Season 2024 Blog 517 UP/Metra Geneva Sub Chicago to Geneva

New Project updates. Converting 33" plastic wheelsets to 36" metal wheelsets on intermodal and unit coal trains, preparing WB Unit Coal Train from Melrose Park Power Plant to Powder River Basin, WY.

[@Ryochi2011]

Cool update!! Love the CNW coal cars!! very nice colors on them!!

[@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains]

Me too. I have just enough (29) cars to make a nice run WB & EB.

[@huntercoleman460]

Neat CNW hoppers Curt.

[@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains]

They run really well too. Hardly ever have a problem with them. The one time I did, they were forgiven because they derailed over a switch thrown in the wrong direction.

[@AModelRailroadNewbie]

Nice update. Always like the long coal drags....

[@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains]

Thanks Glynn, the coal trains are a big part of my rr and I'm in complete agreement with you.

[@derekalexander4030]

Thanks for the update. The coal cars are gonna roll like crazy. I like the roster for choosing the next power to run the coal train.

[@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains]

Hey, Derek, good to hear from you again. Looking forward to running the coal train and see the improvement. I like to keep track of all the locos and what trains they run. It gives my layout more purpose.

[@JosephMusgrove]

Your coal cars will be much happier with metal wheels!

[@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains]

@@JosephMusgrove yes, me too. I've been wanting to convert those for a long time.

[@TwoRailfans]

Great update. Is that a Rix bridge kit? I have a couple that I need to put together. We have also been upgrading our coal cars but we have nowhere near as many cars as you. 😮

[@CurtBergStillLoves2PlayTrains]

Yes, it was a bit tricky to put together, but I'm very happy with the results!