Busy night south of Auburn, Wa last night. The Talgo was doing 15mph due to a SB freight in the block ahead of it.
Some older EMD hood units, like an ex-Santa Fe SD40-2 in the consist! Caught it at N. Auburn Yard minutes later...
Now you have me wondering, pondering the same question. I wonder if they are simply spooked by the incident which brought this about? And are being very overly cautious?
It's all set-up with signals, trackage with concrete ties, and ballast and all in place, but only Tacoma Rail still using it for locals. The depot in the Freighthouse Square is all set up for use, as the Sounders use it daily. I dunno why they're dragging it out so long.
