tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post1066108437254913849..comments2024-03-29T00:38:49.531-04:00Comments on THE BEACHBURG SUB: A brief glimpse of a tunnel trainMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-36193315221194862402019-12-18T15:25:03.661-05:002019-12-18T15:25:03.661-05:00Interesting stuff, gents. I always scratched my he...Interesting stuff, gents. I always scratched my head at those classifications. <br /><br />And, as for the question about CP timetables, I have to say I really have no idea. There are a number of active railfans and those with operating knowledge of railways that can give you a good idea of what to expect from different parts of a railway's system. I get most of my operating information about Ontario operations from a reader with inside knowledge of CN/CP operations. For example, I know he CP Winchester Sub sees about 8-10 trains a day, because more active railfans in this region have told me this and my friend who has inside knowledge confirmed it. That's about all I can say! Wish I had better info for you!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-14516059973981446122019-12-17T17:29:41.733-05:002019-12-17T17:29:41.733-05:00Hi GP9Rm4108
Just curious, but why wouldn't 6...Hi GP9Rm4108<br /><br />Just curious, but why wouldn't 644z be 26, za 27, zb 28 etc... Is there a letter that was not used? The i maybe?Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381586104480924655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-83640933272793679412019-12-17T16:24:23.186-05:002019-12-17T16:24:23.186-05:00That old identification system is not used for any...That old identification system is not used for anything anymore. All the newest documentation to the crews use the actual ES44AC/ET44AC models. It's a wonder why it's even on the side of the cab. <br /><br />And, ZC would be, I think, 28. 644y ... 644za (26), zb (27) zc (28).GP9Rm4108https://www.blogger.com/profile/15089025192333706088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-17633581395295339732019-12-16T15:05:31.652-05:002019-12-16T15:05:31.652-05:00Was wondering if and how one can get the schedule ...Was wondering if and how one can get the schedule of CP trains via the internet.<br /><br />Many thanks<br />LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-5033204649762464252019-12-16T08:12:07.117-05:002019-12-16T08:12:07.117-05:00Thanks Patrice! I should have checked my old Track...Thanks Patrice! I should have checked my old Trackside Guide! That's great information. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-44737987351362768132019-12-15T17:22:01.877-05:002019-12-15T17:22:01.877-05:00Hi there,
According to my old (1998!) Canadian Tr...Hi there,<br /><br />According to my old (1998!) Canadian Trackside guide, CN's engine numbering is as follows:<br /><br /> First letter is for the builder: G = GMD (now Progress Rail), E = GE<br /> Second letter is the type: F = Road Freight, R = Road Switching, S = Switching, Y = Yard<br /> 3 digits following the dash, first number is # of axells, two following is HP in 100s, So, 644 = 6 axels, 4400 HP<br /> Suffixes: lower case letters identify which which order the train came from. So, my understanding is that zc = 3rd batch, order 26? Or maybe is order 29?<br /><br />I hope this helps,<br /><br />PatricePatricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381586104480924655noreply@blogger.com