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| Author: | wilkinsd [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ankle Safety Straps |
Does anyone still make ankle safety straps, the type worn by railroaders? |
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| Author: | James Fouchard [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
Transquip carries them. http://www.transquip.net/uniforms.html |
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| Author: | Loco112 [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
Here is a good photo of one; http://catalog.railroadsignalintl.com/i ... es/tol-381 Here is a description of why they are worn on some roads; http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/r ... 10,2857594 |
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| Author: | Mike Tillger [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
1 inch by 26 inches, I don't want to meet up with the guy who needs that size ankle safety straps!LOL I think they may be for some other purpose than what the original poster asked about. Mike Tillger |
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| Author: | NYCRRson [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
I think the 1" x 26" is for attaching pole climbing "spurs" to your boots. They are listed under the "pole maintenance" section. I do have some of the elastic ones (with a simple snap connection) marked with the Penn Central logo (from my father). They where meant to keep open pants legs from "snagging" on switch stands, railings, ladder ends, etc. But they where also dang handy for keeping the snow outside of your pant legs when walking to school in the winter (uphill both ways, of course, ha ha ha). Kevin |
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| Author: | Jim Vaitkunas [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
[quote="James Fouchard"]Transquip carries them. I understand that Transquip has gone out of business account death of the principal. Thanks! |
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| Author: | James Fouchard [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
Jim Vaitkunas wrote: James Fouchard wrote: Transquip carries them. I understand that Transquip has gone out of business account death of the principal. Thanks! Had not heard this- sort to hear… |
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| Author: | wilkinsd [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
Thier phone is still connected. I left a message and followed up with an email. Sadly, he was the only source for the person looking for an authentic conductor uniform. I've tried to get in touch with Aramark, the makers of the uniforms for Metra Conductors, to no avail. |
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| Author: | James Fouchard [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
wilkinsd wrote: Thier phone is still connected. I left a message and followed up with an email. Sadly, he was the only source for the person looking for an authentic conductor uniform. I've tried to get in touch with Aramark, the makers of the uniforms for Metra Conductors, to no avail. I sent an email also to Transquip today. |
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| Author: | ed blaine [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
another use today is to prevent deer tick from infecting you, many times your duties take us thru hi grass and brush in yards and right of ways, while performing air test and walking trains |
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| Author: | Loco112 [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
Loco112 wrote: Here is a good photo of one; http://catalog.railroadsignalintl.com/i ... es/tol-381 Here is a description of why they are worn on some roads; http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/r ... 10,2857594 Thats the only photo I could find. Wearing a substatial strap like that one in the photo, if snagged, would guarantee your death. I expected to see the weakest piece of "trap" fiber ever sewn togeother to make up that strap. Someone find a better photo.... |
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| Author: | wilkinsd [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
Loco112 wrote: Wearing a substatial strap like that one in the photo, if snagged, would guarantee your death. I expected to see the weakest piece of "trap" fiber ever sewn togeother to make up that strap. Someone find a better photo.... A friend just gave me a set of safety-reflector white ones issued on the EJ&E prior to the CN takeover. They are velcro, which I imagine would tear apart if a serious snag occurred. I'll get pictures. I will also check the maker's tag and see if they are still produced, perhaps in non-reflectorized versions. |
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| Author: | sbhunterca [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
Bike and sporting goods suppliers may be the best source now. Just a few: http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FANK http://www.impaccycle.com/html/0608_ankle_strap.html http://www.mec.ca/product/4001-405/cactus-creek-scotchlite-ankle-strap/ http://www.rei.com/product/631128/nathan-3m-reflective-ankle-band http://www.bikebling.com/Jandd-Ankle-Strap-p/jandd-anklestrap.htm http://www.ion-products.com/water/men/accessories/other-accessories/velcro-ankle-straps/ I used to have a nice Velcro pair from CN and would love to find another pair. They kept my pant cuffs well under control, but one time caught on something as I stepped off the locomotive. The Velcro released, rather than making me trip. Far safer than a leather strap with a buckle. Steve Hunter |
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| Author: | wilkinsd [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
The ex-EJ&E ones I have are made by Infinity Products, which is around and still in business. Best of yet, they are on the internet, and still sell ankle straps: http://www.infinityproducts.com/Safety_Accessories.htm |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ankle Safety Straps |
As an aside, the Chessie System for years sold "surplus" of their company issue "Chessie System--Safety First" elastic ankle bands through their B&O Museum gift shop and mail order. A set of those kept down the bicycle grease stains on my pants cuffs through my college years, though probably raising my "dork factor" simultaneously (as if I cared). I think my girlfriend at the time may have even ended up with one of them....... |
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