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I've been working on the railroad.

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I was able to rig up some temporary wiring and thanks to the acquisition this summer got a DC locomotive up and running on temporary track. Lots of things going in life, but in the last week+ I've found a few moments to put some time in. Lorenzo loved it. Currently it looks like my max train length will be ~6 1/2'. in the future.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC. The committee has expanded to setting quality standards of materials used in the construction of products, which includes chemical, mechanical, physical, and electrical properties too.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Since the onset of shale gas production, Pennsylvania businesses and homeowners have benefited from a 50 percent decline in natural gas prices and a corresponding 40 percent reduction in the cost of electricity. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. DC: Direct Current. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. EWC: Electric Water Cooler. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. EWH: Electric Water Heater. I: Iron, Current (electrical).

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Located an hour from Washington, DC’s biotech corridor and less than 30 minutes from well-known national biodefense resource Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, Washington County is an affordable place to do business with close proximity to local metropolitan areas. Canada is also the largest trading partner to the U.S.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

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AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. DC: Direct Current. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. EWC: Electric Water Cooler. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. EWH: Electric Water Heater. I: Iron, Current (electrical).

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

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AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. DC: Direct Current. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. EWC: Electric Water Cooler. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. EWH: Electric Water Heater. I: Iron, Current (electrical).