#national train day

[raralabelle1studios]

Happy National Train Day from raralabelle1

[ratwithhands]

Happy train day!

Only remembered this was happening last night so here's a quick sketch of our subway bosses and their depot agents! Figured I'd also use this as an excuse to finally post my depot agent ocs cause they come up a lot in my Submas AUs even if they aren't onscreen.

Isadore and Keo are both employees from the singles department, so they mainly work with/under Ingo. Isadore is a fighter on the SS lines, while Keo works in the office with Ingo, though on occasion he will also fight on the SS lines when Ingo is absent. Both of them are from outside Unova (Isadore is from Hellan and Keo is from Panil) and as such have different pokemon than those typically seen on the subway.

Riley and Mamoru are employees from the doubles department, they work with Emmet. Riley works as Emmet's assistant, so she stays in the office a lot. She also takes Emmet's place on the SD lines when he's not at work. Mamoru currently works as the Battle Subway's lost and found manager. He keeps track of lost items, takes care of lost pokemon, and logs everything that he finds or returns from his office. Mamoru used to work directly below the Bosses as a Top Challenger, but after the rank was dismantled, he switched positions. Both for sentimentality and comfort, he wears his old challenger uniform with his lost and found band. Riley is from Unova, Mamoru moved in from Johto.

Generally Emmet is closer with his employees than Ingo, but they both work well and like being with their agents. The only exception is that Ingo doesn't like being around Mamoru, but that issue is personal not professional so they just mind their own business at work.

Hope you guys like the art and I'll hopefully see you soon when my schoolwork is done.

[kcvulpinestudios]

For National Train Day, I’ll share my latest project related to Life Beside The Tracks (my comic); San Joaquin Valley Lines No. 1. This model started out as a nice Bachmann model of Pennsylvania Railroad No. 566. However, I only wanted it because the engine was perfect to represent the small 4-4-0s that were in the Central Valley. Examples include Yosemite Valley No. 1 (later No. 20) and San Joaquin & Eastern No. 1331 respectively.

Anyway, here’s the lore behind the San Joaquin Valley Lines:

The San Joaquin Valley Lines was established in 1892 by local businessmen who were fed up with Southern Pacific’s high freight rates and the lack of competition in their area. As a means to break the Octopus’s monopoly, these businessmen (along with the soon approaching Santa Fe from Bakersfield) established this railroad to serve the east San Joaquin Valley area with comparatively fair rates while also having local control on operations. The communities serve towns like Exeter, Lindsay, and Dutch’s Corner (later shortened to Ducor) along with cities like Fresno and Bakersfield.

In the context of the comic and the future layout, the focus will be their operations around the fictional small city of Putnamville CA in current times. The current operations of the line include the shipment of produce, lumber, and chemicals for a processing plant south of town along with other mixed freight.

So yeah, that’s my first bit of lore for my future model railroad. Enjoy your day and Happy National Train Day!!!

[subby-sab]

Today is 11th of May.

Today is National Technology Day, National Train Day, World Bellydance Day, National Windmill Day.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Train Day

Go out and take a ride on a train, or watch them go by from a comfortable vantage point, whether fast, sleek commuter trains or large, loud steam engine transporters.

They cross thousands of miles across the countryside all over the world, transporting goods and passengers to places far-flung, and bringing back the same to their point of origin.

Two gleaming lines of silver lay their path as they move through cities and forests, mountains, and plains to bring everything to those who need it, whether it’s cargo or people. Of course, we’re talking about trains, those powerful machines that inspired so much of history, and have done amazing things for economies and industry all over the world.

National Train Day commemorates these beautiful machines and the role they play in our lives.

History of National Train Day

The history of National Train Day is the history of trains, and that history goes back farther than you might suspect. Railroads were actually a progression from wagonways, which were essentially railroads powered by horses, and have a history going back over 2000 years.

The first example of what we might call a “train track” emerged near Corinth in Ancient Greece in around 600 BC. Men and animals would pull boats along grooves in limestone across a five-mile course to their destination in the sea. The Romans did something similar in Roman Egypt.

The reason wagonways (and of course railways) came into existence was one of pure practicality: you could transport larger loads over a greater distance with prepared paths!

The first modern ‘ways’ weren’t even created with metal rails, they were instead created with wooden rails, and in the distance path even cut-stone tracks. By being carefully prepared, you could increase the amount a single horse could haul from one ton to nearly 13 tons! That’s a considerable improvement in cargo capacity and a massive boon to those who have to move a lot of it a good distance.

Of course, with wooden rails, they had to be often replaced, and so it became common practice to cover them with a thin metal plate to help the wood last.

The industrial revolution changed all that, and metal rails became more prominent. Around 1750, industry began producing dramatically more iron than at any point in the past. New techniques made possible by the modern science of metallurgy and engineering created the conditions for an output explosion.

With increased supply, the price of tracks began to fall. It suddenly became feasible to lay more of them, replacing the problem-stricken wooden versions that tended to break often.

There was still a problem, though: some consignments had a nasty habit of veering off the rails – literally! In response, an industrial innovator and colliery manager called John Curr saw that the problem was flat wheels. He realized that you needed some way to keep the wagon on the line. His idea was to create an L-shaped profile to the wheel on the inside that would prevent it from slipping off the track.

Of course, none of this early development mentions steam-powered locomotives – the thing that people think about first when they talk about trains. The actual steam engine only emerged in 1769 following James Watt’s proof-of-concept. But even he didn’t see the potential. He wanted to use steam to power wheels in factories, not necessarily trains.

It took more than thirty years for the first fully functional steam locomotive to appear in 1804 under the direction of Richard Trevithick. Trevithick, however, didn’t manage to commercialize the idea. While he built plenty of demonstrations, he didn’t have the means to put it to good use. Thus, the first commercial train journeys only began in 1812, and on a tiny scale.

But, of course, we all know what happened next: trains took over the world. They gave birth to our modern, productive civilization and transformed the life of the average person forever.

Because trains played a big part in our collective history, it was only a matter of time before someone, somewhere developed the idea of hosting a “train day.” An event like this would be a chance for everyone in the world who has benefited from locomotives to celebrate their valuable role, choo-chooing humanity into the future.

In 2008, Amtrak established National Train Day to help celebrate the history of the locomotive. The idea was to engage the general public more on the subject of trains and their history in the development of the modern world. National Train Day was a homage to the efforts of our ancestors in building out the rail network. It focuses, particularly on the transcontinental railway. During its heyday, National Train Day was a major event. While Amtrak was the clear lead, museums and other institutions related to trains all took part. Even charities got involved, seeing it as an excellent opportunity to fundraise.

Amtrak decided to host events every year, but, unfortunately, got into financial trouble. The firm closed its official National Train Day in 2015. That, however, wasn’t the end of the matter. Enthusiasts loved it so much, they carried on celebrating the occasion in the years that followed.

How to celebrate National Train Day

The best way to celebrate National Train Day is to go out and take a ride on a train! It doesn’t matter where it’s going, riding a train can be a fantastic and relaxing experience.

Some towns have steam trains that are part of their history and still in operation, and dinner trains are always a nice experience. Or, if you’re planning on taking a trip, rather than taking a car or plane, take a train for a relaxing ride across the country. National Train Day is a great chance to go out and see the world and experience these amazing vehicles.

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[murderousink23]

05/11/2024 is National Technology Day 🇮🇳, National Twilight Zone Day 🇺🇸, National Babysitter's Day 🇺🇸, National Train Day 🚂🇺🇸, Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day 🇺🇸, National Miniature Golf Day ⛳️🇺🇸, Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day 🇺🇸, Eat What You Want Day 🇬🇧

[purplew]

tHIS IS THE LEVEL OF UNHINGED IM HERE FOR

[humming-fly]

This 4th of July I’m stealing the patriotism euphoria that’s usually associated with assholes idolizing the worst attributes of this country because fuck ‘em I live here too and remembering the things this country actually got Right is an important exercise when trying to rally anyone to want to defend it in November SO putting my money where my mouth is I’ll start easy and say I really like National Parks!! It’s rad how many of them there are and how they’re actual set up to preserve some of the most beautiful wild areas in our country while still letting people visit to enjoy and experience nature!! (Less important but I love how they put national parks on the quarters I think that’s real fun)

Feel free to add on if something speaks to ya!

[tabooiart]

post i made last night actually got me Thinking about what on earth i'm gonna do with the nationals so i did some doodles to get my ideas out. the concept is that they all still represent their countries but i completely removed the flags from their designs and just based them on real trains. these are subject to change but the base idea is there

[stuckinapril]

how do you study for such long hours? 12-16 hours? i tend to tire out after 8 hours.

bc if i'm not top of the class then what's the point. duhh

[luckyshinyhunter]

💑Happy National Best Friends Day! 💑

[canirove]

Republic of Ireland Vs. England | UEFA Nations League 2024/25

📸 via Getty Images

[tenrose]

The hardest part about the end of the Olympics is that by tomorrow we will have to deal with french politics bullshit and we don't want that. They shut the hell up for two weeks and it was literally the chillest moment this country has lived in a long time.

[annefic]

Do you think Anne is a pilates girlie? I think she'd love it but would hate group fitness classes like Soulcycle (and the hype around them)

I think Anne is a horse girlie who cannot physically make herself sit still for more than five minutes at a stretch

[hellish-cruelty]

Working in corporate is a blur. Days pass by waiting for the weekend and before you know it six months has already gone by and you're contemplating if this is how life's gonna be for the next 30 years.

Movie - Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), John Hughes

[murderousink23]

05/13/2023 is National Apple Pie Day 🥧🇺🇲, National Frog Jumping Day 🐸🇺🇲, National Fruit Cocktail Day 🥭🥝🍍🍎🍉🍇🍒🍐🍌🍊🇺🇲, National Babysitter's Day 🇺🇲, National Birth Mother's Day 🇺🇲, National Train Day 🚅🇺🇲, Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day 🇺🇲, National Miniature Golf Day 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️⛳🇺🇲, Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 🇺🇲, Hummus Day 🇬🇧, Woeld Cocktail Day 🍹🇬🇧