Any update on RB-1 location?
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Santa Train ,Freehold today
looks like a decent crowd
At Freehold the line to see Santa started from the caboose with the end being just near the engine. Bigger turnout than I thought, but nowhere near as many people as the Conrail version drew.
Overall, it was okay.
Edit: Nice pics Forest
Overall, it was okay.
Edit: Nice pics Forest
"Woodhavens track was repaired, but the way they fixed it is very strange. Whole ton of spikes removed, but some were replaced with what look like wooden spikes."
When removing spikes from a tie, it is not a good idea to spike the realigned plates into those same holes. The common procedure to make the rails as stable as possible is to hammer wooden 'plugs' into the old spike holes, flip the tie over and then spike into good wood.
(But don't hammer plugs into rain filled spike holes, you will get a face full of creosote-flavored rain water...been there, done that)
Good pics, Forest3670, thanks for sharing.
Chris
When removing spikes from a tie, it is not a good idea to spike the realigned plates into those same holes. The common procedure to make the rails as stable as possible is to hammer wooden 'plugs' into the old spike holes, flip the tie over and then spike into good wood.
(But don't hammer plugs into rain filled spike holes, you will get a face full of creosote-flavored rain water...been there, done that)
Good pics, Forest3670, thanks for sharing.
Chris
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Here’s hoping they flip the ties then.
Bracdude181 wrote:At Freehold the line to see Santa started from the caboose with the end being just near the engine. Bigger turnout than I thought, but nowhere near as many people as the Conrail version drew.Keep in mind, they also stopped at 3 other places, with all locations having a mind blowing sized crowd, Jamesburg in particular (can send image later). They even got a lot of people to show up at businesses including Builders General and Reed & Perrine, which is also very good for business promotion.
Overall, it was okay.
Edit: Nice pics Forest
If we look at all the aspects, they did a way better job than conrail. The community and kids seemed to have a blast with the C&D Santa Train!
It doesn't matter which side of the tracks you're from, the train still rolls the same
Anyone know if Extech is still an active customer? I’ve noticed an increasing amount of inbound loads coming in by truck lately…
4 for Woodhaven today.
752 will be bringing back 14 empties.
752 will be bringing back 14 empties.
Northbound at DCS LAKEWOOD 11:04 AM
Farmingdale at 11:40 AM. Moving very fast…
Northbound at DCS ROOSEVELT 12:30 PM
Back in Red Bank 1:15 PM
https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/video ... nctioning/
This crossing, among others, still aren’t working.
This crossing, among others, still aren’t working.
I’ve just been informed that a crew was in freehold today fixing/replacing the traction motor in 2005…