Comments on: SD40-2F CMQ 9010 and Jordan Spreader CP 402998 are in the process of cutting away some soil and ballast on the north side of the main between Morse and Herbert SK on the Swift Current Sub. Perhaps prepping for winter and the subsequent spring runoff? I wont pretend to know.

By: RonaldB

RonaldB — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:53:50 +0000

I also notice an SBU on the front of the spreader, indicating that it will be pulled backward at some point. That unit doesn’t lend itself to backward running.

By: RonaldB

RonaldB — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:52:12 +0000

Thanks for this great shot. It illustrates the seemingly lesser known function of spreaders. I imagine this is just routine track maintenance to ensure proper drainage.
In my railway career, I saw Jordan spreaders used for this type of work far more often than for snow clearing. Even with the heavier snowfalls of earlier decades, the spreaders didn’t get near as much use as CP’s home built wedge plows.

By: mattwatson

mattwatson — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:34:46 +0000

Thanks Guys.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:18:07 +0000

Pow. Nice shot.

By: Marcus Stevens

Marcus Stevens — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:40:35 +0000

Awesome catch Matt!

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:04:33 +0000

CP 402998 is a Jordan Type J, 4-150X spreader. It is equipped with front cab, high snow plow front blade, articulated side wings, hydraulic cylinders, and a high rear platform. It was built in 1981 and wears serial number 1489.