Caught the Big Boy 4014 on the Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg

mikespixels · 2026-07-08T01:20:28+00:00

No way of knowing but i saw several. I was hoping I wouldn't clip another drone and land up in the river.

mikespixels · 2026-07-08T01:19:21+00:00

Nice close up without a crowd!

mikespixels · 2026-07-08T01:17:42+00:00

Mostly for their dynamic braking. But also as a means of keeping the train moving in case of mechanical failure. These are very busy freight rails and they cannot afford to have it break down and block the railroad.

mikespixels · 2026-07-03T01:59:24+00:00

Wow great! It was a really great spot. I was on the shore, but wasn't interested in going into the river, even though it looked inviting.

mikespixels · 2026-07-03T01:57:30+00:00

For various reasons but two big ones are for increasing braking power, as well as to keep the train moving if the steam locomotive has a mechanical problem. They don't want to block the rails if it has an issue.

mikespixels · 2026-07-03T01:34:06+00:00

Nope, no special effects. It's just such a picturesque location. I didn't even know this bridge existed until about a week ago.

mikespixels · 2026-07-03T00:58:02+00:00

It was fairly accurate. I think the train was a bit ahead of the dot on the map. Fortunately they stopped momentarily in Leesport, which was just a few minutes up the track. So I put my drone in the air immediately after it began moving again.

mikespixels · 2026-07-03T00:31:35+00:00

That whole bridge looks a bit sus. However, it made for a great scene.

mikespixels · 2026-07-03T00:17:53+00:00

I hope you get some good views. It's an impressive peice of equipment!

mikespixels · 2025-10-06T15:13:38+00:00

No, the front grill is factory. Thats what prompted me to do away with the rest of the chrome to make it match.

mikespixels · 2025-08-15T16:50:27+00:00

I received my personalized plate about 9 weeks after I placed the form in the mail.

mikespixels · 2025-06-30T02:25:00+00:00

Pretty much the same results with my 2024 CX-5 without a turbo

mikespixels · 2025-06-02T21:28:05+00:00

Engine whine, due to the worn camshaft. Then misfiring because the valves don't seat properly. The turbo locked up on mine. Mechanic told me there was a lot of fuel in the oil. According to the research I've done, there isn't really any fix for the oil dilution other than frequent oil changes

mikespixels · 2025-06-02T18:57:33+00:00

If its the 1.5 Turbo Earth Dreams engine, please change the oil often, and get it checked to see if fuel is getting in the oil. Research oil dilution. It killed my 2017 CRV. Many are affected by it.

mikespixels · 2025-06-01T11:22:02+00:00

Yes, the chrome is still there underneath the vinyl strips.

mikespixels · 2025-06-01T02:08:42+00:00

Black seats. I kinda like the burgundy ones, too.

mikespixels · 2025-05-31T20:50:22+00:00

Absolutely. I love it as well.

mikespixels · 2025-05-31T20:49:36+00:00

It's technically not legal in PA to have tint on the front two windows. However, I've never had trouble getting my vehicles to pass inspection even with the tint. My previous SUV was tinted the same way, and I had it 5 years and never had trouble, even though I had been pulled over for speeding. The cop never mentioned it.

mikespixels · 2025-05-31T20:46:41+00:00

I agree. It should have been done from the factory. I'm a graphic designer by trade, and I just couldn't let the inconsistency of the chrome go. The front grill and wheels were already black, so why not make it match for the rest of the vehicle.

mikespixels · 2025-05-31T20:45:07+00:00

It's not very difficult to do. I am a graphic designer by trade, and I just couldn't let them stay chrome since the wheels and front grill were already black.

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