Turns out that "humping" is a method of sorting and coupling (oh grow up!) freight cars to make up trains. The cars are pushed to the top of a man-made hill (a hump) and over the other side where a series of switches routes them to the proper train. This method is much faster than shuttling cars hither and yon with an engine, but isn't so friendly to certain types of cargo since the impact of the two cars slamming together can damage one or both. Cars with these kinds of loads are marked "Do Not Hump" so the crews will know to set them aside for special handling. (Source: The Straight Dope: What does "DO NOT HUMP" mean on the side of railroad cars? 7.4.1986)
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Ooooo-kay then. Will be sure not to hump. Not that I would have anyway, but now at least I have justification for my non-humping intentions.
Great catch Mojo.
Well alrighty then.
Oh the joy of being in the right place, at the right time, with a camera .. sublime!
lol! great capture!
ROFL!!!
I know a couple of dogs that should heed that message :P
Great catch!!
Well I hope you obeyed! lol
*snort*
Great catch- this is just hilarious!
Too funny. So much for the romance of the old style trains with elegant dining cars and sleeping compartments. Sort of like the "Murder on the Orient Express" era train. This sign graphically expressing the different era of today. Fantastic capture.
What a hoot! I hope you're paying attention to the rules!! Terrific capture as always, Mojo! Love it! Of course, I did nearly choke on my lunch, but that's what I get for eating at the computer! Have a great week!
Sylvia
Where are the humpy areas ;) This truck is living in a dangerous world attacked by graffiti and humps
http://foto.rudenius.se/post/2010/05/10/My-World.aspx
Just today and here, or ever?
This is the funniest sign.
aloha,
thats a nice look at your world today, i love your innuendos and story.
a plantfanatic is where i have my current post for my world tuesday, come and visit.
Okay, will not hump, fantastic b&w photo.
I wonder about this the same way I wonder about our "speed humps" in Chicago. Everyone else in the world has speed bumps. What gives?
What a very interesting entry. Thank you for teaching me something that I did not know before. Please have a wonderful Tuesday.
daily athens
Funny. Never heard of this before.
Very interesting capture, I am glad you explained. I would have never understood otherwise.
I'm much too old to understand the innuendo! (He's not attractive, anyway.)
LOL! Glad you explained what humping means in this context...
Great pic! Posted this one to my Facebook wall!
Funny sign, interesting story. - Margy
It is good to be informed! I double check such... great shots.
I love it. And now I know something strange that I never knew I didn't know. Beautiful shot, too.
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