#RollingStock

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Buffer Height Gauge, Model BHG-3 (CBC) – E | Rolling Stock Maintenance | PIE

PIE's Rolling Stock Maintenance tools - Buffer Height Gauge, Model BHG-3 (CBC) – E consists of a foldable track base and a vertical column fitted with a pointer.

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How can you build a bat-rolling machine without any expertise?

Building a bat-rolling machine without any expertise can be challenging, but here are some basic steps that you can follow:

Gather materials: You will need PVC pipes, elbow joints, T-joints, end caps, a drill, screws, bolts, nuts, and washers.

Design the frame: Using PVC pipes and joints, construct a frame that will hold the bat in place while it is being rolled. The frame should have two rollers, one at the top and one at the bottom, that can rotate.

Attach the rollers: Attach the top and bottom rollers to the frame using screws, bolts, nuts, and washers. Make sure that the rollers are parallel and that they can rotate freely.

Secure the bat: Attach a clamping mechanism to the frame that will hold the bat in place while it is being rolled. This can be as simple as a piece of wood with a slot that fits the bat and is attached to the frame with screws.

Power the rollers: You can use a drill or a motor to power the rollers. Attach the drill or motor to the frame and connect it to the top roller.

Test the machine: Once the machine is assembled, test it by rolling a bat through it. If everything is working properly, the bat should rotate smoothly and evenly.

Note: The design and construction of the machine can vary greatly depending on the materials and tools available. Building a bat-rolling machine can also be dangerous, so use caution and take necessary safety precautions.

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[kaijuboarcreations]

I'm on my way to a model railroad show and it got me thinking. Barok would probably have a train table with some really elaborate setups. He would adamantly deny it of course he "only makes dioramas to map out crime scenes", but like that is way too much effort to do just for professional use when it isn't absolutely necessary. He has to enjoy it a little.

[averagenderedmanta]

Okay so today I had a spontaneous trip to the museum two towns over, got finally my ride on the ex DLR Rollingstock in Essen, Germany, had a spontaneous meetup with my friends AND rode a new tram and line.

My goblin brain is very very happy.

[railwaysparrow]

When Bear first came to Sodor he found himself struggling to stop with the older unfitted rollingstock. To help with this the fat controller bought an old brake Tender.

Bear was glad for the help but grumbled about not being able to see the line.

[petraicelake]

Day 7: BUFFY YIPPPEEEEEEEE

Fav Actors: Aiko Nakasone, Renee Chambers, Ivy Fox, Kathy Mclvor, Lola Knox, Charlotte Avery, Angel Creeks

Fav Songs: Girls Rollingstock, A Lotta Locomotion

Fav Costumes: Bochum, Broadway, London, Las Vegas

Fav Ships: Ashley x Buffy (More queers/silly), Greaseball x Buffy

Unpopular Opinion: She's too hot/silly

[circlejourney]

Queensland Rail

The Queensland Rail network is a fascinating case in terms of train network design, because of how metro transit is integrated with long-distance transit.

Now, in my past experience, places would tend to have distinct train networks for local trains/subways vs. intercity trains, each operated by different companies. In Queensland, though, the entire statewide rail system is operated by Queensland Rail, and there is in fact no delineation between the local and intercity networks (in Southeast Queensland, at least).

Perhaps this is attributable to the fact that Queensland is mostly suburban and rural, with the part that can be considered the "city centre" being barely 10km across. But both local and intercity trains share trains, tracks and track gauge, and are operated by the same company.

There used to be just two main classes of train:

Suburban Multiple Units (SMUs) service metro areas, so you get these running from Brisbane to a suburb as far as say Redcliffe--hence the name.

Interurban Multiple Units (IMUs) service intercity lines (e.g. running from Brisbane to Gympie, ~170km away) and are equipped for longer rides, with toilets and luggage racks.

As of 2017 they began to introduce a new design with a nose cone, upgraded seats, and just better facilities all round. But I digress. These so-called new generation rollingstock trains are now used interchangeably on both short- and long-distance routes, and once again share tracks with the SMUs and IMUs.

Part of the entire system being unified as such is also that I can simply use my Brisbane transit card to ride intercity. Fares are calculated by metropolitan zones, with these zones extending as far out as 180km.

In all, the QR network services an area about the size of Belgium, meaning I could get anywhere on the network just by tapping my transit card. And this is not even to mention the bus network, which would allow me to get much, much farther with that same card. Which, as a person from Singapore, I think is pretty neat.

The one major downside to this system that I can think of is that it's so profoundly radial. There is a singular transit centre: Brisbane City. The train lines converge at a series of about 7 stations in the middle of the metro area, and then fan out into suburbs and rural areas. It just means that if you wanted to get form one suburb to another in the outer areas, it's often faster to take a bus, or even walk.

[the-heaminator]

I am an autistic stereotype

The queensland rail currently has eight models of carriages in rolling stock (aka active). The NGR700 (New Generation Rollingstock) is the most easily identifiable, mainly because they’re new (built 2015-2019) and are relatively free of graffiti, however their high backed seats and sleek exterior are also very distinctive. They have a top speed of 140km/hr and number at 75 units, making it the most common unit type. They are my current favourite for comfort and long distance travel due to their high backed chairs (no one reading over my shoulder!), cleanliness, better than average soundproofing and toilets in each carriage. I am not a fan of their accessible carriage however, as the inwards facing seats make me travel sick and I much prefer to be facing the direction of travel (or backwards if I must).

The oldest model still in use is the EMU (electric multiple unit, although I think someone had fun with the acronym to get there) and was built 1979-86 and is currently being slowly retired from active use following the introduction of the NGR, however there is no current end date for their operation. Their seats are more bench like in design, with the distinction between the two seats marked by a small rise and a seam within the fabric in the middle. The accessibility seat handles are square and set on the outer side of the top of the seats and utilise handles instead of buttons for opening doors. They are easily identifiable by these strange cage looking stalagtite like things in the middle of the carriages that are meant to be used as handles during busy periods. They have a top speed of 100km/hr, currently number at 28 active units, and are my second favourite in terms of aesthetics.

The rest of the active stock can be divided into IMU (Interurban Multiple Units) and SMU (Suburban Multiple Units) type models. Despite the names, both types of models can be seen on regional lines however IMU models are subtly different in their design, allowing for more comfort in long distance travel as they are fitted with larger seats, luggage racks and accessible toilets.

The SMU200 was built from 1994-95, has a top speed of 100km/hr and currently numbers at 12 units. They were built due to a rolling stock shortage of the EMU’s. The seats themselves are very similar to the EMU’s, bench like and with the same handle configuration.

The IMU100 was built 1996-97 and currently numbers at ten units and has a top speed of 140km/hr due to its intended purpose of interurban travel. The seats are higher backed than the SMU200’s and their seat handles are positioned on the upper corner of the seats. Post refurbishment they also have a subtle geometric purple or blue seat fabric, however the IMU105 retained the green-blue ocean themed seat fabric and I would absolutely love to travel in it one day.

The SMU220 is almost identical to the SMU200, however the aircon configuration is apparently different. They have a top speed of 100km/hr and were built 1999-2001 and currently have 30 active units.

The IMU120 I think might tie for first with the EMU as my favourite unit for aesthetics. They entered service in 2001, have a top speed of 140km/hr and only four units are in operation today! The IMU120 was one of the first units I rode in when I was starting to learn to identify the differences between units and it was both a very lucky find due to its relative rarity and distinctive design. The seats of the IMU120 are shoulder height but feature cushioned ‘head rests’ that aren’t found in any other model.

The SMU260’s and IMU160’s are almost identical in design, with separated seat cushions and seat handles that I can only describe as cat ear like, attached at the corner with a high arch. Both have a top speed of 130km/hr and finished production in 2011, however the IMU160 started production in 2006 and currently numbers at 28 units while the SMU started in 2008 and currently numbers at 36 units.

I would include a table with a summary of this information but i don’t think it’ll copy and paste well

*absorbs the information* i swear to god if i was half as good in my actual studies as i am remembering random information i would be a god.

[engineer-gunzelpunk]

Political Cartoons feat. Heavy Harry

I am uncertain entirely of the specific political context of the top one but it is to be noted that at this time, 1) Australia still used the Pound instead of the Dollar, 2) a cluster of conditions was beginning to manifest at the VR where decades of austerity, a lack of money and a need to spend money to update rather than modify locomotives, rollingstock and rails were making themselves felt which brought forth "Operation Phoenix", the results of which are still being argued over on railfan forums.

The last two are pretty clearly about that. (None of them even look like Harry though... the bloke with the face on the funnel... the third one actually looks like a streamlined S-class Pacific, all of which were viciously scrapped by 1954.)

Bit unfair also to put a specific locomotive's name to the cluster of issues afflicting the VR.

"Operation Phoenix" 's logo of a roc from Sinbad carrying away an A2.

Pluto: Put me down you big stupid bird! Engines were never meant to farkin' fly...grrrr...

[circlique]

The queensland rail currently has eight models of carriages in rolling stock (aka active). The NGR700 (New Generation Rollingstock) is the most easily identifiable, mainly because they’re new (built 2015-2019) and are relatively free of graffiti, however their high backed seats and sleek exterior are also very distinctive. They have a different fabric patterning to most other units, with bolder geometric lines reminiscent of train lines over a purple background instead of the subtle purple geometry of other units. They have a top speed of 140km/hr and number at 75 units, making it the most common unit type. They are my current favourite for comfort and long distance travel due to their high backed chairs (no one reading over my shoulder!), cleanliness, better than average soundproofing and toilets in each carriage. I am not a fan of their accessible carriage however, as the inwards facing seats make me travel sick and I much prefer to be facing the direction of travel (or backwards if I must).

The oldest model still in use is the EMU (electric multiple unit, although I think someone had fun with the acronym to get there) and was built 1979-86 and is currently being slowly retired from active use following the introduction of the NGR, however there is no current end date for their operation. Their seats are more bench like in design, with the distinction between the two seats marked by a small rise and a seam within the fabric in the middle. The accessibility seat handles are square and set on the outer side of the top of the seats and utilise handles instead of buttons for opening doors. They have a top speed of 100km/hr, currently number at 28 active units, and are my second favourite in terms of aesthetics.

The rest of the active stock can be divided into IMU (Interurban Multiple Units) and SMU (Suburban Multiple Units) type models. Despite the names, both types of models can be seen on regional lines however IMU models are subtly different in their design, allowing for more comfort in long distance travel as they are fitted with larger seats, luggage racks and accessible toilets.

The SMU200 was built from 1994-95, has a top speed of 100km/hr and currently numbers at 12 units. They were built due to a rolling stock shortage of the EMU’s and are one of few units to not have purple seat fabrics (post refurbishment), instead having blue fabric of a similar design. The seats themselves are very similar to the EMU’s, bench like and with the same handle configuration.

The IMU100 was built 1996-97 and currently numbers at ten units and has a top speed of 140km/hr due to its intended purpose of interurban travel. The seats are higher backed than the SMU200’s and their seat handles are positioned on the upper corner of the seats. Post refurbishment they also have a subtle geometric purple seat fabric, however the IMU105 retained the green ocean themed seat fabric and I would absolutely love to travel in it one day.

The SMU220 is almost identical to the SMU200, however the seats are purple and apparently the aircon configuration is different. They have a top speed of 100km/hr and were built 1999-2001 and currently have 30 active units.

The IMU120 I think might tie for first with the EMU as my favourite unit for aesthetics. They entered service in 2001, have a top speed of 140km/hr and only four units are in operation today! The IMU120 was one of the first units I rode in when I was starting to learn to identify the differences between units and it was both a very lucky find due to its relative rarity and distinctive design. The seats of the IMU120 are shoulder height but feature cushioned ‘head rests’ that aren’t found in any other model.

The SMU260’s and IMU160’s are almost identical in design, with separated seat cushions and seat handles that I can only describe as cat ear like, attached at the corner with a high arch. Both have a top speed of 130km/hr and finished production in 2011, however the IMU160 started production in 2006 and currently numbers at 28 units while the SMU started in 2008 and currently numbers at 36 units.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my train infodump!🚈 here’s a biscuit for making it to the end🍪

Wow, this is more than I ever thought I'd learn about trains! It's pretty clear that a lot of this is from your own personal experience, which is awesome! My own train riding experience is limited to the Seoul Metro and the greater Korean high speed rail network (specifically to Busan). I don't remember how fast it went exactly, but as an American who basically never rode public transport before going to Korea, I liked it a lot. It was very convenient and low cost compared to a similar system in the US. I wish the train here was faster and less expensive. Korea really knew how to do public transport, and it's one of the things I miss about Korea the most! (besides the food, of course)

[paragoninstrumentation]

Buffer Height Gauge, Model BHG‑3 (CBC) | Rolling Stock Maintenance | PIE

PIE's Rolling Stock Maintenance - Buffer Height Gauge, Model BHG‑3 (CBC) consists of foldable track base and vertical column with a measuring scale & pointer.

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[7ooo-ru]

В России резко снизилось число отремонтированных вагонов

Число плановых ремонтов вагонов в прошлом году упало на 7,3 процента, до 414,4 тысячи, при этом объем ремонта в депо упал на 12,3 процента. Об этом со ссылкой на расчеты управляющего партнера Rollingstock Agency (RSA) Александра Поликарпова пишет «Коммерсантъ».

Причиной такой ситуации, по его мнению, стало падение объемов перевозок, дефицит квалифицированного персонала, рост отказов локомотивов, дефицит тяги и санкции. Из-за последних стало сложнее доставать детали для ремонта.

Отрасль поддержало только плановое выбытие вагонов в капитальный ремонт в середине срока службы, иначе предприятия столкнулись бы критическим падением объемов работы.

В текущем году аналитики ожидают падение числа капитальных ремонтов почти на треть, однако рост ремонтов в депо на 8,1-11,8 процента. Такая ситуация возникнет в случае роста объема грузоперевозок. Впрочем, на горизонте трех лет суммарное количество ремонтов все равно станет меньше, при негативном сценарии сократятся и ремонты в депо.

Ранее сообщалось, что в первом квартале текущего года погрузка на сети железных дорог упала на 3,2 процента (9,7 миллиона тонн) в годовом выражении, хотя в 2024 году предполагался рост на 2,7 процента.

В свою очередь ОАО «РЖД» сообщило, что количество оставленных без движения поездов в 2023 году значительно выросло, а основной причиной такой ситуации являются проблемы с ремонтом локомотивов. В компании подчеркнули, что не могут повлиять на сервисные компании.

Подробнее https://7ooo.ru/group/2024/05/03/694-v-rossii-rezko-snizilos-chislo-otremontirovannyh-vagonov-grss-304470864.html

[ironhorsefan]

Quick update! More rollingstock is done, as I've (almost) completed these BR 24.5 ton hoppers! they're going to be used in the animation instead of the 7 planks, as per this image of the actual 8F no. 48215 in 1965.

I also got another character idea in my head, so stay tuned!