Western Railroad Discussion > Lots of radio chatter Thursday

And I had a hunch an Etahanol train was coming out of Vacouver to the Portland & Western.  Finally got out of the house about 1445 hours, and headed east with a certain shot in mind.  Well, meeting this Megathanol train just west of my spot resulted in a u turn and looking for a secondary spot.  Finally chose thia one with the Scappoose (OR) station sign, and some fall color.  Alas, the petty trees formed a wall along the sunny side of the train,such that it was sunny, sort of, no!  I had some time as the train is only allowed 10 mph due to the hazardness fo the ethanol.  Seems a shame to waste that CWR this way.

So, along comes a pair of newer GEs, BNSF 7464 and 7052 leading the way, and one hundred and sixteen cars later, FRED comes along with no DP unit, a surprise!  So, enjoy a bit of fall.

Rob

PS, I had photo edited the image, saved it, and then it wasn't what was downloaded.  Will work on it later.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/09/18 20:55 by OregonOldGuy.

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Well, Robert, I think the 10 mph restriction on loaded unit trains out there helps P&W management with their nerves and jumpiness.

Kindly inform the destination of this train please.

BB

bmarti7 Wrote:
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> Kindly inform the destination of this train
> please.
>
> BB. South Korea via Port Westward, OR.

Rob

roustabout Wrote:
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> Well, Robert, I think the 10 mph restriction on
> loaded unit trains out there helps P&W management
> with their nerves and jumpiness.

yes Lou, me thinks you have the right answer.  How fast would SP have run them?  Did you hide all the trains today? Saw a lot of empty track between home and Klamath.

Rob