Running trains side by side

[Anonymous]

trains ride side by side all the time in the same direction especially on cummter railroads in some areas

[Anonymous]

trains ride side by side all the time in the same direction especially on cummter railroads in some areas

[Anonymous]

what's "playing fireboy"?

[Anonymous]

what's "playing fireboy"?

[Modelcar]

.....I would think he is indicating the fellow was on the left side of the locomotive in the position of the Fireman of years ago...[On Steamers]. Of course later, still on Diesels on passenger trains too....

[Modelcar]

.....I would think he is indicating the fellow was on the left side of the locomotive in the position of the Fireman of years ago...[On Steamers]. Of course later, still on Diesels on passenger trains too....

[AltonFan]

Come to think of it, there are some nice pictures of trains passing each other in the direction on PRR's Horseshoe curve, either in America's Colorful Railroads or American Railroads: the Second Generation.

I was told by a fellow whose father was a UP engineer on the 800s, who said that when trains passed each other, the fireman used to step behind the engineer's seat, in case the engine was side-swiped by loads hanging off of passing cars.

[AltonFan]

Come to think of it, there are some nice pictures of trains passing each other in the direction on PRR's Horseshoe curve, either in America's Colorful Railroads or American Railroads: the Second Generation.

I was told by a fellow whose father was a UP engineer on the 800s, who said that when trains passed each other, the fireman used to step behind the engineer's seat, in case the engine was side-swiped by loads hanging off of passing cars.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ICEtrain

what's "playing fireboy"?

The engineer was sitting on the left-hand fireman's seat, while the brakeman was doing the engineer's job. He was making like a fireman, or "playing fireboy."

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ICEtrain

what's "playing fireboy"?

The engineer was sitting on the left-hand fireman's seat, while the brakeman was doing the engineer's job. He was making like a fireman, or "playing fireboy."

[Anonymous]

Thank you, skeets and MOdelcar

[Anonymous]

Thank you, skeets and MOdelcar

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets

One incident does stay with me. Some years ago, I was working the yard. At one point, I was pulling a cut of cars through the yard as another engine was pushing a cut in the same direction from the other end on the next track. I had a SD-9, he had a GP-30. I pulled along side and looked in the cab. The brakie was running the motor and the hogger was playing fireboy! He was sitting in the left hand seat facing the brakie and didn't notice me. The tracks are quite close together there, so I reached across the gap and clamped my paw on his left shoulder! He stiffened up, not knowing WHAT had him. This was in the middle of a freight yard at 8 mph! I said, "Hello, Clyde!" The brakeman started roaring with laughter. I apologizes to Clyde later, because although he was young, if he had a ticker problem, we might have lost him. But it was FREAKIN' FUNNY!

[8D] that's ornery! You got it!

Mookie

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets

One incident does stay with me. Some years ago, I was working the yard. At one point, I was pulling a cut of cars through the yard as another engine was pushing a cut in the same direction from the other end on the next track. I had a SD-9, he had a GP-30. I pulled along side and looked in the cab. The brakie was running the motor and the hogger was playing fireboy! He was sitting in the left hand seat facing the brakie and didn't notice me. The tracks are quite close together there, so I reached across the gap and clamped my paw on his left shoulder! He stiffened up, not knowing WHAT had him. This was in the middle of a freight yard at 8 mph! I said, "Hello, Clyde!" The brakeman started roaring with laughter. I apologizes to Clyde later, because although he was young, if he had a ticker problem, we might have lost him. But it was FREAKIN' FUNNY!

[8D] that's ornery! You got it!

Mookie

[Anonymous]

Running side by side is quite common in the big cities of Europe. Here in England I go into London Victoria Station and for the last five miles we usually run side by side with some other train for at least part of the way and always if you count parrallel tracks or which there are 14 for almost a mile. I have also seen this in Paris and Manchester.

[Anonymous]

Running side by side is quite common in the big cities of Europe. Here in England I go into London Victoria Station and for the last five miles we usually run side by side with some other train for at least part of the way and always if you count parrallel tracks or which there are 14 for almost a mile. I have also seen this in Paris and Manchester.

[Anonymous]

I live along the CP south of Milwaukee (Oak Creek). It happens every day, often.
Freights have a grade leaving town that can slow them down, Amtrak passes them
on track signeled for both ways. On occasion freights from Chicago both will be going
the same way, one slowing for Lake to crossover.

[Anonymous]

I live along the CP south of Milwaukee (Oak Creek). It happens every day, often.
Freights have a grade leaving town that can slow them down, Amtrak passes them
on track signeled for both ways. On occasion freights from Chicago both will be going
the same way, one slowing for Lake to crossover.

[Anonymous]

On The Long Island Rail Road [ MTA] we run trains side by side everyday in a number of location-especially during rush hour peak times

[Anonymous]

On The Long Island Rail Road [ MTA] we run trains side by side everyday in a number of location-especially during rush hour peak times

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets

One incident does stay with me. Some years ago, I was working the yard. At one point, I was pulling a cut of cars through the yard as another engine was pushing a cut in the same direction from the other end on the next track. I had a SD-9, he had a GP-30. I pulled along side and looked in the cab. The brakie was running the motor and the hogger was playing fireboy! He was sitting in the left hand seat facing the brakie and didn't notice me. The tracks are quite close together there, so I reached across the gap and clamped my paw on his left shoulder! He stiffened up, not knowing WHAT had him. This was in the middle of a freight yard at 8 mph! I said, "Hello, Clyde!" The brakeman started roaring with laughter. I apologizes to Clyde later, because although he was young, if he had a ticker problem, we might have lost him. But it was FREAKIN' FUNNY!

[8D] that's ornery! You got it!

Mookie

Actually Ook, that wasn't ornery. It was Ornery. But DANG it was funny!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets

One incident does stay with me. Some years ago, I was working the yard. At one point, I was pulling a cut of cars through the yard as another engine was pushing a cut in the same direction from the other end on the next track. I had a SD-9, he had a GP-30. I pulled along side and looked in the cab. The brakie was running the motor and the hogger was playing fireboy! He was sitting in the left hand seat facing the brakie and didn't notice me. The tracks are quite close together there, so I reached across the gap and clamped my paw on his left shoulder! He stiffened up, not knowing WHAT had him. This was in the middle of a freight yard at 8 mph! I said, "Hello, Clyde!" The brakeman started roaring with laughter. I apologizes to Clyde later, because although he was young, if he had a ticker problem, we might have lost him. But it was FREAKIN' FUNNY!

[8D] that's ornery! You got it!

Mookie

Actually Ook, that wasn't ornery. It was Ornery. But DANG it was funny!

[Anonymous]

Hey skeets-
Thanks for sharing your Vulcan Neck Pinch in the Middle of the Yard story. It made a reasonable day from a semi-dismal typical Monday.

ksmith120

[Anonymous]

Hey skeets-
Thanks for sharing your Vulcan Neck Pinch in the Middle of the Yard story. It made a reasonable day from a semi-dismal typical Monday.

ksmith120

[nkp779]

A many times as I have been to Deshler I can't recall it happing their. But that don't mean it has not. I'm not their all the time like all the locals regulars are. But their is always plenty of action to see.

[nkp779]

A many times as I have been to Deshler I can't recall it happing their. But that don't mean it has not. I'm not their all the time like all the locals regulars are. But their is always plenty of action to see.

[JoeKoh]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nkp779

A many times as I have been to Deshler I can't recall it happing their. But that don't mean it has not. I'm not their all the time like all the locals regulars are. But their is always plenty of action to see.

the trains were side by side here in Defiance.But action in Deshler?Yes Sir![8D]
stay safe
Joe

[JoeKoh]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nkp779

A many times as I have been to Deshler I can't recall it happing their. But that don't mean it has not. I'm not their all the time like all the locals regulars are. But their is always plenty of action to see.

the trains were side by side here in Defiance.But action in Deshler?Yes Sir![8D]
stay safe
Joe

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ksmith120

Hey skeets-
Thanks for sharing your Vulcan Neck Pinch in the Middle of the Yard story. It made a reasonable day from a semi-dismal typical Monday.

ksmith120

KS, I made a MONDAY tolerable? You humble me, sir!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ksmith120

Hey skeets-
Thanks for sharing your Vulcan Neck Pinch in the Middle of the Yard story. It made a reasonable day from a semi-dismal typical Monday.

ksmith120

KS, I made a MONDAY tolerable? You humble me, sir!