NS Scale Test car on the GRE
NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Just was down at Ann St. today and I noticed an NS Scale Test car sitting in the back of track 3 of the GRE yard. Does anyone know why it's there? Are they doing testing on the line or something?
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Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Scale test cars are used to calibrate/certify weigh scales. Does the GRE have a railcar weigh scale?kd_1014 wrote:Just was down at Ann St. today and I noticed an NS Scale Test car sitting in the back of track 3 of the GRE yard. Does anyone know why it's there? Are they doing testing on the line or something?
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Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Goes to Amway. They have a scale they calibrate every so often.
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Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Last time I saw that car was about 4 years ago. Not sure how often its calibrated but yeah they do bring it in every so often like you said.Raildudes dad wrote:Goes to Amway. They have a scale they calibrate every so often.
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Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Did it go out today? I might go later tonight and take pictures of it if it's still there.MQT1223 wrote:Last time I saw that car was about 4 years ago. Not sure how often its calibrated but yeah they do bring it in every so often like you said.Raildudes dad wrote:Goes to Amway. They have a scale they calibrate every so often.
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Best way to find out is to go down there.kd_1014 wrote:Did it go out today? I might go later tonight and take pictures of it if it's still there.MQT1223 wrote:Last time I saw that car was about 4 years ago. Not sure how often its calibrated but yeah they do bring it in every so often like you said.Raildudes dad wrote:Goes to Amway. They have a scale they calibrate every so often.
Didn't know you were in town buddy.
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Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Should be west of Alpine. GDLK stuffed the GRE yard at 5am this morning. GRE is still working on the interchange track today.
Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Pics? Is this a small scale test car or a large one?
Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
Sorry don't have my own pics but I believe the number was NS 982570 if you want to google itNS3322 wrote:Pics? Is this a small scale test car or a large one?
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Re: NS Scale Test car on the GRE
It's been up and down the Elk a few times. It's a small one.