303 Comments for SNCB Train Works

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Imagine just walking through the woods and happening upon some old train tracks...you look to your right...and bam-there is this majestic, imposing beast of a machine staring you in the face...I know I would jump back for a second...lol
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Perhaps to keep it from running away.
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It looks almost sad. I wonder why.
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Actually, 'darkness', a leaf spring does the same job as a coil spring in that they bear the weight of the vehicle on to the axle. The shock absorbers are related but their job is to dampen the movement to avoid bouncing.
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Another outstanding shot!
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Amazing!
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the only translation i could find was french, and it actually meant "women revolted". why it would be in a train workshop in belgium, idk, but i could be totally wrong. they speak flemmish in belgium, and i couldnt find flemmish translation
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It looks kinda sad in a way...my Dad loves trains esp the old Steam trains. Thanks for the new gallery Motts!! : )
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Mr. Motts thanks for another Amazing Gallery. Love u Mr. Motts.
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I kinda agree with Canada. The newer cars today, particularly the ones I ride in New York, carry about 750hp per car.
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My uncle works as a conductor for the Long Island Railroad. The senior engineers routinely do 100 mph in the new Bombardier M-7 Electric and older Diesel Locomotives...but only late at night when they're moving trains around (they don't top 70 with passengers onboard). It's dangerous but fun.
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Wallpaper....puhhhhwwwhhheeeeezzzzeeee?
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Yes he does...doesn't he have a gallery from the Buffalo Terminals?
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Edelweiss...named after a rare flower in Germany. Grows only in the mountains. Anyone see Band Of Brothers? Anyway, great detail Motts. I wouldn't be surprised if the train still works...
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Autoguy - I had that same thought looking at this set. It would have all been destroyed here in the states.