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by redcrumbox
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CPKC/BNSF close call in Iowa
Replies: 5
Views: 1289

Re: CPKC/BNSF close call in Iowa

Another stall and slide, this time it was the BNSF Coal Train. 1/18/24 19:35
by redcrumbox
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CPKC/BNSF close call in Iowa
Replies: 5
Views: 1289

CPKC Runaway video

FYI: The camera audio is not quite synced with the scanner audio. At 12:18 in the video background you hear BNSF crossing the ICE diamond right before the slide.

https://youtu.be/1L3CxHtsO5k?si=1CM-KiyejzZw34Ex
by redcrumbox
Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Question about CP 62 (Canadian Pacific boxcar)
Replies: 1
Views: 2481

Question about CP 62 (Canadian Pacific boxcar)

A geometry car? Solar panels on roof? A beaver would look good on that boxcar.
by redcrumbox
Tue May 30, 2023 3:46 am
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: W&LE Trains to Clay Center
Replies: 2
Views: 2776

Re: W&LE Trains to Clay Center

David Collins wrote:
Sat May 27, 2023 11:14 am


(probably because W&LE doesn’t have PTC built in on their units?).
Both W&LE locos in the photo are two of the many that are equipped with PTC.
by redcrumbox
Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Court case eliminates Bayside Canadian Railway
Replies: 1
Views: 2341

Court case eliminates Bayside Canadian Railway

The railway consisted of a single track of about 220 ft, two flatbed rail cars, one FTD Trackmobile railcar mover and a loading ramp.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/absurd-20 ... g-loophole
by redcrumbox
Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: NS Peavine talk
Replies: 1184
Views: 648070

Re: NS Peavine talk

by redcrumbox
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:50 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP to Buy KCS
Replies: 166
Views: 147074

Re: CP to Buy KCS

Does it make much difference how they’re painted? I do hope everything including the F40s get the Golden Beaver!
by redcrumbox
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP to Buy KCS
Replies: 166
Views: 147074

Re: CP to Buy KCS

Also, they're aiming to start hotshot perishable service between Chicago and Mexico later this spring. https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/cpkcs-first-new-trains-will-handle-cross-border-perishables-shipments/ They will need more investments because Mexico lacks refrigerated storage f...
by redcrumbox
Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: National Rail Safety Legislation announced
Replies: 25
Views: 4644

Re: National Rail Safety Legislation announced

Saturnalia wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:40 am
The last time Congress made a knee-jerk reaction to a rail safety event, they created the PTC disaster.

Can't wait to see what unnecessary, unthoughtful garbage they pass this time.
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by redcrumbox
Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Derailment in Springfield, OH Today.
Replies: 30
Views: 10423

Re: Derailment in Springfield, OH Today.

In my opinion, the FRA needs to shut NS' operations down until they can make new safety practices that the FRA can agree upon, and if the regulator doesn't like it, nothing moves on that railroad until the regulator is satisfied. Here's why: NS at this point is a threat to public safety with all of...
by redcrumbox
Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: East Palestine, Ohio Major NS Derailment
Replies: 141
Views: 49582

Re: East Palestine, Ohio Major NS Derailment

around 120-130 to give the crew more time to react to potential catastrophe. LMAO, hell one could see bearing temps like that on a 95-100°F ambient day. The internet search reveals.... "The melting point of iron alloys and the melting point of steel, occur at higher temperatures, around 2,200-2,500...
by redcrumbox
Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Super Bowl prediction
Replies: 8
Views: 5121

Re: Super Bowl prediction

Saturnalia wrote:
Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:57 pm
I’m gonna predict that there will be chaos and property damage in Philly whether the Eagles win or lose.


You can't blame them, it's too cold to be sober.
by redcrumbox
Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Turkey earthquake - tracks shifted
Replies: 5
Views: 3349

Re: Turkey earthquake - tracks shifted

Do railroads have Earthquake detection systems of any sort which automatically change signals to stop indications if an Earthquake is detected? To me this would make sense in areas like California where severe Earthquakes are more common. Caltrans uses USGS data to to notify Metrolink’s PTC that a ...
by redcrumbox
Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: East Palestine, Ohio Major NS Derailment
Replies: 141
Views: 49582

Re: East Palestine, Ohio Major NS Derailment

Crews conduct 'controlled release' of chemicals from train derailment

https://youtu.be/ViBWJya8VUs

https://youtu.be/nJyHH8TiKCo
by redcrumbox
Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: G&W EPA Settlement, 88 locomotives to be destroyed
Replies: 18
Views: 5700

Re: G&W EPA Settlement, 88 locomotives to be destroyed

Does RLK 4001(GP9) operate in Canada for the last 20 years? How could this violate the US? If I was G&W I'd tell the EPA to go pound salt.
by redcrumbox
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car
Replies: 3
Views: 2662

Re: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

AARR, you need to get track-side more often, these type cars have been riding the rails for 20 years.
by redcrumbox
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: Norfolk Southern returning SD70M-2's to service
Replies: 27
Views: 12340

Re: Norfolk Southern returning SD70M-2's to service

If you wouldn't mind, could you please elaborate as to why they're bad? I heard the toilet ventilation is akin to going into a porta-jon baking in the summer sun keeping the whole cab freshened. Not only do they rattle, they relentlessly squeak and croak with every little bump. Loud engine noise is...
by redcrumbox
Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...
Replies: 30
Views: 21463

Re: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...

Notably, the version passed includes the addition of 7 paid sick days annually, a provision not included in the PEB nor any further negotiations, a huge win for the Unions, if it sticks. So unfortunately, when the bill got to the senate, the provision to add the 7 paid sick days in got rejected. Al...
by redcrumbox
Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Possible Railroad Strike
Replies: 54
Views: 43550

Re: Possible Railroad Strike

Quotes you will hear.
"We gave it our all and fought as hard as we could for you!"
"We'll get 'em next time!"

They've been selling you out for years.