Once again, an oversized movement is passing through Hillsdale.
This one is REALLY big! So big, that there are several men in place ahead of the train, to watch for potential clearance hazards around the curve. They are on both sides of the tracks for a reason, which will soon become evident. With all the activity nearby, the church pastor and his wife enjoy a seat on the bench.
The train comes slowly around the curve. Limited to 15mph on straight track, it slows down even further on curves, as potential obstacles are checked.
The load comes around the curve, with men watching from both the caboose in front and the Schnabel car itself, in addition to the men on the ground.
The massive car almost overhangs both tracks on the curve!
Another view of the huge car, and it's impressive overhang. Because of this, the westbound main is closed until the train clears the curve and enters the yard. This, combined with the train's slow speed, means that today Hillsdale isn't a vital link between Chicago and Washington, D.C.; it's a bottleneck!
This one is REALLY big! So big, that there are several men in place ahead of the train, to watch for potential clearance hazards around the curve. They are on both sides of the tracks for a reason, which will soon become evident. With all the activity nearby, the church pastor and his wife enjoy a seat on the bench.
The train comes slowly around the curve. Limited to 15mph on straight track, it slows down even further on curves, as potential obstacles are checked.
The load comes around the curve, with men watching from both the caboose in front and the Schnabel car itself, in addition to the men on the ground.
The massive car almost overhangs both tracks on the curve!
Another view of the huge car, and it's impressive overhang. Because of this, the westbound main is closed until the train clears the curve and enters the yard. This, combined with the train's slow speed, means that today Hillsdale isn't a vital link between Chicago and Washington, D.C.; it's a bottleneck!
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