Loading a Coal Train

[jfrydom]

thats an odd loader. not a tipple I'll telll you that

[KartAnimal29]

I always wondered how they load the cars. Now I know.

[restolad]

Wow that is cool, ya just dont get to see stuff like this,

I am, loving the footage you have on coal trains

thanks.

[NZRAIL]

Thanks, I'm going to try to get more of the coal trains soon.

[sigmasquadleader]

To what extent is this automated?

Is there an electronic eye watching the vehicles position and closing or opening chutes as necessary?

[NZRAIL]

All of this is Manually operated. The guys that are standing on the platform next to the wagons open and close the chutes, also a shunter (rail operater) tells the driver of the train to move forward or backwards.

[sigmasquadleader]

I hate to ask to many questions, but how long are the shifts?

Do they have multiple consists in line, queuing for loading, or is it usually a few consists a day?

Thanks for the help.