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S W E E T ! ! ! What an opportune location to watch this slow parade of drool-worthy hardware ! Thanks for sharing. Carry on. .

Looks like the backyard railroad is gonna need more 1:1 scale track, huh?!?!?

I yoinked this pic from a Facebook post on a page dedicated to pics of noteworthy MV's........ Sadly, they shared no date/location/unit information. It is a great moment in time captured for us though. And, I'll throw this one in just to keep a little laughter going among the troops here...

' Camp Claiborne WIKI link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Claiborne

STOLEN Live Steam Locomotive @ Seattle, WA This was sent to me by a relative of mine who knows my interest in all things RAILROAD related. I know this is a non-MV item but certainly worthy of keeping as many eyes open as possible...

AMBAC has published a piece on Diesel Technology as related to emissions and rail applications.... It's an interesting read..... https://ambacinternational.com/2019/03/04/common-rail/ Carry on.

Congratulations on the new position. Live long and prosper [emoji1597][emoji3584][emoji3583] (Corrected what “auto correct” messed up... I DID NOT say “Jew position”.... my apologies. Absolutely no malice intended. ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Um...... THIS Thread IS the RAILROAD FORUM. :driver:rofl

Here's another tidbit for the Railroad Forum..... Looks like that's TOO MUCH TANK for the European Flatcar. Just sayin' Carry on.

History documents well the convergence of the Railroad Industry and the War Effort that was World War I. Ninety-six years ago today, in 1917, most of the Railroad System of the US became MILITARY VEHICLES ! ! ! Additionally, under government control to support of the war effort, "Over 100,000...

Here's a little tidbit that landed in my email inbox.... Famed musician Rod Stewart is a model railroading enthusiast and his own home layout include a significant M.V.!!! - - - A LIBERTY SHIP ! ! ! Check it a preview of the article in an upcoming magazine here >>>...

Even President Truman thought the ARMY should be in charge of the railroads...

Roger that, Ferro! ALL ABOARD ! ! !

Do you need to rally the troops to support this mission?

Another THIS DAY IN HISTORY installment for the SS Railroad Forum.... The WWII Allies launch OPERATION CATTANOOGA-CHOO-CHOO...

An interesting historical detail about President Lincoln FUNERAL RAILCAR... http://www.history.com/news/chemist-solves-lincoln-funeral-train-mystery?cmpid=Social_Facebook_Hith_05092013_1 Yes, it WAS an MV - built for the President by the ARMY ! ! !

Where's the COW CATCHER? It doesn't have a COW CATCHER ? ! ? ! ? But it is Steam Powered, and it does at least HAVE Tracks (not "half-tracks") instead of running on Tracks. I like it! It doesn't have a TENDER, but that's ok - It looks pretty TOUGH. "Where we're going, we don't need...

Just a few pics to bolster the RAILROAD FORUM lobbying effort.....

Some might think WIPERS did this.... But in fact, look at the LIVE STEAM video in post # 99 above (at the 0:24 second time-tick) and you'll get a good idea of what WIPING is all about.

Some music to accompany this thread..... This is more the scale that MIGHT fit my Railroading Budget..... If I ever score one of those Machine Shop Trucks or Trailers, I believe I just might build me a LOCOmotive . :shock: