Google Earth Engine Shop Contest #66

David D Hetzel Apr 11, 2013

  1. David D Hetzel

    David D Hetzel TrainBoard Member

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    Have fun figuring out what kind of railroad would have an early EMD Switcher and a bunch of Spine cars together.
     
  2. Jugtown Modeler

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    Hint?

    I found one of the oldest working EMD switchers (75 years)down in Texas City, interesting story BTW, but could not connect to this shop. It was near oil facility -explains tankers, and near a port which explains intermodal, but I couldn't locate the shop pictured....

    I am sure I am missing it. Any help?
     
  3. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I'm not getting any vibes on this one. :(
     
  4. Keith

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    My guess says either a Port city, or maybe some sort of
    rail car rebuilder and/or scrapper. Question is - Where?
    I'd look a bit more, but I'm going to bed instead!
    Slightly enlarged photo, or some sort of hint maybe??
     
  5. David D Hetzel

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    Sorry for leaving you guys hanging D:
    I've been busy at Work ><

    Anyways, this railroad has the an almost same name as another railroad located on the otherside of the state. They also own a large fleet of freight cars including Intermodal and Gondolas.

    Also we are South of Atlanta and East of New Orleans.
     
  6. David D Hetzel

    David D Hetzel TrainBoard Member

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    We are in Georgia and this is a class 3 not owned by G&W
     
  7. Keith

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    Georgia Florida Railway
    Just west of Waresboro, GA.
    Owned by GDOT.
     
  8. David D Hetzel

    David D Hetzel TrainBoard Member

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    well, you did get the city correct, but as far as I know that is not the RR name I was looking for. D:
     
  9. Carsten Weye

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    St. Marys Railway West??? I've been so close to this location, but overlooked :)
     
  10. Jugtown Modeler

    Jugtown Modeler TrainBoard Member

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    I see it now. Thanks for hints and answer.... I was not close.

    What is this facility?
     
  11. Keith

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    I've also seen reference to:

    Georgia and Florida Railway
    Georgia and Florida Railroad
    Nashville, Georgia and Florida Railway
    Georgia Florida RailNet

    Hopefully, one of these is right!
    Line has gone through many changes, names etc..since being built in 1906.
    Name I gave, was according to the GDOT map I used to help me.
     
  12. BoxcabE50

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  13. David D Hetzel

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    yes, it's the St Mary's Railway West in Waresboro,GA

    I thought saying they owned Intermodal equipment would have helped. lol

    So Carsten and Keith get it. Who wants to go next?
     
  14. Keith

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    Working on an idea or two.
    Got a see if I'll have access to my
    other computer! In process of a major
    carpet cleaning and rearrange! Needs to be done anyway, but
    also gives me the needed the needed HCD space!
     
  15. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    The important things in life.... :)
     

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