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844 accident

Fri, 2018-07-27 13:49 — trains577

I was wondering what is now going to happen to steam trips after the accident that killed a woman standing to close to the tracks. Will this be the end of all trains rides because of insurance cost getting out of reach, like it is already, or will this be a wakeup call to make people stand away from the track, or now be run off because the railroads won't want anyone near the rails. Maybe fences will be put up to keep people away from the tracks, or police running you off or in worst case taking you to jail.

Steel Valley Models Hopper Topper review.

Sat, 2018-07-21 18:18 — grenadier1943

Steel Valley Models Hopper Topper review.

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Lifting spikes should I be concerned?

Wed, 2018-07-18 08:53 — trainmaster247

Prototype Railroading

Saw this by a station near my house the spikes are no longer touching in many places this is on he band mainline should I contact the railroad and let them know about this? There are may more like this too it just the ones in this phto

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Fox River Trolley Museum needs funds to repair vandalized trolleys

Tue, 2018-07-17 10:20 — DaminKeenan

The Fox River Trolley Museum (located in South Elgin, Illinos) has set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds to cover the cost of repairs to seven historic trolley cars that were vandalized early this month. The damage, estimated to cost $100,000 to $150,000 to repair, was discovered by museum volunteers on the morning of Satuday, July 7. South Elgin police have charged two youths, aged 11 and 13, with burglary and criminal damage to property in connection to this incident.

Norway

Sat, 2018-07-14 10:02 — abelida

Took an amazing seven hour train ride from Bergen to Oslo up and over the mountains and past the glaciers and lakes. The ride was smooth, comfortable and scenic.

And along the way I spotted these cars. That pale greenish weather-beaten car in the background is a snowplow. And based on what I learned, there can be an awful lot of snow.

Incorporating UDE's in OP Sessions

Fri, 2018-07-13 06:29 — Kriegwulfe

Having experienced a few of these in my current oh so short UP career..has/does anyone figure UDE's into their operating sessions. If so how/when/ and how often and to what extent please?

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Red Devil Restored To Operational Candition

Wed, 2018-07-11 20:35 — AndreChapelon

I just stumbled on this. Apparently, South African Railways #3450, the only class 26 4-8-4 (rebuilt from a non-condensing class 25) has been restored to operational condition. This is the famous “Red Devil” rebuilt by David Wardale according to the principles of L.D. Porta.

Note, the really interesting bits are toward the end with some pacing at speed.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3_vDBjhOfUw

Mike