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Whack-a-train

General Discussion
#1

April 19, 1865: A vicious wind storm near Spencerville, Ont., interfered with train traffic on the Ottawa and Prescott rail line. Powerful winds felled a huge pine tree onto the engine of a moving train, smashing the cab and knocking down the driver and fireman. The engineer was cut about the face but, fortunately, was not seriously hurt.

And our Fred ain’t been the same since.

But seriously, folks, today’s wet snow brought down any number of tree limbs on power lines and unwary motor vehicles. And then there were the fools who apparently couldn’t believe their own eyes and drove like it was dry roads in full summer.
And shrieks of complaint because the city didn’t spend umpteen hundreds of thousands of dollars to plow the stuff that will melt in a couple of days without human help.

#2
Chris Vernell said:
April 19, 1865: A vicious wind storm near Spencerville, Ont., interfered with train traffic on the Ottawa and Prescott rail line. Powerful winds felled a huge pine tree onto the engine of a moving train, smashing the cab and knocking down the driver and fireman. The engineer was cut about the face but, fortunately, was not seriously hurt.

And our Fred ain’t been the same since.

But seriously, folks, today’s wet snow brought down any number of tree limbs on power lines and unwary motor vehicles. And then there were the fools who apparently couldn’t believe their own eyes and drove like it was dry roads in full summer.
And shrieks of complaint because the city didn’t spend umpteen hundreds of thousands of dollars to plow the stuff that will melt in a couple of days without human help.


Chris,

Here’s 30 years of Ontario experience: didn’t the road departments pack away the snow removal equipment at the end of March? :lol: :lol: Extra work for the crews, if the superintendents approve it! :wink: :slight_smile:

#3

…yup it was quite a blow. Here in thriving down town Nepean, we fared well…lots of snow, but by sleeping in until Noon, the car was clear of snow so I didn’t need to clear it off. Tonight it’s steady rain and the prediction from “The Weather Network” is for no more below 0C temperatures. Rain ending on Wednesday morning.

Chris; is that what your newspaper is telling everyone, or do you see it differently ?

I’m actually looking at giving up hibernation, a few weeks early…anyone want to celebrate with this good bottle of Highland Park…?

#4
Fred Mills said:
...yup it was quite a blow. Here in thriving down town Nepean, we fared well.....lots of snow, but by sleeping in until Noon, the car was clear of snow so I didn't need to clear it off. Tonight it's steady rain and the prediction from "The Weather Network" is for no more below 0C temperatures. Rain ending on Wednesday morning. 
Chris; is that what your newspaper is telling everyone, or do you see it differently ?

I’m actually looking at giving up hibernation, a few weeks early…anyone want to celebrate with this good bottle of Highland Park…?


Sheesh Fred, did you consult Wiarton Willy on that? Or do you guys talk to Pembroke Peter or Arnprior Arnie?

#5

In southwestern lower central Illlinois, we are having our second welcoming of Spring. It is good to hear the friar fred is coming out of hibernation. It sounds like Spring is truely showing its face.

#6

The Arc made dry land this morning. Not even 40 hours of flood, so we got off easy. Carpet in the train room is sopping wet, but I’ve been there before and it will dry with help from wet-vacs, propane fireplace, dehumidifier and big fans. Second time this year in fact.

They are predicting sunny and 60’s this weekend. Perhaps some washed out ballast can get replaced and all will be right again on the railroad.

Been thinking of buying bulk ballast this year instead of bagged stuff at $3.50 for 40 lbs. I have a stone quarry right near work and a small utility trailer. Must stop there today and inquire about Stone Dust.

JR

#7
Jon Radder said:
The Arc made dry land this morning. Not even 40 hours of flood, so we got off easy. Carpet in the train room is sopping wet, but I've been there before and it will dry with help from wet-vacs, propane fireplace, dehumidifier and big fans.
Jon,

That’s a bummer!

On those big fans; possibly that would be a good use for the “LGB Ventilators”. :wink: :slight_smile:

Yep, spring melt off was a time of apprehension when living in the country in Ontario. Sure gave me an appreciation of a different meaning of the real estate maxim “Location, location, location”.

Here in sunny BC we’re situated almost at the top of a small hill and have no basement. Never enough snow at our elevation to cause a spring flood.
Municipal water and sewer, along with good communication lines (telephone and cable); yes Sir, 18 years of rural Ontario gave me a “few ideas” about what features I would like next time around. :wink: :slight_smile:

#8

Actually my house is in a very good location. 480’ AMSL and the lake is normally at 426’. It takes a lot to raise it even a foot as it is millions of acres. Being near (but not at) the top of a hill I get a lot of run-off through my yard. We had 8 inches of rain in less than 24 hours this last one. My foundation can’t handle it when the ground gets that saturated and I get some seepage in the basement. The house is 50 years old and I don’t complain.

Getting to work was another story - my normal route was blocked by 3 feet of water over the road and one bridge crossing was a bit scary with the water within inches of going over the top. It’s all receding now.

JR

#9

The thermometer stuck it’s head above 50F yesterday, so I decided to push the envelope and do some painting. That didn’t last long, and by the time I was finished with the little bit of painting, I noticed that the thermometer had shrunk back to 45F. Reminds me of me, but that is another story and this is a family site. :smiley:

Needless to say, the paint is still tacky this morning. I am trying to salvage the situation by using a heat lamp. Film at eleven, as they say on TV.

madwolf

Did someone mention Global Warming?

#10

Steve, I’ve been painting for the past several days :slight_smile: In fact I’ve got paint drying right now. Maybe you need to move down South to Spokane. :smiley:

You wouldn’t think 15 miles would make that much difference…:confused:

#11
Warren Mumpower said:
Steve, I've been painting for the past several days :) In fact I've got paint drying right now. Maybe you need to move down South to Spokane. :D

You wouldn’t think 15 miles would make that much difference…:confused:


Sheesh Warren,

There must be a lot more hot air where you live than at Steve’s place. :wink: :slight_smile: :wink:

No paint up here yet, but it’s planned! :lol:

#12

Anywhere you find me, you will find a lot of hot air…:lol: :wink:

Actually, it is amazing the difference between my house and Steve’s weather wise. I can recall one afternoon at Steve’s that it poured gullywashers all afternoon. But when I got home I found that it had never rained the first drop there. :confused: There’s about a 10 degree (F) difference between Steve’s and my place.

#13

I think it has more to do with the 300 feet altitude difference than with mileage. My home is only a two or three hundred feet lower than Snoqualimie Pass, WA. Both the NP and the Milwaukee elected to drill under that.