| Posted by CNW534 on August 18, 2006 | |
Built in 1929? Cool.
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What are those cars used for?
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These cars are used by railways and their customers to ensure the accuracy of the scales used to weigh rail cars.
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| Posted by Warren on August 19, 2006 | |
"What are those cars used for?" My guess would be for scale calibration.
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I had no idea these old girls were still kicking around in true BN colors. I don't recall the specifics anymore, but I believe there's a very specific authorisation process for making any repairs to a scale test car, especially when in transit; they have to be almost exactly the weight specified on the side (82000 pounds in this case); and placed at a certain location in the consist. I could be wrong on all counts...all the more reason I need to find that all-telling BN ETT book of mine....
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