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    Hello Members need list of al least three one solution top railroad/locomotive manufacturers in the USA

    I would suggest publishing an Expression of Interest tender in the main international railway journals. Railway Gazette International is probably the most global and will reach anyone who has the capability of such a project.
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    Many many pictures from germany, austria, slovenia and croatia

    Beautiful photographs, thanks for sharing!
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    Question from an 'outsider'

    When people think of Canadian Pacific passenger trains there are really two premier trains: The Canadian and the Atlantic. They also offered lots of shorter distance corridor type services, but these were their 'named' full service trains. By 1980, as mentioned, they were operated by VIA, a...
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    What does this sign mean? A CP Rail section crew couldn’t tell me

    It might also be a 'plow up' sign, indicating they should retract the wings on a snowplow.
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    Argentina long distance train trip

    Thanks for sharing this. I'm glad the government has put some money for new equipment and at least rehabilitated the track between BA and Rosario.
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    Help identifying old piece of railroad signage

    That's a good idea Bob. My contact at A&K quit, but I'm sure he could still give me a local contact.
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    Help identifying old piece of railroad signage

    lol! Yes, that's a bit of a long haul, for sure!
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    Help identifying old piece of railroad signage

    As Bruce said, it is a switch stand. They're worth a little to collectors, but generally not enough to ship. I am, coincidentally, looking to buy one, so if you're near-ish to Seattle let me know!
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    Eritrea 2018 - 5: Downhill to Nefasit (50 p.)

    As always, your photography is spectacular. Thanks for sharing them with us!
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    BNSF track projects, WA State 2014

    Would anybody happen to know what model switch machines they're using at Longview Junction? M-23s, by any chance?
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    Amtrak Train 188 Tragic Accident – What is the Complete Story?

    Excellent analysis that sadly was passed over in the rush to PTC. Amtrak simply wasn't willing to invest the work it would have taken to make ATC more comprehensive, when all their efforts were focused on PTC. Panacea Train Control
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    [IN] Last Days of metre gauge in the Northeast

    Wonderful photographs, thanks for sharing!
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    VIA Rail Canada 40th Anniversary Contest & Video

    Note the contest is only open to residents of Canada.
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    GE Transportation acquired by Wabtec?

    There was also an article in the Wall St Journal (who has been very accurate in predicting GE moves) saying they were looking at an IPO spinoff since they couldn't find a buyer for GET. I think this Wabtec is a trial balloon to see how much interest there would be in Wabtec buying in, and what...
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    Rail Ed. 101

    Good question and hope this turns into a fun thread. First, a quick point: The railroads don't handle any LCL any more. There's car load or multi-car/unit train freight, basically. Rail freight charges basically break into two types or categories, and they're not really dependent on length...
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    Signal Maintainer/Inspectors

    Are there any maintainer/inspectors around on this forum?
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    Can anyone tell me what railroad this is? Thanks

    Deleware Otsego. Was originally Walter Rich's first short line, and became the holding company that owned the NYSW.
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    BNSF Asistant Signalman

    Not sure how you can tell which are for gangs or not, but signalmen are covered under Hours of Service. The rules are pretty complex, but basically 12 hours max on duty. The gang travel time is SOMETIMES covered, sometimes non covered/limbo. It has to do with the on duty point, but for a...




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