The NEW and IMPROVED Question Thread (with Index and Page Links)

[emmar]

Don't worry Jim. Until I go to college there will always be the random questions that I always come up with. It is nice that there is always someone here who will answer my questions.

Maybe I will actually be able to start answering other peoples questions someday.

Thanks for the new thread.

emmar

[coborn35]

Thanks for the new thread ***. I will have to find something I dont know....lol

[chad thomas]

OK Jim, only now I have to think of NEW and IMPROVED questions as opposed to regular questions. That is a lot of pressure.[(-D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by rrandb

Should we ask for a dedicated forum so it can not "die".?? It will then be easy to find and readilly apparent to old and new users??

We can just start using this one. [:)]

She has changed the name of the previous thread. [:(] So you won't find it under its normal name.

So, let's just make the best of this one.

[rrandb]

Should we ask for a dedicated forum so it can not "die".?? It will then be easy to find and readilly apparent to old and new users??

[Sterling1]

These were the last questions I put on topic ...

Is there a reason for WP unit 707 for having this kind of headlight instead a vertical set?
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=107255
Also is this extention common?
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=107295

As of today they haven't been answered ...

Matt

[Sterling1]

You know I attempted to do that a long time ago, by doing the "Electric Diesel and Steam Locomotives topic, but since then it has pretty much died ... the info is still there, just hardly any new posts.

I'm not shooting you down, but yes I agree we should have some sort of Q&A addendum ...

Matt

[Sterling1]

Jim which thread are you talking about?

I'm really tempted to discuss something but it's not appropriate (get your mind out of the gutter)

Matt

[Anonymous]

After many pages of the previous "Question" thread it appears it is the wish of the original poster to let that thread die. [:(] [V] [|)] That thread contained many extremely good questions and equally valid answers. It is a shame to see it go considering it was such a wealth of information. Many of our newer users have searched that thread and learned much valuable information from it.

After looking through the first 2 or 3 pages myself today, I ran across this post that I made about 2 years ago.


Hi everyone, Hey Nora, you have probally read all the columns like Dear Abby, Ann Landers, and many others. I was justing wondering if we shouldn't change the name of this thread to ASK ED. Who else is as knowledgeable and articulate as our southern statesman friend. I truly am amazed at his knowledge and inspired by his willingness to share with us and expand our knowledge. If it wasn't for Ed, I would still be wondering about many of the questions that have been ask here.

Let's hear it for ED. Three Cheers. [:)] [:)] [:)]


End of Quote from previous thread.


I believe "Ask Ed" or something close to it is already in use these days. [;)] Therefore I will simply call this thread, "The NEW and IMPROVED Question Thread." [:)] (Sounds like a plan. [:o)] [8D] [:D] )

Having one place to ask questions cuts down on the number of topics going and brings together those asking questions with those willing to answer them. Let's face it. We have a host of railroaders who are willing to answer most any question. Plus add to that, it makes for some very good reading with such experience and knowledge unleashed in one place. [:)]

I sincerely hate to see the other topic go by the wayside. The vast amount of knowledge contained in that thread was amazing. It is such a pity to see it slip back into the pages of oblivion. [:(] [|)]

I hope this thread can be at least half as successful as the previous question thread. Please post questions here, you will be surprised how many people will be glad to help answer your questions. You will also be surprised how many people had wondered the same thing as you had, BUT were afraid to ask. [;)]

Keep those questions coming, someone can answer them
I certainly don't have all the answers but we have not only knowledge here in the forum, we have experience too.


I am going to try (TRY) and keep an index here so in the future we can have a quick reference guide that points us to a page as a reference. [;)]


Remember please ask railroad related questions in this thread. THANKS A Bunch. [:D]


INDEX


Page 1

Headlights--Single or Dual
Steam Generators
Flange Lubricators (Track Greasers, Flange Oilers)
Steam Engines with Diesel Helpers



Page 2

G8 Photo and Info
Chessie System Engine Question and Answer
Locomotive Truck Question and Answer
Additional Info on the G8 and link to better Photo
Steam Engine Chuf question and Answer
Steam Engine Steam Releases

LINK to Page Two . . . http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=2&TOPIC_ID=53144



Page 3

ABS vs. CTC
Krug Tales Link
Dupont Training Train (Tank Car, Box Car, Caboose)

LINK to Page Three . . . http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=3&TOPIC_ID=53144


Page 4

Massachusetts Call / Volunteer Firefighters Association Fire Training Train (MCUX)
DPU vs. Locotrol
Early Chicago Rail History
E Unit Boiler Question and Answer
Question on Pantographs/Catenary
Fire Training Trains
Freight Truck Weight Question
Vert-A-Pac Railcars
Stac-Pac Railcars

LINK to Page 4 . . . http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=4&TOPIC_ID=53144


Page 5

Train ID (numbers or letters)
Oil Fired Switch Heaters
Crossing Lights and Track Circuits
Railcar Per Diem Rates
Locomotive Engine Break-In Period
Going Into Emergency and Sanding
Photo of Switch Heaters

LINK to Page 5 . . . http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=5&TOPIC_ID=53144


Page 6

Railyard Odors
Foreign Unit Problems
Wild Animals In The Railyard
Green Decal Question
Green Decal Answer