Nostalgia & History > Probably couldn't do this today

Sept 1979
During the 1979 Washington DC NRHS convention a runby at Lancaster,Pa with GG1 4935.
A surprise at the end - just slightly dangerous.
Of course it could still be done today as long as you had your vest on.

Gary

 

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Good thing FRA wasn't watching back then!  Cool photos!

Back then, he wasn't doing anything wrong.
JB

This is frightening when I look at it now.
Bob

refarkas Wrote:
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> This is frightening when I look at it now.
> Bob

Why? If this was indeed a "photo runby", that would have subsequently required a revers move, then that man would simply be "protecting the shove"!

What type of a car is he riding on?

Mike Root
Madras, OR

shortlineboss Wrote:
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> What type of a car is he riding on?


Judging from the roof vents, an end door baggage car converted to a HEP power car, I think...

Couldn't he just stand in the opened doorway?

         Either way, it was still allowed obviously, at that time. If it scares or offends anyone, they should immediately look away and think about something much different. His tie may prevent injury if cinched up tight and if he lands on it correctly.............. maybe. :)

He's got that 70's "disco vibe" going on.  Almost looks like a band member in the Village People!

HotWater Wrote:
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> refarkas Wrote:
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> > This is frightening when I look at it now.
> > Bob
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> Why? If this was indeed a "photo runby", that
> would have subsequently required a revers move,
> then that man would simply be "protecting the
> shove"!


I don’t see a radio or any kind of air valve like a caboose has. If he is protecting the shove, how does he communicate?

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Doug Wetherhold
Macungie, PA

ALCO630 Wrote:
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> HotWater Wrote:
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> > > This is frightening when I look at it now.
> > > Bob
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> > Why? If this was indeed a "photo runby", that
> > would have subsequently required a revers move,
> > then that man would simply be "protecting the
> > shove"!
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> I don’t see a radio or any kind of air valve
> like a caboose has. If he is protecting the shove,
> how does he communicate?

The radio just might be in his back pocket.

I’ve been doing the job for 28 years and I wouldn’t wanna ride that shove like that . I agree that the Magic Vests and other such things are just feel good-ism, but that ain’t heads up railroading.

Regards

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