A Union Pacific coal having helpers added at Helper Utah pt 1

[@ryanduffy-rd3kx]

But now they also use DPU in the middle and rear of the train.

[@jamesedwards9857]

They do use DPUS in the middle and, on the end, sometimes on PSR trains. But these are true helpers because they are manned however the rear locomotive is unmanned and is a DPU.

[@hittmiss]

I was surprised to see so many C & N W cars. they have to be at least 30 years old !!

[@jamesedwards9857]

I was also surprised to them! They're definitely at least 30 years old.

[@LanternSignals]

Biggest Coal Train I’ve ever run was 135 cars with 2 on the head 2 in the middle and 2 on the rear. Smooth running train… shot you a subscribe

[@jamesedwards9857]

I didn't count how many cars were on this train, but it's at least 100. The reason they have four in the middle is because the mountain pass they are climbing over is known as Soldier Sumit, and it has a grade of up to 2.5%. Also, to help reduce coupler strain and reduce the chance of string-lining. I also shot you a sub!

[@LanternSignals]

@@jamesedwards9857 thanks for the subscribe. On average loaded coal trains are 125 cars with 5 engines. They will weigh about 18,000 tons. When I ran on the KCS’s Shreveport sub there are a couple of spots where the grade gets close to 2%.

[@railroad9000]

Helper was well named especially during the age of steam!

[@jamesedwards9857]

Yes the it would seem the people in charge of naming it had a sense of humor.

[@railroad9000]

@@jamesedwards9857 Like many other places in UT.

[@stevenconnolly7907]

The UP has significant issues with late, cancelled and embargos in the delivery of its cars to customers. 🚂

[@jamesedwards9857]

Interesting information, I didn't know that.

[@adventuresinrailfanning8939]

I spy 1943.. nice video!

[@jamesedwards9857]

Thanks! YES, UP 1943 was there, I even got in a few other videos coming up.

[@adventuresinrailfanning8939]

@@jamesedwards9857 I will stay tuned for your future videos then

[@mikebaker9121]

I liked the brake check

[@jamesedwards9857]

Lol me too!

[@railroad9000]

Quite the vrity of heritage fallen flag railoads in this concist!

[@jamesedwards9857]

Yes it was!