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ACeInTheHole wrote:Who woulda thunk that the 45s would be responsible for clearing the Cardinal, Star, Meteor and Crescent for 125 mph operation.The alps piggybacked on the test train to save the FRA time and allowed The two railroads to kill two birds with one stone. So the opposite is likely true. Additionally, until the new diners arrive, trains so equipped with will remain limited to 110mph.
ThirdRail7 wrote:Yes yes. I understand the logic of it.. Its just from a subjective standpoint funny to think about. I also forgot about the diners. Oops. The Cardinal will see an immediate benefit from this though.ACeInTheHole wrote:Who woulda thunk that the 45s would be responsible for clearing the Cardinal, Star, Meteor and Crescent for 125 mph operation.The alps piggybacked on the test train to save the FRA time and allowed The two railroads to kill two birds with one stone. So the opposite is likely true. Additionally, until the new diners arrive, trains so equipped with will remain limited to 110mph.
twropr wrote:Did one of these test trains with the NJ Transit ALP45s make it to Boston?seriously doubt it as the ALP45DP is not cleared for MN.
Andy
DutchRailnut wrote:Isnt that what the clearance bureau and form Ds are for? You can move anything anywhere with the right paperwork and it fitting any clearance dimensions.twropr wrote:Did one of these test trains with the NJ Transit ALP45s make it to Boston?seriously doubt it as the ALP45DP is not cleared for MN.
Andy