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Title: CSX Q539 on the Big Orange Bridge in Knoxville
Post by: ssmith1627 on January 05, 2009, 06:47:55 PM

Not the best light but caught them clearing this train today. I thought it was departing but it just went out on the bridge and stopped 3/4 of the way over. Very convenient for my picture taking. They then backed into the CSX yard, I assume to connect with another cut of cars.

You can click through the pics starting here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ssmith1627/Trains#5287959528227410050

Like I said, not great light but I was still happy to catch a train out on one of the bridges in downtown.

Steve

Title: Re: CSX Q539 on the Big Orange Bridge in Knoxville
Post by: ssmith1627 on January 06, 2009, 10:51:04 PM

Can anyone tell me what this thing is to the right of the lead engine ? Some kind of signal no longer in use ?

Steve

Title: Re: CSX Q539 on the Big Orange Bridge in Knoxville
Post by: Michael Knight on January 06, 2009, 11:07:12 PM

The code line wires used to be supported by the horizontal bars.

Title: Re: CSX Q539 on the Big Orange Bridge in Knoxville
Post by: ssmith1627 on January 06, 2009, 11:13:53 PM

Thanks. I looked and found some sites talking about code line wires. Time for me to do some more reading.

Steve

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Photo and Video => Trip Reports and Photo Sharing => Topic started by: ssmith1627 on January 05, 2009, 06:47:55 PM