PASSING TRAINS PT10; GX408 PT1

 The time for the fall grain trains has arrived...

GX408 is an east-bound grain extra, led by lone SD70MAC 8663, as it passes a stopped local.

Among the cars in the train, are several new Canadian Pacific hoppers with the new "Black Beaver" herald on the sides.

There are also a number of older CP cars, with the smaller logo and  SOO reporting marks.

Then there are several even older cars, with the CP RAIL logo, also with SOO reporting marks. The SOO Line was the American subsidiary of CP; it was absorbed into CP in the late 90's, but the "SOO" reporting marks are still used on numerous freight cars.

A pair of private-owner hoppers. They are still in their as-delivered paint from the early 80's -hence the rust on the sides.

A pair of new Iowa Interstate hoppers provide a stark contrast with the older hoppers. Check back in 30 years to see how they look then!

The rest of the train next week.