Lithonia OperatorIn this photo, what is the piece of metal that is blocking the view of the lower part of the switchman's arm? (It looks like there may be a second such piece completely in shadow.)
Top shelf of the coupler.
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That's the light shining across from the left. You can see the shadow of the bolts to the left of the vertical brakewheel shaft.
If in doubt look at the shadow pattern of the car at the left.
I should have been more specific. I was referring to the RIGHT arm.
I see the crossover platform, but I'm not talking about that. Maybe what I'm seeing is part of his jacket, a sleeve patch?? But it looks too geometric for that.
Still in training.
Lithonia Operator In this photo, what is the piece of metal that is blocking the view of the lower part of the switchman's arm? (It looks like there may be a second such piece completely in shadow.)
In this photo, what is the piece of metal that is blocking the view of the lower part of the switchman's arm? (It looks like there may be a second such piece completely in shadow.)
"Crossover platform"
If you look at the end view of basically any modern car (anything built after at least 1970 or so) you'll see a step that allows a trainman to safely climb and step over the couplers of the car.
It's at both ends, so while the trainman can put a foot on it to work the handbrake, it's also at the non-brake end so not just for setting brakes.
Chris van der Heide
My Algoma Central Railway Modeling Blog
Thanks.
Looks like it is the small platform someone stands on when setting the hand brake.
Once I went to Wyalusing on Google satellite view, I knew Ajsik had nailed it. For sure.
Thanks, gentlemen.
I'll second that location, although I've seen that bridge only from another vantage point (Pike's Peak in Iowa).
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Hey Ajsik, I think you've got it!! The name Wyalusing rings a big bell, and I am pretty sure I shot it while we were camped at a state park.
Thanks!
Ajsik...or the Wisconsin River south of LaCrosse (Wyalusing State Park - looks possible?).
Given the angle of the shot, the terrain in the area, and the construction of the bridge, I'd tend to agree.
And the sun is right for an afternoon shot.
But I'm working off the topo map and satellite image, so I could easily be wrong.
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BN river crossings in the general area would be the Mississippi River at Prescott (doesn't look like it) or the Wisconsin River south of LaCrosse (Wyalusing State Park - looks possible?).
I shot this photo in 1981 in Wisconsin. The railroad was BN then. I think I shot this near Wisconsin Dells. Can anyone pinpoint this location?
tree68 Lithonia Operator Similar question. This train is westbound at Leland IL in June. Westbound, I'm going with sailboat fuel. Coal eastbound. I suspect the lack of graffiti is because they're usually on the move, enroute, loading, unloading.
Lithonia Operator Similar question. This train is westbound at Leland IL in June.
Westbound, I'm going with sailboat fuel. Coal eastbound. I suspect the lack of graffiti is because they're usually on the move, enroute, loading, unloading.
Coal sounds right. They do their unloading in a secure location at a power plant, and do their loading in a location that is unfriendly to trespassers. Also with solid bottom gons, its doubtful its ballast.
Thanks on both counts, Larry.
Sailboat fuel! I love it.
Lithonia OperatorSimilar question. This train is westbound at Leland IL in June.
Lithonia OperatorCan anyone make a good guess on what's in the hoppers? I'm thinking ballast.
Agreed.
Similar question.
This train is westbound at Leland IL in June. Anyone have a clue what's in it (or if it's empty)? My angle is such that I'd probably see no bulging content if there was any. It was a solid unit train, and IIRC had no graffiti at all.
Can anyone make a good guess on what's in the hoppers?
I'm thinking ballast. On the scanner I heard talk of an extra, rights to travel in both directions within a three-mile stretch for a period of time, and mention of a foreman. I believe all the cars were lettered for MEC, and the general condition made me think these cars don't interchange.
CShaveRR The key is in the Mechanical Designation stencilled underneath the number: an "MWX" was a car used for human occupants (bunk, dining, kitchen, etc.). A tool car would have been "MWT", and a stores car "MWM".
The key is in the Mechanical Designation stencilled underneath the number: an "MWX" was a car used for human occupants (bunk, dining, kitchen, etc.). A tool car would have been "MWT", and a stores car "MWM".
Thanks, Carl!
All very nice pictures, L.O.
My first though was that was the BAR car!!
Carl
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Lithonia OperatorBTW, why does it have the X in its number?
I believe that's an indication that the car is not in revenue service.
I couldn't find any images of that car, but other MOW equipment on BAR also has an X...
Electroliner 1935 Lithonia Operator Re this photo, can we say for sure that this is a camp car? I shot this in 1989. Without seeing the entire car, I can't exclude a material handling car or similar. The camp cars I slept in had windows, home type doors, and a short chimney for the stove.
Lithonia Operator Re this photo, can we say for sure that this is a camp car? I shot this in 1989.
Re this photo, can we say for sure that this is a camp car? I shot this in 1989.
Without seeing the entire car, I can't exclude a material handling car or similar. The camp cars I slept in had windows, home type doors, and a short chimney for the stove.
Well, you can see a little bit of a window at upper right.
BTW, why does it have the X in its number?
It is a great area for train-watching. Lots of trains on each side of the river.
I take it all of the MNCR FL9s have been retired. Too bad.
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