Railroad zip ties Used to keep the air hoses together during transit, heavy-duty zip ties litter the tracks over the hump where cars are separated while being classified at East Hump, in... (more)
Pin puller In the old days of hump yard operation, men manually pulled the pin and uncouple cars as they slowly topped the hump. Itâs still done that way today, only the pin puller is... (more)
Being centrally located on the Union Pacific system, Bailey Yard at North Platte, Nebraska, is a busy place and processes trains day and night, all weekâall year. On the eve of May 4, 2011, boxc... (more)
Pitch Fork. The New York Central searchlights on the pitchfork at CP 94 in Barrytown, New York lasted in to the modern era and were by this time unique on the Empire/Hudson Line, but have s... (more)
20th August is a public holiday in Hungary, when stores and universities are closed and there are multiple ceremonies and public speeches around the country, complete with magnificent fireworks af... (more)