The Newest Technology
CP 2227 leads a trio of tricked-out passenger cars that make up the newest Canadian Pacific "Tech Train" north along the frozen Mississippi at a railroad location known as Edmore. Edmore is a siding just north of Dubuque, adjacent to the John Deere Dubuque Works that is still the major employer in Dubuque County, but which hasn't used rail service directly at this plant in many years. The curve here at the siding always makes for a fine scene, with the river bluff backdrop and the waters pooled up due to the presence of Lock and Dam No 11 just downstream from here.
As I understand it this new Tech Train set, also known as a track geometry train which is used for detailed track inspections, was built in Kansas City. This move was it's first ferry move north for setup before being pressed into service. Even on a dreary day the bright red certainly popped amidst the snowy countryside.
The Newest Technology
CP 2227 leads a trio of tricked-out passenger cars that make up the newest Canadian Pacific "Tech Train" north along the frozen Mississippi at a railroad location known as Edmore. Edmore is a siding just north of Dubuque, adjacent to the John Deere Dubuque Works that is still the major employer in Dubuque County, but which hasn't used rail service directly at this plant in many years. The curve here at the siding always makes for a fine scene, with the river bluff backdrop and the waters pooled up due to the presence of Lock and Dam No 11 just downstream from here.
As I understand it this new Tech Train set, also known as a track geometry train which is used for detailed track inspections, was built in Kansas City. This move was it's first ferry move north for setup before being pressed into service. Even on a dreary day the bright red certainly popped amidst the snowy countryside.