The recently seen Schnabel car PTDX 202 passed back through Hillsdale recently, this time with a large transformer!
Extra MBx202 slows to a halt as the yard workers wait for it to come in. Three gondolas and a Engineering Dept. caboose fill out the train, which has attracted a bit of interest. Meanwhile, a bunch of Union Pacific reefers sit in the background after stocking-up the food processor plant in Dale City. They'll soon be headed back west to sunny Southern California.
As Sam looks on, the other men get ready to get to work.
The problem; a burned out ditch light. Replacement is under way.
As big as the car alone is, it gets even bigger with a big transformer between the two halves! The transformer is actually bolted to each half of the car, making the whole thing a solid unit. One of the car's operators is sitting on the near unit, taking a break while the train is stopped. As noted before, the load can be raised and/or shifted side-to-side a few inches to help clear obstructions along the way.
Another man stands on the caboose, keeping a close eye out for clearances along the way. If necessary, he -and the others inside the caboose- will help guide the massive car and its load past any tight spots. So far, so good; however this load will be going to Baltimore, Md. for overseas shipment, so close shaves are in the VERY near future!
Extra MBx202 slows to a halt as the yard workers wait for it to come in. Three gondolas and a Engineering Dept. caboose fill out the train, which has attracted a bit of interest. Meanwhile, a bunch of Union Pacific reefers sit in the background after stocking-up the food processor plant in Dale City. They'll soon be headed back west to sunny Southern California.
As Sam looks on, the other men get ready to get to work.
The problem; a burned out ditch light. Replacement is under way.
As big as the car alone is, it gets even bigger with a big transformer between the two halves! The transformer is actually bolted to each half of the car, making the whole thing a solid unit. One of the car's operators is sitting on the near unit, taking a break while the train is stopped. As noted before, the load can be raised and/or shifted side-to-side a few inches to help clear obstructions along the way.
Another man stands on the caboose, keeping a close eye out for clearances along the way. If necessary, he -and the others inside the caboose- will help guide the massive car and its load past any tight spots. So far, so good; however this load will be going to Baltimore, Md. for overseas shipment, so close shaves are in the VERY near future!
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