Saturday, December 18, 2010

Coal is King on the ROCK!

You have often heard that coal is king!  Well any upstanding layout would not be complete without at least one coal train.  With the recent inflow of cash from the sale of the 40' steel reefers, the CRI&P Acquisition Team has been on a mission. 

The CRI&P has ordered 12 Atlas ACF Coalveyor coal hoppers.  The Coalveyor was manufactured by ACF Industries in 1978.  Production continued until 1982.  Commonly referred to as a bathtub gon, the ACF design was intended to lower car weight, lower initial and maintenance costs and provide a longer car life.  The car provides a 4,240 Cu Ft capacity. 

With the train originating in Wyoming, crews on the CRI&P will board it in West Davenport.  The train will travel to Joliet passing the CB&Q interlocking, back onto the CB&Q tracks and crossover the CRI&P.  The empties will return via the same route.  Typical power will be 3 to 4 GP7s.

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