[video]http://youtu.be/NvlrWMIey_g[/video]
Found this bit of youtube footage of a Cat loader loading up a coal train.The train is formed of 32 tonne hopper wagons that were designed for powerstation coal use.The train can be unloaded without stopping.Trackside equipment hits a lever on the wagons to discharge its load.If this equipment is not working correctly it has been known to take the step off the locomotive.
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Caterpillar loader and coal train
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Re: Caterpillar loader and coal train
[video]http://youtu.be/RTIHKJ3nXLk[/video]
Train being unloaded.Larger wagons are used now.It takes 1 1/2 hours to load 21 wagons with a couple of Caterpillar loading shovels and 20 mins to unload.Each train is around 2000 tonnes.
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[video]http://youtu.be/nm3sXSXmqQE[/video]
Film of the newer wagons at Ffross y Fran ( Cwmbargoed ) Wondered why it took so long to couple up to that train till I saw the driver.It was my mate Chris,very slow but carefull driver.I am spending a few hours a week at this location now on train inspections, repairs etc. Hit a sheep up there last week,it bounced off the van and just kept on going.
Its like heaven to me, earth moving machines,trains and sheep.What more can a valley boy ask for.
Martyn
Train being unloaded.Larger wagons are used now.It takes 1 1/2 hours to load 21 wagons with a couple of Caterpillar loading shovels and 20 mins to unload.Each train is around 2000 tonnes.
Martyn
[video]http://youtu.be/nm3sXSXmqQE[/video]
Film of the newer wagons at Ffross y Fran ( Cwmbargoed ) Wondered why it took so long to couple up to that train till I saw the driver.It was my mate Chris,very slow but carefull driver.I am spending a few hours a week at this location now on train inspections, repairs etc. Hit a sheep up there last week,it bounced off the van and just kept on going.
Its like heaven to me, earth moving machines,trains and sheep.What more can a valley boy ask for.
Martyn
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Re: Caterpillar loader and coal train
Tasty videos Martyn,
What supprised me was the sight of a US style coupler on the wagons and engine,is this a new thing? are all UK rolling stock and engines using them now?
What supprised me was the sight of a US style coupler on the wagons and engine,is this a new thing? are all UK rolling stock and engines using them now?
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Re: Caterpillar loader and coal train
Hello Graham
Frieight locos and wagons have been using them for around 15 years now.They are supposted to be stronger than the old 3 link and screw couplings.Railway passenger carriages have been using that set up for many years.It makes for a very ridgid train in the event of a derailment reducing damage and injury.
Martyn
Frieight locos and wagons have been using them for around 15 years now.They are supposted to be stronger than the old 3 link and screw couplings.Railway passenger carriages have been using that set up for many years.It makes for a very ridgid train in the event of a derailment reducing damage and injury.
Martyn
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Re: Caterpillar loader and coal train
A bit more on coal trains
[video]http://youtu.be/i0SkapMBB94[/video]
[video]http://youtu.be/i0SkapMBB94[/video]
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