Post your Train shots!
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John W. Davies
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A couple from last weekend's type 1,2 & 3 running day at the East Lancs Railway (Ignore the fact a type 4 was substituted!]
Double teddies run around by John W. Davies, on Flickr
D7076 Hymek arrives at Bury BS by John W. Davies, on Flickr
Double teddies run around by John W. Davies, on Flickr
D7076 Hymek arrives at Bury BS by John W. Davies, on Flickr
Skater, thanks for the shot of the G. Sad indeed. In the last few decades rail museums have been defining their missions and trading equipment to suit, so perhaps a home can be found for the 4876. Outdoor storage is murder on equipment. I recall seeing a beautifully restored GG-1 (No. 4919) in Roanoke, VA in the early '80s, then seeing it again perhaps 5 or so years ago after the ravages of the weather had taken its toll. It too was rather sad, but nothing like your example.
Thanks for the photo of the steam locomotive and Lehigh & New England gondola SteveL54. Surviving L&NE equipment must be pretty rare -- the road shut down in 1961. Their logo traces its heritage back to the days of canals and the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company. It's called the "fried egg" herald. 
Thanks for the photo of the steam locomotive and Lehigh & New England gondola SteveL54. Surviving L&NE equipment must be pretty rare -- the road shut down in 1961. Their logo traces its heritage back to the days of canals and the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company. It's called the "fried egg" herald.
This is at the Valley Railroad museum in Essex, Ct.
I'm no expert on restorations, but my guess is that 4876 is too far gone for a restoration. It looks much worse in person, unfortunately.
Was out looking for trains and found nothing, so shot a signal. This type is becoming common everywhere on U.S. railroads, sadly displacing the unique types that allowed railfans to identify line ownership just by seeing a signal. These new signals are nicknamed "Vaders", as their dark hooded appearance is reminiscent of Darth Vader of Star Wars fame.
It's mostly just the way that they come off the ready track at the engine terminal. No need to turn them. Most roads operate with the cab leading for good visibility for the crew, but the direction on the trailing units doesn't matter. Diesel locomotives are happy to run in either direction. Some roads (like the Southern Railway) once preferred long end first for crew protection at grade crossings.
When you see that many units coupled together, it's often to balance power -- the road had more trains in one direction, so they have to run some back the other way. In such a case, they often leave some idling or shut down.
