tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012481031645516415.post2747091670284189790..comments2023-05-22T06:06:11.536-04:00Comments on phattire.net: Track SafetyMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530119081898511670noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012481031645516415.post-769535321051073042010-12-15T10:58:18.666-05:002010-12-15T10:58:18.666-05:00Whitney:
Yeah I'm glad we have snow finally. ...Whitney:<br /><br />Yeah I'm glad we have snow finally. All this cold weather with no snow to show for it is a big let down. I'm ready to get dumped on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012481031645516415.post-90334537508056335452010-12-15T10:57:34.389-05:002010-12-15T10:57:34.389-05:00Wayward Son:
I hear you on the dangers of working ...Wayward Son:<br />I hear you on the dangers of working for the RR. It seems that if you do get hurt; it's pretty bad. Trains don't leave small bumps & bruises.<br /><br />Trying to stay warm! It's been arctic lately.<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012481031645516415.post-1016260811268502122010-12-15T07:48:36.030-05:002010-12-15T07:48:36.030-05:00Track safety training is a good thing. There'...Track safety training is a good thing. There's no such thing as too cautious...stuff can sneak up on you way too quickly if you get complacent.<br />At least us freight guys don't have to worry about the third rail or catenary most of the time like you do with commuters...just Amtrak blasting by and pulling everything out the window.<br />-Keep warm!Wayward Sonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047261638209232831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012481031645516415.post-13787907482045102572010-12-14T18:37:57.982-05:002010-12-14T18:37:57.982-05:00Looks a little bit like here! Except it's only...Looks a little bit like here! Except it's only 15 degrees today...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09414780727940208425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012481031645516415.post-9563362887923927832010-12-14T13:07:35.647-05:002010-12-14T13:07:35.647-05:00Mike:
Yeah, they are. The tracks are of standard ...Mike:<br />Yeah, they are. The tracks are of standard gauge (4'-8.5"). Freight, Amtrak and NYC Subway cars all use this gauge in the US. I had always wondered myself, until I started working for a carbuilder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012481031645516415.post-55424401714161709012010-12-14T11:53:03.200-05:002010-12-14T11:53:03.200-05:00Question: Are the tracks for subway cars standard...Question: Are the tracks for subway cars standard gauge like the common freight lines that run everywhere? I can't really tell by the pictures.<br />-Mikerecumbent conspiracy theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.com