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cnw8835 wrote:During a snow emergency on CSX, MOW crews have priority over any other operations in an effort to keep the track clear.
CNW8835: Thanks for the answer. :)

I sure see that this post took a left turn on a red light really fast, at least we know we have a few snowplow drivers on the board.

Today is a good day to wear shorts and a tee shirt. :!: :!: :lol:
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[quote="TCPI sure see that this post took a left turn on a red light really fast, at least we know we have a few snowplow drivers on the board.

Today is a good day to wear shorts and a tee shirt. :!: :!: :lol:[/quote]

And at least one snow plow supervisor (at least used to be) 8)
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Raildudes dad wrote:[quote="TCPI sure see that this post took a left turn on a red light really fast, at least we know we have a few snowplow drivers on the board.

Today is a good day to wear shorts and a tee shirt. :!: :!: :lol:
And at least one snow plow supervisor (at least used to be) 8)[/quote]

worse job in the world.....my ex plow super would have 3 cell phones on his hip....each maxed with numbers....clients...employees....subcontractors....phone nevers stop ringing....poor guy smokes 3 packs a day from oct till april


"turn right 500 feet".....a snow emergency on CSX is the same as a "heat order"....but different :mrgreen:
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Think this is enough snow?

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When and where was that?
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My grandfather has photos like that from the UP back in the 30s in Ispheming and Negaunee.
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railroadfan wrote:Think this is enough snow?
I've worked with a guy who was telling me that back in the 1970's(?) he had hung cable TV on the power poles along M-55 through the swamp in Manistee. Said he didn't need a ladder because that's how high the snow was.
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Gov. Crappo wrote:
Raildudes dad wrote:[quote="TCPI sure see that this post took a left turn on a red light really fast, at least we know we have a few snowplow drivers on the board.

Today is a good day to wear shorts and a tee shirt. :!: :!: :lol:
And at least one snow plow supervisor (at least used to be) 8)
worse job in the world.....my ex plow super would have 3 cell phones on his hip....each maxed with numbers....clients...employees....subcontractors....phone nevers stop ringing....poor guy smokes 3 packs a day from oct till april [/quote]

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I'm not convinced those photo's are real. Those poles are what, 20'-30' high? I thin those are old-fashion "staged" pictures :wink:
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Don Simon wrote:I'm not convinced those photo's are real. Those poles are what, 20'-30' high? I thin those are old-fashion "staged" pictures :wink:
There's the snow gauge on US 41 north of Mohawk MI that has a measurement of 390 inches. (32.5ft)

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/654
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ive seen vintage photos of snow that high...engines buried stack deep...30-40 men digging out trains with the snow tiered 4 men high....out west....
i hate the interstate and the infernal combustion engine
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Some of the C&O and GTW poles come down to about 10 in spots. They only go up to cross roads and tracks.
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BB wrote:
Don Simon wrote:I'm not convinced those photo's are real. Those poles are what, 20'-30' high? I thin those are old-fashion "staged" pictures :wink:
There's the snow gauge on US 41 north of Mohawk MI that has a measurement of 390 inches. (32.5ft)

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/654
That's the total for the year with the most snow in that location (79-89 I think). While it gets deep in the woods, it compresses over time.
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If the snow was really that deep wouldn't the buildings be crushed? Livestock dead? Compacted into ice?
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