Yesterday, I read that today is National Wedge Day. The term comes from three-quarter shots of trains. They make a wedge. And since it's March Fourth....3/4. Get it? Get it???
I agree, it's a stretch. But I haven't posted a wedgie in a while, so what the hell. Here's a link to more info.
www.facebook.com/share/p/167UXnVQJ8/
And I should get plenty of views from you weirdos searching for "wedgie." Sheesh.
By the way, an alternate, and funnier caption would be: "Hey, Hank! When you're finished with your new snow blower, can I borrow it?"
Lima 1949
Union Pacific 900075
Steam Rotary Snow Plow
Illinois Railway Museum
Union, Illinois 42.228082, -88.527176
UP 900075 is a steam-powered rotary snow plow. It is effectively a giant snow blower, with its steam engine – housed entirely within the streamlined car body for easier maintenance in winter conditions – powering a large blade at the front that throws snow to the side of the tracks. It is not self-propelled and was designed to be pushed by a locomotive. Diesel-powered rotary snow plows are still employed by railroads but the last steam-powered rotary plow was retired in the 1970s. (from the IRM web page)
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