after the other night, this thread is a MUST READ for anyone new to freights.
id seen humping in videos and in bigger yards, but i was out at a layup or sorts and they started humping lines. the thing is, its right next to a neighborhood, and im pretty sure they arent supposed to be doing this type of thing outside the yards. but, it was late at night.....so i guess since no one can tell the difference because no one can really see whats going on, they go ahead and do it to it.
it was kinda funny to see the switchmans flashlight panning all over the numbers, then stopping and looking at the new pieces....
i wonder if he realized the paint was still wet, it should have smelled pretty strong.
the point is, even if you know your shit, expect the unexpected.
weird shit goes down on the tracks, dont get caught up by it.