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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:26:10 PM EDT
[#1]
HO train set
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:30:05 PM EDT
[#2]
Pocket watch.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:31:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Imitation crab meat
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:31:56 PM EDT
[#4]
An excellent flashlight
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:32:23 PM EDT
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Buy him a pocket knife.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:32:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Buy him a pocket knife.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:32:26 PM EDT
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He can walk around the house and pretend.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:35:08 PM EDT
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He can walk around the house and pretend. https://www.neatoshop.com/images/product/30/2330/Train-Whistle_9177-l.jpg?v=9177 You're only fooling yourself if you don't think I've already got one of them wrapped up 
I've given him good lights and knives in the past, so he's covered there. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:35:45 PM EDT
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Playmate lunch cooler sunglasses insulated leather work gloves Under armour undershirt/pants LED flashlight with belt holster Warm socks |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:37:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Imitation crab meat |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:38:04 PM EDT
[#11]
Good wool socks.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:38:43 PM EDT
[#12]
Railroad spike knife.
Many types to choose from on the internet. 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:41:42 PM EDT
[#13]
Pocket pistol. For when the hobos get froggy
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:44:02 PM EDT
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Pocket pistol. For when the hobos get froggy 
Holy crap, that gave me a mental image of him tussling with a hobo. That's awesome. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:46:28 PM EDT
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Pocket pistol. For when the hobos get froggy Lol what was the term from The Other Guys with the hobos having a gang bang in his prius? |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:48:17 PM EDT
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My cousin works for norfolk southern. He says they are a legitimate concern
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:49:03 PM EDT
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Imitation crab meat a certificate to be his JO buddy. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:52:28 PM EDT
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I have a friend who just got hired on with a railroad. I believe his ultimate job will be conductor, but for now I think he's just the low man on the totem pole. I've been tasked with finding a Christmas gift for him with a $50 limit. I know there's been talk of having to work in the cold, so I was thinking something to ease that may help, but beyond that I have no clue. Surplus rain gear. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:54:53 PM EDT
[#19]
http://www.redoxx.com/Rail-Yard-Junction/Railroad-Grip/91003/10192/Product
A little over your budget but that's something he needs and will get serious use of. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 9:59:21 PM EDT
[#20]
Darn Tough brand socks. He/she wears a hole in them, get a new pair free!
They have socks for all seasons. The tops dont stretch out either. Made in Vermont. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:00:04 PM EDT
[#21]
Stuff to do for the long hotel stays.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:02:23 PM EDT
[#22]
Cheap helmet along with elbow and knees pads so when and if his trail wrecks he can jump without
fear of completely breaking his brain bucket and skinning himself 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:04:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stuff to do for the long hotel stays. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:05:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: what kinna stuff? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Stuff to do for the long hotel stays. Kinky stuff. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:06:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cheap helmet along with elbow and knees pads so when and if his trail derails he can jump without fear of completely breaking his brain bucket and skinning himself |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:09:52 PM EDT
[#26]
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http://www.redoxx.com/Rail-Yard-Junction/Railroad-Grip/91003/10192/Product A little over your budget but that's something he needs and will get serious use of. Not a bad idea, that may be something we all chip in for... Currently I'm looking at a head lamp, smartwool socks and a wool cap. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:10:36 PM EDT
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Darn Tough brand socks. He/she wears a hole in them, get a new pair free! They have socks for all seasons. The tops dont stretch out either. Made in Vermont. Hadn't heard of them, but that warranty just bumped the smart wool out of the cart. Thanks! |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:15:31 PM EDT
[#28]
Got my Norfolk southern engineer brother in law a set of Carhartt Artic Wool Socks. I have a pair I wear when I do anything outside in the cold and they are amazing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051U182I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419041617&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40 |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:21:45 PM EDT
[#29]
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Darn Tough brand socks. He/she wears a hole in them, get a new pair free! They have socks for all seasons. The tops dont stretch out either. Made in Vermont. getting it 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:25:17 PM EDT
[#30]
Dudes don't really get gifts for other dudes. Especially if you've already given the typical guy to guy presents.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:31:31 PM EDT
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Dudes don't really get gifts for other dudes. Especially if you've already given the typical guy to guy presents. I've got buddies that I exchange gifts with. Usually the gifts are made of lead and brass, or Multicam though. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:33:57 PM EDT
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Every railroader needs duct tape. A good pair of gloves and socks would likely be appreciated, as well as anything warm for the winter.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:37:08 PM EDT
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Dudes don't really get gifts for other dudes. Especially if you've already given the typical guy to guy presents. Friend is also my brother-in-law. Normal dude rules don't apply with family, I guess. Also his first grown up job after college... I figure socks and gloves are a good 'welcome to the suck that is being an adult' type gift 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:38:05 PM EDT
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Not a bad idea, that may be something we all chip in for... Currently I'm looking at a head lamp, smartwool socks and a wool cap. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://www.redoxx.com/Rail-Yard-Junction/Railroad-Grip/91003/10192/Product A little over your budget but that's something he needs and will get serious use of. Not a bad idea, that may be something we all chip in for... Currently I'm looking at a head lamp, smartwool socks and a wool cap. They'll give him a light. Don't waste your money. And before you know it you'll have a surplus of lanterns and headlamps he has "aquired" for you. Electro sheep is on par with the redoxx bag. They make one just for trainmen. You have to search the site for railroad bag or something along those lines. I've had mine for 5 years now and it's going strong. Lifetime warranty too. Do not get him a spike knife either. Or anything to do with trains. At all. Some nice phone chargers go a long way. A couple. Because he's sure to loose one. And they make some 74v-120v adapters that he can use to plug his phone into the outlets on the engines. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:38:23 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol what was the term from The Other Guys with the hobos having a gang bang in his prius? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pocket pistol. For when the hobos get froggy Lol what was the term from The Other Guys with the hobos having a gang bang in his prius? |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:38:35 PM EDT
[#36]
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Got my Norfolk southern engineer brother in law a set of Carhartt Artic Wool Socks. I have a pair I wear when I do anything outside in the cold and they are amazing. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051U182I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419041617&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40 Why would an engineer need wool socks? 
Which rr is he hiring on with? I really doubt he needs wool socks in Tennessee. I have a few pairs but they're from when I worked up north. A good rain suit would be nice too. No frogg togg bullshit either. A nice suit from academy or even walmarks Coleman brand. That's what I've used for years now. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:40:05 PM EDT
[#37]
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They'll give him a light. Don't waste your money. And before you know it you'll have a surplus of lanterns and headlamps he has "aquired" for you. Electro sheep is on par with the redoxx bag. They make one just for trainmen. You have to search the site for railroad bag or something along those lines. I've had mine for 5 years now and it's going strong. Lifetime warranty too. Do not get him a spike knife either. Or anything to do with trains. At all. Some nice phone chargers go a long way. A couple. Because he's sure to loose one. And they make some 74v-120v adapters that he can use to plug his phone into the outlets on the engines. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://www.redoxx.com/Rail-Yard-Junction/Railroad-Grip/91003/10192/Product A little over your budget but that's something he needs and will get serious use of. Not a bad idea, that may be something we all chip in for... Currently I'm looking at a head lamp, smartwool socks and a wool cap. They'll give him a light. Don't waste your money. And before you know it you'll have a surplus of lanterns and headlamps he has "aquired" for you. Electro sheep is on par with the redoxx bag. They make one just for trainmen. You have to search the site for railroad bag or something along those lines. I've had mine for 5 years now and it's going strong. Lifetime warranty too. Do not get him a spike knife either. Or anything to do with trains. At all. Some nice phone chargers go a long way. A couple. Because he's sure to loose one. And they make some 74v-120v adapters that he can use to plug his phone into the outlets on the engines. Good post, thank you. Cancelling the head lamp. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:45:01 PM EDT
[#38]
nice original style Stanley thermos
the green one
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:51:27 PM EDT
[#39]
As far as gloves go, put them in the same category as headlamps. He'll get shitloads of 'em for free.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 10:52:05 PM EDT
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HO train set Damnit! You stole my idea! |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 12:49:46 AM EDT
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An excellent flashlightfleshlight fixed it for you. for those quiet nights in the crew hotel waiting on that crew call
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Posted: 12/20/2014 1:07:57 AM EDT
[#42]
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Why would an engineer need wool socks?
Which rr is he hiring on with? I really doubt he needs wool socks in Tennessee. I have a few pairs but they're from when I worked up north. A good rain suit would be nice too. No frogg togg bullshit either. A nice suit from academy or even walmarks Coleman brand. That's what I've used for years now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Got my Norfolk southern engineer brother in law a set of Carhartt Artic Wool Socks. I have a pair I wear when I do anything outside in the cold and they are amazing. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051U182I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419041617&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40 Why would an engineer need wool socks?
Which rr is he hiring on with? I really doubt he needs wool socks in Tennessee. I have a few pairs but they're from when I worked up north. A good rain suit would be nice too. No frogg togg bullshit either. A nice suit from academy or even walmarks Coleman brand. That's what I've used for years now. His home base group of guys, I guess that's how you'd put it, rotate around to keep things fresh. Not sure that's unique to them but he'll play engineer one shift and hook trains together the next. So yeah, he's out in the yard from time to time. And us Southerners start pulling out sweatshirts when it gets into the 60s. So yeah, when the highs are in the 40s, we dress out like northerners would do for single digits 
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Posted: 12/20/2014 1:13:56 AM EDT
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My dad was 44 years on the railroad. Don't buy him anything that has to do with trains. As a matter of fact, we weren't allowed to have a train under the Christmas tree! Every year, my dad bought new boots and a new bag. The listng of the bag above seems like the best bet. I agree with the other posts above about PSE. He'll be issued everything he needs. Can't go wrong with quality rain gear.
On a side note, you can pass on some advice. My dad told me a story about a time he was walking the train during the middle of the night. He was about a half-mile from the engine he came upon a railroad police car on the siding. The cop was leaning on the hood and told him the he'd heard my dad coming for the past few minutes - whistling and singing in the middle of the night, making a whole lot of noise. He asked my dad if he was being loud to scare of any bears. My dads response - "Bears aren't a problem. They're usually more afraid of you than you are of them. I make noise to scare of the skunks!" |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 1:20:56 AM EDT
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Stanley Thermos
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Posted: 12/20/2014 1:24:16 AM EDT
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Issued stuff:
Lantern/flashlight/possibly headlamp Gloves Eye/Ear pro Possibly a grip (bag) Cooler Things under $50 not issued. Thermos Mess Kit Aux battery for electronic stuff Rain Gear Anything Mernino (sp?) Wool Switch key lanyard clip thing. Hat $50 gift card to Red Wings store Travel shave kit Booze Lots of Tylenol PM ETA: nothing railroad/train related. |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 1:31:02 AM EDT
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Railroad disasters video.
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Posted: 12/20/2014 1:34:48 AM EDT
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Issued stuff: Lantern/flashlight/possibly headlamp Gloves Eye/Ear pro Possibly a grip (bag) Cooler Things under $50 not issued. Thermos Mess Kit Aux battery for electronic stuff Rain Gear Anything Mernino (sp?) Wool Switch key lanyard clip thing. Hat $50 gift card to Red Wings store Travel shave kit Booze Lots of Tylenol PM ETA: nothing railroad/train related. If he's with the right railroad they'll handle that for him too 
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Posted: 12/20/2014 1:56:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryIf he's with the right railroad they'll handle that for him too I work for NS so we don't get shit! The guys at BN get a boot allowance? |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 11:54:31 AM EDT
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I work for NS so we don't get shit! The guys at BN get a boot allowance? Quote HistoryQuoted:
If he's with the right railroad they'll handle that for him too I work for NS so we don't get shit! The guys at BN get a boot allowance? $100 a year. And the left over gets taken out of the next two checks. |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 12:20:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Holy crap, that gave me a mental image of him tussling with a hobo. That's awesome. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pocket pistol. For when the hobos get froggy Holy crap, that gave me a mental image of him tussling with a hobo. That's awesome. Get him his own personal hobo hammer:  |
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