Large Scale- 1:1

[Choobox]

I grew up around model trains, and visiting steam railroads on family vacations. It was only natural that I pursued a railroading career. So I did, qualifying as a Locomotive Engineer on the Long Island Railroad in July,2000.Ive seen a lot - strange and not so strange. Gotta like what you do. It won’t seem like work.

[Choobox]

I hit submit by mistake- that shot of the DM-30 loco is at the END of the line-Montauk, NY.

[Jimster]

I love Manhattan! Great pizza and whiskey.
I guess that switch (turnout) had something to do with that derailment?

[Choobox]

Actually- it was a dopey block operator and stupid signal maintainers. It happened on single track territory, the operator tried to squeeze a Westbound 12 car train into an 11 car siding. The signal guys then shunted out the signal so an Eastward train had a favorable indication. No one noticed the westbound wasn’t in the clear and the eastbound sideswiped it, ending up in the ditch.

[Jimster]

Oops!