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« on: March 23, 2020, 10:50:40 AM » |
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A friend of mine that works next to the rail road tracks saw about 100 tanks going to Miami. He has never seen that before, Something is not right.
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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Valkorado
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2020, 10:56:39 AM » |
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He didn't snap any pictures?
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Robert
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2020, 11:02:16 AM » |
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I will have to ask but I dont think so.
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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Serk
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2020, 11:05:26 AM » |
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This is the pic being passed around on social media, I've seen it 4 times so far, from 4 different people that aren't connected (Other than through me) saying their friend, uncle, nephew and themselves took it in Florida, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina......  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2020, 11:06:09 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2020, 11:11:22 AM » |
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... saying their friend, uncle, nephew and themselves took it in Florida, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina......
 I do not doubt your friend Robert but that was funny. |
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« Last Edit: March 23, 2020, 11:14:53 AM by Valkorado »
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2020, 11:16:15 AM » |
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This is the pic being passed around on social media, I've seen it 4 times so far, from 4 different people that aren't connected (Other than through me) saying their friend, uncle, nephew and themselves took it in Florida, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina......
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Serk
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2020, 11:19:32 AM » |
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But in all seriousness, this is a normal thing, I've seen it many times myself over the years, just usually no one thinks much about it.... This video from 2012 got folks worked up too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzCGBYcCta0https://patch.com/california/watsonville/viral-video-tanks-on-train-explainedEven in normal times the military has lots of toys that sometimes need to be moved around; painting, maintenance, maneuvers, training exercises, etc... |
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2020, 01:55:49 PM » |
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Easier and cheaper to transport tanks on rails as compared to anything else - like any other heavy, bulky freight.
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2020, 02:11:36 PM » |
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I was living in Colorado before Desert Shield/Desert Storm kicked off. Saw a Lot of M1A1 Abrams Tanks on flat cars in desert camo 2 too a car. At that time I was happy to observe them cuz I Knew they were going to be used for Zackly What they were designed for. I KNOW-No help just an old guy posting. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2020, 04:04:21 PM » |
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Amazing what you can order on amazon! shipped by that new company, a combination of Waypal trucking and Norfolk railway. "When it has to get there overnight" Norfolk n Waypal.  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2020, 06:36:53 PM » |
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I don't buy any conspiracy theories re: the federal govt against the people. There is just so much wrong with that idea.
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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2020, 06:47:42 PM » |
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Nope, can't see them turning tanks on the people over a virus.
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2020, 07:17:36 AM » |
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I saw an article that there is not many locations in the US that work on the tanks. They have to be sent there for repair. Most of the repair and upgrades are done by non military. They do the same on choppers, when it comes to major work it is non military. They did it in Vietnam, there was a base full of non military mechanics that did motor changes, trany and blades. They would sling load the chopper to them from most parts of the country. We went through the back door and got parts and did most of our own. We could not be down but for several days. I did an engine change on my scout bird by myself, put new blades on and put a trany in a huey. We had all the shop books and a few good men that could mechanic well. Mechanical failure did happen and did not end well.
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« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2020, 07:38:04 AM » |
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The Boeing plant located in the Fairless Hills area of eastern PA has been doing refurbs on Chinook helicopters for decades. I see them flying overhead frequently on their way to and from the Lakewood, Dix, McGuire joint base. They go right over my house. You can hear those things coming from a long way...very unique rotor sound.
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« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2020, 07:42:00 AM » |
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I saw an article that there is not many locations in the US that work on the tanks. They have to be sent there for repair. Most of the repair and upgrades are done by non military. They do the same on choppers, when it comes to major work it is non military. They did it in Vietnam, there was a base full of non military mechanics that did motor changes, trany and blades. They would sling load the chopper to them from most parts of the country. We went through the back door and got parts and did most of our own. We could not be down but for several days. I did an engine change on my scout bird by myself, put new blades on and put a trany in a huey. We had all the shop books and a few good men that could mechanic well. Mechanical failure did happen and did not end well.
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« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2020, 08:20:14 AM » |
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I don't buy any conspiracy theories re: the federal govt against the people. There is just so much wrong with that idea.
It keeps the tinfoil industry busy... |
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