Bad train pictures

[bobwilcox]

QUOTE: Originally posted by northwesterner

After seeing this week's Trackside Volume and the discussion of Molten Sulfur trains, I have a question. I saw such a train northbound on the Metra Milwaukee District North line in Deerfield, IL. Where was it going?

Thanks!

Probably empties coming back from a phosphate fertilizer operation in NC of FL and going to Alberta for more sulphur.

[bobwilcox]

QUOTE: Originally posted by northwesterner

After seeing this week's Trackside Volume and the discussion of Molten Sulfur trains, I have a question. I saw such a train northbound on the Metra Milwaukee District North line in Deerfield, IL. Where was it going?

Thanks!

Probably empties coming back from a phosphate fertilizer operation in NC of FL and going to Alberta for more sulphur.

[northwesterner]

After seeing this week's Trackside Volume and the discussion of Molten Sulfur trains, I have a question. I saw such a train northbound on the Metra Milwaukee District North line in Deerfield, IL. Where was it going?

Thanks!

[northwesterner]

After seeing this week's Trackside Volume and the discussion of Molten Sulfur trains, I have a question. I saw such a train northbound on the Metra Milwaukee District North line in Deerfield, IL. Where was it going?

Thanks!

[Mikeygaw]

What are the horn and bell requirements for lift bridges?

I frequently railfan by the Delair Lift Bridge across the Deleware River, and all of the NJT trains souns the horn on approach, most freights sound the horn and have their bell on while crossing the bridge

[Mikeygaw]

What are the horn and bell requirements for lift bridges?

I frequently railfan by the Delair Lift Bridge across the Deleware River, and all of the NJT trains souns the horn on approach, most freights sound the horn and have their bell on while crossing the bridge

[CShaveRR]

Because, Murph, they aren't "gears" at all. You're merely "stepping on the gas" to get more power, to turn the generator to provide electricity to the motors that power the wheels. You need to build up the speed, or at least the momentum, before you hit the grade.

[CShaveRR]

Because, Murph, they aren't "gears" at all. You're merely "stepping on the gas" to get more power, to turn the generator to provide electricity to the motors that power the wheels. You need to build up the speed, or at least the momentum, before you hit the grade.

[Sterling1]

How much are the light bulbs on headlights rated for?

[Sterling1]

How much are the light bulbs on headlights rated for?

[Murphy Siding]

Wow! I guess that really was a stupid question![:I]. Is it common to start puttin' her into high gear 1/2 mile or more before the hill? And why do they seem to go from super low gear to top notch all at once?

[Murphy Siding]

Wow! I guess that really was a stupid question![:I]. Is it common to start puttin' her into high gear 1/2 mile or more before the hill? And why do they seem to go from super low gear to top notch all at once?

[Mark300]

Momentum & inertia!

Means different things to different kinds of transportation conveyance....and railroads, given their different geography, assignments, train lengths and so forth are no exception.

That revv'g up of the engines is the 'magic' I hear when the challenge of mak'n the hill is at hand!

Happy Railroading

Mark

[Mark300]

Momentum & inertia!

Means different things to different kinds of transportation conveyance....and railroads, given their different geography, assignments, train lengths and so forth are no exception.

That revv'g up of the engines is the 'magic' I hear when the challenge of mak'n the hill is at hand!

Happy Railroading

Mark

[Modelcar]

.........Doesn't it sound "normal" getting a "run" for the hill....with any kind of transportation conveyance.....

[Modelcar]

.........Doesn't it sound "normal" getting a "run" for the hill....with any kind of transportation conveyance.....

[Murphy Siding]

Okay, I'm feeling rather stupid...ergo ( a new word I learned from futuremodal-don't know what it means,but.....it is a cool sounding word, nonetheless) when I am hard at work, I can hear the Dakota & Iowa Railroad rock train rumble through town three blocks up the street. While hauling a mile of empty gondolas back to Dell Rapids, S.D., the train has to climb a good sized hill in Sioux Falls. The engines, a half dozen old geeps,will *rev up* into a higher running speed. I would think they would notch up the engines to climb a major hill, but this is done at least 1/2 mile before the hill starts? What is the engineer doing?

[Murphy Siding]

Okay, I'm feeling rather stupid...ergo ( a new word I learned from futuremodal-don't know what it means,but.....it is a cool sounding word, nonetheless) when I am hard at work, I can hear the Dakota & Iowa Railroad rock train rumble through town three blocks up the street. While hauling a mile of empty gondolas back to Dell Rapids, S.D., the train has to climb a good sized hill in Sioux Falls. The engines, a half dozen old geeps,will *rev up* into a higher running speed. I would think they would notch up the engines to climb a major hill, but this is done at least 1/2 mile before the hill starts? What is the engineer doing?

[edblysard]

Air powered Fred, has a small, turbine like generator for power running off the train line, also charges a small battery in the Fred.

Ed

[edblysard]

Air powered Fred, has a small, turbine like generator for power running off the train line, also charges a small battery in the Fred.

Ed

[Mikeygaw]

i sometimes hear a high-pitched whine coming from a FRED... is this normal or is it indicative of something wrong?

[Mikeygaw]

i sometimes hear a high-pitched whine coming from a FRED... is this normal or is it indicative of something wrong?

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

As a general rule, yard crews are paid hourly and road crews are paid by mileage. I'm not sure sure of overtime provisions for road crews, perhaps a Brotherhood member could enlighten us in this regard. Hogging out usually means hitting the 12-hour limit under the Hours of Service Act.

Supervisors are on salary, and get paid the same no matter how many hours they work.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

As a general rule, yard crews are paid hourly and road crews are paid by mileage. I'm not sure sure of overtime provisions for road crews, perhaps a Brotherhood member could enlighten us in this regard. Hogging out usually means hitting the 12-hour limit under the Hours of Service Act.

Supervisors are on salary, and get paid the same no matter how many hours they work.

[Anonymous]

Some railroad employees clock in and clock out and are paid an hourly wage. I had heard at one time that train crews were paid by the mile. The last figure I remember hearing (years ago of course) was 120 miles. Many times we hear of a crew hogging out, so how do they figure miles or hours for a crew that hogs out? What is a train's crew normal pay, what is their overtime pay?

[Anonymous]

Some railroad employees clock in and clock out and are paid an hourly wage. I had heard at one time that train crews were paid by the mile. The last figure I remember hearing (years ago of course) was 120 miles. Many times we hear of a crew hogging out, so how do they figure miles or hours for a crew that hogs out? What is a train's crew normal pay, what is their overtime pay?

[egmurphy]

QUOTE: coborn35: Of course it s off! You mean 2006 right??

Unless my memory is getting even worse that it used to be (a distinct possibility), it seems to me we voted for President last year, 2004. With a four year term that would make the next presidential election 2008. Mid-term elections in 2006 for representatives and 1/3 of the senators.

Or did you leave out a smiley in your response? I'm not good at pickinging up on humor.

Regards

Ed

[egmurphy]

QUOTE: coborn35: Of course it s off! You mean 2006 right??

Unless my memory is getting even worse that it used to be (a distinct possibility), it seems to me we voted for President last year, 2004. With a four year term that would make the next presidential election 2008. Mid-term elections in 2006 for representatives and 1/3 of the senators.

Or did you leave out a smiley in your response? I'm not good at pickinging up on humor.

Regards

Ed

[Junctionfan]

Which company produces the most sulfuric acid and sends it by rail? Who the greatest consumer of it by rail?

[Junctionfan]

Which company produces the most sulfuric acid and sends it by rail? Who the greatest consumer of it by rail?