RAPID CITY, PIERRE, & EASTERN MOTORS POUR ON THE POWER - EAST OF WASTA, SOUTH DAKOTA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Having made the turn after crossing the Cheyenne River (running along the base of the hillside in the distance), the four motors leading train #M-RCHU are now in launch mode as they begin to tackle Wall Hill. Well sort of, they at least sound like they are in launch mode because they are tackling Wall Hill, which is the ruling grade on the RCP&E's mainline. So while they will not exceed the 10 mph limit on this portion of line, they will be running all out (RPM's wise) dragging this eastbound up to Wall.
RAPID CITY, PIERRE, & EASTERN MOTORS POUR ON THE POWER - EAST OF WASTA, SOUTH DAKOTA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Having made the turn after crossing the Cheyenne River (running along the base of the hillside in the distance), the four motors leading train #M-RCHU are now in launch mode as they begin to tackle Wall Hill. Well sort of, they at least sound like they are in launch mode because they are tackling Wall Hill, which is the ruling grade on the RCP&E's mainline. So while they will not exceed the 10 mph limit on this portion of line, they will be running all out (RPM's wise) dragging this eastbound up to Wall.