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Enthusiast. Lake Superior aficionado. Roller Derby Official. Train Operator. He/Him.

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And a TNG episode.

04.03.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black-and-white portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shown from the chest up.

Black-and-white portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shown from the chest up.

β€œWe have guided missiles and misguided men.”

β€” Martin Luther King Jr.

02.03.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 424 πŸ” 147 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
Today it was snowballs. Tomorrow, someone could paint a black circle on the side of a mountain, causing our officers to drive the train into the mountain, turning the train into an accordian that plays a sad little tune indicating that the officer has been seriously injured

Today it was snowballs. Tomorrow, someone could paint a black circle on the side of a mountain, causing our officers to drive the train into the mountain, turning the train into an accordian that plays a sad little tune indicating that the officer has been seriously injured

Wow

26.02.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 4623 πŸ” 830 πŸ’¬ 71 πŸ“Œ 31

No, it's a switch. But in type 2s the switch is in the A cab, as opposed to in the passenger area

20.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the type 1s the controls are conveniently right above handicapped seating.

20.02.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Explains why they don't collect power.

19.02.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah. On type 2s, the pantograph in the center collects power, and the off center one is the ice cutter. I've never seen one up close but near as I can tell it's just got grooves cut into it. I've heard traction power really pushes ro limit their use because they cause a lot more wear on the line

19.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you're on a train and there's violent merging, likely ice. When its dark out the arcing will light up the surrounding area like lightning.

19.02.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I've heard none of the lrv's came with ice cutters. Trains would just come to a stop wherever there was ice on the caternary. When the green line opened none of the type 2s had them so they'd have to run type 1s down to keep ice off.

19.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm almost done reading Life After Cars. Want my copy?

15.02.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every American needs to watch this:

05.02.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 20545 πŸ” 10294 πŸ’¬ 582 πŸ“Œ 983

Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture repainted, every statue and street building renamed, every date altered. Nothing exists except the endless present in which the party is always right.
- George Orwell 1984

05.02.2026 02:51 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This makes the Jan 23, 2026 action the largest strike in Minnesota History, and depending on which number you use, 3rd in American History after the massive national strikes of 1919, or the Great Railroad Strike of 1922. I note with extreme interest that mainstream media didn't report these facts.

03.02.2026 00:16 πŸ‘ 445 πŸ” 178 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 6
You are being misled about renewable energy technology.
You are being misled about renewable energy technology. YouTube video by Technology Connections

This entire video is excellent and well worth the watch.

But also...(see part two)

1/2

01.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
The Onion: What are you most proud of?

Bovino: The collection of children’s backpacks mounted on my wall.

The Onion: What are you most proud of? Bovino: The collection of children’s backpacks mounted on my wall.

The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Gregory Bovino https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-gregory-bovino/

28.01.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 3264 πŸ” 616 πŸ’¬ 77 πŸ“Œ 21

god i love ilhan omar

28.01.2026 04:57 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.

27.01.2026 05:36 πŸ‘ 19000 πŸ” 6276 πŸ’¬ 929 πŸ“Œ 1172
The top of Greg Bovino’s head altered lowered than the rest (but not by much) and cut off above the ear to accentuate the goblin’s vertical hatred

The top of Greg Bovino’s head altered lowered than the rest (but not by much) and cut off above the ear to accentuate the goblin’s vertical hatred

Live shot of Greg Bovino leaving Minneapolis

26.01.2026 23:38 πŸ‘ 1966 πŸ” 386 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 36
Tweet about the choice between two parties.

Tweet about the choice between two parties.

I wish i'd written this tweet.

25.01.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 862 πŸ” 146 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 6
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25.01.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think you mean
1100 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480

23.01.2026 02:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well, none of them said they'd abide by their own party's nomination, so at the very least the general election will be Klob vs Lindell vs gop nominee

23.01.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"I don't know how he's alive"
-RFK Jr

22.01.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This dude is intense and correct

15.01.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 9222 πŸ” 2961 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 370

Ebay! Ebay!

15.01.2026 03:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In other news

09.01.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Solid effort. What if, instead of filling it with asphalt, there were some wildflowers and street trees?

02.01.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing a helmet and goggles is standing in front of a crowd ALT: a man wearing a helmet and goggles is standing in front of a crowd
27.12.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There are a few decorative racks by Target Field 2 station

26.12.2025 20:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Counter: you don't want more, you want the existing streetcar network from 75 years ago.

Also, since trains hit cars on the weekly (including this morning), we might as well grade seperate.

20.12.2025 02:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0