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    Is this train real (and if so, do you recognize it?)

    It looks like it's in the Montana/Idaho.Saskatchewan/Alberta region. Without a clearer image, that's probably the best we can do.
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    New Jersey's "Merci Train" Boxcar found!

    From the "current" photo, it looks like at one time it was modified to move using highway tires and wheels.
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    ALCO steam locomotive, export to Serbia in 1915

    I don't know if you located this information, but here is a link: https://www.steamlocomotive.com/locobase.php?country=Serbia&wheel=2-6-2&railroad=jdz
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    Needless deaths. Morons fail to call number on the blue emergency sign at the grade crossing.

    The incident was in Texas, and there may have been a little "Under the Radar" operations. From my own experience the pilot car driver is supposed to be the one to make the call, if needed. The driver in the end bears responsibility, because the driver is responsible for the safe operation of...
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    Needless deaths. Morons fail to call number on the blue emergency sign at the grade crossing.

    This entire incident sits squarely on the truck driver. While I haven't confirmed it, it has been reported the truck was stuck for 45 minutes without a call to the railroad being logged. Those blue signs with emergency contact info at crossings aren't there for ornamentation.
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    Union Pacific Refrigerator Car Logo

    https://www.sidetracks.net/Products/35-78011%20(2).jpg
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    Chance Rides C P Huntington 262 In Kannapolis, NC Village Park

    Hello. Is there any reason you can't continue this thread you've started? You've made several posts asking for this forum to be restored, but since it's still here, I'm not sure what you want restored.
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    New Enthusiasts

    You could have quite an adventure traveling everywhere there are narrow gauge railroads in North America, and riding them.
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    Why did 0-6-6-0 locomotives have no pilot wheels?

    The first standard gauge articulateds were 0-8-8-0 mallets.
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    Is this a legitimate CSX website and weird logo

    This is the official CSX website: https://www.csx.com/
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    Amtrak derailed in WA

    Generally, unless there is large loss of life or property, the media or reporting entities will go for the initial splash of a headline, and then move on to the next disaster.
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    How did they make these sharply-curved rails? (Light rail next to the San Diego train station)

    Modern rails are a lot more "bendy" than you would think. Their strength is vertical, not horizontal, and will bend to pretty sharp curves if needed. Also, "light rail" isn't as heavy-duty as standard class 1, 132 pound rail, which also helps the Bendiness.
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    Help identifying RR tool - possibly from WC&F?

    That looks like a coupler for a live steam-sized piece of equipment.
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    How do I figure out the name of the subdivision im on.

    UP Phoenix Sub.
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    Locomotive and possible location identification?

    This may help you: https://www.shaylocomotives.com/data/searchdataframe.htm
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