#passenger cars

[zponds]

Now I always love how the New York Central had many different types of passenger cars, ranging from green heavyweight Pullman cars, to streamlined lightweights, and to stainless steel lightweights. I even like how the older heavyweights are green with white (or yellow) writing… and the stainless steel lightweights having white lettering on green (or black) backgrounds.

Now many of these are around and under the ownership of Amtrak, and the New York Central engines (of my fleet of TTTE OCs) pull these to take passengers between New York City and Chicago (whenever they’re assigned to do so), just like in the glory days of the New York Central.

[dumblerrr]

Long drives are always the solution 🖤

[kcvulpinestudios]

Just a scene of a passenger train going through the southwestern landscape.

[artistmacposts]

Train Action at the Lift Bridge, May 7, 2023

[wncrails]

On the work bench today, three old timers. Striped from UP yellow and repainted Tamiya dark green with a black roof. Not sure if these will get lettering or not.

[creativeera]

Electric Vehicle Relay Market is driving towards Connected Mobility Trends

The electric vehicle relay market comprises various critical components that control and manage power distribution in electric vehicles. Relays form an integral part of wiring systems in electric vehicles as they switch electrical connections and circuits based on input signals. They offer reliable switching, high current carrying capacity, and durability—critical requirements for EVs. Major relay types used in EVs include main relays, pre-charge relays, high-voltage relays, and battery management system (BMS) relays to optimize power distribution across different EV systems and enhance safety. The global electric vehicle relay market is estimated to be valued at USD 12.09 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 30.45 Bn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% from 2024 to 2031.

Growing environmental concerns and stringent emission norms worldwide have accelerated the adoption of electric vehicles in recent years. This increasing demand for EVs from both commercial and passenger vehicle segments has fueled the need for reliable and efficient components like relays. With continuous advancements in EV technologies, relays are playing a vital role in enabling connected features, autonomous driving capabilities, advanced battery management, and infotainment systems integration. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the electric vehicle relay market are TE Connectivity, Omron Corporation, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Littelfuse, and Mouser Electronics. These players have been investing in developing new-age automotive-grade relays with enhanced switching capabilities and long lifecycles to meet evolving industry requirements. Growing environmental awareness and government initiatives offering subsidies and tax rebates on EV purchases have accelerated the global EV sales in recent years. This rising EV adoption rate is driving the demand for various EV components like relays from automotive OEMs and component suppliers. Major automotive companies are also expanding their global footprint to capitalize on the large untapped Electric Vehicle Relay Market Growth, especially in developing markets of Asia and Latin America. This is expected to boost the electric vehicle relay market globally during the forecast period. Market Key Trends One of the key trends gaining traction in the electric vehicle relay market is the increasing use of smart relays integrated with advanced technologies like IoT and cloud connectivity. These smart relays enable remote monitoring of relay health and failure diagnosis. They help improve reliability, support predictive maintenance needs of EVs, and aid in developing advanced telematics solutions. This rising focus on implementing Industry 4.0 standards is estimated to drive innovation and boost the electric vehicle relay adoption across connected vehicle platforms.

Porter’s Analysis Threat of new entrants: Low as there is moderate risk involved, high investment required and established brand loyalty. However, increasing demand for electric vehicles may attract new players over time. Bargaining power of buyers: Moderate as the buyers have multiple established brands to choose from. However, specific vehicle requirements increase switching costs for buyers. Bargaining power of suppliers: Moderate as raw material suppliers have established relationships with major manufacturers. However, rising demand increases supplier bargaining power over prices. Threat of new substitutes: Low as electric vehicles rely on relays for critical functions. However, continuous technology innovation may introduce substitutes. Competitive rivalry: High among the existing players to gain market share. Manufacturers compete based on product quality, innovation, pricing and expansion to new geographies. Geographical Regions Currently, North America accounts for the largest share of the global electric vehicle relay market value owing to high vehicle production and sales, supportive government initiatives and presence of major automobile manufacturers. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period due to rising initiatives towards emission reductions, focus on developing charging infrastructure and surge in electric vehicle adoption especially in China and Japan. Countries like India and South Korea are also contributing to market growth.

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[industryupdate]

The automotive V2X market generated USD 633.8 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 49.9% between 2024 and 2030, reaching USD 10,225.5 million by 2030. This significant growth is driven by the increasing demand for advanced vehicle safety technologies, rising environmental concerns, and long-term cost benefits. Additionally, the surge in demand for autonomous vehicles has prompted manufacturers to integrate sophisticated V2X systems into their designs. Government regulations focused on road infrastructure and vehicle safety also play a crucial role in driving market expansion.

[divyankverma]

Creative Ways You Can Improve The Global Tire Cord Fabrics Market Is Expected To Register A Considerable Growth By 2032: AMR

[emperornorton47]

Graffiti

[murrpa]

i can be wrong but wasn’t there a song by lana del rey with a lyric “you f*cked me so hard i almost said i love you”?

bc all think of is logan’s mf excited look when it loops in my head

[zponds]

A month ago, I made a post showing all my OCs from the Great Northern Railway. Now this post will go over my OCs from the…

Now these engines make up BNSF’s Santa Fe heritage fleet…

and can only be found on railroad territories that were previously owned and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway… or as it was more commonly known; the Santa Fe Railway. And these engines are…

Blue Jay, the 4-6-4 #3460

Blackberry, the 4-6-4 #3450

Bigwig, the 4-6-4 #3464

Fiver, the 4-8-4 #2928

Chief, the 4-8-4 #2926

Mara, the 2-10-2 #3960

Dukey, the 2-10-2 #3890

Hazel, the 2-10-2 #3864

Gladion, the ALCO PA-1 #51

Clair, the ALCO PA-1 #62

Snitter, the ALCO PA-1 #52

Haywood, the ALCO PA-1 #76 and San Diegan engine

Rudolph, the EMD F7 #306

Harley, the EMD F7 #32 and El Capitan engine

Hoskins, the EMD F7 #24 and Super Chief engine

Angeles, the EMD F7 #326 and San Francisco Chief engine

Dapper Jack, the EMD F7 #338 and Texas Chief engine

Ami, the EMD F7 #330

Ivy, the GE C44-9W #600

Carly, the GE C44-9W #691

Harvey, the EMD SD40-2 #5024

Cali, the EMD SD40-2 #5114

[isagispuzzle]

it's two am, and you call reo to pick you up because you're tipsy and none of your friends have a ride home. although reo always has a driver available, he picks up the car keys himself and drives to the bar you were at.

your friends thank reo, giggle about his nice car, and coo about how lucky you are. in response, you slur, "right? reo is the best. i'm the luckiest person on earth to have him as my best friend!", and fall asleep once it's just the two of you left in the car.

reo turns up the heater and lowers the intensity of the massager built into the passenger seat, just how he knows you like it. the rest of the car ride is silent, and reo starts to think.

he thinks about how you always grab onto his hand in crowded areas, how you're never afraid of asking him for help, how you never shy away from comforting and accepting him even when he tells you about his mistakes. he thinks about how your judgement of him has never once been clouded by his wealth and status, how you're always willing to call him out on his bratty ways and tease him for his sheltered upbringing, how you never fail to challenge him and push him out of his comfort zone. he thinks about how your friends trust him just as much as you do, how even nagi is willing to get out of bed to help you when reo's unable to, how his parents stopped setting him up on blind dates after seeing the way he smiles around you.

he thinks about you, and all the memories you've shared, and of the future together that you occasionally discuss. he thinks about how well your hand fits into his, how well you fit into his life. he thinks about how everything has always been given to him on a diamond platter, but despite his ability to get everything he wants, you still sit in his passenger seat, less than an arm's length away and out of reach.

"best friend, huh," reo mumbles, and perhaps he truly is a spoilt brat, because he doubts he can stay content with what he has for any longer.

[fckbatmanhiskidsareminenow]

am i more than aware that the wayne’s could afford to buy more than one car for a roadtrip to a vacation? yes. do i think it’s funnier to shove them all into an 8 seater kia carnival? yes absolutely i do

[nowwheresmynut]

If Miles Edgeworth had absolutely no choice but to work as an Uber driver he would get a 5.0 rating and hate every second of it.

[ikram1909]

Cubarsi still gripping the handle even when the car isn't in motion is crazy Gavi traumatized him 😭😭😭