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Looks like a load/empty sensor for when the brakes are applied.
These things are a great benefit as they can limit the amount of air put into the cylinder during heavy brake applications. Wheels are a lot less likely to skid with these, when they are working properly
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Animals do fine sitting in the fields all winter.
I've heard from some of the old guys at work that the animals were treated better than the employees. The railroads were more than happy to get rid of them.
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Feel free to have him or yourself email me.
topher_dv@hotmail.com
I can answer all your questions in better time and more detail.
I work in western Canada so I should be able to answer most of them.
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Those are VERY different from Canadian signals.
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You'll see 101 in a 1 1 1 DP combo at 14000 feet now. 111 I hear is supposed to be running like that soon.
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You have your wish man. They are detouring around the rivers sub wreck!
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Milage markers with decimal points are used to pinpoint an exact location. Used for bridges, switches etc.
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Only been down it a few times.
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That's quite possible. I gotta tell you the run between Portage and Dauphin is pretty boring!
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Delta Jct. is at Portage La Prarie not Gladstone. Also, those approach signals and home signals at the diamond are in service. They are apporoach lit and don't come on until you are almost at them.
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Theres a few in CN paint running around.
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Haha Cal thats actually 314. Leave it to you to catch me in a pose where I can get in trouble haha.
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