They certainly have that "railroady" look - practical (a ladder to change the bulb - no cherrypicker needed) and look related to railroad signals. I can see those around the engine terminal, freight depot, MOW storage shed, and where road vehicles might be around the yard in general.
Thanks Mike. Since I've never seen a real yard light like this, assumed the purpose of the ladder and platform would be to enable workers to more easily service something that's either on top of a loco or rolling stock?? The plan is to place 2 near the spur ends in my MOW yard.
This photo shows a wire connecting two rails. Is that the wire that was "replaced" to bypass security for that attack against Amtrak back in the 90s? As I recall, they derailed the Amtrak train in Arizona by shifting the rails out of alignment over a bridge, but added a wire so that security would not know. I never did hear about the cuprits being caught. This was so long ago I may not remember facts clearly.
That wire is what I have heard as a "rail bond". It is used to assure a good electrical connection. There is likely a signal in the vicinity. It could be a block or for a road crossing gate. Electrified lines also use these.
Eastbound Ballast Train on the Kootenai River Sub. First time that I've captured a Loram Locomotive in the wild! This was the 2nd Ballast Train of the day. Note: Didn't upload shots of the string of ballast cars!
This is from years ago, I think in the mid 70's judging by the other photos in the group I found this in. Had to take a digital pic from and old film print photo.
Bismarck, ND, today. The original bridge was built in 1882, and rebuilt and strengthened in 1905. BNSF is replacing it with a modern bridge just to the north. Concrete beams are being installed at the east end. Work is progressing rapidly, and most of the river piers are nearly done. North side with new bridge site: South of new bridge site: Git yer p'chers while ya still can!
That bridge was built to last! Fantastic photos with that nice blue sky. Looks like a very peaceful place to relax.
It was! My wife, son and I went magnet fishing here. Picked up a couple of hooks, bottle caps, and a nail. Not much. The current was wicked fast. The wind was strong too.
April 1981 at Port Jervis NY, an old Erie Stilwell combine still at work. Note the K Mart to right. With it adjacent to the yard, I was never out of Kodachrome when in Port Jervis.
A former ACL heavyweight baggage/express car in service on an SBD work train at Greenville SC, June 1985.
