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Originally posted by MP57313 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply zardoz Member sinceJanuary 2003 From: Kenosha, WI 6,567 posts Posted by zardoz on Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:32 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas I wonder if he gives cab rides ? [:-^] [(-D][(-D][(-D] Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:35 AM H'mm i wonder how true that report is. I just went to Newsday the LI newspaper to get the link to post & there is nothing their. Originally posted by MP57313 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply BNSFGP38 Member sinceDecember 2004 From: Cab 162 posts Posted by BNSFGP38 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:47 AM Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Reply tree68 Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Northern New York 25,011 posts Posted by tree68 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:50 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] At least kinda guilty.....[;)] 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... Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:00 AM This attempt to steal the locomotive took place some time last year--the reason it came up now is because he was just sentenced. Here's a link: http://www.utu.org/worksite/detail_news.cfm?ArticleID=20513 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) Reply chad thomas Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Ely, Nv. 6,312 posts Posted by chad thomas on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:10 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Are you kidding....I think about it every time I see a train standing still.[:p][8D] It's a darn good thing that I dont have a reverser handle.[:-,] Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:17 AM [8D] as many time as i have sat in the middle of no where ive been tempted to take the train to its next stop and leave it for the next crew but then theres the problem with all the cars leave em behind take the locos to the yard via nearest liquor store (wander if its a roll thru) that would be cool[8D] Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:22 AM OK that makes perfect sense & why nothing was in todays newspaper.[:o)][:D] Originally posted by CShaveRR [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:25 AM When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:15 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? sure why not Reply Edit Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:22 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by thebreeze05 QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? sure why not Ah Breeze, you are too easy! [:D] She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply arbfbe Member sinceFebruary 2002 910 posts Posted by arbfbe on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:10 PM It would seem like it might be time for the railroads to install swipe card readers with passwords to all locomotives to enable operations. All engineers need some sort of ID card so it can't be too hard to add a magnetic stripe to one of those to activate the units. Alan Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:16 PM That just takes joyriding to the next level. I can't say that doing something like this has ever crossed my mind, but now[}:)].....just how long was the guy sentenced for, I would have to do a quick cost-benefit analysis[:-^] ?? Reply Edit AntonioFP45 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: Good ol' USA 9,642 posts Posted by AntonioFP45 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:20 PM Hey! I remember this guy! If it's the same guy, years back he was the teen or young adult that took a New York subway train "for a cruise" with passengers. He operated the train at the proper speeds, made the station stops and no one suspected anything for a while. He was apprehended and arrested. Scary, considering how someone with basic knowledge easily commandeered a train! Some of you might remember better details of that incident. So he's getting "up to" 3 years. No ill will towards him, as I've had fantasies of running a locomotive, but there's a line you just don't cross! I had such an opportunity, and I admit I thought about it! Back in 1981, Amtrak parked a test train of an F40 and 3 new Amfleet II coaches at Tampa Union Station for a week. At night when the station was closed........there wasn't a soul around!!! Top it off, the Key (reverse lever) was left in the F40 and the cab door was open!! (Yes, I checked!) Talk about opportunity! I settled for taking photos. "I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!" Reply adrianspeeder Member sinceMarch 2002 From: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE 1,482 posts Posted by adrianspeeder on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:29 PM Isn't this the reason UP wasn't onboard with microsoft back in development of MicrosoftTrain Simulator? Didn't really want to teach people how to run trains. Adrianspeeder USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:40 PM First off, I'm in no way condoning his actions -- fortunately, no one was injured by them. But . . . No, Darius McCollum is not a "nut," "lunatic fringe," or something of that sort. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. So before we all get too harsh in our judgments, consider that fact, and take a look at the Autism Society of America website: www.autism-society.org. And, by the way, April is National Autism Awareness Month. I'll climb off the soapbox now, change into my flame-resistant underwear, and return us to our regularly-scheduled programming. TrummyandElla Reply Edit espeefoamer Member sinceNovember 2003 From: West Coast 4,122 posts Posted by espeefoamer on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:46 PM Does this mean I can steal a train and get away with it if I claim to have some kind of mental disease? Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool. Reply edblysard Member sinceMarch 2002 9,265 posts Posted by edblysard on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:56 PM Fantastic.... Some one read all the info before posting.... Ed 23 17 46 11 Reply oskar Member sinceAugust 2003 1,092 posts Posted by oskar on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:05 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Are you kidding....I think about it every time I see a train standing still.[:p][8D] It's a darn good thing that I dont have a reverser handle.[:-,] I do but I am not that stupid to steal it. kevin Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:28 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by TrummyandElla No, Darius McCollum is not a "nut," "lunatic fringe," or something of that sort. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. This Asperger's syndrome gets the 'credit' for some mighty odd behavior. "Lunatic Fringe" might be a bit strong but "Nut" definitely fits, though it would be considered rude by the mental health pros. I did not realize the news item was covering the sentencing for an incident that happened some time back. It was on this morning's KNX 1070am news (when they run the netwrok news on the hour). I just searched the www.knx1070.com site but there is no link to this story... Reply Junctionfan Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: St.Catharines, Ontario 3,770 posts Posted by Junctionfan on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:35 PM To bad he wasn't a graduate of an engineer school; then he could have got a job doing what he wanted to do plus get paid to do it. Me personally; if I really want to drive a train; I run Trainz or I will attempt to find Microsoft Train Simulator......oh well. Andrew Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:47 PM N.Y. man sentenced in train theft attempt (The Associated Press circulated the following article on April 7.) NEW YORK -- A man obsessed with trains was sentenced Wednesday to up to three years in prison for trying to steal a Long Island Railroad locomotive. Darius McCollum, 39, pleaded guilty in February to attempted grand larceny. The charge stemmed from his 20th arrest for illegally posing as a subway motorman and other transit workers. Wearing an orange reflector vest and hard hat, McCollum entered an LIRR yard last year posing as a safety consultant and asked representatives of a locomotive company how to operate a new type of engine, prosecutors said. McCollum left the train yard when his identity was questioned. He later was found with stolen keys, including one for the new locomotive, prosecutors said. Supporters of McCollum have claimed his obsession stems from Asperger's syndrome, a social disorder similar to autism. He first made headlines at age 15 when he commandeered a subway train. Thursday, April 07, 2005 From BLET Site Reply Edit MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:59 PM Thanks LC. The rest of the story sounds familiar now. At least he pled guilty. This is in contrast with a non-rail case in So Cal, where a Cal Tech student charged with vandalizing SUVs tried to avoid punishment/sentencing by blaming it on Asperger's syndrome. Compassion for the mentally ill decreases if the illness is used to shield such people from responsibility for their actions. Reply coborn35 Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Duluth,Minnesota,USA 4,015 posts Posted by coborn35 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 5:27 PM I just want to know why this guy never went to Modoc!!! Seriously, about the SDMACS, You do not know how many times I have felt that feeling[:D] Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..." The Missabe Road: Safety First Reply Sterling1 Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Traveling in Middle Earth 795 posts Posted by Sterling1 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 5:37 PM Someone ought to put that guy in Train Lockdown for life. I think if this freak decides to steal more trains this country would really be screwed . . . "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.] Reply 12 Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. 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QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas I wonder if he gives cab rides ? [:-^]
Originally posted by MP57313 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply BNSFGP38 Member sinceDecember 2004 From: Cab 162 posts Posted by BNSFGP38 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:47 AM Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Reply tree68 Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Northern New York 25,011 posts Posted by tree68 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:50 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] At least kinda guilty.....[;)] 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... Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:00 AM This attempt to steal the locomotive took place some time last year--the reason it came up now is because he was just sentenced. Here's a link: http://www.utu.org/worksite/detail_news.cfm?ArticleID=20513 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) Reply chad thomas Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Ely, Nv. 6,312 posts Posted by chad thomas on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:10 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Are you kidding....I think about it every time I see a train standing still.[:p][8D] It's a darn good thing that I dont have a reverser handle.[:-,] Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:17 AM [8D] as many time as i have sat in the middle of no where ive been tempted to take the train to its next stop and leave it for the next crew but then theres the problem with all the cars leave em behind take the locos to the yard via nearest liquor store (wander if its a roll thru) that would be cool[8D] Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:22 AM OK that makes perfect sense & why nothing was in todays newspaper.[:o)][:D] Originally posted by CShaveRR [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:25 AM When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:15 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? sure why not Reply Edit Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:22 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by thebreeze05 QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? sure why not Ah Breeze, you are too easy! [:D] She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply arbfbe Member sinceFebruary 2002 910 posts Posted by arbfbe on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:10 PM It would seem like it might be time for the railroads to install swipe card readers with passwords to all locomotives to enable operations. All engineers need some sort of ID card so it can't be too hard to add a magnetic stripe to one of those to activate the units. Alan Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:16 PM That just takes joyriding to the next level. I can't say that doing something like this has ever crossed my mind, but now[}:)].....just how long was the guy sentenced for, I would have to do a quick cost-benefit analysis[:-^] ?? Reply Edit AntonioFP45 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: Good ol' USA 9,642 posts Posted by AntonioFP45 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:20 PM Hey! I remember this guy! If it's the same guy, years back he was the teen or young adult that took a New York subway train "for a cruise" with passengers. He operated the train at the proper speeds, made the station stops and no one suspected anything for a while. He was apprehended and arrested. Scary, considering how someone with basic knowledge easily commandeered a train! Some of you might remember better details of that incident. So he's getting "up to" 3 years. No ill will towards him, as I've had fantasies of running a locomotive, but there's a line you just don't cross! I had such an opportunity, and I admit I thought about it! Back in 1981, Amtrak parked a test train of an F40 and 3 new Amfleet II coaches at Tampa Union Station for a week. At night when the station was closed........there wasn't a soul around!!! Top it off, the Key (reverse lever) was left in the F40 and the cab door was open!! (Yes, I checked!) Talk about opportunity! I settled for taking photos. "I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!" Reply adrianspeeder Member sinceMarch 2002 From: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE 1,482 posts Posted by adrianspeeder on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:29 PM Isn't this the reason UP wasn't onboard with microsoft back in development of MicrosoftTrain Simulator? Didn't really want to teach people how to run trains. Adrianspeeder USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:40 PM First off, I'm in no way condoning his actions -- fortunately, no one was injured by them. But . . . No, Darius McCollum is not a "nut," "lunatic fringe," or something of that sort. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. So before we all get too harsh in our judgments, consider that fact, and take a look at the Autism Society of America website: www.autism-society.org. And, by the way, April is National Autism Awareness Month. I'll climb off the soapbox now, change into my flame-resistant underwear, and return us to our regularly-scheduled programming. TrummyandElla Reply Edit espeefoamer Member sinceNovember 2003 From: West Coast 4,122 posts Posted by espeefoamer on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:46 PM Does this mean I can steal a train and get away with it if I claim to have some kind of mental disease? Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool. Reply edblysard Member sinceMarch 2002 9,265 posts Posted by edblysard on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:56 PM Fantastic.... Some one read all the info before posting.... Ed 23 17 46 11 Reply oskar Member sinceAugust 2003 1,092 posts Posted by oskar on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:05 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Are you kidding....I think about it every time I see a train standing still.[:p][8D] It's a darn good thing that I dont have a reverser handle.[:-,] I do but I am not that stupid to steal it. kevin Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:28 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by TrummyandElla No, Darius McCollum is not a "nut," "lunatic fringe," or something of that sort. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. This Asperger's syndrome gets the 'credit' for some mighty odd behavior. "Lunatic Fringe" might be a bit strong but "Nut" definitely fits, though it would be considered rude by the mental health pros. I did not realize the news item was covering the sentencing for an incident that happened some time back. It was on this morning's KNX 1070am news (when they run the netwrok news on the hour). I just searched the www.knx1070.com site but there is no link to this story... Reply Junctionfan Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: St.Catharines, Ontario 3,770 posts Posted by Junctionfan on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:35 PM To bad he wasn't a graduate of an engineer school; then he could have got a job doing what he wanted to do plus get paid to do it. Me personally; if I really want to drive a train; I run Trainz or I will attempt to find Microsoft Train Simulator......oh well. Andrew Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:47 PM N.Y. man sentenced in train theft attempt (The Associated Press circulated the following article on April 7.) NEW YORK -- A man obsessed with trains was sentenced Wednesday to up to three years in prison for trying to steal a Long Island Railroad locomotive. Darius McCollum, 39, pleaded guilty in February to attempted grand larceny. The charge stemmed from his 20th arrest for illegally posing as a subway motorman and other transit workers. Wearing an orange reflector vest and hard hat, McCollum entered an LIRR yard last year posing as a safety consultant and asked representatives of a locomotive company how to operate a new type of engine, prosecutors said. McCollum left the train yard when his identity was questioned. He later was found with stolen keys, including one for the new locomotive, prosecutors said. Supporters of McCollum have claimed his obsession stems from Asperger's syndrome, a social disorder similar to autism. He first made headlines at age 15 when he commandeered a subway train. Thursday, April 07, 2005 From BLET Site Reply Edit MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:59 PM Thanks LC. The rest of the story sounds familiar now. At least he pled guilty. This is in contrast with a non-rail case in So Cal, where a Cal Tech student charged with vandalizing SUVs tried to avoid punishment/sentencing by blaming it on Asperger's syndrome. Compassion for the mentally ill decreases if the illness is used to shield such people from responsibility for their actions. Reply coborn35 Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Duluth,Minnesota,USA 4,015 posts Posted by coborn35 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 5:27 PM I just want to know why this guy never went to Modoc!!! Seriously, about the SDMACS, You do not know how many times I have felt that feeling[:D] Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..." The Missabe Road: Safety First Reply Sterling1 Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Traveling in Middle Earth 795 posts Posted by Sterling1 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 5:37 PM Someone ought to put that guy in Train Lockdown for life. I think if this freak decides to steal more trains this country would really be screwed . . . "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.] Reply 12 Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. 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QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)]
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...
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)
QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)]
Originally posted by CShaveRR [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:25 AM When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:15 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? sure why not Reply Edit Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:22 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by thebreeze05 QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie When I finally got on it, I wouldn't have a clue what to do next! But maybe those nice young thangs that work on them would show me? sure why not Ah Breeze, you are too easy! [:D] She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply arbfbe Member sinceFebruary 2002 910 posts Posted by arbfbe on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:10 PM It would seem like it might be time for the railroads to install swipe card readers with passwords to all locomotives to enable operations. All engineers need some sort of ID card so it can't be too hard to add a magnetic stripe to one of those to activate the units. Alan Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:16 PM That just takes joyriding to the next level. I can't say that doing something like this has ever crossed my mind, but now[}:)].....just how long was the guy sentenced for, I would have to do a quick cost-benefit analysis[:-^] ?? Reply Edit AntonioFP45 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: Good ol' USA 9,642 posts Posted by AntonioFP45 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:20 PM Hey! I remember this guy! If it's the same guy, years back he was the teen or young adult that took a New York subway train "for a cruise" with passengers. He operated the train at the proper speeds, made the station stops and no one suspected anything for a while. He was apprehended and arrested. Scary, considering how someone with basic knowledge easily commandeered a train! Some of you might remember better details of that incident. So he's getting "up to" 3 years. No ill will towards him, as I've had fantasies of running a locomotive, but there's a line you just don't cross! I had such an opportunity, and I admit I thought about it! Back in 1981, Amtrak parked a test train of an F40 and 3 new Amfleet II coaches at Tampa Union Station for a week. At night when the station was closed........there wasn't a soul around!!! Top it off, the Key (reverse lever) was left in the F40 and the cab door was open!! (Yes, I checked!) Talk about opportunity! I settled for taking photos. "I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!" Reply adrianspeeder Member sinceMarch 2002 From: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE 1,482 posts Posted by adrianspeeder on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:29 PM Isn't this the reason UP wasn't onboard with microsoft back in development of MicrosoftTrain Simulator? Didn't really want to teach people how to run trains. Adrianspeeder USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:40 PM First off, I'm in no way condoning his actions -- fortunately, no one was injured by them. But . . . No, Darius McCollum is not a "nut," "lunatic fringe," or something of that sort. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. So before we all get too harsh in our judgments, consider that fact, and take a look at the Autism Society of America website: www.autism-society.org. And, by the way, April is National Autism Awareness Month. I'll climb off the soapbox now, change into my flame-resistant underwear, and return us to our regularly-scheduled programming. TrummyandElla Reply Edit espeefoamer Member sinceNovember 2003 From: West Coast 4,122 posts Posted by espeefoamer on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:46 PM Does this mean I can steal a train and get away with it if I claim to have some kind of mental disease? Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool. Reply edblysard Member sinceMarch 2002 9,265 posts Posted by edblysard on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:56 PM Fantastic.... Some one read all the info before posting.... Ed 23 17 46 11 Reply oskar Member sinceAugust 2003 1,092 posts Posted by oskar on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:05 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Are you kidding....I think about it every time I see a train standing still.[:p][8D] It's a darn good thing that I dont have a reverser handle.[:-,] I do but I am not that stupid to steal it. kevin Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:28 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by TrummyandElla No, Darius McCollum is not a "nut," "lunatic fringe," or something of that sort. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. This Asperger's syndrome gets the 'credit' for some mighty odd behavior. "Lunatic Fringe" might be a bit strong but "Nut" definitely fits, though it would be considered rude by the mental health pros. I did not realize the news item was covering the sentencing for an incident that happened some time back. It was on this morning's KNX 1070am news (when they run the netwrok news on the hour). I just searched the www.knx1070.com site but there is no link to this story... Reply Junctionfan Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: St.Catharines, Ontario 3,770 posts Posted by Junctionfan on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:35 PM To bad he wasn't a graduate of an engineer school; then he could have got a job doing what he wanted to do plus get paid to do it. Me personally; if I really want to drive a train; I run Trainz or I will attempt to find Microsoft Train Simulator......oh well. Andrew Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:47 PM N.Y. man sentenced in train theft attempt (The Associated Press circulated the following article on April 7.) NEW YORK -- A man obsessed with trains was sentenced Wednesday to up to three years in prison for trying to steal a Long Island Railroad locomotive. Darius McCollum, 39, pleaded guilty in February to attempted grand larceny. The charge stemmed from his 20th arrest for illegally posing as a subway motorman and other transit workers. Wearing an orange reflector vest and hard hat, McCollum entered an LIRR yard last year posing as a safety consultant and asked representatives of a locomotive company how to operate a new type of engine, prosecutors said. McCollum left the train yard when his identity was questioned. He later was found with stolen keys, including one for the new locomotive, prosecutors said. Supporters of McCollum have claimed his obsession stems from Asperger's syndrome, a social disorder similar to autism. He first made headlines at age 15 when he commandeered a subway train. Thursday, April 07, 2005 From BLET Site Reply Edit MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:59 PM Thanks LC. The rest of the story sounds familiar now. At least he pled guilty. This is in contrast with a non-rail case in So Cal, where a Cal Tech student charged with vandalizing SUVs tried to avoid punishment/sentencing by blaming it on Asperger's syndrome. Compassion for the mentally ill decreases if the illness is used to shield such people from responsibility for their actions. Reply coborn35 Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Duluth,Minnesota,USA 4,015 posts Posted by coborn35 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 5:27 PM I just want to know why this guy never went to Modoc!!! Seriously, about the SDMACS, You do not know how many times I have felt that feeling[:D] Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..." The Missabe Road: Safety First Reply Sterling1 Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Traveling in Middle Earth 795 posts Posted by Sterling1 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 5:37 PM Someone ought to put that guy in Train Lockdown for life. I think if this freak decides to steal more trains this country would really be screwed . . . "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.] Reply 12 Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. 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QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFGP38 Oh please! You know ALL OF YOU have said to your self.............."Gee the foreman aint around the next crew hasnt arrived" when that coal train with 4 shiny SD-70's tie up in remote place. [C):-)] [oX)] I wonder if he will blame it on the movie End Of the Line. [D)] Are you kidding....I think about it every time I see a train standing still.[:p][8D] It's a darn good thing that I dont have a reverser handle.[:-,]
QUOTE: Originally posted by TrummyandElla No, Darius McCollum is not a "nut," "lunatic fringe," or something of that sort. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum.
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