Rail

2007-01-13 18:42:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

As I know, there is no "differential" in trains. How do they mange curves and turns? There must be something with the wheels.

2007-01-13 17:41:00 · 17 answers · asked by sbs_cu 1

Can anyone recommend me a good starter kit for an HO scale railroad layout with a moderate price? Thanks

2007-01-13 14:54:49 · 4 answers · asked by Adam S 3

I'm looking for a website that has rail statistics for the US and Canada that shows such things as carloads, freight volume per year, passenger stats, etc. Also, are there any databases that show the yearly usage of branch lines? There's a few seldom used short lines that I'd love to see the stats on. Thanks - Lance

2007-01-13 12:22:13 · 1 answers · asked by LanceMiller77 2

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway runs from Ravenstor, through Wirksworth, Idridgehay, Shottle Hazelwood and terminates at Duffield on the National Network.

2007-01-13 05:14:10 · 2 answers · asked by blue.goblin 2

I'd like a sporty red one preferably but I'm open to offers. E-mail me: lordofallthebeastsoftheearth@yahoo.com

2007-01-13 00:43:13 · 8 answers · asked by lordofallthebeastsoftheearth 1

I was changing trains at Reading yesterday afternoon and an announcement said some train or other wouldn't stop there because of some record attempt, anyone else heard it, saw it?

2007-01-12 20:52:39 · 6 answers · asked by roy d 3

i ididn.t think it would be so difficult! all i want is a price from these two points on basic economy seats , not sure on time so say... 7.00am, 10am & 6pm. i have even registered with one site & they still didn't tell me the price , all they want is your address!
heeeellllllllllllllllllllllllpp please

2007-01-12 20:25:39 · 3 answers · asked by only me!! 2

This was huge steam locomotive,I believe it had 16 drivers Or power wheels,This giant had the crew comp.in fwd end of motor,
as opposed to others with crew compartmen behind.The info. given was,it was designed this way because of long tunnels it
went thru and crews didn"t have to be overcome by smoke.

2007-01-12 05:39:10 · 3 answers · asked by section hand 6

2007-01-12 05:27:39 · 21 answers · asked by joanapib 1

At the moment I am using uncoupling ramps which work okay, except when you want to pick up a wagon after uncoupling it, it automatically uncouples it self when you go over the ramp again. Does anyone know of any other devices or ideas of what I can use?

2007-01-12 03:17:29 · 7 answers · asked by Mark S 1

I would be interested in any recollections by Yahoo users able to remember travelling on a Pullman Train. Or in information about what they were like.

This is a serious enquiry, not about jokes about Pullman trains like the only "Similar Question" that came up when I was writing this.

2007-01-12 02:15:27 · 7 answers · asked by Philosophical Fred 4

Does any one have any idea what types (diesel, steam etc.) or model #'s/types might have been used in the Newfoundland railway trains when it was operational back in the early 1900's?

2007-01-12 01:09:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend skiped the fair on the DLR for ONE STOP, a police officer came over, took her details and said she might go to court and get a criminal record FOR SKIPING ONE MEASLY STOP LOL. Anyway, can anyone tell me what is most likely to happen to her? Will she most likely be going to court or will she be more likely to end up with a fine and if so, how much etc...

2007-01-11 20:00:31 · 11 answers · asked by djleo 1

Is it a certain point on the track or controlled from the locomotive itself?

Back when I was a young, stupid little hoodlum, we'd always try to get them to come down. We'd heard to put something heavy on the tracks or jump on them, put a wire across, etc.

I know it's totally random but it's one of those burning questions I've always had.

2007-01-11 15:53:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

When the French quit the panama canal,trying to make it sea level
Teddy Roosevelt ask for Man that built the Michigan Road,I believe
it was Great Northern.He was super for C.R.I &P,When He arrived panama& looked things over,He said that project was Rail Road,used several trains to haul the dirt. He was a Man for the challenge.I can"t remember His name?

2007-01-11 15:10:43 · 1 answers · asked by section hand 6

where can i find handrails and the snowplow thing under the couplers for bnsf dash 9

2007-01-11 12:34:45 · 1 answers · asked by ghostriderx78x 1

Please answer!!!

2007-01-11 12:00:56 · 5 answers · asked by buzz_spudz 1

From Chicago to Portland w/o a roomette or sleeping car, just your coach class seat to sleep in?

I'm curious on the expierence and if it is "doable."

Thanks

2007-01-11 11:29:25 · 3 answers · asked by Matt B 1

i'm trying to figure out how many years it took the railroad industry in the US to "come together" so that trains could ride on all networks in the USA without having to worry about the tracks not fitting the trains... any help is appreciated

2007-01-11 10:08:51 · 2 answers · asked by KR 1

2007-01-11 08:00:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 07:33:44 · 7 answers · asked by coldsteel 1

How long typically does it take after the testing and interviews for BNSF to contact you and let you know if they are offering you a position or not. I interviewed 4 weeks ago for a conductors position in Birmingham, AL and have heard nothing so far. This interview is for a class that is starting in May. I sent an email and was told I passed the tests and that nobody has been eliminated so far.

2007-01-11 07:29:31 · 2 answers · asked by e.sillery 5

l n er trains

2007-01-11 05:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by cyril g 1

a half.

2007-01-11 05:17:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

and ones that are near by

2007-01-10 22:21:56 · 16 answers · asked by clair r 2

Trains travel on tracks. Train tracks. Very distintinctive things in nature they are, so I can never comprehend when some unfortunate soul gets "accidentally" hit by a train. Wouldnt you have to be doing it on purpose? Any train victims want to defend themselves? Also, cars dont stall on train tracks. Just doesnt happen. The chances of your car stalling on one of the few train tracks on the planet are next to nothing. And if that does happen, get out of the car. Simple survival skills.

2007-01-10 17:21:04 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 15:17:40 · 10 answers · asked by MyG 1

How do you weather tracks and or cars.Would like links?

2007-01-10 13:48:51 · 1 answers · asked by scawsome 2

At one time there was a Union Pacific gas turbine locomotive on display at the Los Angeles County fair grounds in Pomona, California. Is it still there?

2007-01-10 09:08:03 · 2 answers · asked by Peedlepup 7