Spring Break 2004

[BrianS]

(a.k.a. "Wedgies? We don't need no stinkin' wedgies!")

Here are some random shots from my spring break exploits. More to follow shortly.

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Eastbound Q634 cools its heels at East Fostoria on March 23. N80, 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF IF Zoom-Nikkor, Provia 100F

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Conrail Quality: The way it should be. N80, 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF IF Zoom-Nikkor, Provia 100F

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Workin' for the man in Fostoria. N80, 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AF Zoom-Nikkor, Provia 100F

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Northbound stone train crosses Route 23 departing Carey on the same date. N80, 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF IF Zoom-Nikkor, Provia 100F

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This old girl gets around. Maumee & Western 16 at Defiance on March 24. N80, 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF IF Zoom-Nikkor, Provia 100F

[BrianS]

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Westbound empty coal into the sunset in Deshler on the 23rd. N80, 500mm f/8 Tamron, Kodak E100G

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N80, 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AF Zoom-Nikkor, Kodak E100G

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http://railohio.photo-addicts.com/photos/night/night/CSX8847LeipsicOH3-23-04Small.jpg

Bangin' the diamond in Leipsic. FM-10 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF IF Zoom-Nikkor, Provia 100F

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Workin' on a night move. FM-10 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF IF Zoom-Nikkor, Provia 100F

[BoxcabE50]

Is that view of the welder significantly zoomed? Those rails sure look wavy! If not due to the photo, I'd think that crossing those diamonds might be a rough ride!

:D

Boxcab E50

[Colonel]

Originally posted by BoxcabE50:
Is that view of the welder significantly zoomed? Those rails sure look wavy! If not due to the photo, I'd think that crossing those diamonds might be a rough ride!

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Boxcab E50 Ken,

Notice the light colour ballast in fron of the track? That indicates poor formation hence the track is pumping under traffic. The track is wavey alright due to the roadbed being in poor condition.

This is also causing problems to the crossing thats why the welder is building up the crossing nose but adding welding fill to reduce further damage by trains thumping through.