Distributed Power 101 Modern railroads are one of the most efficient modes of transporting freight across long distances. Occasionally in railroad freight service, the need will arise for multiple locomotives to efficiently transport freight. But where in this hypothetical freight train should the locomotives be placed? Distributed Power (DP) is an operating practice where locomotives []Read More
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A freight train has derailed on the east end of the Steel Bridge this morning, forcing the closure of the entire bridge, Portland Fire & Rescue said.The closure
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A Union Pacific freight train derailed on the east end of Portland's Steel Bridge Monday, halting traffic for several hours. Advocates say it could've been a lot worse. by Taylor Griggs A Union Pacific (UP) freight train derailed around 6 am Monday morning on the east end of the Steel Bridge, halting all travel across the bridge for more than four hours. While the bridge reopened to all modes of traffic after local...
Police and Portland Fire Bureau responded to reports of the derailment at
A Union Pacific freight train derailed on the east end of the Steel Bridge this morning, forcing the closure of the entire bridge, Portland Fire & Rescue said.
After weeks of worrisome late-game blunders, there finally was redemption for the Dodgers bullpen Tuesday night. On a night their starting pitcher failed to complete five innings, and their lineup managed only one run before the final couple of frames, it was five other numbers that keyed a 4-1 Dodgers win over Washington at Nationals Park. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. As in, the five goose eggs the Dodgers' once-struggling bullpen put on the scoreboard. “The bullpen,” manager Dave Roberts said, “was really...
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If you’re new to the hobby, you might be wondering if you can operate any locomotive on an everyday commuter, intercity, or high-speed passenger train. If you’re looking for prototypical operations on your layout set in the modern era, the short answer is usually no. However, there are many factors which go into this simple []Read More