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Any train fans around?

Excellent!

I have been watching a series called, “Secrets of the Railways” it is very enjoyable and even somewhat historical! I get it on Amazon Prime.

Secrets of the Railways
2019 ‧ Documentary

“Many of the world's most spectacular railways were constructed during history's most turbulent periods and are now associated with some of mankind's ugliest deeds. A vast number of the stories surrounding these railroads have been lost to the passing years and are now unknown, even to those that work or travel on them every day. This documentary series unearths the most captivating tales behind these railways and offers viewers a glimpse into their hidden and, often, a very dark and chilling past.”


https://m.imdb.com/title/tt10297814/
 
Here is a nice article on Monorails
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/31/the-gyro-monorail-how-to-make-trains-better-with-a-gyroscope/

A charming story
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Research recommends strategies to optimize overnight maintenance in urban rail systems

Most urban transit systems have a brief window of time in the wee hours of the morning to perform maintenance work without disrupting passenger service.
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living near the TVRM is interesting. I don't really get out there as much as I like, even when I worked down the street. But if you happen to be along the line, you can see interesting things, at times. They still use one of their old diesels to shunt small loads for paying freight, now and then. But this was even more interesting, bringing out a nearly 120 year old crane to do some work. They do make good use of their stock.
 
Phys org has a good write up on how black ice on rails is worsened by powdered leaf debris.

You can always expect potholes under where tree branches hang over asphalt.

Hmm
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Why Electric Trains Sound The Way They Do

If you’re a seasoned international rail traveler you will no doubt have become used to the various sounds of electric locomotives and multiple units as they start up. If you know anything abo…
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living near the TVRM is interesting. I don't really get out there as much as I like, even when I worked down the street. But if you happen to be along the line, you can see interesting things, at times. They still use one of their old diesels to shunt small loads for paying freight, now and then. But this was even more interesting, bringing out a nearly 120 year old crane to do some work. They do make good use of their stock.
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That is insane, i would be about 3 miles away from that incase any of the pandrols decided to snap under the pressure of holding up heavy sleepers as i have seen that happen when a tamper machine struck a wonky sleeper and the pandrol snapped and went through the tampers window were luckly it did not hit anyone inside......a accident waiting to happen. Lol
 
Here is a report on proposed improvements:

Refurbishing subway cars is a big job
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Retrotechtacular: 1980s Restoration Of San Francisco’s Cable Car System

The cable car system of San Francisco is the last manually operated cable car system in the world, with three of the original twenty-three lines still operating today. With these systems being inst…
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Driving on the trestle
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A hidden gem—the model railway museum in my state

The little depot that could: Foley Railroad Museum and Train Exhibit attracts thousands of visitors : The Alabama Weather Blog

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Finding the weak points: A network-based method to prevent train delay cascades

Train delays are not only a common frustration for passengers but can also lead to significant economic losses, especially when they cascade through the railway network. When a train is delayed, it often triggers a chain reaction, turning minor issues into widespread delays across the system...
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Sleepers made from recycled plastic could make railways even more eco-friendly

Railways, the most climate-friendly mode of transport bar long-distance buses, are bound to play an important role in the fight for net zero. The total emissions of railway travel are currently 31 grams of CO2 equivalents (CO2e) per passenger kilometer, half the amount as for the most economical...
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