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Re: New railcam in RS territory
Skip Waters
What kind of costs are we talking about? Skip Waters Dallas, Texas
On Sunday, October 25, 2020, 11:37:46 AM CDT, mardechris via groups.io <mardechris@...> wrote:
I am working really hard to get Virtual Railfan cameras at Marshall. Unfortunately, the museum can’t afford to host these so we need sponsors. Marde On Oct 25, 2020, at 8:50 AM, Dennis Hogan <denmeg_hogan@...> wrote:
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Re: New railcam in RS territory
mardechris
I am working really hard to get Virtual Railfan cameras at Marshall. Unfortunately, the museum can’t afford to host these so we need sponsors.
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On Oct 25, 2020, at 8:50 AM, Dennis Hogan <denmeg_hogan@...> wrote:
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Re: TSRR diesel power issue?
Everett Lueck
Lack of sand one way or another. I have been there when it has happened before. As Gerald said, no sand or plugged sand delivery pipes, but it can also be humidity and the sand in the sand boxes has picked up moisture and then will not move. It is surprising how little wetness it takes on how little a grade to prevent train movement. It is also surprising how little sand it takes to sustain movement in that situation.
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, 10:00:35 PM CDT, Gerald Hook <gah333br@...> wrote:
Either an inexperienced engineer, an empty sand box or clogged sand pipes.
Gerald Hook – Russellville, AR
From: RS-TALON@groups.io [mailto:RS-TALON@groups.io] On Behalf Of C A Buster
I enjoyed last Friday's TSRR Rusk Diesel Roundup trip and the seating in the Presidential Car 1511 was a comfortable means to visit with my grandson and his wife (their four-year anniversary celebration). Halfway into the trip, while still going up a minimal grade, we entered into a heavy rain shower, and to my surprise, the single diesel engine repeatedly lost traction and we had to stop, reverse a little and try again multiple times. We ultimately made it to the Palestine station and there, they added another diesel engine, which served the train just fine on the return back to Rusk. So what happened? Surely any diesel engine could navigate a wet track with such a light six-car load. Was the event indicating problems with the drive wheels? Is this a common occurrence?
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Re: Logging in the Jemez Mountains (NM)
Dennis Hogan
A more comprehensive history of logging railroad operations in the Jemez:
http://npshistory.com/publications/usfs/region/3/santa-fe/cultres9/contents.htm
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Logging in the Jemez Mountains (NM)
Dennis Hogan
It should be pretty this time of year in the Jemez Mountains.
https://jemezvalleyhistory.org/?page_id=908 
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San Marcial NM
Dennis Hogan
Very thorough write-up here about Santa Fe operations at San Marcial (before and after the flood): http://socorro-history.org/HISTORY/smarcial/sanmarcial_railroad.pdf
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"The Maggie"
Dennis Hogan
The Golden Spur Saloon in Magdalena NM hosts a fine collection of images at its website:
http://goldenspursaloon.com/contacts.html Check out the recording of "Here Comes the Santa Fe" on that website!
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Springdale ark
Tom Roise
Just took a look at the huge Tyson plant in this city sitting right in the railroad tracks.
It looks like they no longer use rail? Yet the tracks are full of older Diesel engines? Blocking the main?? What’s the story here??? Thank you for responding. Tom Roise
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Rail Cafe
Dennis Hogan
Check out this place next time you're railfanning the BNSF out near Belen NM.
https://www.facebook.com/HubCityBrewingCompany/ That Green Chile Cheeseburger looks mighty tasty! Pete's Café also looks like a winner: https://www.petescafenewmexico.com/about-us/
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Re: New railcam in RS territory
Dennis Hogan
Good to know about this one!
There are also Virtual Railfan cameras at Texarkana, Big Sandy, Tower 55 (Ft. Worth) and Belen--all in Railspot territory. Until the SOUTHWEST CHIEF went tri-weekly I used to watch the railcam at La Plata MO in the evening about 7:30.
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Re: TSRR diesel power issue?
Tom Roise
Sorry I missed it. Did not know about such an event?
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On Oct 24, 2020, at 9:55 PM, C A Buster <cbustertx@...> wrote:
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Re: TSRR diesel power issue?
Tom Roise
Inexperienced engineer
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Not familiar with the track in all conditions. Probably not enough momentum to get the consist up the grade and not enough sand for traction. Tom Roise
On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 PM, Gerald Hook <gah333br@...> wrote:
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Re: New railcam in RS territory
Tom Roise
Thanks Bill
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I just visited the site. Asked two questions with no reply?? Could be interesting if they have any train frequency. Any idea how many pass in the daylight? Mostly BNSF? Tom Roise
On Oct 24, 2020, at 11:47 PM, Bill Wasinger via groups.io <bwasinger@...> wrote:
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Re: Harlingen TX shops & yards
texaszephyr
Correct
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On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:20 PM, Charles Wymola via groups.io <ce_wymola@...> wrote:
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Re: Milford TX
Skip Waters
Well.... hickory dickory dock.... Look who's dug up this... What I didn't realize was Johnny Meyers is actually my long lost Uncle!?! At least according to the photo caption... Dr. John Waters... That's cool! Yes, we ran this trip all stuffed in an old chevy suburban commuter van. We even broke down or the engine overheated in Waco. But we all got home safely. We've been wanting to do another one of these trips ever since. See Dennis, you need to keep your membership current with the chapter so you won't miss these fun trips! Skip Waters Dallas, Texas
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, 04:44:18 PM CDT, Dennis Hogan <denmeg_hogan@...> wrote:
You just never know who you'll find in the news? https://italyneotribune.com/stories/4dc92d9fc29e06850300049c/photos.html When was this? Ah, 2009. The rest of the story... https://italyneotribune.com/stories/4dc92d9fc29e06850300049c.html
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New railcam in RS territory
Bill Wasinger
Just FYI, there's a new railcam online in Quanah, TX. Says it is hosted by the City of Quanah, but I don't know if that means it's sponsored. Therefore I'm not sure if it will stay free or go behind a paywall at some point. For now, it's free… Link below Bill in OKC ~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~! Oklahoma - Our tornadoes go to F6!
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Re: Harlingen TX shops & yards
Charles Wymola
On top of the switch stand the light indicators are covered with metal coverings and only a slant opening is visible.
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Re: TSRR diesel power issue?
Gerald Hook
Either an inexperienced engineer, an empty sand box or clogged sand pipes.
Gerald Hook – Russellville, AR
From: RS-TALON@groups.io [mailto:RS-TALON@groups.io] On Behalf Of C A Buster
I enjoyed last Friday's TSRR Rusk Diesel Roundup trip and the seating in the Presidential Car 1511 was a comfortable means to visit with my grandson and his wife (their four-year anniversary celebration). Halfway into the trip, while still going up a minimal grade, we entered into a heavy rain shower, and to my surprise, the single diesel engine repeatedly lost traction and we had to stop, reverse a little and try again multiple times. We ultimately made it to the Palestine station and there, they added another diesel engine, which served the train just fine on the return back to Rusk. So what happened? Surely any diesel engine could navigate a wet track with such a light six-car load. Was the event indicating problems with the drive wheels? Is this a common occurrence?
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TSRR diesel power issue?
C A Buster
I enjoyed last Friday's TSRR Rusk Diesel Roundup trip and the seating in the Presidential Car 1511 was a comfortable means to visit with my grandson and his wife (their four-year anniversary celebration). Halfway into the trip, while still going up a minimal grade, we entered into a heavy rain shower, and to my surprise, the single diesel engine repeatedly lost traction and we had to stop, reverse a little and try again multiple times. We ultimately made it to the Palestine station and there, they added another diesel engine, which served the train just fine on the return back to Rusk. So what happened? Surely any diesel engine could navigate a wet track with such a light six-car load. Was the event indicating problems with the drive wheels? Is this a common occurrence?
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Louisiana Southern #505
Edward Johnson
On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:33 AM, jthomasmet via groups.io <jthomasmet@...> wrote:
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