Is it much more expensive to run an electric railroad than run a full diesel railroad in USA?For what I've seen most of the US freight train locomotives are diesel engines。
@peiyuwhu : I have read that one of the issues is that the height of the catenaries (overhead lines) prevents the train from hauling double-stacked containers. You can see how that would lead to an increased cost for hauling the containers, which impacts the economics considerably. You could put the catenaries higher, but that would require special-built locomotives, which would cost more. Hopefully someone more familiar with this subject than me can add more detail.
@peiyuwhu A lot more. The expense of running the powerhouses, maintaining the catenary and other infrastructure is very high. And you still have to maintain the locomotives. Plus no one mass produces electrics that can haul freight so per locomotive cost would be high.
ive driven my truck on most of the railbed between east portal, montana and st.regis montana... theres not much left and its hard to not shed a tear when you know what it used to look like... long live the MILW!!!
Love seeing all these pictures of the Little Joes. I was five when my parents and I took a trip to Avery to see them. My dad was watching the Little Joes and taking pictures of them from atop some overpass, but I was watching squirrels. But, the LJs are some of my favorite locomotives of all times.
cool video I only wish I could have lived out there to see the Milwaukee Road in operation in that area mine was the MKT here in Texas ..I have to drive to Montana this week to pick up two old Milwaukee Road Block signals for my signal collection
If the USA had remained the preserve of Native Americans, I'm sure the Milwaukee and the Electric Traction would have been the norm for Class 1 lines.
@Toedrip Fantastic... I can come close to such an experience in my imagination, but it's still a shaded distance away. Avery has always charmed me, and is on my life's list of places to visit. Thanks for your words.
When I lived in Renton WA in 1973 I used to see these trains go right through the middle of town. Traffic would be screwed up for a while.
tugaman1000 2 months ago
beautiful! Congratulations on posting!
GLICOSE35 3 months ago
Is it much more expensive to run an electric railroad than run a full diesel railroad in USA?For what I've seen most of the US freight train locomotives are diesel engines。
peiyuwhu 6 months ago
@peiyuwhu : I have read that one of the issues is that the height of the catenaries (overhead lines) prevents the train from hauling double-stacked containers. You can see how that would lead to an increased cost for hauling the containers, which impacts the economics considerably. You could put the catenaries higher, but that would require special-built locomotives, which would cost more. Hopefully someone more familiar with this subject than me can add more detail.
Jmsimer 4 months ago
@peiyuwhu A lot more. The expense of running the powerhouses, maintaining the catenary and other infrastructure is very high. And you still have to maintain the locomotives. Plus no one mass produces electrics that can haul freight so per locomotive cost would be high.
niselat 4 months ago
ive driven my truck on most of the railbed between east portal, montana and st.regis montana... theres not much left and its hard to not shed a tear when you know what it used to look like... long live the MILW!!!
TRAVAM91 7 months ago
The USA needs a 100% electric transcontinental freight corridor now. Where is it? Make it so now.
Isochest 7 months ago
Got my copy a couple of weeks ago and I've already watched it several times. Any chance for a DVD on the Washington operations?
SLSF1522 7 months ago
@SLSF1522 I would love to only if there is someone out there that has the footage. Just got to find it if there is any.
clasko69 7 months ago
Love seeing all these pictures of the Little Joes. I was five when my parents and I took a trip to Avery to see them. My dad was watching the Little Joes and taking pictures of them from atop some overpass, but I was watching squirrels. But, the LJs are some of my favorite locomotives of all times.
DWINXSEmergencyFan 7 months ago
cool video I only wish I could have lived out there to see the Milwaukee Road in operation in that area mine was the MKT here in Texas ..I have to drive to Montana this week to pick up two old Milwaukee Road Block signals for my signal collection
gaycowboy31 8 months ago
If the USA had remained the preserve of Native Americans, I'm sure the Milwaukee and the Electric Traction would have been the norm for Class 1 lines.
Isochest 9 months ago
I was 14 when I saw these at the Avery Idaho terminus. Loved them
Toedrip 10 months ago
@Toedrip Fantastic... I can come close to such an experience in my imagination, but it's still a shaded distance away. Avery has always charmed me, and is on my life's list of places to visit. Thanks for your words.
-Brian
railstoruin 9 months ago
Wunderful shootage and very impressive railroadline!
trainfart 1 year ago
Wow, what a unique line! Looks great Chris!
UPTurner 1 year ago
Ah the MILW "Lines West." Amazing footage.
Espee9180 1 year ago