricted to 10-15 MPH. I could be wrong. Mudchicken?
The remanent rain bands from Florence have been making their way through Maryland - heading North.
tree68Been watching the doings at Deshler - the new full flange bearing frog diamonds are in, meaning no more banging. It's really kind of weird, in a way. Most of the work is done - mainly waiting for enough traffic to cross the diamond so MOW can let trains cross at the usual 35 MPH again. Railroad classes over the weekend - Ahh, being "management..."
Railroad classes over the weekend - Ahh, being "management..."
Thought 'flange bearing' frogs were designated 'One Way Low Speed' My understanding is that the lower traffic route is restricted to 10-15 MPH. I could be wrong. Mudchicken?
Been watching the doings at Deshler - the new full flange bearing frog diamonds are in, meaning no more banging. It's really kind of weird, in a way. Most of the work is done - mainly waiting for enough traffic to cross the diamond so MOW can let trains cross at the usual 35 MPH again.
Ns has a grain train in the siding.The local was also uptown moving cars.Need to mow the swamp.
Roughing-it here in Chicago (it's the bank account being abused) .... already caught by Wrinn And Yuhas before the fun really gets going.
Went to work today.Ns has cars for uptown.They sent an eastbound with 2 up units and an ex-BN between them.Also had some more green tractors go east as well.Going to relax.
While Florence may be drenching the Carolinas - today has been the 1st day without rain since last Friday.
Had a good day with Sis in Perrysburg.Csx sent 1 southbound through town after they had the parade.Going to enjoy the air conditioning.
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