Ferroequinologist

I was 16 and checking some batteries in an old 1962 White road tractor. We had them on charge. I had goggles on (thank goodness) and this old fella I was working with did not. I pulled off a cap to see if it was bubbling, and he goes and plays with the charger clamp. It sprayed the acid all over my face, head and chest. And I was about 3ft above the battery! We had an emergancy shower nearby and I did have my goggles on. One of the things that made it 'better' was they were so dry when we started we added lots of distilled water so the acid concentration wasn't as high as it could have been. I wound up being ok, but it scared me to death and I've had a healthy respect for batteries since then.

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And when at last he came upon the vehicle, he perceived the distress of the engine therein and forthwith struck it with a hammer and it was good. Thereupon the engine ignited and was filled with strength...

1985 M1008 w/'hyrail' gear, EX-Ft Stewart Railroad
1983 M915a1 'Rosie'
1980 MKT-75A
1979 M967 Refueling tanker
1970 M818 'Boxer' aka M818 of DEATH
1969 40ft USA Boxcar in OD green
1968 M101
1968 M270
1967 M543 'Becka tha Wrecka'
1953 60ft Troop Train Kitchen car
1953 60ft 8 room Domitory car
1929 Plymouth 10 ton gas loco, EX-USN

Wife's MVs-
1967 M109A3 'Bella'
1963 M37B1