Train Pics

Lucky13 · May 23, 2009

Looks a bit different from the days of Clinchfield mate....awesome pics!

Aaron Brooks Wolters · May 23, 2009

Yeah, I was hoping that the turn table control house was still in service but it was full of junk. I don't think they've used the thing in ten years or more. The place was very quiet today.

wheelsup_cavu · May 24, 2009

You don't see many trains with cabooses anymore.

Wheelsup

Lucky13 · May 24, 2009

wheelsup_cavu said:
You don't see many trains with cabooses anymore.

Wheelsup

True! Must be at least 10 years ago when they stopped using them, right?

wheelsup_cavu · May 24, 2009

I would say it was at least ten years ago that they stopped using cabooses.
I did see one about a month ago and it surprised me.
I haven't seen one since though.

Wheelsup

Lucky13 · May 24, 2009

They don't look complete without them.....something is missing! Where's the rest of the train!?

wheelsup_cavu · May 24, 2009

Lucky13 said:
They don't look complete without them.....something is missing! Where's the rest of the train!?

I agree with you.

Wheelsup

syscom3 · May 24, 2009

wheelsup_cavu said:
...... I did see one about a month ago and it surprised me.

Wheelsup

Short freight trains used for local service that needs to back up a considerable distance, will still use a caboose for the convenience and safety of the crew. It's because of safety rules dictate on how long someone can stay on the ladders and handholds.

Cota1992 · May 24, 2009

syscom3 said:
Short freight trains used for local service that needs to back up a considerable distance, will still use a caboose for the convenience and safety of the crew. It's because of safety rules dictate on how long someone can stay on the ladders and handholds.

Yeah, the railroad don't even call them cabooses anymore, they are now "Shoving platforms"

Aaron Brooks Wolters · May 25, 2009

The one I got a shot of has got a lot of age on it and is in really rough shape.

Cota1992 · May 26, 2009

Here's a few over the years from Gaithersbug MD including Marc train in the fog, and the last Conrail painted SD-60. This is the Metropolitian line north of Washington DC on the CSX.
Also note the Soviet/Nazi style MARC poster. Also pictured a mile south is Hershey's resutrant- the best fried chicken in the DC Metro area.
Art

syscom3 · May 26, 2009

Cota1992 said:
......
Also note the Soviet/Nazi style MARC poster.

Yes it is.

That pic of the station in the rain, with the empty table and chair ........ that looks like it was a cold dreary day!

fly boy · May 26, 2009

hey guys this summer i might be takeing a train to montana i was wondering is amtrac the last working passinger train company in the US?

syscom3 · May 26, 2009

fly boy said:
hey guys this summer i might be takeing a train to montana i was wondering is amtrac the last working passinger train company in the US?

Yes.

And you will LOVE the train ride.

I took it last summer from Portland down to Los Angeles. One of the finest experiences I have had!

Aaron Brooks Wolters · May 26, 2009

Great shots Cota! Thank you for sharing.

Cota1992 · May 26, 2009

syscom3 said:
That pic of the station in the rain, with the empty table and chair ........ that looks like it was a cold dreary day!

It was- that was taken in January 2005 and it was in the high 30s if I remember right. The next morning was the first time I expierinced east coast ice...

Cota1992 · May 28, 2009

Photo:

1.) Two passengers await thier ride home at Kensington MD

2.)3:55 pm Marc train pulls in- I over estimated the trains speed and the shutter lag on the camera- yes it's official- I have lost my touch with train photography.
I wanted to catch the train as it came out into the sun light with the station in the frame. As you see I didn't get that at all in the entire series. I will have to repeat this attempt this summer with longer days and change of shadow.

3.)Not a bad photo but I rushed it and got the framing off and cut out the station- Here's what I found online about MARC Locomotive 61

Owner: Maryland Transit Administration
Model: GP40WH-2 Built As: MILW 174 (GP40)
Serial Number: 32294 Order No: 7924
Frame Number: 7924-1 Built: 10/1966

4.)Train at the stop

5.)Not the photo with the station I had in mind but I like it.

6.)I like this shot best of all out of them today. It gives good effect to the radiators.

7.)Train departs, next stop Rockville MD

8.)Signal's gone red.

Lucky13 · May 28, 2009

Eeerrmmmm.....MARC, Maryland Area Rail Commuter? Great pics!

Cota1992 · May 28, 2009

Maryland Area Regional Commuter (I had to look it up myself...)

Here's the official site:
Title

fly boy · May 28, 2009

syscom3 said:
Yes.

And you will LOVE the train ride.

I took it last summer from Portland down to Los Angeles. One of the finest experiences I have had!

ok when i get back from it i will post then maybe a pic or two or eight

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