Robert Swanson's photos with the keyword: technology

Track Maintenance Equipment (H.A.N.W.E.)

Track Maintenance Equipment (H.A.N.W.E.)

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 21 7 206
While waiting for the #4014 to pass, we were entertained by the pass-by of this track maintenance equipment. The level of technology used by the railways is quite remarkable. This is a Harsco machine, self-propelled by a diesel engine. If you watch the video, you will hear the automobile-like horn as it passes the crossing. Image processed with GIMP.
Track Maintenance Equipment

Track Maintenance Equipment

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 7 1 106
While waiting for the #4014 to pass, we were entertained by the pass-by of this track maintenance equipment. The level of technology used by the railways is quite remarkable. This is a Harsco machine, self-propelled by a diesel engine. If you watch the video, you will hear the automobile-like horn as it passes the crossing. Image processed with GIMP.
End of Car Carrier Train

End of Car Carrier Train

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 4 115
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This side view lets you see how it connects to the air brake system of the train. Image processed with GIMP. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device
End of a Car Carrier Train

End of a Car Carrier Train

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 3 115
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This is a different view of the FRED that is shown in a side view. Image processed with GIMP. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device
Last Container Car on Freight Train (with FRED)

Last Container Car on Freight Train (with FRED)

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 3 59
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device Image processed with GIMP.
End Car of UP #4014 Train (with FRED)

End Car of UP #4014 Train (with FRED)

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 3 1 67
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This very nice passenger car was on the end of the special train behind the massive steam engine #4014. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device Image processed with GIMP.