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Western Railroad Discussion > arrow wedge on the IG4CIXDate: 08/26/16 18:03 arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: z-trains 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 Date: 08/26/16 18:44 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: TheInstigator z-trains Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > 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 Date: 08/26/16 18:47 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: TheInstigator Date: 08/26/16 19:26 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: MW810 I've seen several on trains in Kasnas and New Mexico. They are making The rounds - albeit slowly
Posted from iPhone Date: 08/26/16 19:51 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: CCMF 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 Date: 08/26/16 21:18 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: SantaFe Usually these trains have stacks on the headend with a mid-train DPU, followed by TOFC.
Posted from iPhone Date: 08/26/16 21:26 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: SPMemphisFreight There was an article posted on the UP website earlier this year about them buying a lot more arrowedges, so maybe it's underway.
Date: 08/27/16 07:23 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: rob_l What does the "X" on the end of the symbol mean?
Thanks in advance, Rob L. Date: 08/27/16 08:25 Re: arrow wedge on the IG4CIX Author: MW810 Extra train (not scheudled)
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