CN 5347 Pulls A Track Evaulation Train West Through Plato Center, IL
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@unionpacifictrain No Problem!! I bet it was ;)
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@unionpacifictrain That would be a good possibility. You're welcome!
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@LocomotiveEngineer2 Oh, i guess there doing this to test because of amtrak's soon arrival on that line, thanks for the info!
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@unionpacifictrain TEC's utilize special instruments - located on the trucks - to essentially measure rough spots in the track (roadbed). They can also conduct a 'gauge stress measurement test' to determine the ability of the track to handle those forces exerted by equipment on the rail itself. TEC's are operated at time table freight train speed (on CP that is 'not exceeding 60 MPH') and are required to 'hold the main track'.
Train crews hate them because we always end up with 'Rule 43's'!
excellent catch
pwalpar 2 months ago
@pwalpar Thanks Walter!
unionpacifictrain 2 months ago
Nice Catch!!!
dwkcamman611 2 months ago
@dwkcamman611 Thanks!
unionpacifictrain 2 months ago
That is a really cool train!! Great Catch!
dcarpine28 2 months ago
@dcarpine28 Thanks Derek! It was awesoem to see it!
unionpacifictrain 2 months ago