jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
160? He didn't have his foot in it yet!
Weekend Photo Fun 12-5/12-8
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jbaakko
Diesel Detail Freak
Nice! San Diego just got a new chopper recently that can higher, so it does not even need to chase you...Jeffrey, looks like an excellent car to get a ticket even while you're parked. The one Ferrari I've tried to stop in my career was at about 3 am on a deserted freeway in the north part of our county. He was doing 90 in a 65. As soon as I hit the overheads, he took off. I was driving one of the older Caprice patrol cars, which was one of the fastest cars we had. I got up to about 120 mph and he was pulling away. We got the helicopter up, which had a top speed of 135. The Ferrari was able to outrun the helicopter. The pilot estimated he was doing 160 when he lost him.
Josh, we were flying a Hughes 500 at the time. We were lucky to keep it straight and level. That thing lost power in flight three times before we finally returned it to Hughes because no one would fly in it again. I think it's still in pieces in a hanger in Fresno. The company never could figure out the fuel supply problem. San Diego S.O. just got a really high-tech Bell 407 that makes our old bird look pretty pathetic. I don't think that Ferarri could get away from a 407.
Jeffrey, that guy was doing 160 when he was on a winding road off the freeway. I have no idea what his top speed was on the straight and level but all I could see was one very tiny set of taillights before I teminated the pursuit.
Jeffrey, that guy was doing 160 when he was on a winding road off the freeway.
I have no idea what his top speed was on the straight and level but all I could see was one very tiny set of taillights before I teminated the pursuit.
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
That'll teach you to chase Ferrari's.
4Starcstms
Member
We had a guy some years ago that was running drugs down some back roads in a flat black lambo.. drove totally blacked out, using night vision goggles - took the State Police awhile to catch him thou, cause he kept doing the same thing - Theyd hit the lights, hed run off and leave em, but...the problem with backroads in ky...there is only so many places you can go...was stopped by a roadblock
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Some work I did today:
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
wheeler1963
Aurora & Portland Owner
Great pictures everyone. The transfer of Eric's Rock Island SW1500 is complete, it made it to it's new home at the Aurora & Portland.
And finally finished up my UP SW1500 switcher. Note the cable holders and smoke stacks.
And finally finished up my UP SW1500 switcher. Note the cable holders and smoke stacks.
Alcomotive
Grandson of an ALCO Builder
Where is UPY1040 off too?
wheeler1963
Aurora & Portland Owner
Alcomotive, #1040's next move is off to Mark for lights, ditch lights and get DCC installed.
Great looking switchers. Every time I see one I want one for my layout. Maybe in time. I don't even have a single track laid down.
sparkyftw, I don't have a layout either, I have a 9' test track is all. So that is no excuse!!! LOL
vato loco
Just a Foolish Saint!
When we lived in Cally my folks owned a red one of those! I remember Our family trip from LA to Los Vagas! Dad would nail that cars petal to the floor
Alcomotive
Grandson of an ALCO Builder
Alcomotive, #1040's next move is off to Mark for lights, ditch lights and get DCC installed.
Great looking switchers. Every time I see one I want one for my layout. Maybe in time. I don't even have a single track laid down.
sparkyftw, I don't have a layout either, I have a 9' test track is all. So that is no excuse!!! LOL
When Mark gets it shopped out is she going for sale, lease or for your MRR?
wheeler1963
Aurora & Portland Owner
When Mark gets it shopped out is she going for sale, lease or for your MRR?
She's a keeper!!!
Alcomotive
Grandson of an ALCO Builder
Jerome PM me with what else you need from me for my SP locos request....If you need a deposit etc let me know or whatever....
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Something for you CAT fans.
wheeler1963
Aurora & Portland Owner
Mike, This picture shows all 3 of the Athearn engines that you can use as a starting point for your #1102.
#1102 is an ex-SP SW1500 that has the number boards above the cab. Here's a picture showing #1100 in a front view.
Athearn does make 1 UP switcher out of an SP shell, #1183, but it has "We Will Deliver" in black lettering under Union Pacific. So if you can find that one you'd have to remove the lettering, or start with the SP shell and strip it, or just start with the undec. shell for your project.
#1102 is an ex-SP SW1500 that has the number boards above the cab. Here's a picture showing #1100 in a front view.
Athearn does make 1 UP switcher out of an SP shell, #1183, but it has "We Will Deliver" in black lettering under Union Pacific. So if you can find that one you'd have to remove the lettering, or start with the SP shell and strip it, or just start with the undec. shell for your project.
