SDfourD
BLE 867 North @ Albion, PA
As the story goes.
I'm in my rental, staring at a nice set of signals, codeline, and overall pleased. I patiently wait for whatever NB awaits my lens, figuring it will be a deathstar or a somewhat orange noodle. With the crew on duty at 0500, I knew it was just a matter of time. In the distance I hear a rather sickly horn go about its duty, and immediately my mind starts wondering just what it could be. I DID, truly, hope for it to be the last BLE road engine on the home roster, but I also told myself to get realistic. It's probably just a wrecked P5 or something like that.
Well, as it got closer, I definitely didn't hear the classic 710 whine, and with the anticipation rising to levels reminiscent to New Orleans circa 2005 I needed not wonder anymore.
Bam, It's orange as hell and leading!
Now I needed to remember what I came to accomplish, so I steadied my aim amid my shock and awe, and proceeded to unload. I also snapped a few shots in the process.
That's two BAM's now, boys! You missed it, went right by ya..
In all seriousness, what a great "beginners luck" example that I haven't had much lately. As much as intel is needed in this hobby, the surprise factor is still undefeated. With that said, a big shout out to the few people that helped point this CSX idiot in the right direction, I always appreciate it.
BLE 867 North @ Albion, PA
As the story goes.
I'm in my rental, staring at a nice set of signals, codeline, and overall pleased. I patiently wait for whatever NB awaits my lens, figuring it will be a deathstar or a somewhat orange noodle. With the crew on duty at 0500, I knew it was just a matter of time. In the distance I hear a rather sickly horn go about its duty, and immediately my mind starts wondering just what it could be. I DID, truly, hope for it to be the last BLE road engine on the home roster, but I also told myself to get realistic. It's probably just a wrecked P5 or something like that.
Well, as it got closer, I definitely didn't hear the classic 710 whine, and with the anticipation rising to levels reminiscent to New Orleans circa 2005 I needed not wonder anymore.
Bam, It's orange as hell and leading!
Now I needed to remember what I came to accomplish, so I steadied my aim amid my shock and awe, and proceeded to unload. I also snapped a few shots in the process.
That's two BAM's now, boys! You missed it, went right by ya..
In all seriousness, what a great "beginners luck" example that I haven't had much lately. As much as intel is needed in this hobby, the surprise factor is still undefeated. With that said, a big shout out to the few people that helped point this CSX idiot in the right direction, I always appreciate it.