Another look at life in Hillsdale Yard...
Jake arrives at work for the start of the day.
A gang of workers gather by the line truck to get the day's work assignments. The railroad is currently replacing its grade crossing signals in this region, so the crane on the truck will come in handy.
Halloween is on the way! A local farmer has stopped by to give the guys first crack at his pumpkins before he heads to the local farmers market. Life in a small town!
Another day, another 'tagged' (vandalized) freight car.
Sd40 3163 occupies her usual spot in the yard when not busy. Reportedly, the AP&W is looking at NRE (National Railway Equipment) genset locomotives to handle switching duties on smaller yards like Hillsdale in order to reduce emisions and fuel consumption. Either way, at 45 years old, 3163 is a relic ready for either rebuilding or retirement -and probable scrapping.
Jake arrives at work for the start of the day.
A gang of workers gather by the line truck to get the day's work assignments. The railroad is currently replacing its grade crossing signals in this region, so the crane on the truck will come in handy.
Halloween is on the way! A local farmer has stopped by to give the guys first crack at his pumpkins before he heads to the local farmers market. Life in a small town!
Another day, another 'tagged' (vandalized) freight car.
Sd40 3163 occupies her usual spot in the yard when not busy. Reportedly, the AP&W is looking at NRE (National Railway Equipment) genset locomotives to handle switching duties on smaller yards like Hillsdale in order to reduce emisions and fuel consumption. Either way, at 45 years old, 3163 is a relic ready for either rebuilding or retirement -and probable scrapping.
1 comment:
I really enjoyed the scenery and the story line.
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