Comments on: X37131 21 (CN 2673 with 94 autoracks)coasting through Hardy Road with CN 4730 bringing up the rear. 580 had to help X371 get moving after they were brought to a stop due to switch problems in the plant at Hardy, and couldn’t lift the train with the solo C44-9W once given the all clear.

By: ngineered4u

ngineered4u — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:30:26 +0000

@mercer, Actually its not really the crews preferences that get more 38′s in Brantford. Its what power control has on hand serviceable and ready to go. Luckily its GP38′s more often.

By: James Gardiner

James Gardiner — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:33:27 +0000

Bruce, the GP38-2/W’s have become pretty consistent since the first one (I believe) showed up late in 2009. I’d guess that they’ve become preferred over the GP9′s for the assignment now with them having to service Stubbs Cement in Princeton, and some traffic from Woodstock area as well

By: mercer

mercer — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:16:36 +0000

How often does a GP38-2 get Assigned to Brantford now ??

By: ngineered4u

ngineered4u — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:08:34 +0000

@AW..if the train has a good run up Copetown Hill and the rail is not wet, there is a good chance they will make it. Not sure how many racks were on the train though.

By: Todd Steinman

Todd Steinman — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:16:27 +0000

Mr. Gardiner…great shot of the autorack train. Love the angle!

By: awmooney

awmooney — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:19:47 +0000

I watched 2673 struggling with those autoracks up the hill at Copetown….I was surprised it was not assisted even then.

By: ngineered4u

ngineered4u — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 22:12:00 +0000

Gotta love those old GP’s to the rescue! Kudos’s to the crew on 580 who know their rules! The SBU is on the end of the unit pushing. Well done guys.