Western Railroad Discussion > Ringling Bros question

Date: 01/18/17 13:23
Ringling Bros question
Author: mammothlacrosse

How long was the Ringling Bros train?

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Date: 01/18/17 13:51
Re: Ringling Bros question
Author: sp2353

I read 5,400 feet long. A little over a mile.

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Date: 01/18/17 14:44
Re: Ringling Bros question
Author: kevink

Per the information on the map posted at Trains:
http://trn.trains.com/railroads/railroad-maps/2017/01/ringling-circus-train-final-season
Red Unit 55 cars, 4,877 feet
Blue Unit 56 cars, 4,959 feet

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Date: 01/18/17 15:13
Re: Ringling Bros question
Author: mammothlacrosse

thanks

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Date: 01/22/17 09:25
Re: Ringling Bros question
Author: FrostyOrca

according to our paperwork, what we give the railroads, the blue unit is 5,142 feet long, 4,010tons and is 56 cars.

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