Train fording some high water in Iowa - 2018

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Train fording some high water in Iowa - 2018

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Canadian Pacific trains heading through some high water in Davenport Iowa last year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR5Iz3kuV1g
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Re: Train fording some high water in Iowa - 2018

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How did they know the track wasn't washed out under the water. Also, what does that water do to traction motors? It looks like it is way over the motors.
Also, does CP ever wash their locomotives? :D
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