Western Railroad Discussion > NS Top Gons on the UP

I received quite a surprise this morning at N. Bergstrom on the UP Austin Sub - a solid train of NS Top Gons with UP power. Which brought to mind a couple of questions:
a) Had these been loads of Appalachian coal?
b) Where were they unloaded before heading back north?

I appreciate y'all taking a look. Thanks.

Mike


1. NB coal empties hauled by UP 4417 and 7216
2. Shot of the train



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/22/18 13:21 by PALuvR.

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There's a distinct possibility that these are coke empties returning to Mingo Junction, Ohio from Mexico. I believe this business began in 2016 .From St. Louis east these trains are handled by NS.

Very interesting possibility. Wonder if it was a reroute. Have just never seen that train through here before.

Mike

Nice catch Mike on that Top Gon train.

Larry



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/22/18 18:16 by Ritzville.

PALuvR Wrote:
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> Very interesting possibility. Wonder if it was a
> reroute. Have just never seen that train through
> here before.
>
> Mike

Possible re-route as I have seen this train on the Glidden Sub several times. The train unloads if I heard right just across the border in Mexico.

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