CN train #752 (army train) with CN 5423 doing solo duty at Cobourg on 2005/10/28. I ran out of fingers counting the cars, but I was amazed that a single unit was able to handle this consist.
Great catch! Did you know of the movement, or just happend to be in the right place at the right time?
I wonder if the loads are actually not that much total tonnage? Thus easier to handle with one unit? Must be a unit heading out for some training. Boxcab E50
I have driven many Military Trains in the Netherlands. And even with similar power. But even with limited power... it takes just a longer time to get up to speed. Great pics! Nice shots!
wish my trains could handle something like that...........even my biggest engine (conrail C44-9w) cant haul more than 5 cars at the most (and thats even with traction tires.....must be the motor is going)
As a transportation officer for the US Army I can tell you these loads are extremely light in comparison to a loaded Coal car or containers full of goods. By looking at the vehicles they are Canadian Army, I believe the SUV looking trucks are actually Mercedes. Brad
