Comments on: Brandt R4 Railcar Mover CN 175529 with 5 empty ballast hopper cars is heading toward the Oakville Sub. The R4 has a retractable front coupler, 50000 lb Tractive Effort, rail speeds up to 40 MPH forward and 25 MPH in reverse, and highway speed up to 65 MPH. There is a “Freightliner” badge at the top of the radiator intake. The train is running on the Cowpath side of the Bayview Junction wye after dumping ballast along the Dundas Sub.

By: jp4pix

jp4pix — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:42:47 +0000

It’s reasonable for CN to set a 25 MPH speed limit on rail (equal forward and reverse).
The capabilities I mentioned in the caption are as described on the manufacturer’s web page: https://www.brandt.ca/Divisions/Road-Rail/Products/Power-Unit/R4-Railcar-Mover

ngineered4u — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 01:18:40 +0000

The Brant truck is only allowed to do 25 mph when operating as a track unit.

BradKetchen — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:46:43 +0000

The new switcher? What’s the maximum haulage?