u1b 311 encountered a tragedy this week as the flat bed it was being shipped on derailed within the Rogers Pass effectivley scrapping the locomotive. Surveyors and railway officials are still investigating this disaster. No formal report has been made at this time.
The u1f 6022 steam tests have been postponed for another month it seems as workers copmlete the engine facility around her. And due to vandalism from locals, another coat of paint will have to be applied, but according to recent reports, the final details will not be completed until after the steam tests have been completed.
The RDC-1 has been delievered in CN colors and has already started commuter runs on the PGS. Currently due to the lack of passenger service, our RDC has been pulling doulbe duty and running around the clock to get people where they need to be. A second RDC (probably an RDC-3) has been requested by the PGS. Repaint to BC Rail will be done once 6022 steam tests have been completed and regular passenger service starts.
UP 3324 has delievered the final parts needed to complete work on the engine facilty, but has broken down in Cranbrook on her way home. She is getting field repairs by UP with assistance from BC Rail.
'Husky' being the only operating locomotive on site has been pulling double shifts hauling supplies to Creston from Nelson so that roadworkers may start on repair of the rail yard there, while other rail officals complete work on the engine facility.
The Turntable pit has been dug out and constructed, the bridge is currently under construction. Foundation has been laid for the roundhouse, and workers are working around the clock to get the facility completed.
More updates as we get them!
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