Charles H asked me if the dynamic brakes on 2610 and 2612 are operational. I found out they are present but disabled. They came that way from the Crandic.
9801, 9802 and 9803 have dynamic brakes* but they are not used. 2317, 2318 and 2319 do not have dynamic brakes.
* one of the three is missing the grid on one side.
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Monday, July 30, 2007
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Finally the 2610
My youngest two kids and I went down to Saint John to see the model train show. On the way to the show, we swung by Island Yard and saw NBSR 3701 and CN 7000 by the shop, and CN 2587, 5515 and 2232 on the shop track at 11:20. 2232 was ready to lead.
CN 7010 and 7079 were idling by Tim Hortons at Thorne Avenue...
After that, we went to the show. It was a great show and I'll blog about that another time.
I received a call that the eastbound NB Southern train left McAdam at 13:35. My source figured it would be 3 hours before they arrived in Saint John as they had a 30 MPH speed restriction due to the recent snow. They would also have to call the track foremen to get clearance through their areas as they were out in force clearing crossings and switches.
I left the show a little after 2 PM and crossed the Courtenay Bay causeway. As I passed over the potash terminal tracks I saw CN 7010 and 7079 running light on their way to get some cars at 14:20. This is unusual - normally CN 305's power does this.
3 minutes later at 14:23 I saw a local crossing Thorne Avenue on its way to the refinery and other industries, with NBSR 3701 and CN 7000 in the middle of the consist. One of those two engines was smoking quite a bit.
I rounded past Island Yard and heard one of CN 305's crew having quite a discussion with the CN diesel doctor. Apparently 2232 was showing a warning about "no air compressor". They did some diagnostic work and the doc eventually told them that 2232 could not lead. I assume 305 went around the wye after that but I didn't stick around - the eastbound was in my sights.
I decided to head to Clarendon and shoot them from up the hill. I could have gone farther up but I didn't want to risk them getting by me when I was out of sight of the tracks. I heard one of the foreman give them permission to pass through at 15:20 and at about 15:35 Tim Dryden showed up. At 15:38 NBSR 9801 East rolled by, with 9801, 2610 and 2317 leading 26 cars. I had the video camera on the tripod and took a number of photos.
We hopped back in our cars and shot them at Welsford Lake next. I just shot video there.
I got to the first Welsford crossing as the lights were flashing, so I shot the train out my side window. The track maintainers gave it an inspection as the train went by at 15:47.
Here's a closeup of 2610 as it went by.
I managed to get to the next Welsford crossing just before they crossed, so I shot this out the side window too at 15:50.
We chose to get them at Lafarge's after that. I love that spot.
One more shot of 2610...
The train had a number of loaded woodchip cars on the head end, including NBSR 874143. Most of the rest were tank cars.
CN 7010 and 7079 were idling by Tim Hortons at Thorne Avenue...
After that, we went to the show. It was a great show and I'll blog about that another time.
I received a call that the eastbound NB Southern train left McAdam at 13:35. My source figured it would be 3 hours before they arrived in Saint John as they had a 30 MPH speed restriction due to the recent snow. They would also have to call the track foremen to get clearance through their areas as they were out in force clearing crossings and switches.
I left the show a little after 2 PM and crossed the Courtenay Bay causeway. As I passed over the potash terminal tracks I saw CN 7010 and 7079 running light on their way to get some cars at 14:20. This is unusual - normally CN 305's power does this.
3 minutes later at 14:23 I saw a local crossing Thorne Avenue on its way to the refinery and other industries, with NBSR 3701 and CN 7000 in the middle of the consist. One of those two engines was smoking quite a bit.
I rounded past Island Yard and heard one of CN 305's crew having quite a discussion with the CN diesel doctor. Apparently 2232 was showing a warning about "no air compressor". They did some diagnostic work and the doc eventually told them that 2232 could not lead. I assume 305 went around the wye after that but I didn't stick around - the eastbound was in my sights.
I decided to head to Clarendon and shoot them from up the hill. I could have gone farther up but I didn't want to risk them getting by me when I was out of sight of the tracks. I heard one of the foreman give them permission to pass through at 15:20 and at about 15:35 Tim Dryden showed up. At 15:38 NBSR 9801 East rolled by, with 9801, 2610 and 2317 leading 26 cars. I had the video camera on the tripod and took a number of photos.
We hopped back in our cars and shot them at Welsford Lake next. I just shot video there.
I got to the first Welsford crossing as the lights were flashing, so I shot the train out my side window. The track maintainers gave it an inspection as the train went by at 15:47.
Here's a closeup of 2610 as it went by.
I managed to get to the next Welsford crossing just before they crossed, so I shot this out the side window too at 15:50.
We chose to get them at Lafarge's after that. I love that spot.
One more shot of 2610...
The train had a number of loaded woodchip cars on the head end, including NBSR 874143. Most of the rest were tank cars.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
NBSR 2610
A good friend nabbed these shots of the new NBSR 2610 in front of the Dever Road shops. I understand this unit was set to go out on the westbound to Maine tonight.
New NBSR units in Saint John
As I said, I tried to see the new NB Southern units in Saint John on Sunday but I was unsuccessful. Bob Boudreau was quicker than I and caught them outside the Island Yard shops:
Thanks for the photos, Bob!
Thanks for the photos, Bob!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Another shot of new NBSR units in Quebec
Kevin Burkholder got this amazing shot of CN 308 crossing the Riviere Chaudiere in Quebec with the two NBSR units:
Original shot here on Railpictures
Original shot here on Railpictures
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Today in Saint John
My boys and I went to Saint John today to see if we could see the new NB Southern units. As it happens, they had already been put inside the shops at Island Yard by the time I got there at 11:50. I even went up Crown Street to get this shot to make sure they weren't hiding somewhere.
CN 5505 and 5617 were at rest by the shop, and old friend GP9 7010 was idling there too. It had probably just shoved the units into the shop.
I headed over to the NBSR Dever Road yard to make sure the new units weren't there. They weren't, but CN GP9 7079 was shunting the east end of the yard while SW1200 units NBSR 3702 and 3703 idled by the shops.
On my way by Island Yard again, I saw CN 7010 was shunting.
We went for lunch, and when we returned we heard CN 305 preparing to go. They got permission from the yardmaster to depart at 14:00, so we went to Rothesay to wait for them. On the way, I saw a few windsurfers out on the ice.
Much to my surprise, I heard the NB Southern switch at Westfield Beach speak up at 14:10 to say the switch was in the normal position. There is normally no eastbound on Sunday so I couldn't figure out what train called the switch. More later.
I wasn't sure where to set up so I wasn't shooting into the sun. I decided to set up to use the station as a backdrop. It worked out OK, I think.
I got a wave from the conductor on the way by. Nice to see you guys back to work.
CN 305 had 56 cars, mostly tanks and some boxcars. They had two gondolas in the middle and six single-stack well cars on the end when they passed at 14:35.
On our way out, we noted two yellow and two green GP38s at the NB Southern shops, proving there had indeed been an eastbound this afternoon. NBSR 3702 and 3703 were shunting happily away.
I missed what I came for, but it was OK nevertheless.
CN 5505 and 5617 were at rest by the shop, and old friend GP9 7010 was idling there too. It had probably just shoved the units into the shop.
I headed over to the NBSR Dever Road yard to make sure the new units weren't there. They weren't, but CN GP9 7079 was shunting the east end of the yard while SW1200 units NBSR 3702 and 3703 idled by the shops.
On my way by Island Yard again, I saw CN 7010 was shunting.
We went for lunch, and when we returned we heard CN 305 preparing to go. They got permission from the yardmaster to depart at 14:00, so we went to Rothesay to wait for them. On the way, I saw a few windsurfers out on the ice.
Much to my surprise, I heard the NB Southern switch at Westfield Beach speak up at 14:10 to say the switch was in the normal position. There is normally no eastbound on Sunday so I couldn't figure out what train called the switch. More later.
I wasn't sure where to set up so I wasn't shooting into the sun. I decided to set up to use the station as a backdrop. It worked out OK, I think.
I got a wave from the conductor on the way by. Nice to see you guys back to work.
CN 305 had 56 cars, mostly tanks and some boxcars. They had two gondolas in the middle and six single-stack well cars on the end when they passed at 14:35.
On our way out, we noted two yellow and two green GP38s at the NB Southern shops, proving there had indeed been an eastbound this afternoon. NBSR 3702 and 3703 were shunting happily away.
I missed what I came for, but it was OK nevertheless.
New NBSR units in Quebec
Ron Pelletier got this photo of CN 308 bringing the two "new" NB Southern units through St. Charles, Quebec on February 23. Thanks Ron for the photo!
Saturday, February 24, 2007
NBSR new units and other stuff
Train watcher Dwayne Porter spotted CN 308 at Deersdale, NB last night around 11 PM. It had 3 CN engines (5630 leading) with the two "new" NBSR units right behind them, and an export unit on a flatcar a few cars behind that.
I was down in Saint John last night for the Barenaked Ladies concert (awesome) and saw no sign of CN 305 nor 306. That's not unexpected. I did see CN 7000 and NBSR 3701 beside the Island Yard shops.
It was reported that CN 306 arrived in Saint John this morning at 08:20 - no word on whether the CIC units were on it.
I was down in Saint John last night for the Barenaked Ladies concert (awesome) and saw no sign of CN 305 nor 306. That's not unexpected. I did see CN 7000 and NBSR 3701 beside the Island Yard shops.
It was reported that CN 306 arrived in Saint John this morning at 08:20 - no word on whether the CIC units were on it.
Friday, February 23, 2007
New NB Southern units getting closer...
2007/02/22 20:03 Clarke, ON (train unknown, probably 308)
2007/02/23 02:50 Couteau, PQ (train M30831-22)
2007/02/23 07:10 St. Leonard, PQ (train 308)
2007/02/23 09:18 Joffre, PQ (train 308)
It's conceivable if they keep moving like this that they will be in New Brunswick this afternoon and in Moncton this evening/night.
2007/02/23 02:50 Couteau, PQ (train M30831-22)
2007/02/23 07:10 St. Leonard, PQ (train 308)
2007/02/23 09:18 Joffre, PQ (train 308)
It's conceivable if they keep moving like this that they will be in New Brunswick this afternoon and in Moncton this evening/night.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
New NB Southern units stalled in Toronto
Friendly railfan Brendan Frisina tells me that the "new" NB Southern units are now being held in Toronto: "Load Hold Toronto Macmil Yard, ON on 21 Feb 23:00 ET". No more ETA to Saint John - wah!
At least NBSR 9802 is back on the road after a head change. 2319 had a similar problem, explaining the smoke I saw in McAdam last Saturday.
At least NBSR 9802 is back on the road after a head change. 2319 had a similar problem, explaining the smoke I saw in McAdam last Saturday.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
New NB Southern units haven't moved
As of 07:08 Eastern time this morning (February 20) they were still in Toronto. They are now showing an ETA of February 23 (Friday). The CN strike is probably the cause of the delay.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
New NB Southern units in Canada
CIC 110 and 112 are now in Canada!
They're now showing an ETA of February 20 in Saint John.
CIC 110 Load Arrived Toronto Macmil Yard, ON on 16 Feb 04:24 ET M35061 15
CIC 112 Load Arrived Toronto Macmil Yard, ON on 16 Feb 04:24 ET M35061 15
They're now showing an ETA of February 20 in Saint John.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
New NB Southern units moving right along!
Last reported position: Battle Creek, Michigan on train 438 on Valentine's Day at 02:11 AM. They were still reported there at noon.
Here's a map showing their progress to date (courtesy of Google Maps). The yellow pushpins show reported sightings.
They should cross the border at Sarnia, Ontario then proceed to Toronto. From there they will possibly go on CN 308 to Moncton, and then CN 306 to Saint John.
Here's a map showing their progress to date (courtesy of Google Maps). The yellow pushpins show reported sightings.
They should cross the border at Sarnia, Ontario then proceed to Toronto. From there they will possibly go on CN 308 to Moncton, and then CN 306 to Saint John.
New NB Southern units in Illinois
CIC #110, arrived in Hawthorn, Illinois on CN, February 12th at 8:28PM local time. No ETA or ETI.
CIC #112, Departed Hawthorn, Illinois on CN, February 13th at 1:55PM local time. No ETA or ETI.
CIC #112, Departed Hawthorn, Illinois on CN, February 13th at 1:55PM local time. No ETA or ETI.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
New NB Southern units on the move
Iowa railfan Kurt Michelson reported that the two "new" NB Southern units were ready to go on CN on February 10.
"Two ex-Cedar Rapids & Iowa City GP35-sumthings are in the CN Cedar Rapids yard this morning 02/10. Likely to head north to Manchester for destinations currently unknown at some point today"
Fellow Iowa railfan Bruce Tiemann deduced they should have been in Chicago by Sunday night.
Hopefully some CN watchers can trace those units from there. They may be traceable under CIC 110 and 112, or NBSR 110/112, or NBSR 2710 and 2712.
"Two ex-Cedar Rapids & Iowa City GP35-sumthings are in the CN Cedar Rapids yard this morning 02/10. Likely to head north to Manchester for destinations currently unknown at some point today"
Fellow Iowa railfan Bruce Tiemann deduced they should have been in Chicago by Sunday night.
Hopefully some CN watchers can trace those units from there. They may be traceable under CIC 110 and 112, or NBSR 110/112, or NBSR 2710 and 2712.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Photo of new NB Southern units
Bruce Tiemann got this shot of de-lettered CIC 110 and 112 at the Rockford Road shops in Cedar Rapids yesterday. These are the two "new" NB Southern units coming soon.
Thanks for the photo, Bruce!
Thanks for the photo, Bruce!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
NB Southern new units
Bruce Tiemann reports that "As of today, Ex-CIC GP35M #110 & GP35M #112 are now tied down on the same track as CIC display GP9 #100 on the Southeast side of the
Rockford Road shop complex, clearly visible from the street overpass. Both were dusted with snow and have had their stacks capped."
Rockford Road shop complex, clearly visible from the street overpass. Both were dusted with snow and have had their stacks capped."
Sunday, January 14, 2007
NB Southern new units
I'm back from Mexico. No trains sighted (except the Pearson shuttle) but a great time was had by all. Back to rail news..
Crandic units GP35M 110 and 112 were spotted outside the Rockford Road shops January 3 with their heralds removed and road numbers painted out. They are waiting for the money transfer to be completed, then they will be on their way to New Brunswick. They should arrive in Saint John on CN 306 and will go straight into the shop at Island Yard for repainting before they are put into service. No word yet on what NBSR numbers they will receive. I vote for 9804 and 9805, not that my opinion matters!
Crandic units GP35M 110 and 112 were spotted outside the Rockford Road shops January 3 with their heralds removed and road numbers painted out. They are waiting for the money transfer to be completed, then they will be on their way to New Brunswick. They should arrive in Saint John on CN 306 and will go straight into the shop at Island Yard for repainting before they are put into service. No word yet on what NBSR numbers they will receive. I vote for 9804 and 9805, not that my opinion matters!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
New NB Southern units...
I understand they should be on the move soon. They are just being checked out now before shipping. I believe they are CIC 110 and 112.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
"New" NB Southern units
Someone asked in a comment if I had an update on the new NB Southern units. I do not. The last I heard was that they were being shipped in November, arriving in early December. I understand the other two GP38-3 units that were sold have already departed.
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