tree68Saw a story about a driver in the Netherlands, which apparently loves its speed bumps. So the story went, a fellow in a larger vehicle was being tailgated by a driver in a low slung sports car. Driver of larger vehicle knew that there were gaps put in the speed bumps specifically to allow busses to pass without bouncing the passengers around. Cars had to run at least one side of their wheels over the bumps. First driver knew such a bump was coming up, and that he could pass through unmolested. Tailgater would not be so lucky. First driver got right up to speed and zipped through. Driver of sports car bounced off the roof of his car. And thereafter kept his distance...
So the story went, a fellow in a larger vehicle was being tailgated by a driver in a low slung sports car. Driver of larger vehicle knew that there were gaps put in the speed bumps specifically to allow busses to pass without bouncing the passengers around. Cars had to run at least one side of their wheels over the bumps.
First driver knew such a bump was coming up, and that he could pass through unmolested.
Tailgater would not be so lucky.
First driver got right up to speed and zipped through. Driver of sports car bounced off the roof of his car. And thereafter kept his distance...
Must not have had his seat belt fastened.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
Saw a story about a driver in the Netherlands, which apparently loves its speed bumps.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
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NDGRear End Collision. https://globalnews.ca/news/10302251/train-derailment-revelstoke-2-injured/
Extra 4105 East @ Cascade. Three Builders.
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CP 1238.https://waterloocentralrailway.com/equipment/cpr1238/
NDGSome NYC had Air Whistles.
We ran a Hancock on our locomotive in Lake Placid service for a number of years. Used mostly in the villages, until FRA said it wasn't loud enough.
One of the first days using the horn instead of the air whistle (it had both) a mother brought her young daughter trackside to watch the train go by, as they did almost every day. Wasn't happy when the horn scared the daylights out of her daughter.
Thendara is a LOVELY Place!!
NYC Power was eclectic.
Many of their RS3s had a MR on top of hood ahead of Cab.
Some NYC had Air Whistles.
c. 1950 We went to NYC on NYC. Still Steam.
First DSG explained so much to young inquiring minds as most of contents rapidly disappering.
Lots to see. Most of it gone.
That would be the SW1 that is now numbered NYC 705. I've run her a number of times.
NYC 8223 actually has two "honkers," one on each end of the cab. Just pull the rope for the direction you're travelling. Hopefully some legal issues will be resolved soon and the old girl will be back in service.
It was asked as to which areas were affected.
Now we know more.
A story.
Ran the LV EMC Switcher out of Thendara for a day aeons ago.
The Central RS3 was there, but not in use yet.
Acquired a Westinghouse Single Note horn from Scrap.
Possibly from c. 1950 CPR F or MLW Unit then to Spreader c. 1952.
A few early CPR GP-7s had Honker Horns on side short hood.
When CPR decided on Standard 3-note Horns, the Single Note Honkers Cascaded down to MoW Equipments such as Plows and Spreaders which were not Horned prior.
The Horn was destined for the Central RS3 at Thendara I was told.
Horn of type as shown here.
http://www.trainweb.org/cprdieselroster/Roster%20Archive/CP%204000/CP%204016-1.htm
NDG Having Difficulties accessing Trains Forum the last few days.
Having Difficulties accessing Trains Forum the last few days.
As have we all. See the "504" thread.
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
A few photos of 8554 being cut up are in the next post. The two others await their turn.
NDG Incredible. FYI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRMeNMJatpw Thank You.
The S word written in microscopic print.
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