Bad train pictures

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

Now that the "Story" [;)] is over we can get back to talking about trains. [:)]

Sunday afternoon I noticed the Bearing Cross Railroad Bridge going up. It links Little Rock to North Little Rock and is double tracked.

I took several pics of the liftspan in the up position. I noticed that when the bridge was up there seemed to be something blocking the tracks. I believe it was a weight that lowers as the bridge goes up but I am not sure about that. However it did appear that it would block the tracks and prevent a train from falling into the river. I have heard the term -- smashboard. Is this a smashboard in the true sense of the word or just accidentally a smashboard? [?]

If that thing blocking the tracks is the counterweight, it will indeed serve as a smashboard, although in the opposite sense as usual. The train will not pass it, for sure. There was a picture of a counterweight / train collision in Trains a long while back. The frame of the first engine was in the river. The frame of the second was hanging off the end of the track. The superstructure of both engines was still on the backside of the counterweight. The crew didn't make it.

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

Now that the "Story" [;)] is over we can get back to talking about trains. [:)]

Sunday afternoon I noticed the Bearing Cross Railroad Bridge going up. It links Little Rock to North Little Rock and is double tracked.

I took several pics of the liftspan in the up position. I noticed that when the bridge was up there seemed to be something blocking the tracks. I believe it was a weight that lowers as the bridge goes up but I am not sure about that. However it did appear that it would block the tracks and prevent a train from falling into the river. I have heard the term -- smashboard. Is this a smashboard in the true sense of the word or just accidentally a smashboard? [?]

If that thing blocking the tracks is the counterweight, it will indeed serve as a smashboard, although in the opposite sense as usual. The train will not pass it, for sure. There was a picture of a counterweight / train collision in Trains a long while back. The frame of the first engine was in the river. The frame of the second was hanging off the end of the track. The superstructure of both engines was still on the backside of the counterweight. The crew didn't make it.

[Anonymous]

Now that the "Story" [;)] is over we can get back to talking about trains. [:)]

Sunday afternoon I noticed the Bearing Cross Railroad Bridge going up. It links Little Rock to North Little Rock and is double tracked.

I took several pics of the liftspan in the up position. I noticed that when the bridge was up there seemed to be something blocking the tracks. I believe it was a weight that lowers as the bridge goes up but I am not sure about that. However it did appear that it would block the tracks and prevent a train from falling into the river. I have heard the term -- smashboard. Is this a smashboard in the true sense of the word or just accidentally a smashboard? [?]

[Anonymous]

Now that the "Story" [;)] is over we can get back to talking about trains. [:)]

Sunday afternoon I noticed the Bearing Cross Railroad Bridge going up. It links Little Rock to North Little Rock and is double tracked.

I took several pics of the liftspan in the up position. I noticed that when the bridge was up there seemed to be something blocking the tracks. I believe it was a weight that lowers as the bridge goes up but I am not sure about that. However it did appear that it would block the tracks and prevent a train from falling into the river. I have heard the term -- smashboard. Is this a smashboard in the true sense of the word or just accidentally a smashboard? [?]

[Anonymous]

OK, next question for those in the know to answer.

I work in an aircraft completions center. These are new aircraft being completed to customer requirements and cost more millions than I have fingers and toes.

When we do any work and complete an op (operation) we must sell the op to a Q C Inspector. He checks our work and insures it meets all FAA and company requirements. If he is satisfied with our work then he "buys" our op.

So do railroads have Q C Inspectors who check the work of the mechanic or those working on the loco's wiring (radios, gps systems, horns. etc.)? [?]

[Anonymous]

OK, next question for those in the know to answer.

I work in an aircraft completions center. These are new aircraft being completed to customer requirements and cost more millions than I have fingers and toes.

When we do any work and complete an op (operation) we must sell the op to a Q C Inspector. He checks our work and insures it meets all FAA and company requirements. If he is satisfied with our work then he "buys" our op.

So do railroads have Q C Inspectors who check the work of the mechanic or those working on the loco's wiring (radios, gps systems, horns. etc.)? [?]

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan

How do you search for a specific thread without going through page per page and how can you look of a thread if you know the exact title or I.D number?

Searches - Look at the top of the Forum page for the window marked "Search the forums...." Can't speak to the syntax, but a little experimentation should yield good results.

As for having the ID number, take a look at the URL in the address box at the top of your screen. Replace the TOPIC_ID=6646 with the ID you want, and away you go. Having the name puts you back into searches.

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan

How do you search for a specific thread without going through page per page and how can you look of a thread if you know the exact title or I.D number?

Searches - Look at the top of the Forum page for the window marked "Search the forums...." Can't speak to the syntax, but a little experimentation should yield good results.

As for having the ID number, take a look at the URL in the address box at the top of your screen. Replace the TOPIC_ID=6646 with the ID you want, and away you go. Having the name puts you back into searches.

[Junctionfan]

How do you search for a specific thread without going through page per page and how can you look of a thread if you know the exact title or I.D number?

[Junctionfan]

How do you search for a specific thread without going through page per page and how can you look of a thread if you know the exact title or I.D number?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

I'm looking for the company that manufactures the passenger trainman's lanterns. You remember the little tin ones that'd fit in your back pocket and took two "C" cells. Any ideas?

LC

I just got a catalog from Schraders. There were Star battery lanterns, Adlake kero lanterns (tin and brass) and I seem to recall one that's almost exactly what you are describing. Did it look like this?

If so, hit this link: http://store.yahoo.com/schradersrailroad/conlan.html

This post does not constitute an endorsement of above product or merchant. But it is a neat catalog for RR related stuff...

That's the one...

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

I'm looking for the company that manufactures the passenger trainman's lanterns. You remember the little tin ones that'd fit in your back pocket and took two "C" cells. Any ideas?

LC

I just got a catalog from Schraders. There were Star battery lanterns, Adlake kero lanterns (tin and brass) and I seem to recall one that's almost exactly what you are describing. Did it look like this?

If so, hit this link: http://store.yahoo.com/schradersrailroad/conlan.html

This post does not constitute an endorsement of above product or merchant. But it is a neat catalog for RR related stuff...

That's the one...

LC

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

I'm looking for the company that manufactures the passenger trainman's lanterns. You remember the little tin ones that'd fit in your back pocket and took two "C" cells. Any ideas?

LC

I just got a catalog from Schraders. There were Star battery lanterns, Adlake kero lanterns (tin and brass) and I seem to recall one that's almost exactly what you are describing. Did it look like this?

If so, hit this link: http://store.yahoo.com/schradersrailroad/conlan.html

This post does not constitute an endorsement of above product or merchant. But it is a neat catalog for RR related stuff...

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

I'm looking for the company that manufactures the passenger trainman's lanterns. You remember the little tin ones that'd fit in your back pocket and took two "C" cells. Any ideas?

LC

I just got a catalog from Schraders. There were Star battery lanterns, Adlake kero lanterns (tin and brass) and I seem to recall one that's almost exactly what you are describing. Did it look like this?

If so, hit this link: http://store.yahoo.com/schradersrailroad/conlan.html

This post does not constitute an endorsement of above product or merchant. But it is a neat catalog for RR related stuff...

[Modelcar]

...Believe railroaders lantern in good shape is worth roughly {from what I saw on here}, to be around $100. Of course some more than others.

[Modelcar]

...Believe railroaders lantern in good shape is worth roughly {from what I saw on here}, to be around $100. Of course some more than others.

[Anonymous]

A friend is looking to buy a caboose, cheap for restoration. Any road OK, would prefer it to be movable by rail (rollers). Cupola style would be nice too but not required. I have given him the names of most of the dealers in this stuff.

LC

[Anonymous]

A friend is looking to buy a caboose, cheap for restoration. Any road OK, would prefer it to be movable by rail (rollers). Cupola style would be nice too but not required. I have given him the names of most of the dealers in this stuff.

LC

[Junctionfan]

You would be surprised what people will bring in to that Antique Roadshow

[Junctionfan]

You would be surprised what people will bring in to that Antique Roadshow

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

Yes, I have looked at Google. Unfortunately without success. I also looked at E-bay to see if there were any offered for sale there...

LC

Do you think some auctioneer or railroad museum would know?

Possibly, but these lanterns were quite small. Unlikely to bring much $$.

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

Yes, I have looked at Google. Unfortunately without success. I also looked at E-bay to see if there were any offered for sale there...

LC

Do you think some auctioneer or railroad museum would know?

Possibly, but these lanterns were quite small. Unlikely to bring much $$.

LC

[Junctionfan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

Yes, I have looked at Google. Unfortunately without success. I also looked at E-bay to see if there were any offered for sale there...

LC

Do you think some auctioneer or railroad museum would know?

[Junctionfan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

Yes, I have looked at Google. Unfortunately without success. I also looked at E-bay to see if there were any offered for sale there...

LC

Do you think some auctioneer or railroad museum would know?

[Anonymous]

Yes, I have looked at Google. Unfortunately without success. I also looked at E-bay to see if there were any offered for sale there...

LC

[Anonymous]

Yes, I have looked at Google. Unfortunately without success. I also looked at E-bay to see if there were any offered for sale there...

LC

[Modelcar]

My lantern is a product of Dietz but Google lists many manufacturer's...If you haven't checked there you might give it a look.

[Modelcar]

My lantern is a product of Dietz but Google lists many manufacturer's...If you haven't checked there you might give it a look.

[Hugh Jampton]

Mine's made by The Conger Lantern Co. Portland Oregon 97220
but it's about 30 years old, so they may not be in business anymore..

[Hugh Jampton]

Mine's made by The Conger Lantern Co. Portland Oregon 97220
but it's about 30 years old, so they may not be in business anymore..