Canadian Railroads > Quebec Gatineau Wind Tower Train

Snowy day on the north shore of the St Lawrence River as Quebec Gatineau wind tower train originating at Trois-Rivières is heading west toward CP St Luc Yard in Montreal.  The shafts are fabricated by Marmen in Trois-Rivières.   The consist departed with SD40-3 6908 leading and GP40-2L(W) trailing.  Then the power was turned around.

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FJ Wrote:
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> Snowy day on the north shore of the St Lawrence
> River as Quebec Gatineau wind tower train
> originating at Trois-Rivières is heading west
> toward CP St Luc Yard in Montreal.  The shafts
> are fabricated by Marmen in Trois-Rivières.  
> The consist departed with SD40-3 6908 leading and
> GP40-2L(W) trailing.  Then the power was turned
> around.
Why did they turn the power?

Michael

Lots of atmosphere in the second shot.  Nicely done.

KG

I have no idea.  I didn't see it physically as I was further west along the line. I found out when RTC gave them a new clearance.

Frank

Thanks Ken.

Frank

Photo #1 would win first prize in a railroad model contest.

Great shot!

611

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Mberry Wrote:
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> FJ Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
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> > Snowy day on the north shore of the St Lawrence
> > River as Quebec Gatineau wind tower train
> > originating at Trois-Rivières is heading west
> > toward CP St Luc Yard in Montreal.  The shafts
> > are fabricated by Marmen in Trois-Rivières.  
> > The consist departed with SD40-3 6908 leading
> and
> > GP40-2L(W) trailing.  Then the power was
> turned
> > around.
> Why did they turn the power?
>
> Michael


I'm willing to bet that a functional cab heater could be the reason.  Staying warm is a good reason to do things!