Comments on: CN’s EJE painted heritage engine leads 205 potash loads west on the Edson Sub between Devona and Henry House. This 29,310 ton train originated at the potash mine in Alwinsal, SK and is destined for Thornton Yard in Vancouver, BC.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:25:58 +0000

Thanks for that very interesting info Tim.
Rodney

By: Tim Stevens

Tim Stevens — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:32:15 +0000

They are among the heaviest. We run coal trains at 220 cars out west that weigh in around 32000 tons. The 205 car potash trains weigh about 29500-30000 tons. A 200 car sand train weighs around the same as well, which are frequently run between Winnipeg and Swan Landing, AB.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:20:47 +0000

Admiring this one again as it showed up on the Favourites banner. Are these potash trains the heaviest regular moves on CN ? They run 205 car versions to St John NB as well.