10-21-2019, 08:29 AM
2. A 1.6 mile consist with 240 iron ore cars in Canada is the longest pull in North America on record, and they’re doing it several times a day with two EMD F40’s and a mid-consist helper. The load is 24,000 tons.
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Actually 12,000' (just over two miles long) trains is becoming the norm on several railroads. One or two engines on the point with DPUs in the middle or on the end is normally used. I read where CSX and NS is now using some DPUs.
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Actually 12,000' (just over two miles long) trains is becoming the norm on several railroads. One or two engines on the point with DPUs in the middle or on the end is normally used. I read where CSX and NS is now using some DPUs.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!