Western Railroad Discussion > Uphill Slow–Downhill Fast

Date: 11/29/25 18:02
Uphill Slow–Downhill Fast
Author: espee4ever

A westbound 3x1x1 climbs the last mile into Yampai, Arizona, atop the Seligman Sub, July 2025. The B40-8W was an unexpected treat, especially since it was earning its keep coming up from Pica. Ahead lies a 107-mile, 5,000-foot descent to the Colorado River at Topock, the speed difference already discernible by the mid-train DP.
—Michael

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Date: 11/29/25 18:21
Re: Uphill Slow–Downhill Fast
Author: MacBeau

Profits first—safety last. Nice video.
—Mac

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Date: 11/29/25 18:22
Re: Uphill Slow–Downhill Fast
Author: AndyBrown

Nice catch with the B-boat! I do love that area.

Andy

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Date: 11/29/25 18:39
Re: Uphill Slow–Downhill Fast
Author: santafe199

I first heard that as part of an overall derogatory remark about railroading in general: “Uphill slow downhill fast, tonnage first safety last” 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for the chuckle reminder… 😎

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Date: 11/29/25 19:36
Re: Uphill Slow–Downhill Fast
Author: 57A26

Uphill slow, downhill fast. Tonnage first, horsepower last.
The rail is bad, the ties are worse.
What's all this about safety first?

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