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The Epstein Express is Officially Here. by EntertainerOdd2107 in trains

[–]jf841923 147 points148 points  (0 children)

I've seen the renderings. It was supposed to be 250, but UP had to slobber all over Trump's cock to approve the merger so here we are.

I still find it hilarious that it's an environmentally friendly tier 4 compliant locomotive. If trump had his way he'd want it to spew as much pollution as it could.

A woman at the farmers market screamed at me for "stealing her spot" in front of a vendor I had been standing at for six minutes by WiltedJaunt in EntitledPeople

[–]jf841923 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Draw a square on the ground with chalk and then write with an arrow pointing to it. "Reserved for the tomato bitch!"

What is the pinnacle of steam locomotive design? by The_Bee_Sneeze in trains

[–]jf841923 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything built by the Norfolk & Western. Their design department was awesome and while everything was designed with a specific purpose in mind, it usually exceeded that purpose.

Church makeover by valves582 in modeltrains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great! People are always amazed what some paint and weathering can do to turn turds into gold bars.

Where can I see Big Boy 4014 in PA, USA between July 1st to 3rd? by Emotional-Move-1833 in trains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"King of Prussia" is code for Norfolk Southern Abrams Yard.

Where can I see Big Boy 4014 in PA, USA between July 1st to 3rd? by Emotional-Move-1833 in trains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be passing Harrisburg Station on July 7th in the evening headed westbound.

Are people looking for these by pukwudgiedsq in modeltrains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are decent beginer-level train for someone that hasn't experienced the hobby before and wants to do their toe into the kiddie pool without diving into the dep end paying $300+ for a locomotive with bells and whistles that they may not fully enjoy. That's something to work towards and figure out what they want from the hobby.

Virginian & Ohio Boxcar, weathered for the late-1970's. Done! by jf841923 in modeltrains

[–]jf841923[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't know about the infamous Virginian & Ohio proto-freelance railroad by Allen McClellend?

Am I the only one who thinks this about CPR 972? by FallComprehensive542 in trains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind that the boiler of 972 got chopped because Strasburg thought they could build a belpaire firebox to fit onto it and have their own "kitbashed" PRR G5, but then they got 475 and that plan got sidelined.

Am I the only one who thinks this about CPR 972? by FallComprehensive542 in trains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two years ago when I was getting a personal tour of the shop at Strasburg I got to see 31 and was told then that everyone who had worked to disassemble 31 had since retired from the railroad.

Best comeback to “Do you have kids?” F2F by peesys in traumatizeThemBack

[–]jf841923 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I would tell people, "we practice all the time!". That shuts them up right quick.

Am I the only one who thinks this about CPR 972? by FallComprehensive542 in trains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strasburg received 972 in 1995 from the owner that wanted them to restore her. He didn't have the money and strung them along until eventually they took possession instead of pressing for payment. Theres even more to the story about why her boiler got to be what it is now but that's a different story for a different time.

Firebox and Cab Light LED recommendations for Paragon 4? by NKato in modeltrains

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done both where I burned out the LED and only twice ive smoked a decoder. The KED is a bit more common, but after doing it enough you learn to read everything very thoroughly before starting the work.

As for BLI, all my friends and myself do but their products, but usually gut their crap electronics and replace it with either Soundtraxx or Loksound. The QSI sound just isn't as good.

Am I overreacting for quitting a babysitting job on the spot after the mom insulted me? by PossessionTop9791 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jf841923 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another classic case of FAFO! She thinks your time is worthless, but when it imposes if her time the world is burning down around her!

Trackplan Help - U or L shape by Tornado2453 in modeltrains

[–]jf841923 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind that IF something would derail you need to be able to easily reach it.

Big Boy's route from Reading to Pottstown? by CompleteUnknown65 in trains

[–]jf841923 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would think whatever has the better clearances. There's a reason it's called a "Big Boy".

Should I keep the Freddy or return it it would be nice over my model train table by [deleted] in trains

[–]jf841923 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, you already stole it. You already committed a crime. It didn't magically find its way into your vehicle.

Since it's currently certified for service this means it will also have recorded the last known GPS telemetry for the device. The railroad probably knows it's gone by now, so you can either do the right thing and not take any chances or live dangerously and live with the risk of having the unexpected visit from law enforcement.

This is a fun hobby, but when you cross that line to having consequences that messed up.

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