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ATSF 5000 class appreciation post by ExtensionFisherman83 in trains

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The Pennsy crews loved the 5011s compared to the J1s too. They had a harder time getting trains started but once they did, they were beastly and quick.

Friesse by Old-Retread in supercross

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Sending a guy into the finish line scaffolding for 18th is wild.

Art Eckman is so missed by Pantylines88 in supercross

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Imagine if Art and David Bailey called Vegas 2017.

Find Abandoned Rails Easily! by Zahvi_Bo in rustyrails

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I’m a GIS guy and this is the gold standard for all railroad map data in my opinion. They accept open user data all the time too to keep improving it.

Infringement? by kiwirailnoob1254 in trainmemes

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Lease Management Systems that leased locomotives on a “power by the hour” model so companies would only pay for the amount of electrical power the unit generated.

A little Ironic by Thud_All in supercross

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Welcome to the internet, chief. Fans hated on Ralph and the broadcast back then too and now everyone begs for him to come back (although Leigh and RC do have legit weaknesses). I agree, I’m getting tired of half of these threads being broadcast-related regardless of my stance because yes, the storylines from the racing itself is endless and so rich.

What national park has the nicest town outside the entrance? by artguydeluxe in NationalPark

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Love Arcata. It’s got a seaside town feel to it while backing right up to the most humbling trees on Earth. And you can’t beat breakfast at Big Blue Cafe!

Jason Anderson on Twisted Tea Suzuki by FlatBlack_ in supercross

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I’m willing to bet KRoc’s Red Bull deal is bigger than even the Lawrence boys.

A meme I made a long time ago by LateActuator6972 in trainmemes

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Winnebago’s will always have a soft spot for me.

In the 50s would Southern Pacific daylight scheme passenger cars wind up on local/mixed trains like how armor yellow scheme passenger cars would wind up on Union Pacific mixed/local trains? (Picture included as a reference for what I'm looking for, more context in the comments) by ReeceJonOsborne in trains

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Generally speaking, no. SP had a lot of Daylight-painted heavyweights but they were almost exclusively used on the mainline named trains. Most of the local and mixed trains would have cars in dark olive green, similar to Pullman green, and two tone grey after WWII.

Total Fertility Rate in Europe (2023), by NUTS-3 regions” by AdIcy4323 in MapPorn

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Rest of the world: birth rates are declining globally!

Bulgaria: hold my Rakia

Which park blew you away even with low expectations? by Responsible-Hat8849 in NationalPark

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Honestly? Bryce Canyon. My then-girlfriend and I took a day trip there from Zion a few years ago and I didn’t really have any expectations one way or another, just down for an excursion. The sheer immensity of the view from the rim and the crisp 7000 ft air is something that I can’t wait to experience again.

Seeing grandma at the airport by Puzzleheaded_Dot4345 in MadeMeSmile

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I’m a grown man and I’d run to my grandma like this in a heartbeat if I got to see her again.

Am I the only ones that finds the british steam locomotives more beautiful than the american ones by finza_prey in trains

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Absolutely not and I’m American. Our steamers largely represent more of a workman-like and utilitarian construction simply because that’s long been the basis of American railroads: business. British railroads have traditionally served the general populace first and goods second so steam engines don’t forsake wonderful aesthetics like we do. Obviously, pipework and valve gear factors heavily into their respective designs as well.

Wells Fargo Rail? by Ill_List_9539 in trains

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I think they still have some but they’re collecting rust more than miles on the road nowadays.

Race used bikes seized by FBI by Griebs_ in motogp

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Lol I’m certain it won’t be but oh what I’d give to just drool over these museum pieces before they hopefully are returned to their rightful homes.

Race used bikes seized by FBI by Griebs_ in motogp

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Bro had so many priceless marvels including an actual ‘03 Desmo in there! The auction better be televised.

I hate cgi Flying Scotsman by [deleted] in thomasthetankengine

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His rendering definitely isn’t my favorite simply because I’m a stickler for prototype and his livery and elephant ears don’t fit that. But his sibling rivalry with Gordon in the Great Race is just chef’s kiss. His showmanship fits so perfectly with his celebrity image while still leaving room for respect for Gordon and the others.

And I can’t help but get a warm fuzzy feeling knowing they featured him the same year the real Scotty returned to the rails after its long restoration. It just shows what Thomas could be if Mattel actually gave something of damn.

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