European Railroad Discussion > Kaunis Iron - The New Swedish Iron Ore Operation

The Malmbanan/Ofotbanen lines from Kiruna to Narvik have long been a unique and interesting operation.  LKAB with its DM3 side rod locomotives and later its IORE electrics, one of the largest electric locomotives in the world have lured fans from across the world to this Arctic line.  The summer of 2018 marked a change with the additon of Kaunis Iron..  Using six former RUSH RAIL Bombardier TRAXX locomotives, Kaunis operates two trains a day to Narvik...  This video taken at Bjornfjell, Norway on September 4 will give the viewer a taste of big time electric railroading.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/22/18 08:03 by YukonYeti.

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Great video. All the cars fully loaded makes for good footage.

Bob Krieger
Cheyenne, WY

I can't determine if the words "Rush Rail" on the locos is wiped clean dirt or not.  Also noticed that every other ore car has reflective (?) white lines on the side sill.

The words RUSH RAIL is where the lettering was peeled off, giving a “ wiped” look.    The cars are doubles, connected with a drawbar.... Trains consist of two units and 16 doubles.

YY
 

Very interesting !!! Those electrics are nice looking. Those cars were definately different looking and very interesting. 
I have just one question ? 
Just wondering how many trains a day operate in both directions including passenger trains???
Thank you for sharing!!! :):):)

Reflective striping is in exactly the same spot on each set of cars. Does the dumper use an optical sensor to position the cars for unloading?

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Darren Boes
Lethbridge, AB
Southern Alberta Railfan

lkab runs 13 ore trains each way plus two or three container trains from green cargo and  three passengers trains

sarailfan Wrote:
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> Reflective striping is in exactly the same spot on
> each set of cars. Does the dumper use an optical
> sensor to position the cars for unloading?

Notice the round roller on the lip of the car. It contacts an elevated rail that tips the body of the car to the far side to empty the contents without raising the wheels and frame off the rails, and then lowers the body back down once the car passes the receiving hopper which is beside the track, not below it.

Do a search on UTube for "Narvil ore dumper".
An amazing piece of RR equipment !!

Dave

DaveL Wrote:
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> Do a search on UTube for "Narvil ore dumper".
> An amazing piece of RR equipment !!
>
> Dave

That was amazing. Watch the video titled "Helix Dumper unloading trial in 2015"

Pretty much the opposite of a Hulett unloader.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/24/18 15:45 by Duna.