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Date: 10/19/14 09:01
current c.p. grain and coal train info needed
Author: goneon66

I need some info on c.p.'s w/b grain and coal lds on the mountain sub (roger's pass):

1. how are the trains configured (2x1, 2x2, 2x1x1)?

2. approx. how many cars/lds and total tonnage?

thanks for any info and feel free to include any other current train info.......

66

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Date: 10/19/14 23:16
Re: current c.p. grain and coal train info needed
Author: dizzy85

Typical grain loads run 2-0-1 with anywhere between 100-112 cars, depending on destination.

Typical coal trains (empty or loaded) run 2-1-1 with 152 cars.
CP has been using the new SD30C-ECO's (5000 series) units in trailing position on the coal trains.

Average tonnage of grain would be 14,000 to 16,000 tons. Coal is heavier at 18,000 to 20,000 tons.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/19/14 23:17 by dizzy85.

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Date: 10/20/14 13:06
Re: current c.p. grain and coal train info needed
Author: goneon66

interesting. thanks dizz.......

66

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Date: 10/20/14 16:16
Re: current c.p. grain and coal train info needed
Author: sarailfan

I've seen grain trains up to 168 cars out on the prairies. I don't know if they get reduced before heading west but they seem to run some well in excess of the old standard of 112 cars

Darren Boes
Lethbridge, AB
Southern Alberta Railfan

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