Northbound Union Pacific mixed through Riesel, Texas. 02.01.2024.

[@shawnkmiec7005]

Curious if you know: Apparently that crossing is interconnected with the traffic signal on Hwy 6 - when a train is passing through, does the light stay green on 6 or does it go into flash mode?

[@RailMart]

To my knowledge it stays normal. Never seen it go into flash mode will look un detail next time I am down there.

[@robertcoleman4861]

That's one long train.😲💯

[@philipalldred333]

What I can't understand in such a large country like the U S A they don't have double track across the country surly it would be beneficial for them to move goods around in both directions instead of relying on a single track every where

[@RailMart]

What I find is although single lines because of the distances involved they seem to move freight in general in one particular direction. For example through from Valley jn through Marlin, Waco , West towards Dallas the majority of traffic is Notyhbound. Whereby south bound traffic runs through Groesbeck through to Calvert and Hearne. This eliminating the majority of regulating passing decisions.