298 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 First piece is a ballast regulator. Second, I'm not sure, but could be either an adzer or something that cleans out the bed to place a tie. Last one is a tie crane. Looks like its gang to do out of face tie replacement (spot replacement of ties). It looks like they're carrying out some welding on the diamonds at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 However, I'm not sure I would stay at either location after dark. Regards Tim Tim, I understand where you are coming from but this is hardly The Bronx is it? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinzaboy Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 You are right Pete - it is hardly the Bronx - but I was on my own and probably just being over cautious. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 14, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 14, 2011 They seem to have had a bit of trouble in the bar where the camera is, the police were called one night last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi, Just seen a CSX GP40-2 pushing 3 cars and a bay window caboose thru Fostoria. Must get a caboose for Palmetto. Nice to see a short train for a change. cheers, Malcolm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Back in 2003 I saw a local with a GP15 and a caboose on the back. Both of them even had flags flying! I suspect the crews kept the same loco and caboose for their own personal trip job as the loco has some inscription on the side. I forget where I took these but it was around the same area as Fostoria. Just found this on railpictures showing the cab side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 we got ourselves a convoy the circus has come to town! plenty of horn blowing. but sadly no elephants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2011 Did any one count them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 too busy trying to capture them, about 40 or so Id say, never seen anything like that before, they where travelling away from the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 just saw this on the back of a short train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2011 too busy trying to capture them, about 40 or so Id say, never seen anything like that before, they where travelling away from the camera. I was just sitting there gobsmacked! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted April 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2011 just saw this on the back of a short train. Hi Micheal, Thanks forthe caboose shot... I missed it and was asking if anyone had captured it... Did you happen to be on line when the Guildford GP 40 came through as part of a consist and did you capture it! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2011 Theres a special coming through on the 5th of May. Preserved F units. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Its actually kinda invigorating to watch you guys get excited about what would normally be pretty mundane things. Puts things in a fresher light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 19, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2011 It may be mundane but it is different from UK practice. There is nothing mundane about 'F' units now days, that is like calling 'Tornado' mundane. For those who don't know F units are the streamlined 'nose' units made in the late 30's/40's. Main line steam in the US is now virtually non-existent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I agree with Phil about the boon for UK modellers. The "mundane", always, eventually turns into the "lost" as new technology advances - that being so there are plenty of locals in the Fostoria chatroom so it must also be interesting to them. I just enjoy watching the trains go by. There is always something going on. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 19, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2011 My apologies, it is E8/E9 units. May 5th about 12 til 1 local time (5-6pm UK time). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hi Micheal, Thanks forthe caboose shot... I missed it and was asking if anyone had captured it... Did you happen to be on line when the Guildford GP 40 came through as part of a consist and did you capture it! Thanks Hi sorry I didnt, I dont tend to watch for long, its sort of on in the background. like cricket what I like in a way is my pure ignorance of US railroads, Id rather not learn too much as its nice to be surprised at things that go bye and wonder where they go too and from etc. its just nice and relaxing to watch. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 My apologies, it is E8/E9 units. May 5th about 12 til 1 local time (5-6pm UK time). :rolleyes: I was getting all excited, then... E-Units... not quite the same, are they??... :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Rogers Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hi i found a map of the area! i apologize if i've missed it another post. regards Neil Rogers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Oops. A CSX train just went through and the gates didn't descend....................it's still going thru if you want to check! A 2nd train activated it best, Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 The workmen are back too in their little machines! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 20, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 20, 2011 Their replacing ties (sleepers) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Anyone else unable to log in or re-register on the new site??? Cheers, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 new site? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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