NorthWestern Pacific Bridge test train Petaluma CA

The NorhtWestern Pacific NWP ran a Test train on Jun 24, 2011 to measure the deflection of several bridges. After the measurements were made the cars were delivered. Video by Mike Manson

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Autos & Vehicles

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• NorthWestern
• Pacific
• Railroad
• NWP
• Train
• Ride
• Petaluma
• CA
• Mike
• Manson
• June
• 24
• 2011

[DonGomez007]

Mike -

Was there a geometry car in this train's consist?

[railroadvideoguy]

@DonGomez007

This train was used to measure the deflection of bridges to make sure that they are safe. No Geometry car. The FRA had already inspected the track and bridges and deamed them to be safe.

[DonGomez007]

@railroadvideoguy Thanks, Mike ...from what I can discern topographically, the areas (in the beginning part of your clip) can be double-tracked to run commuter trains on.

[railroadvideoguy]

@DonGomez007

The video starts near Caufield lane. The new crossing at Caufield lane is double tracked per SMARTS request.

[railroadvideoguy]

There is more on youtube just search for it.

The last train was a work train that carried new ties in 2009.

[Bluesjanet]

Cool! (: Thanks for the video

[traindude109]

Glad to see some people along the tracks were excited! All the best wishes for the NWP to continue to grow!

[KrazyDog342]

i knew i heard a train go by my house. Awesome! The trains are back :) they pass near my neighbor around 5:00

[KrazyDog342]

i knew i heard a train go by my house. Awesome! The trains are back :)

[NebulaTrain99]

Good gracious!!

I live here in Petaluma! If only I had known of this train, I would have come out and documented it on camera. How fortunate I found your video!