180. The Pile Up EP46: National Train Day & the Portland Transmission Spring Classic
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GM’s data-privacy lawsuit takes center stage, with the hosts noting “$12.75 million” tied to location data and describing it as “the largest ever” under the California Consumer Privacy Act. The conversation then pivots to a Portland-area car event, where they define “hot rod” as “a fast, customized car.” Guests also share a vivid railcar story about “a 1941 train built by Lima Coach Works,” and wrap with museum steam-locomotive details, including coal-fired operation and continued steam heating even after diesel.
Emily hits the streets at the Portland Transmission Spring Classic show, Rose celebrates National Train Day.
Go see Shelby at Columbia River Healing Arts
Recorded @iapdx
Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans
Editor: Emdognightmare
Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare
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hot rod
"Speaker: All right. Sweet, still young. a hot rod? [36.0s] Speaker 4: Yep, yep. It was grouped up with the Pinto, which, you know, I will say if you get rear-ended in a Pinto, good luck. [37.0s] Speaker: It's my favorite show. Yeah. So I get that. Do you dare disclose your age? 48. Did you forget? I did. I forget sometimes too. What is a hot rod? a fast, customized car. Love it."
A hot rod is an older car that’s been customized to be cooler and more fun to drive. People often think of classic American cars, and the exact definition can differ a bit from person to person.
A hot rod is a classic car—often an older American model—that’s been modified for a more aggressive look and driving feel. Many enthusiasts associate the term with pre-1973 cars and with customization, though the exact definition can vary by person.
drive wheels
"Uh, it used to run from, I believe, LA to San Francisco, and it's a 1941 train built by Lima Coach Works, uh, or Lima, you know... I think that's what it is, it's Lima Coach or Lima Engine or something. Um, and, uh, it's a big ass train. The drive wheels on this train are as tall as me. I'm 6'04"."
Drive wheels are the wheels that actually get power to move the vehicle. On a train, they’re the wheels connected to the power system that helps it pull forward.
Drive wheels are the wheels that receive power from the drivetrain to move the vehicle. On a train, the drive wheels are the ones connected to the traction system, so their size and arrangement directly affect how the train pulls and handles.
Lima Coach Works
"Uh, it used to run from, I believe, LA to San Francisco, and it's a 1941 train built by Lima Coach Works, uh, or Lima, you know... I think that's what it is, it's Lima Coach or Lima Engine or something."
Lima Coach Works was a company that built railroad vehicles. In this story, they’re named as the builder of a 1941 train.
Lima Coach Works (often shortened to Lima) was a railroad rolling-stock manufacturer associated with building railcars and related equipment. In the segment, it’s credited as the builder of a 1941 train.
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