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- Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:28 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4518
- Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:19 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4518
- Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:09 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4518
When did the 974 get damaged, and what sort of event would bend the frame? Did it collide with something? Last I was in Michigan, it was reported to me that the 469 needed new engine seals as a result of being overheated at some point. This is the first I've heard of these units being scrapped. Does...
- Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:58 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC power
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9106
The 646 was recently sold to an outfit in Colorado. I'm not sure if it has been physically moved yet, but perhaps LSRC could give us an update on that unit. The 976 was gutted by a fire a few years back near West Branch. This was the result of a burst fuel line. This unit was scrapped, though I'm su...
- Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:47 pm
- Forum: National / Other States Talk
- Topic: North Platte, NE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1133
North Platte, NE
I was on a transcon flight home from the west coast yesterday evening, and when the in-flight movie concluded, I peered out from my window and was treated to the sight of none other than this enormous yard. If you haven't checked out the aerial views yet, do so here: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&...
- Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:50 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: D&M 205
- Replies: 2
- Views: 885
- Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:20 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Railfanning the past few days
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1084
- Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:19 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC Oscoda
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2100
- Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:16 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC Oscoda
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2100
The first two derailed cars. I believe the second car in this picture is former BN: http://www.markvz.com/images/Deraiil1216.jpg The single derailed hopper to the north of the others, taken via zoom from near the other two cars. The zoom has exaggerated the poor condition of the rails, note the dist...
- Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:22 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC Oscoda
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2100
LSRC Oscoda
Just caught the LSRC heading south through Oscoda at the KOA. 281 was leading a short train at approx. 5 mph. I assume the slow speed is due to the poor track condition and the rash of derailments in the area. LSRC had another 7 cars derail on the 16th between Oscoda and Tawas. I found 3 of the cars...
- Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:21 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: LSRC Standish
- Replies: 1
- Views: 585
LSRC Standish
I rolled through Standish today around 4:00 and found the 281 on the main accompanied by what looked like 2 Bluewater cars on the siding at the depot. One was a brown GTW (I believe) car and the other was a silver dome car. I had seen these cars sitting on the siding last Wednesday w/o power. Is thi...
- Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:24 am
- Forum: National / Other States Talk
- Topic: Car train video
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1414
- Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:57 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: D&M RPO Car
- Replies: 0
- Views: 451
D&M RPO Car
Can anyone give me a brief history on this recently uncovered car? I stopped by the depot in St. Johns today and took a look at it. One set of trucks is installed while the other end of the car is still sitting on the trailer. The car looks pretty well worn, and it looks like some thorough replaceme...
- Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:17 pm
- Forum: National / Other States Talk
- Topic: I suppose this is ok too!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2751
SD70, What I had said is that one of your responses employed fearmongering. I never called you a "fearmonger." I would hate to think that you are taking any of this personally. I think this is a good discussion. If you have taken any of this personally I apologize for giving you the impression that ...
- Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:35 am
- Forum: National / Other States Talk
- Topic: I suppose this is ok too!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2751
For every trespasser who posts his story on the internet, there are hundreds that do not. My question about trespassers in general stands: What are the railroads supposed to do about it? There's no way to protect even a small percentage of the ROW against trespassers. You may catch the cart kids but...
- Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:38 pm
- Forum: National / Other States Talk
- Topic: I suppose this is ok too!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2751
SD70, I'm missing the part where I ever said it was not illegal to trespass on railroad property or that I encourage such things. With respect to the other thread, I stated several times that the railroad-cart kids would deserve whatever punishment or injury that they got as a result of their action...
- Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:57 pm
- Forum: National / Other States Talk
- Topic: I suppose this is ok too!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2751
- Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:33 am
- Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
- Topic: Cool, but gives use REGULAR railfans a bad name
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2238
wkuhl, I respect your views as a railroad employee. I do not think that what they are doing is trivial, though I also don't think it's the travesty that some make it out to be. A closure of the line for a few hours and some investigaion is not trivial, though it's not really that bad either, conside...
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:06 am
- Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
- Topic: Traverse City USCG Air Station - 10.15.06
- Replies: 1
- Views: 683
The helicopters are looking good. I toured the American Eurocopter plant in Columbus, MS earlier this year and I was surprised to see those very helicopters stenciled with "Traverse City" sitting on the shop floor being refurbished. It looks like they did a very nice job with them. I'm glad to see t...
- Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:18 pm
- Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
- Topic: Cool, but gives use REGULAR railfans a bad name
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2238
I work with the guys who have hit and killed some on, that now allways have there hand ready to dump it if it is even close, cause thay have killed some moron like these guys. Oh and the day one of those guys dumps it, without hitting anyone, and derails all over your town with a cloud of chemicals...