| Posted by Kibu on March 15, 2016 | |
SP had something similar in service. Theirs was a converted boxcar with a compressor set up inside. Unlike the CN here, though, the cars were cut in about mid way down the train.
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So the brakes need extra help to function in cold weather?
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| Posted by Mike on March 16, 2016 | |
Not so much to "function" rather to assist in pumping up the train. Those of us who run in DPU country are spoiled by the fact that you can pump up your train pretty quickly. A long conventional train however can take a long time; and in extreme cold well, you might want to pack a lunch.
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Except for the what the Door on the end , Grill on the side, the paint scheme and the freight car... it looks like one of those everyday ordinary 28 FOOT + containers which fits on a Highway Truck.
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At what temperature does this machine become necessary? Fahrenheit please.
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They are used throughout the winter regardless of the temperature. They are always useful in getting the airflow up, however, I would say that once the temperature reaches the -10F to -15F range and colder is when you really start to notice the difference.
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