#locomotives parts

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Choose the Right Diesel Engine Train Parts for Optimal Performance

Diesel engines have been the backbone of the railway industry for decades, powering trains with their efficiency and robustness. To ensure optimal performance and longevity of diesel engine trains, it is crucial to select the right parts that match the engine's requirements. In this blog, we will explore the key factors to consider when choosing diesel engine train parts, including the best engine oil for diesel locomotives, to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.

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💚🍀☘️🦌🛤️🚂

Luke!! He’s low key one of my favorite characters, he so precious to me 🍀💚☘️🦌

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traintober - day 12/13 - something borrowed, something new

"In 1921, the Corris acquired a fourth locomotive from Kerr Stuart and No.2 became a standby. No. 1 had received a new boiler in 1913, which had seen little use, and in 1922 the railway began the process of creating one working locomotive from components of the other two Hughes locos. Evidence suggests that the resulting locomotive had: frames made up of plates from Nos. 1 and 3; the boiler and saddle tank of No. 1; the cab and bunker of No. 3; and possibly motion parts from No. 2." (wikipedia)

[klein-sodor-bahn]

The black cat

More MSG inspired art. Charlie used to be a spy in my old AU but I really love reusing that idea. It fits with this elegant lady engine

[shadeandthedugeonofcringefanart]

people will draw humanized ttte (or other related media) because they want to see them do human things or it's easier to draw (which is respectable, I do those things too)

but the reason why I always interpret them as Train-to-human shapeshifters/monsters is so I can imagine them beating the sh__ out of each other.

[standbowed]

i really wanna revise/finalize an updated design for driver 8 so everyone knows what the fuck hachi's stand actually looks like dkfghdsklhg

[necrowizard]

went to a hobby meet instead of pride. Scored

[bougiebutchbitch]

Do we think Buggy ever uses his own dick as a dildo? Like the possibilities there are ENDLESS

do you think he ever uses his dick as a dildo and forgets to include the balls (because he wanted to do some orgasm denial with himself) but then the dick has no flared base and -

[catsaysmlem]

living like this is EXTREMELY sexy of him ngl. this set design deserves an award for completely understanding the character and for not being afraid to go All OUT. and i need to point out no other action movie guy could ever or will ever be able to carry this living space off without it looking like he's trying and failing at doing too much. but not maverick as played by tom cruise. with him and him alone does it look simply like getting a peek into the natural habitat of someone known for having jetfuel in their blood.

[iamthepulta]

I thought I was living up to my "inaccurate descriptions of London after the Rise" tag with Morgan and Lizzie going to the University, but Chapter 20 is just page after page of descriptions. Part of me feels bad because there's no mention of canon characters or a lot of canon locations in Skies, but I'm happy I've fleshed out My Risen London so much because of it.

An ad for the Liztlie AU, lol: If you want to hear me talk about how fungi sing for three pages, two detailed pages of a dock bet on an engine's pressure gauge, and at least five pages of London's rim and how gravity works in the Sunless Skies universe, I got you covered.

[eusuchia]

just had to pause this ep of well theres your problem and take a deep breath because justin pronounced boucherville as bowch-ur-vill and nobody even ripped on him for it

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Locomotive Parts Manufacturers in India: Aceforge's Expertise and Contribution

India's locomotive industry stands at the forefront of innovation and reliability, driven by a robust network of manufacturers like Aceforge Pvt Ltd. Specializing in the production of high-quality locomotive parts, Aceforge has carved a niche for itself as a trusted partner in the railway sector. Here’s a detailed exploration of their expertise and contribution:

Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Aceforge leverages cutting-edge technology and precision engineering to manufacture a diverse range of locomotive parts. Their state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced machinery that ensures high accuracy and efficiency in production. This commitment to excellence is reflected in every component they produce, adhering to stringent quality standards.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio

Aceforge offers a comprehensive portfolio of locomotive parts, catering to various needs of the railway industry. This includes:

Engine Components: Critical parts such as cylinder heads, pistons, and engine blocks that ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Transmission and Gear Components: Gear shafts, transmission housings, and differential cases that facilitate smooth power transmission and operational efficiency.

Braking Systems: Brake discs, brake pads, and brake calipers that meet safety standards and enhance braking performance.

Suspension and Steering Parts: Axles, wheel hubs, and steering knuckles that provide stability and maneuverability on tracks.

Electrical Components: Wiring harnesses, connectors, and sensors essential for electrical systems in locomotives.

Innovation and R&D Capabilities

Aceforge places a strong emphasis on research and development to stay ahead in the competitive locomotive parts market. Their dedicated team of engineers and technicians continuously innovate to develop new solutions and improve existing products. This proactive approach enables them to address evolving industry requirements and technological advancements.

Commitment to Quality and Safety

Quality assurance is at the core of Aceforge’s operations. They implement rigorous testing procedures throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that each part meets or exceeds industry standards for performance, durability, and safety. This commitment has earned them the trust of leading railway operators and manufacturers in India and beyond.

Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Aceforge is committed to sustainability in manufacturing. They adopt eco-friendly practices and technologies to minimize environmental impact, such as efficient energy utilization and waste management strategies. This dedication to sustainability aligns with global efforts towards greener transportation solutions.

Collaborative Partnerships and Global Reach

Through strategic collaborations and partnerships, Aceforge strengthens its position as a reliable supplier in the global locomotive parts market. They actively engage with industry stakeholders to foster innovation and meet the diverse needs of customers worldwide.

Conclusion

As a prominent player in India’s locomotive parts manufacturing sector, Aceforge Pvt Ltd continues to drive innovation, quality, and reliability. Their commitment to precision engineering, comprehensive product offerings, and sustainable practices positions them as a preferred partner for railway operators and manufacturers seeking superior locomotive parts.

For companies looking to enhance their railway operations with top-tier components, Aceforge stands ready to deliver excellence and reliability in every locomotive part they produce.

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“If buying isn’t owning, piracy isn’t stealing”

20 years ago, I got in a (friendly) public spat with Chris Anderson, who was then the editor in chief of Wired. I'd publicly noted my disappointment with glowing Wired reviews of DRM-encumbered digital devices, prompting Anderson to call me unrealistic for expecting the magazine to condemn gadgets for their DRM:

https://longtail.typepad.com/the_long_tail/2004/12/is_drm_evil.html

I replied in public, telling him that he'd misunderstood. This wasn't an issue of ideological purity – it was about good reviewing practice. Wired was telling readers to buy a product because it had features x, y and z, but at any time in the future, without warning, without recourse, the vendor could switch off any of those features:

https://memex.craphound.com/2004/12/29/cory-responds-to-wired-editor-on-drm/

I proposed that all Wired endorsements for DRM-encumbered products should come with this disclaimer:

WARNING: THIS DEVICE’S FEATURES ARE SUBJECT TO REVOCATION WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCORDING TO TERMS SET OUT IN SECRET NEGOTIATIONS. YOUR INVESTMENT IS CONTINGENT ON THE GOODWILL OF THE WORLD’S MOST PARANOID, TECHNOPHOBIC ENTERTAINMENT EXECS. THIS DEVICE AND DEVICES LIKE IT ARE TYPICALLY USED TO CHARGE YOU FOR THINGS YOU USED TO GET FOR FREE — BE SURE TO FACTOR IN THE PRICE OF BUYING ALL YOUR MEDIA OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AT NO TIME IN HISTORY HAS ANY ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY GOTTEN A SWEET DEAL LIKE THIS FROM THE ELECTRONICS PEOPLE, BUT THIS TIME THEY’RE GETTING A TOTAL WALK. HERE, PUT THIS IN YOUR MOUTH, IT’LL MUFFLE YOUR WHIMPERS.

Wired didn't take me up on this suggestion.

But I was right. The ability to change features, prices, and availability of things you've already paid for is a powerful temptation to corporations. Inkjet printers were always a sleazy business, but once these printers got directly connected to the internet, companies like HP started pushing out "security updates" that modified your printer to make it reject the third-party ink you'd paid for:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/ink-stained-wretches-battle-soul-digital-freedom-taking-place-inside-your-printer

Now, this scam wouldn't work if you could just put things back the way they were before the "update," which is where the DRM comes in. A thicket of IP laws make reverse-engineering DRM-encumbered products into a felony. Combine always-on network access with indiscriminate criminalization of user modification, and the enshittification will follow, as surely as night follows day.

This is the root of all the right to repair shenanigans. Sure, companies withhold access to diagnostic codes and parts, but codes can be extracted and parts can be cloned. The real teeth in blocking repair comes from the law, not the tech. The company that makes McDonald's wildly unreliable McFlurry machines makes a fortune charging franchisees to fix these eternally broken appliances. When a third party threatened this racket by reverse-engineering the DRM that blocked independent repair, they got buried in legal threats:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/04/20/euthanize-rentier-enablers/#cold-war

Everybody loves this racket. In Poland, a team of security researchers at the OhMyHack conference just presented their teardown of the anti-repair features in NEWAG Impuls locomotives. NEWAG boobytrapped their trains to try and detect if they've been independently serviced, and to respond to any unauthorized repairs by bricking themselves:

https://mamot.fr/@q3k@hackerspace.pl/111528162905209453

Poland is part of the EU, meaning that they are required to uphold the provisions of the 2001 EU Copyright Directive, including Article 6, which bans this kind of reverse-engineering. The researchers are planning to present their work again at the Chaos Communications Congress in Hamburg this month – Germany is also a party to the EUCD. The threat to researchers from presenting this work is real – but so is the threat to conferences that host them:

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/researchers-face-legal-threats-over-sdmi-hack/

20 years ago, Chris Anderson told me that it was unrealistic to expect tech companies to refuse demands for DRM from the entertainment companies whose media they hoped to play. My argument – then and now – was that any tech company that sells you a gadget that can have its features revoked is defrauding you. You're paying for x, y and z – and if they are contractually required to remove x and y on demand, they are selling you something that you can't rely on, without making that clear to you.

But it's worse than that. When a tech company designs a device for remote, irreversible, nonconsensual downgrades, they invite both external and internal parties to demand those downgrades. Like Pavel Chekov says, a phaser on the bridge in Act I is going to go off by Act III. Selling a product that can be remotely, irreversibly, nonconsensually downgraded inevitably results in the worst person at the product-planning meeting proposing to do so. The fact that there are no penalties for doing so makes it impossible for the better people in that meeting to win the ensuing argument, leading to the moral injury of seeing a product you care about reduced to a pile of shit:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/11/25/moral-injury/#enshittification

But even if everyone at that table is a swell egg who wouldn't dream of enshittifying the product, the existence of a remote, irreversible, nonconsensual downgrade feature makes the product vulnerable to external actors who will demand that it be used. Back in 2022, Adobe informed its customers that it had lost its deal to include Pantone colors in Photoshop, Illustrator and other "software as a service" packages. As a result, users would now have to start paying a monthly fee to see their own, completed images. Fail to pay the fee and all the Pantone-coded pixels in your artwork would just show up as black:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/10/28/fade-to-black/#trust-the-process

Adobe blamed this on Pantone, and there was lots of speculation about what had happened. Had Pantone jacked up its price to Adobe, so Adobe passed the price on to its users in the hopes of embarrassing Pantone? Who knows? Who can know? That's the point: you invested in Photoshop, you spent money and time creating images with it, but you have no way to know whether or how you'll be able to access those images in the future. Those terms can change at any time, and if you don't like it, you can go fuck yourself.

These companies are all run by CEOs who got their MBAs at Darth Vader University, where the first lesson is "I have altered the deal, pray I don't alter it further." Adobe chose to design its software so it would be vulnerable to this kind of demand, and then its customers paid for that choice. Sure, Pantone are dicks, but this is Adobe's fault. They stuck a KICK ME sign to your back, and Pantone obliged.

This keeps happening and it's gonna keep happening. Last week, Playstation owners who'd bought (or "bought") Warner TV shows got messages telling them that Warner had walked away from its deal to sell videos through the Playstation store, and so all the videos they'd paid for were going to be deleted forever. They wouldn't even get refunds (to be clear, refunds would also be bullshit – when I was a bookseller, I didn't get to break into your house and steal the books I'd sold you, not even if I left some cash on your kitchen table).

Sure, Warner is an unbelievably shitty company run by the single most guillotineable executive in all of Southern California, the loathsome David Zaslav, who oversaw the merger of Warner with Discovery. Zaslav is the creep who figured out that he could make more money cancelling completed movies and TV shows and taking a tax writeoff than he stood to make by releasing them:

https://aftermath.site/there-is-no-piracy-without-ownership

Imagine putting years of your life into making a program – showing up on set at 5AM and leaving your kids to get their own breakfast, performing stunts that could maim or kill you, working 16-hour days during the acute phase of the covid pandemic and driving home in the night, only to have this absolute turd of a man delete the program before anyone could see it, forever, to get a minor tax advantage. Talk about moral injury!

But without Sony's complicity in designing a remote, irreversible, nonconsensual downgrade feature into the Playstation, Zaslav's war on art and creative workers would be limited to material that hadn't been released yet. Thanks to Sony's awful choices, David Zaslav can break into your house, steal your movies – and he doesn't even have to leave a twenty on your kitchen table.

The point here – the point I made 20 years ago to Chris Anderson – is that this is the foreseeable, inevitable result of designing devices for remote, irreversible, nonconsensual downgrades. Anyone who was paying attention should have figured that out in the GW Bush administration. Anyone who does this today? Absolute flaming garbage.

Sure, Zaslav deserves to be staked out over an anthill and slathered in high-fructose corn syrup. But save the next anthill for the Sony exec who shipped a product that would let Zaslav come into your home and rob you. That piece of shit knew what they were doing and they did it anyway. Fuck them. Sideways. With a brick.

Meanwhile, the studios keep making the case for stealing movies rather than paying for them. As Tyler James Hill wrote: "If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing":

https://bsky.app/profile/tylerjameshill.bsky.social/post/3kflw2lvam42n

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/12/08/playstationed/#tyler-james-hill

Image: Alan Levine (modified) https://pxhere.com/en/photo/218986

CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

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#724 Dr. Hideyo Noguchi, bacteriologist

Hideyo Noguchi was born Nov. 24, 1876 in Inawashiro, Fukushima, Japan. Marc Jones only has the date and Japan in his notes; Britannica & his biography by Teppei Morita, the curator of the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall in Fukuskima Japan. A brilliant bacteriologist. Dr. Noguchi, made many discoveries, but it his isolating Treponema pallidum, the highly invasive pathogen a causative agent in all…

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An electric motor known as a traction motor is made specifically for propulsion in vehicles like trains, electric cars, and hybrid electric cars (HEVs). It provides the necessary traction to power the vehicle's movement by delivering torque to drive the wheels or axles of the vehicle.