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Re: When does 4014 actually start travelling?
Author: Chris
Date: 01-07-2014 - 11:44
SP5103 Wrote:
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> I'm sure there a few pesky details such as
> bearings and brakes that have to be addressed for
> it to be moved safely.
>
> The idea that a Big Boy will be running again is a
> miracle in itself, but I'm sure UP will be
> absolutely pi$$ed at impatient foamers before this
> is all done and over with.
>
> Now - if the Big Boy is being "rebuilt" - does
> that mean it needs to be brought up to modern
> safety standards? I wonder where the gen-set is
> going to run the PTC and air conditioner, the
> flashing ditch lights will be a nice touch, and
> where will they install the biffy? To meet the
> side reflection requirements, the only place I can
> see Scotchlite going is on the rods. Now throw on
> a nice bright coat of Armour Yellow paint for
> corporate identity and be sure everyone is wearing
> a safety vest. Even if they can't pass a McDonalds
> without stopping to get more french fry oil, where
> are they going to put the muffler and particulate
> filter?
>
> And you thought that you were only going to have
> to photoshop out the lime yellow safety vests and
> crop out that dirty diesel helper ….
Go to your room.
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> I'm sure there a few pesky details such as
> bearings and brakes that have to be addressed for
> it to be moved safely.
>
> The idea that a Big Boy will be running again is a
> miracle in itself, but I'm sure UP will be
> absolutely pi$$ed at impatient foamers before this
> is all done and over with.
>
> Now - if the Big Boy is being "rebuilt" - does
> that mean it needs to be brought up to modern
> safety standards? I wonder where the gen-set is
> going to run the PTC and air conditioner, the
> flashing ditch lights will be a nice touch, and
> where will they install the biffy? To meet the
> side reflection requirements, the only place I can
> see Scotchlite going is on the rods. Now throw on
> a nice bright coat of Armour Yellow paint for
> corporate identity and be sure everyone is wearing
> a safety vest. Even if they can't pass a McDonalds
> without stopping to get more french fry oil, where
> are they going to put the muffler and particulate
> filter?
>
> And you thought that you were only going to have
> to photoshop out the lime yellow safety vests and
> crop out that dirty diesel helper ….
Go to your room.
