Comments on: CN L580 exits the siding at Hagersville with CN 5273 trailing. They would then back onto their train and prepare to head to CGC.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:26:00 +0000

Thanks for that explanation. Splitting the power at CGC sounds like an interesting set of maneuvers.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:19:40 +0000

Yes, it was. Run-around. They don’t really do this anymore, instead they split the power at CGC so they don’t have to go all the way to Hagersville. At least that’s what I observed the last time I was there. It could depend on the crew though and the time of the year – the 10 per slows in summer really cut into their time.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:34:50 +0000

Just re-viewing this nice shot in the favourites banner. It’s great to see that old SD on the road and nose out. Based on SCH’s comment, was this a different maneuver to prepare for switching CGC ?