Slot Train, Loading a Railroad Car and Locomotive Remote Control-Texas Crushed Stone
Feb 5, 2020 11:07:55 #
Feb 5, 2020 11:44:41 #
Fascinating series, Pat. Thought I knew something about railroading, but never have heard of slot cars before. Thanks for information and series of delightful pictures.
Feb 5, 2020 11:59:49 #
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Feb 5, 2020 15:53:35 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Texas Crushed Stone is located at Georgetown, Texas.
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I must have been asleep when I looked at #11 picture the first time. Those look like gondolas, instead of slot cars. It kept bugging me.
Feb 5, 2020 16:06:27 #
Stephan G wrote:
I must have been asleep when I looked at #11 picture the first time. Those look like gondolas, instead of slot cars. It kept bugging me.
The first few images were of the slot train.
In #11, those are regular cars.
Feb 5, 2020 16:36:21 #
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Loc: Olympia, WA
WOW!! Never saw anything like that before! Sure would like to see them get unloaded. Bet it's equally unique. Also, wish I could see a locomotive inside the repair shop. Thank you!
Feb 15, 2020 11:25:09 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Called Texas Crushed Stone and asked if I could take some train related images.
The owner said yes and he took me around. He answered all questions I had.
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The owner said yes and he took me around. He answered all questions I had.
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Great series!
Feb 24, 2020 10:13:06 #
Feb 24, 2020 18:08:21 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Texas Crushed Stone is located at Georgetown, Texas.
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Thank you for posts like this; our nations railroads are an underappreciated asset.
Feb 28, 2020 18:35:30 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Called Texas Crushed Stone and asked if I could take some train related images.
The owner said yes and he took me around. He answered all questions I had.
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The owner said yes and he took me around. He answered all questions I had.
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So instead of model railroading trying to emulate the real thing but having to operate the trains remotely, the big guys are now run by remote control.
Cool pictures Pat.
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Apr 24, 2020 09:59:11 #
Like others here, I've never heard of a "slot train". Learned something new - thanks for the series and descriptions. Great, informative series.
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May 5, 2020 21:22:44 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Texas Crushed Stone is located at Georgetown, Texas.
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Fascinating, never come across anything like those slot cars for carrying bulk materials. Interesting operation. Thank youfor sharing Jay Pat. How are the slot cars unloaded?
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