I had no idea! Fantastic! Thanks for the education - appreciated!
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Okay, I think this is a very fascinating photo of extremely interesting work and the rail power used to do that interesting work. However, that being said, if I were a locomotive operator for the Panama Canal Railway Co. I believe after three trips up and down those inclines would have me hurling "chum" to any fish in the canal. Man that's one steep looking incline. I know they move slowly through the Locks, but Jimminy Cricket I wouldn't be able to run up and down that for even two hours, jet alone ALL DAY! They have got to give those crews frequent breaks I would hope!
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| Posted by on June 9, 2014 | |
I disagree with Dana. It is the same kind of job, with similar responsibilities and slow motion as airport tractor drivers who pull big planes from parking to take-off or back from landing to parking. the precision and attention required make these jobs valuable.
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The operators do get frequent breaks because of the tropical humidity and temperature all day every day. Stay hydrated and stay safe.
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I've videos of this but somehow this picture captures the whole scene even better than the live video
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| Posted by Offset on June 9, 2014 | |
Had the pleasure of going through the Panama Canal last September. The coordination of this electric locomotives is fascinating to watch, the first connection of ship to locomotives is done with a small row boat passing the lines back and forth. Fascinating place.
Great picture of a transportation link that is so vital to economies everywhere.
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| Posted by on June 12, 2014 | |
wooow! so incredible photo!
thank you so much.....
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