Western Railroad Discussion > arrow wedge on the IG4CIX

In reference to my son's post about "White Whale in Walnut," the first train of the series with UP 8397 was apparently IG4CIx-22 (thanks to a friendly TO'er for the symbol).  Oddly, this train had an arrow wedge, which is the first time I have ever seen this on anything besides a ZCIG4 or ZG4CI.  Is this a one off or is UP finally expanding this program to other trains?

Thanks,

Paul

z-trains Wrote:
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> In reference to my son's post about "White Whale
> in Walnut," the first train of the series with UP
> 8397 was apparently IG4CIx-22 (thanks to a
> friendly TO'er for the symbol).  Oddly, this
> train had an arrow wedge, which is the first time
> I have ever seen this on anything besides a ZCIG4
> or ZG4CI.  Is this a one off or is UP finally
> expanding this program to other trains?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
The Arrowedges are kept on the CIG4 trains . The train you mention is just an extra on the same corridor . I saw a 2CIG4 that had one the other day. There are eight of them so plenty for at least six trains with two spare . Maybe all eight are in use at the same time?
Andy

An Arrowedge for those who haven't seen one.
Andy

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I've seen several on trains in Kasnas and New Mexico. They are making The rounds - albeit slowly

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Does UP do a good job keeping the whole train stacked ?

I ask because every empty hole creates wind drag (just like empty hoppers do).

Bill Miller
Galt, ON

Usually these trains have stacks on the headend with a mid-train DPU, followed by TOFC.

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There was an article posted on the UP website earlier this year about them buying a lot more arrowedges, so maybe it's underway. 

What does the "X" on the end of the symbol mean?

Thanks in advance,

Rob L.

Extra train (not scheudled)

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