Lead locomotive running traction only, trailing locomotive controlled by an extension cord through the rocky cars, providing traction and HEP (Hotel power).
Very odd train handling characteristics.
mccarron969 3 weeks ago
Why did it need 2 locomotives ( F40s) for only that many cars? Back up engine encase 1 fails or provide extra electricity to the cars?
bradstrains 1 month ago
that RDC on the tail is IRSI 6202 and was picked up at Sudbury.
northlanderdude 2 months ago
Est-ce a Toronto
amateursradio 2 months ago
@amateursradio This was filmed at Union Station Toronto.
tjftor 2 months ago
@tjftor Thank you
Talk about an interesting train. Nice shot from Canada's busiest railway station!
LocalRailfan 2 months ago 2
Lead locomotive running traction only, trailing locomotive controlled by an extension cord through the rocky cars, providing traction and HEP (Hotel power).
Very odd train handling characteristics.
mccarron969 3 weeks ago
Why did it need 2 locomotives ( F40s) for only that many cars? Back up engine encase 1 fails or provide extra electricity to the cars?
bradstrains 1 month ago
that RDC on the tail is IRSI 6202 and was picked up at Sudbury.
northlanderdude 2 months ago
Est-ce a Toronto
amateursradio 2 months ago
@amateursradio This was filmed at Union Station Toronto.
tjftor 2 months ago
@tjftor Thank you
amateursradio 2 months ago
Talk about an interesting train. Nice shot from Canada's busiest railway station!
LocalRailfan 2 months ago 2