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[Sterling1]

How much are the light bulbs on headlights rated for?

[Sterling1]

How much are the light bulbs on headlights rated for?

[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.

[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

[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!

[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.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Sterling1


How much are the light bulbs on headlights rated for?

Are you looking for voltage or candlepower? [?] [?] [?]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Sterling1


How much are the light bulbs on headlights rated for?

Are you looking for voltage or candlepower? [?] [?] [?]

[Anonymous]

Okay, I'll bite: Is a "scoot" what I think it is? A commuter train??

And does anyone still call passenger trains "the varnish"?

[Anonymous]

Okay, I'll bite: Is a "scoot" what I think it is? A commuter train??

And does anyone still call passenger trains "the varnish"?

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

QUOTE: Originally posted by smalling_60626

Okay, I'll bite: Is a "scoot" what I think it is? A commuter train??

And does anyone still call passenger trains "the varnish"?

In Chicago, suburban trains are referred to as "scoots" on C&NW, "dinkies" on BN and MILW, and probably a variety of other names, usually less than complimentary, elsewhere.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

QUOTE: Originally posted by smalling_60626

Okay, I'll bite: Is a "scoot" what I think it is? A commuter train??

And does anyone still call passenger trains "the varnish"?

In Chicago, suburban trains are referred to as "scoots" on C&NW, "dinkies" on BN and MILW, and probably a variety of other names, usually less than complimentary, elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, CS Hegewisch.

Stupid questions? I got a million of 'em:
Why is the element sometimes spelled "sulfur" and sometimes "sulphur?" It doesn't seem to be a Canadian-vs-American spelling issue, but my dictionary wasn't terribly helpful.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, CS Hegewisch.

Stupid questions? I got a million of 'em:
Why is the element sometimes spelled "sulfur" and sometimes "sulphur?" It doesn't seem to be a Canadian-vs-American spelling issue, but my dictionary wasn't terribly helpful.

[CShaveRR]

It actually is a Canadian (ph)-vs-American (f) thing. It's just that most of the sul(fill-in-the-blank)ur originates in Canada, so most of the tank cars are lettered that way.

On the subject of sul*ur transport, I could probably look into it when I'm at work, but that won't be before next month. Anyway, I seem to recall the station of Roseport, Minesota, showing up in connection with a lot of these moves. FWIW.

[CShaveRR]

It actually is a Canadian (ph)-vs-American (f) thing. It's just that most of the sul(fill-in-the-blank)ur originates in Canada, so most of the tank cars are lettered that way.

On the subject of sul*ur transport, I could probably look into it when I'm at work, but that won't be before next month. Anyway, I seem to recall the station of Roseport, Minesota, showing up in connection with a lot of these moves. FWIW.

[edblysard]

Smalling,
Both spellings are perfectly acceptable.

Ed

[edblysard]

Smalling,
Both spellings are perfectly acceptable.

Ed

[bobwilcox]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

It actually is a Canadian (ph)-vs-American (f) thing. It's just that most of the sul(fill-in-the-blank)ur originates in Canada, so most of the tank cars are lettered that way.

On the subject of sul*ur transport, I could probably look into it when I'm at work, but that won't be before next month. Anyway, I seem to recall the station of Roseport, Minesota, showing up in connection with a lot of these moves. FWIW.

The Koch refinery at Roseport, MN uses high sulfur crude from Alberta. They sell the sulfur waste product to the phosphate fertilzer people to make sulfuric acid. The acid is used as a flotation agent in purifying phophate rock.

[bobwilcox]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

It actually is a Canadian (ph)-vs-American (f) thing. It's just that most of the sul(fill-in-the-blank)ur originates in Canada, so most of the tank cars are lettered that way.

On the subject of sul*ur transport, I could probably look into it when I'm at work, but that won't be before next month. Anyway, I seem to recall the station of Roseport, Minesota, showing up in connection with a lot of these moves. FWIW.

The Koch refinery at Roseport, MN uses high sulfur crude from Alberta. They sell the sulfur waste product to the phosphate fertilzer people to make sulfuric acid. The acid is used as a flotation agent in purifying phophate rock.

[Anonymous]

What's the tolerance between rails? When they expand and contract with the heat, do they expand out or shrink in? Have they ever gotten so far apart with heat expansion that they caused trouble?


mike

[Anonymous]

What's the tolerance between rails? When they expand and contract with the heat, do they expand out or shrink in? Have they ever gotten so far apart with heat expansion that they caused trouble?


mike

[espeefoamer]

Would concrete ties have worked out in the steam era?It seems to me that the constant pounding of the rails by steam engines would crack the concrete ties.If you watch a train pass over wood ties,the rails flex slightly as the wheels pass over each section.Concrete ties are more rigid and do not flex.This does not seem compatable with constant use of steam engines.

[espeefoamer]

Would concrete ties have worked out in the steam era?It seems to me that the constant pounding of the rails by steam engines would crack the concrete ties.If you watch a train pass over wood ties,the rails flex slightly as the wheels pass over each section.Concrete ties are more rigid and do not flex.This does not seem compatable with constant use of steam engines.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer

Would concrete ties have worked out in the steam era?It seems to me that the constant pounding of the rails by steam engines would crack the concrete ties.If you watch a train pass over wood ties,the rails flex slightly as the wheels pass over each section.Concrete ties are more rigid and do not flex.This does not seem compatable with constant use of steam engines.

I am not sure about an answer to your question but Frisco had some steam engines with 10 driving wheels. The trackmen did not like those 10 driving wheels as they constantly were tearing up the track.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer

Would concrete ties have worked out in the steam era?It seems to me that the constant pounding of the rails by steam engines would crack the concrete ties.If you watch a train pass over wood ties,the rails flex slightly as the wheels pass over each section.Concrete ties are more rigid and do not flex.This does not seem compatable with constant use of steam engines.

I am not sure about an answer to your question but Frisco had some steam engines with 10 driving wheels. The trackmen did not like those 10 driving wheels as they constantly were tearing up the track.