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QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard I will try and find out...so far, we usually transport locomotives on flats in with everything else...about the only dedicated train would be for oversized things, like the really big transformers, or the reactor vessel we sent out last year, and the Windfan trains... Ed
QUOTE: Originally posted by 440cuin . With open access and sheap labour it could be done.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Tulyar15 QUOTE: Originally posted by 440cuin . With open access and sheap labour it could be done. "sheap" labour? Never knew sheep could drive trains - perhaps that's where we've been going wrong![:)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Gotta watch them sheep...they might join a union or something... Still have not see the locomotives lifted out of the ship yet. One of our trainmasters is going to run down there today and see whats up. EdQUOTE: Originally posted by Tulyar15 QUOTE: Originally posted by 440cuin . With open access and sheap labour it could be done. "sheap" labour? Never knew sheep could drive trains - perhaps that's where we've been going wrong![:)]
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas Sorry guys, rrpicturearchive.net is down for maintainance today. I will post them tommarrow if the site is back up.
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
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QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Ok, they are off the ship and on the flats...I sent some photos out to a few folks, hopefully one or two of them can post some of them here...got the ok to do so from our trainmaster. Yes, if they post one with a skinny guy in front of the locomotives, that is me. Sorry about the snapshot quality, couldnt step back any more, unless I wanted to go swiming in the ship channel.[xx(] Note the engineer stands on the left side.... Cant tell you what route they will take, or who is carrying them, thats privledged info I am not a liberity to release, but watch UP and BNSF's websites. If you want a few photos e mail me with an email address I can send them to... Ed
QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas And thanks for hosting them Chris.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Murphy Siding OK, dumb question: Why can't they be shipped rolling on their own wheels? Thanks for posting pics guys.[:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by rrandb QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Ok, they are off the ship and on the flats...I sent some photos out to a few folks, hopefully one or two of them can post some of them here...got the ok to do so from our trainmaster. Yes, if they post one with a skinny guy in front of the locomotives, that is me. Sorry about the snapshot quality, couldnt step back any more, unless I wanted to go swiming in the ship channel.[xx(] Note the engineer stands on the left side.... Cant tell you what route they will take, or who is carrying them, thats privledged info I am not a liberity to release, but watch UP and BNSF's websites. If you want a few photos e mail me with an email address I can send them to... Ed Hey Ed. Pretty impressive. I think most of us would take you up on that offer "To watch a sorrya** operation manned by folks like Ed" anytime. Where did you say to post that address. LOL!!!!! Not too many people can still load steam on a flat car. Looks good.[:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Thanks, RRandB. The invite to Dave was serious, once upon a time. Now, while I cant really let you pull pins or line switches, I can promise you the dime tour of the PTRA if you show up. Ed
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