had to look this up just now because I'd never heard that term before. Now of course I'm not satisfied any more than I was before and I'm curious about the origin of the word frog used in this context. But regardless, railroad images are somehow exciting and soothing all at the same time. When I have to stop for a train crossing I get almost the same sense of excitement I had when I was a kid. Assuming of course the train doesn't slow down, stop and then begin backing up. That's not too exciting :) Great images!
I know all about moveable points on the railways but never heard it called a frog. Just checked with my resident train buff who informs me that it's the US name for a swingnose crossing....lolol.
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I have no idea exactly what this means but it gave me a giggle, thanks very much!
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had to look this up just now because I'd never heard that term before. Now of course I'm not satisfied any more than I was before and I'm curious about the origin of the word frog used in this context. But regardless, railroad images are somehow exciting and soothing all at the same time. When I have to stop for a train crossing I get almost the same sense of excitement I had when I was a kid. Assuming of course the train doesn't slow down, stop and then begin backing up. That's not too exciting :) Great images!
Same here, I didn't know what that meant, but curiosity got the best of me, so I looked it up. How cool!
And you know how MUCH I love choo-choo's, Mel, so I really enjoyed these photos!
Choo...choo!
Hope you had a FAB Sunday, dear lady!
X ya!
I know all about moveable points on the railways but never heard it called a frog. Just checked with my resident train buff who informs me that it's the US name for a swingnose crossing....lolol.
frog?
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