Bad train pictures

[dharmon]

Okay, this may have been asked before, but what all do you carry in your grip?

[dharmon]

Okay, this may have been asked before, but what all do you carry in your grip?

[ironhorseman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57

Okay, so I know this has been answered before but can someone refresh my memory as to a good publication that I could pickup to help me identify diesels while I'm out railfanning?

Also, GM EMD is in Chicago right? Do they give tours at all or is there someone I can talk to for info? Thanks for any info you can give!

Mike

"A Field Guide To Trains" by Gerald Foster. 1996.

[ironhorseman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57

Okay, so I know this has been answered before but can someone refresh my memory as to a good publication that I could pickup to help me identify diesels while I'm out railfanning?

Also, GM EMD is in Chicago right? Do they give tours at all or is there someone I can talk to for info? Thanks for any info you can give!

Mike

"A Field Guide To Trains" by Gerald Foster. 1996.

[techguy57]

Okay, so I know this has been answered before but can someone refresh my memory as to a good publication that I could pickup to help me identify diesels while I'm out railfanning?

Also, GM EMD is in Chicago right? Do they give tours at all or is there someone I can talk to for info? Thanks for any info you can give!

Mike

[techguy57]

Okay, so I know this has been answered before but can someone refresh my memory as to a good publication that I could pickup to help me identify diesels while I'm out railfanning?

Also, GM EMD is in Chicago right? Do they give tours at all or is there someone I can talk to for info? Thanks for any info you can give!

Mike

[Anonymous]

Here is a link to some frequencies on trainweb.com: http://www.trainweb.com/radio/freq.htm

It even breaks some down by train.

A really great link is: http://www.on-track-on-line.com/amtrak-freqs.shtml

[Anonymous]

Here is a link to some frequencies on trainweb.com: http://www.trainweb.com/radio/freq.htm

It even breaks some down by train.

A really great link is: http://www.on-track-on-line.com/amtrak-freqs.shtml

[Anonymous]

Mabey look on the internet for some Amtrak frequencies.....
I found a site but it only has Chicago Frequencies
They also sell books full of all types of Frequencies (police, fire, school, city officals, ect, ect.) at Radio Shack, but its usually only for a corresponding area..

P.S. Does anyone have any info on my stupid questions? Especially the BNSF train symbols???????

[Anonymous]

Mabey look on the internet for some Amtrak frequencies.....
I found a site but it only has Chicago Frequencies
They also sell books full of all types of Frequencies (police, fire, school, city officals, ect, ect.) at Radio Shack, but its usually only for a corresponding area..

P.S. Does anyone have any info on my stupid questions? Especially the BNSF train symbols???????

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

I need help for someone who is taking a train trip to Seattle from say Texas. They emailed me and ask how they would find Amtrak frequencies so they could listen to the scanner on the train. I don't have an answer for them but know someone out there does. I am not exactly sure when their trip is, but I believe it is later this month. So any help you can offer would help them and who knows how many other people.

Thanks in advance for your help. [:)]

Please somebody help these nice people with an answer. [:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

I need help for someone who is taking a train trip to Seattle from say Texas. They emailed me and ask how they would find Amtrak frequencies so they could listen to the scanner on the train. I don't have an answer for them but know someone out there does. I am not exactly sure when their trip is, but I believe it is later this month. So any help you can offer would help them and who knows how many other people.

Thanks in advance for your help. [:)]

Please somebody help these nice people with an answer. [:)]

[Anonymous]

Three stupid ?'s

1.) Is there a web page like the "Bullsheet" for other railways than the CSX?

2.) What trains (ex. Z-CHIDEN-08-01) does BNSF run through the Chicago sub.? aka. BNSF Metra commuter line

3.) Whats with the big boom in AC traction and what is it?

[Anonymous]

Three stupid ?'s

1.) Is there a web page like the "Bullsheet" for other railways than the CSX?

2.) What trains (ex. Z-CHIDEN-08-01) does BNSF run through the Chicago sub.? aka. BNSF Metra commuter line

3.) Whats with the big boom in AC traction and what is it?

[Anonymous]

I need help for someone who is taking a train trip to Seattle from say Texas. They emailed me and ask how they would find Amtrak frequencies so they could listen to the scanner on the train. I don't have an answer for them but know someone out there does. I am not exactly sure when their trip is, but I believe it is later this month. So any help you can offer would help them and who knows how many other people.

Thanks in advance for your help. [:)]

[Anonymous]

I need help for someone who is taking a train trip to Seattle from say Texas. They emailed me and ask how they would find Amtrak frequencies so they could listen to the scanner on the train. I don't have an answer for them but know someone out there does. I am not exactly sure when their trip is, but I believe it is later this month. So any help you can offer would help them and who knows how many other people.

Thanks in advance for your help. [:)]

[Modelcar]

....Was it the tread width of a Roman Chariot.....Seems like this is a story I heard somewhere....

[Modelcar]

....Was it the tread width of a Roman Chariot.....Seems like this is a story I heard somewhere....

[yellowducky]

I have a question. How did standard guage get to be 4'8&1/2"? FDM
If this is answered on another page, please point me to it. Thank you.

[yellowducky]

I have a question. How did standard guage get to be 4'8&1/2"? FDM
If this is answered on another page, please point me to it. Thank you.

[JoeKoh]

Yes Nora
it looked good to me.Librarians can be a fiesty bunch.maybe you should have brought the cake with you!
stay safe
Joe

[JoeKoh]

Yes Nora
it looked good to me.Librarians can be a fiesty bunch.maybe you should have brought the cake with you!
stay safe
Joe

[Nora]

Thanks for the birthday wishes for Charlie. The cake didn't make it to Halloween and it wasn't Charlie who ate most of it. [:D]

Did anyone see my picture for photo of the day the other day? It isn't the best, but it's OK...the sun went behind a cloud about 4 seconds before I took the picture, and I was only using my little old digital camera. I drive past that bridge almost every day & it's a nice view.

http://www.trains.com/photogallery/gallery_large.asp?idObjectLibraryGUID={483DA960-D547-424F-9216-7D1D55F1D251}&idMenuCategory=1&idMenuSubCategory=15&idMenuMinorCategory=1501

(might have to cut and paste that, I am out of time and can't quite get it to work)

I have some stupid questions I'm saving up to post after I move...I keep getting to the library not long before they close -- they're about to kick me out again!

--Nora

[Nora]

Thanks for the birthday wishes for Charlie. The cake didn't make it to Halloween and it wasn't Charlie who ate most of it. [:D]

Did anyone see my picture for photo of the day the other day? It isn't the best, but it's OK...the sun went behind a cloud about 4 seconds before I took the picture, and I was only using my little old digital camera. I drive past that bridge almost every day & it's a nice view.

http://www.trains.com/photogallery/gallery_large.asp?idObjectLibraryGUID={483DA960-D547-424F-9216-7D1D55F1D251}&idMenuCategory=1&idMenuSubCategory=15&idMenuMinorCategory=1501

(might have to cut and paste that, I am out of time and can't quite get it to work)

I have some stupid questions I'm saving up to post after I move...I keep getting to the library not long before they close -- they're about to kick me out again!

--Nora

[brilondon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

Maybe we should move to the humor thread !

This thread at present seems to have more laughs. [:o)]

[:0] no no.... he ask some stupid questions - I gave him some stupid answers - it all flows!

Moo

Quite the appropriate reply!!

[brilondon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

Maybe we should move to the humor thread !

This thread at present seems to have more laughs. [:o)]

[:0] no no.... he ask some stupid questions - I gave him some stupid answers - it all flows!

Moo

Quite the appropriate reply!!

[Anonymous]

Everyone knows it's Halloween. Do railroaders watch out more tonight than they normally would [?] Do you expect pranks while hiballing down the line. Is it just another night in the train or [?] Does anyone have a Halloween Railroading story [?]

[Anonymous]

Everyone knows it's Halloween. Do railroaders watch out more tonight than they normally would [?] Do you expect pranks while hiballing down the line. Is it just another night in the train or [?] Does anyone have a Halloween Railroading story [?]

[edblysard]

Hi Jim,
The grade crossing signals and the wayside dectors use local power, and if that is interupted, they have back up battries, good for at least 48 hours operation. Battries are kept charged buy the local power, and kick in when that fails.
Stay Frosty,
Ed

[edblysard]

Hi Jim,
The grade crossing signals and the wayside dectors use local power, and if that is interupted, they have back up battries, good for at least 48 hours operation. Battries are kept charged buy the local power, and kick in when that fails.
Stay Frosty,
Ed