The Mikado from Vancouver's Canadian Pacific roundhouse arrived yesterday pulling a consist of dump cars for the logging industry near Great Falls. Along with this light consist were three old Canadian Pacific passenger cars, including a rail post. Unfortunatley for the PGE these cars do not seem to be built for the tight curves of the PGE's mainline. During retrofits for allowing the coaches to navigate the mainline one of the coaches has been written off as salvage due to rusty trucks and floorboards.
CNR's Heavy Mountain and coaches is in Calgary awaiting her crew which is leaving on the next train from Vancouver to Calgary this week. Delivery has once again been delayed.
17.4.08
13.4.08
PGE gets new additions within the week
There are three locomotives on route for delivery within the month, two of which within the week.
The new Heavy Mountain being delivered from CNR's Montreal roundhouse is on route and should arrive within the week. The Mikado coming down from the Vancouver Roundhouse can be expected as early as Wednesday.
Along with the u1d the CNR's delivery should also include a pair of coaches and a railway post car.
The unfortunate thing that came up this week is that the route that the PGE was originally taking through the lower cascades has caused some issues and is requiring additional workers.
A Shay locomotive may be needed to help out with the construction of the main line. Currently the GP9 has been assigned to this duty.
The new Heavy Mountain being delivered from CNR's Montreal roundhouse is on route and should arrive within the week. The Mikado coming down from the Vancouver Roundhouse can be expected as early as Wednesday.
Along with the u1d the CNR's delivery should also include a pair of coaches and a railway post car.
The unfortunate thing that came up this week is that the route that the PGE was originally taking through the lower cascades has caused some issues and is requiring additional workers.
A Shay locomotive may be needed to help out with the construction of the main line. Currently the GP9 has been assigned to this duty.
8.4.08
7.4.08
Great progress!
The engine facility has finally finished construction, and not a moment too soon as our 0-8-0 switcher 'Husky' has decided to give up. Repairs have begun, and hopefuly the fleet will be operational soon.
Mainline construction has been getting refined and redirected as landslides continue to pound the current low running mainline. more updates as we get them.
Mainline construction has been getting refined and redirected as landslides continue to pound the current low running mainline. more updates as we get them.
4.4.08
First passenger service to new Great Falls Terminal!
Last night at 8:00pm the RDC made its first stop ever at the new Great Falls terminal and freight yard. Towns people rejoiced as the the station enters full operation.
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