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  1. UP_1995

    Resarching the CSX RF&P

    Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad , Virgina Rail Express Microsoft train simulator is "MSTS","RF&P" "VRE". This is now CSX/NS/Amtrak. Ive about given up hope in trying to come up with information and the like for the route,via the fourm or fourms.
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    Resarching the CSX RF&P

    *mods please move to the correct fourm sub if needed* For a upcoming project in MSTS project of mine, I'm looking for any info that might be of use to me in aid in doing the project such as photos and the like. since I live in Iowa I would need some detail structure photos and lineside photos...
  3. UP_1995

    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    I guess good news for us railfans that monitor scanners then. I'm surprised that the audio didnt get less as people have suggested. I'm wondering if the towers didnt change over here? I know its coming but it can take its time!
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    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    I really havent noticed any lower audio output as people have said,have you Mark?
  5. UP_1995

    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    So the "change over" date is here for the UP Iowa aera. I have yet to hear any audio change. Dispatcher 19 still comes in clear.Havent noticed any change yet.
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    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    I do notice in comparrison to yesterday the audio is a bit more staticy today, then before. Last night 5252 was clear as a bell but today audio is staticy on my Pro 100. But other then that nothing to big
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    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    Well the changeover came and went for the UP. I'm montering different UP channels via the web, so far no real change in audio is being noticed. Last night must have been after midnight I also turned on my scanner, I thought I heard train get a track warrent via Tara sub or the Jewell but fell...
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    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    A post on TO told of this "Changing from wide band to narrow band means if the basic frequency remains the same the audio level will be less. Deviation in FM is the amplitude of the audio signal on voice networks. The higher the frequency of deviation means the basic frequency varies that much...
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    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    Uhh I just had a look at the changeover on the website I saw 7-1-11 for Boone,Clinton. Its just for these subs UP Council Bluffs Area BLAIR All All est. 6/1/2011 Might want to take a look at the website again, Most dont have a date of 6-1-11.Alot do but some dont
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    Narrow band change over time for a new scanner,again?

    I have two scanners a old Pro 100 from Radio shack and a VX-150. My question is with the narrow band coming would it be best to upgrade or keep my scanners? From the posts the effective date doesn't necessarily mean that it will change that date, however I understand that the mandate will go...
  11. 8701

    8701

    The CNW twins 8701 and 8646 are on a CNWHS charter as they pose on the Kate shelly for meet attendees
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    • Category: Special Trains, Charters and PV's
  12. CNW 8701

    CNW 8701

    CNW 8701 is about to head East at Grand Juction Iowa on 1 5 2008 she is on train MEAPR
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    • Category: Heritage Units - Union Pacific
  13. CNW trio

    CNW trio

    The CNW trio is about to head into Grand Juction Iowa and head for Council Bluffs Iowa 8/2/2007 Train is MPRCB 01
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    • Category: Heritage Units - Union Pacific
  14. UP 1995

    UP 1995

    UP 1995 and the two CNW units head into Grand Juction Iowa under the Highway 30 brigde on 8-2-2007
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    • Category: Central and Midwestern United States
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    UP 1995

    UP 1995 and the two CNW units head into Grand Juction Iowa under the Highway 30 brigde on 8-2-2007
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    • Category: Central and Midwestern United States
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