Watching the Flagstaff Railcam and...

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DaveO
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Watching the Flagstaff Railcam and...

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A Brandt road-rail truck comes by pulling a welded rail train. Yes, a 1/4 mile long loaded rail train.
I'm going what the ____. How is that possible?
Well it wasn't. There were 2 locomotives at the rear.

The truck was being used to protect the rear on the shoving move. Seemed also to be equipped to help with the unloading of rail.

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Was there a buffer car between the rail and the Brandt truck?
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No, this is what it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coRoJI8xnlo&app=desktop
First car after is a standard rail bunk.
No buffer at the engine end either. The crew was not occupying the unit next to the rail.

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