Took the day off and took the Hoe out for some highway exercise out to here today. She likest to run good 65-70 mph. 
https://rrmuseumpa.org/
https://rrmuseumpa.org/
PA Railroad Museum
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This was my first time up and close and personal to steam engines. Never realized on the 4 axle+ drive units the middle axle wheels had no flanges whatsoever. I guess that is so they can handle the tight turns.
I guess that is so they can handle the tight turns.
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I gotta tell ya, those steam engines look great on the outside. This was the first time I ever got to climb up and look into the cab of them though. They look like a death trap on the inside. You can barely fit on the driver's seat and got this big pressure boiler and firebox in your face, **** THAT. Got a new perspective now.
One thing I did learn is I never knew they had driveshaft and open bevel gear driven steams which were cool. I didn't get pics because my damn phone was almost dead.
I was saving what was left of the battery life for the love of my life...
One thing I did learn is I never knew they had driveshaft and open bevel gear driven steams which were cool. I didn't get pics because my damn phone was almost dead.
I was saving what was left of the battery life for the love of my life...
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Allowed inside? Was just up for a ride on the Strausburg RR on a steam locomotive. Excellent stuff. Great buffet in the area, too!!
Looks like you had a pretty cool day. I love trains.This was my first time up and close and personal to steam engines. Never realized on the 4 axle+ drive units the middle axle wheels had no flanges whatsoever.
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The amount of engineering that went into those steam locomotives was amazing. To think that they were able to build such massive machines and make them go 80mph+ down the track is truly a feat.
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$10 bucks to get in for adulterer's. What hurts is the 1/4 tank of fuel to get there and back. Was fun playing NASCAR on RT 30 & 202 though.
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And onto the love of my life. I froze in my "tracks", slowly and adoringly walked up,, taking in every moment and breath and vision. Nice and easily placed my hands on her and caressed her and told her how much I loved every inch of her...
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Awwwwww son............... LOOK AT DAT ***..... 
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I used to ride in GP-38s with my father, he a was a conductor for Seaboard Coast Line and US Sugar. Also road in the local switchers, RS-3s, GP-7s, etc.
That's awesome, thanks for sharing.
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Busted a nut on this *****!!!!!!!!!! 
Always thought the GP-30 were cool looking locomotives. Also liked the GP-38’s.
My favorite though is the EMD E8.
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Your so lucky man I was crying just holding onto the grab rails of this thing. She was so pretty. I wish I could ride in one or look in the cab or compartments.
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It was a great afternoon friend.
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And they had this simulator for kids big and small. You don't notice right away but they are computer screens in the windows and on the backside you can climb in and simulate.
Some little kid and his parents were in there so I let them be. That kid was lucky his parents were there though LOL. Had a great time! Hope y'all enjoy the pics!!
Some little kid and his parents were in there so I let them be. That kid was lucky his parents were there though LOL. Had a great time!
Hope y'all enjoy the pics!!
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But can you tour the inside? Or all just outside Viewing?
