Working rail roads and their tracks.

[bcp]

New narrow gauge water tank under construction.

Bruce

 

[MossRoad]

Anyone notice the backhoe boom leak down at 47 seconds?

 

[the old grind]

Can't believe I missed it this time. Why did I even buy that stopwatch?

 

[3Ts]

A few posts ago there were comments about rail cars on short section of track on display. This is one of 2 cars sitting on a short section of track at a farm. I've no idea what the rail cars are used for and it's the closest I can get without tresspassing, so this is all y'all get on this one.

I know where there is a caboose on a short section of track that I'm allowed onto the steps so I'll try to get some pictures when I'm in the area next month.

 

[Hay Dude]

Housing for border crossing illegals?

 

[the old grind]

Too many Canadians here legally already?

 

[MossRoad]

 

[Frankenkubota]

A few posts ago there were comments about rail cars on short section of track on display. This is one of 2 cars sitting on a short section of track at a farm. I've no idea what the rail cars are used for and it's the closest I can get without tresspassing, so this is all y'all get on this one.

I know where there is a caboose on a short section of track that I'm allowed onto the steps so I'll try to get some pictures when I'm in the area next month.


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I think in Portland people have converted the freight cars and are living in them, parked in the city on old unused sidings i guess?

 

[Hay Dude]

I think in Portland people have converted the freight cars and are living in them, parked in the city on old unused sidings i guess?

They aluminum passenger rail cars would make incredibly durable living spaces.

 

[ArlyA]

today's post from the BIG boy club.
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Union Pacific Steam Club Update No. 18 - August 19, 2021 ​ ​ Update on New Orleans Display Day ​ Union Pacific is following all local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Due to recent restrictions put in place in New Orleans, the Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car will be closed this Saturday. Big Boy No. 4014 will still be on display at Audubon Riverview Park from 9 a.m until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 21. Our goal is to give everyone the opportunity to experience firsthand this historic locomotive in an outdoor setting, while adhering to proper safety measures. We're encouraging visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing while viewing the Big Boy. Big Boy Flexes Its Muscles with Positive Train Control ​ It's true: You can teach an old dog new tricks. Even the Big Boy No. 4014, Union Pacific's 80-year-old legendary locomotive, is now equipped with one of the rail industry's newest technologies – Positive Train Control (PTC), an advanced system designed to automatically stop a train before certain incidents occur. Read more about how Union Pacific's technology team integrated 21st century technology into the world's largest operating steam locomotive in Inside Track. Remember: Stay 25 Feet Back! ​ The Steam Crew reminds everyone to stay 25 feet back from the track, and to be safety ambassadors for everyone coming out to experience the Big Boy 2021 Tour. If you see others gathering too close, please kindly and gently encourage them to move back. (A bonus: Let them know they'll get a better photo of the Big Boy as a result!) Watch and share this message from our Steam Crew! 2021 Tour Photo Contest ​ Speaking of photos, we LOVE seeing your photos of our steam locomotives, and during the 2021 tour, we're going to be giving away Big Boy T-shirts to people who post the best photos during the tour to their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds using the #BigBoy2021 hashtag! Make sure the permissions on your posts are public so we can see them, and watch your DMs on each platform to see if your photo has been selected as a winner! That's all for now. Be safe, and we'll see you trackside (at least 25 feet back)! Union Pacific Steam Club