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Jeffrey Albright

U.S.

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Expertise

I will take questions on all facets of American Railroading. With the emphasis on the operation of small to mid size railroads. Mechanical, electrical and general maintenance of all railroad equipment, locomotives, freight and passenger cars. This also includes more than a working knowledge of gasoline, electric, gas & diesel electric, and steam locomotives. I welcome questions of a historical nature.

Experience in the area

30 plus years in the railroad business covering every manner of operation, maintenance, and equipment rebuilding. I am or have been qualified as a steam engineer, a locomotive engineer (steam and diesel), brakeman, conductor, yardmaster, chief mechanical officer, and chief operating officer. I have worked on major projects such as phase one of the restoration of the 1935 Budd built Flying Yankee.

Education/Credentials

Enough

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Mike	04/13/11	10	10	10	Thanks very much for answering my question .....
peter	11/30/10	10	10	10
Blaine (age 22)	11/23/10	10	10	8
phillip	10/29/10	10	10	10	Thank you so much. The lantern was .....

Recent Answers from Jeffrey Albright

2011-04-08 Historical train question:

Hi Mike! Thank you for your question! In the early 1900's New York City passed an ordnance eliminating steam locomotives from their city limits by 1908. This was caused by a wreck that was blamed on

2011-03-26 train travel:

Hello Walter and thank you for your question! Generally speaking "trains" do not need to be turned "around". The cars whether they be freight or passenger will operate equally well in both directions

2010-11-29 train trip specifics:

Thanks for your question! The simple answer is no there aren't any through route trains. However Amtrak does have service available that would be a combination bus and train and bus route. You would leave

2010-10-27 adams and westlake lantern:

Thanks for your question! You did not say what your locale is, or where you got the lantern or where it came from. That would be one way to start tracking done its lineage. You could also find out what

2010-09-30 Wood railroad ties:

Thank you for your question! You were not real specific on the nature of your use, so I will try to cover most of the normal uses. If you are handling these for personal use, i.e. gardens, retaining

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