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    Engine Boop??

    It could be a "map trap." https://www.geographyrealm.com/map-traps-intentional-mapping-errors-combat-plagiarism/ Bruce
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    Engine Boop??

    I suspect the map draftsman, who was not knowledgeable about railroads, misread a diagram that said "SHOP." Just a little distortion or smudge on the "SH" could make it look like "BO." Bruce
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    Live Steam forum

    Many seem very inactive. Here is one that has many recent posts: https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewforum.php?f=8 Bruce
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    Vintage live steam Loco id help

    Looks like an Americanized version of this. https://www.sidestreet.info/locos/loco74.html A better place to ask would be a live steam forum, especially one for whatever gauge this is. Bruce
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    Are there radar cars?

    Lasers are used, not radar. Here's one system: https://bance.com/lasergauging/ Bruce
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    Did a bridge builder construct a two-track bridge where the tracks "overlapped"? (Gauntlet)

    Probably no closer than that RR track off to the far left. :) Isn't this bridge for an electrified commuter rail line? No box cars. Bruce
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    Outsider query on freight bumper posts

    I've never seen a dirt pile except in photos. The usual quick and easy bumper was a single tie fastened on the top of the rail, or two crossed ties in a vertical X pattern. Here are some diagrams I posted on a thread about bumpers: https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,304106,304233...
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    Outsider query on freight bumper posts

    I suspect they are rare in yards as there are so few tracks that end. Almost all have switches on each end. Maybe UK yards were more limited on room. Bumpers are very common on industrial spurs but rare in yards. Bruce
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    Locomotive's front wheels stayed on the rails! Any more information?

    I did a quick image search. The oldest I found was on a foreign site, dated 2012, that said it happened in America. Bruce
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    Did any railcars in the US or Canada have two axles?

    There were a few early ones, outside of industrial use, but I've read they weren't successful in the U.S. due to poor track compared to Europe where they were common. This is the only modern one I've seen in freight service. (model) And there are the Talgo-type passenger cars, but those...
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    Did a bridge builder construct a two-track bridge where the tracks "overlapped"? (Gauntlet)

    I suspect 36 and 30. Bruce
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    Did a bridge builder construct a two-track bridge where the tracks "overlapped"? (Gauntlet)

    Another one: Bruce
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    Did a bridge builder construct a two-track bridge where the tracks "overlapped"? (Gauntlet)

    Michigan. Here is a smaller, wider angle version of the photo. https://www.michiganrailroads.com/stations-locations/85-delta-county-21/702-gladstone-mi-soo-line-facilities Bruce
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    Did a bridge builder construct a two-track bridge where the tracks "overlapped"? (Gauntlet)

    Here's a real case of "double track" using a shared rail. Or is it 4 tracks using 5 rails? :) Bruce
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    Did a bridge builder construct a two-track bridge where the tracks "overlapped"? (Gauntlet)

    I suspect it was more likely to be a route changed from single track to double track, but the bridge addition or replacement was delayed. This arrangement allowed both lines to use a single bridge without needing any switches. It would be treated just like a longer single track section...
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    Help With Tool Found

    Contact these places. https://www.tmny.org/ http://www.nymtmuseum.org/ Bruce
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    Allah Station, Arizona

    Thanks for the update. I've driven by that area on the highway many times but didn't know anything was there. The RR south of Wickenburg along the river has always been interesting, Some bits and pieces of information here...
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    Hello all! New member here looking to identify the make or any other info on this small locomotive.

    From: http://www.northeast.railfan.net/diesel123.html BART Ply DMD 15T #5002 , Hayward, CA 1997, nee Perini, rblt 66" ga cn6377 blt 1963 Robert Lehmuth ------------------------------------------------------------ From...
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    Bell on Specific Trains

    Check here: http://www.brosamersbells.com/railroad/ http://www.railroadcollectibles.com/types-of-collectibles/railroad-locomotive-engine-items/bells/ Bruce
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    Looking for a used EMD TA17 generator. Can someone help?

    https://nre.com/parts-index/ https://www.epowerrail.com/Products/CategoryElectrical-Rotating/SubMain-Generator-Alternator?Category=Electrical%20Rotating&Sub=Main%20Generator%20-%20Alternator#1426345-main-generator---alternator https://lselectric.com/rail/main-generator-and-alternator-services/...


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