AC440CW locos on a small branch line

mtaylor Feb 28, 2006

  1. mtaylor

    mtaylor Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Saw something pretty cool I have not seen here. I live less than a block from a CP branchline that serves the Highlan Ford Plan (Saint Paul, MN....former Soo Line) I can look out my kitchen window and see the track [​IMG]

    Anyways,
    On my way home from work, I saw two AC4400CW locos with about 15 auto parts cars headed to the ford plant. Very cool! This branch line goes right though a residential area with grade crossings protected with nothing more than crossbucks!! I diverted my course to head off the consist to watch it. These locos looked just massive next to the single family homes. Of course I did not have my camera with me :( (DUH!!!!). Normally this line is served by a pair of GP40's (I think). I am just excited because I will not have to use a modeler license to have big power on local runs and switch details [​IMG]

    I guess I will have to keep the camera near by from now on [​IMG]
     
  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Yes. :eek: And hope that wasn't a once in a lifetime opportunity!

    :D

    Boxcab E50
     
  3. mtaylor

    mtaylor Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I will cetainly have to keep a look out .....and of course have the camera ready.
     
  4. Grey One

    Grey One TrainBoard Supporter

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    1) What is your address. I’m going to send you a disposable for your car and a telephoto setup for your kitchen. [​IMG]
    2) Any openings for a good tech in that neighbor hood < I wish I could leave here >
    3) Yes! Big power on a small branch / shortline. //Runs off to rewrite the GandG rule book.

    Life is good
     

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