Tonights episode of "Tougher in Alaska" on The History Channel was about the ARR. It features video of demolition of Moody tunnel, tie replacing crews in...
I'm going to be taking a vacation out in Seattle, visiting my Uncle for about a week, 3rd thru 13th. I'm wondering what the schedule for the barges are? I have...
... Eh, I'm not sure there really is a schedule. The barge comes in, the train meets it, rinse repeat. Are you bringing a scanner? railroadforums.com has ...
When I was going in and out of Whittier in the summer of 06, the barge was usually being worked on Thursdays (and somehow I ended up there every Thursday,...
If you are referring to the loadings in Seattle, it's typically Wednesday morning's. Just take Spokane Street toward Terminal 18, you'll pass along Harbor...
ARR is on the street looking for 12 pressure differential cars for 1-5 years. The railroad currently operates 4 PD cars, these are the former BCR cars, ARR...
From the Scope of Work: "The project will include site improvements, utility upgrades, selective demolition and renovation of the Alaska Railroad Freight Shed...
Guess it is an eye sore for the passenger trains going by on the new track. The overhead signal bridge and lights look cool. ... selective ... at 155 ... ...
According to the Atlas website, the 3000, 3001 and 3004 are being released in the Silver line and 3002, 3003, and 3005 in the Gold line. Chris ... From:...
When I was in Anchorage last week I saw what I thought was one of the boat trains with a GP40-2 on one end and a MAC on other/push pull style. I thought that's...
Boat train passed me today at Girdwood (I was on Whitier train with 4320) and it had 4324 leading and 3015 at the rear, both under power. 31 was on the Whitier...
The trains originate at Whittier where the cruise ships dock. South of Anchorage. C. In a message dated 7/26/2008 11:55:24 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ...
We took it from Anchorage to Talkeetna and then back from Denali to Whittier. Wonderful ride. Great railroad!! C. In a message dated 7/26/2008 1:01:07 P.M....
Work train dumping ballast in station area power 3010+3009+3011 2002+2008 plus 4014+4319+4016 at engine terminal and easily photographed from a public road ...
... ARR is running 2 gravels on the weekend but only on Saturday, 0400 for AS&G and 0800 for QAP. Southbound by the depot at 1450 is the QAP gravel. Northbound...
Once in a while (maybe every couple months) they send a "local" down to Seward to handle the spur at Crown point and bring fuel down for Shore Side in Seward...
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