Anyone Else Fascinated By Old Locomotives?

[Rruuff Day]

Just don't tell Ralph N........

Lol... true that Bad... True that. Of course Ralph didn't take the recommended tire pressure into consideration that no one paid attention to. The 327 engine model in 62 was notorious for not keeping the car pointed in one direction. But they were fun to drive, Had a buddy with one who I raced with my mod'd VW lots. He ate me for breakfast every time and I was turning 16's ...lol...

 

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[Rruuff Day]

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Just keep your pant legs away from those chains. Wearing a long scarf could get interesting as well.

 

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I see dual engines, one big block and one small block.......was this the start of the twin engine dragsters where they used both Hemi and Chevy engines? The battery out front helps keep the front end down for those violent starts.

 

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BTW. Interesting video coming from "The Wheels through Time" exhibit where they highlight this interesting gold mine device. Watch to see the details. Thanks Murray for pointing us in this direction.

 

[Dave91TM]

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That's a contraption and hoe about that tiny sawblade hanging on the wall behind?

 

[Rruuff Day]

That's a contraption and hoe about that tiny sawblade hanging on the wall behind?

I have several of those big mill-saw blades of that style I found this summer. My largest at 50 inch dia. dwarfs the one on his wall.

 

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[Dave91TM]

I have several of those big mill-saw blades of that style I found this summer. My largest at 50 inch dia. dwarfs the one on his wall.

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OK ,now try ripping 1/4 of an inch off a 2x6 with that thing. (LOL)

 

[Rruuff Day]

OK ,now try ripping 1/4 of an inch off a 2x6 with that thing. (LOL)

Funny you mention that. That's exactly what it was designed for.

 

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The old locomotive Samson of 1839 which ran in Pictou County, NS. Second locomotive to operate in Canada. It was one of three engines brought to Albion Mines in 1839 by the General Mining Association — the Samson, Hercules and John Buddle.

 

[Dave91TM]

Funny you mention that. That's exactly what it was designed for.

I'm thinking you'd need a LONG push stick to keep yer fingers clear!

 

[Rruuff Day]

I'm thinking you'd need a LONG push stick to keep yer fingers clear!

True that.

 

[OL Yeller]

I'm thinking you'd need a LONG push stick to keep yer fingers clear!

Naa, as long as you are a trained professional, your good

 

[Dave91TM]

Naa, as long as you are a trained professional, your good

I'm more from the Red Green school... "Count yer fingers before you start so you'll know if you need to route through the sawdust"