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Model A Train Chase

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by <FANG>, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. <FANG>
    Joined: Feb 7, 2008
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    from W.L.A.

    You got to see this
    Be patient about 2 min in the chase is on


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  2. Pete1
    Joined: Aug 23, 2004
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    from Wa.

    That is a neat locomotive but the chief engineer is a jerk.
    He does little for the U.P.'s public relations.
     
  3. 33-Chevy
    Joined: Nov 30, 2007
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    Why do you say that? Did I miss something?
     
  4. 1927Tudor
    Joined: Nov 21, 2007
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    thanks for posting...
     
  5. Pete1
    Joined: Aug 23, 2004
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    from Wa.

    Just stating a fact from 20 years being around him.
     
  6. GARY?
    Joined: Aug 15, 2005
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    Cool post. Cecil done good.
     
  7. ironandsteele
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    DUDE!
    [​IMG]

    Cool video.
     
  8. bykerlad
    Joined: Mar 14, 2009
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    from australia

    Those were the days,awesome power in them locomotives.and you wonder how many times that was done by the younger generation back in the day
     
  9. HomemadeHardtop57
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  10. Great video. I enjoy it . The A bone did good.
     
  11. ScottV
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
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    I have several friends that work for U.P. , and I would have to agree.

    The Challenger is AWESOME !!! to see in person which we have done several times. Last fall was one of the best, we were there to see it pull out and it was a bit brisk out. Just a great thing to see it putting power down and making steam !!!
     
  12. mj40's
    Joined: Dec 11, 2008
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    The A Bone did good!
    [​IMG]
     
  13. the guy looked good for 70

    he was pushing he **** out of the A , the locomotive was barely just cruising
     
  14. 510madmav
    Joined: Dec 29, 2009
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    Beautiful machine. I wish things still looked like that.
     
  15. metal man
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    That old fart has some stones! P***ing all those cars on a two lane:eek:.He must have an overdrive and/or some hop up parts on that banger. My stocker sure wouldn't do that. Very cool.
     
  16. wetatt4u
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    Thanks Mr. Fan,

    That was very cool ,I enjoyed it .

    Thanks for the time to post and for sharing ,

    I would never had found that !
     
  17. Buddy Palumbo
    Joined: Mar 30, 2008
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    looked like fun !
     
  18. Strange Agent
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    Cool video, kind of slow-paced, but good none the less. I have a deep appreciation and respect for the early mechanical stuff that isn't fast by today's standards, but how cool would it be to keep up with a train in your personal vehicle back in the day! That's just too rad.
     
  19. Johnny Gee
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  20. Horse power to weight...??? The train at over a million lbs. not including the cars it was pulling versus Model A at 2,500 lbs... and the train has it in spades because of the torque!
     
  21. sircampsalot2
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  22. outlaw256
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    i can remember my grandpa tell me about racing trains back in his day.till one day the tracks kept going straight and the road didnt, he lost the race and his car that day.
     
  23. redlinetoys
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    from Midwest

  24. pcterm2
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    thanks alot Mr Fang
     
  25. <FANG>
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    Bump for the night crew enjoy
     
  26. That was fun!
     
  27. Spooky
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    Loved this video! I wrote story of the ol' Challenger and a AV-8 a few years back.
     
  28. GEBHARD
    Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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    from TX...

    very cool, and the "box cars" it was pulling is the private luxury cars for the c.e.o's of U.P., i had to go service a modern locomotive that was pulling them through my yard they have a staff of servants and private chefs, 2 of the cars is just the kitchen
     
  29. ScottV
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
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    They also have a private "Police Force" that is very well equiped, a friend is on the team.
     
  30. idiggett
    Joined: Feb 22, 2008
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    Wish i was there!....way cool
     

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