The first tanker train sat in that spot the day biden took over for a complete month! I've never seen a train sit idle for that long. Some freight trains do occasionally but only a day or 2 at most.
This is something some adventurous keyboard warrior could track down using publicly available information. Wish I had the time, because I'd love to know the cause.
Particular conditions will call for the engines to be idled. Sometimes they need to run when temps are below a certain point to prevent engine freezing. There's also the issue of keeping the air brakes active. However, just parking a consist for this length of time is surprising. Don't know the details for why but it sure seems like it's just stuck with nowhere to go yet.
Wow! Do trains do this all the time? Why is it just running? I don't know much about the topic but I am very curious to know.
Nope these ones are all diesel and loud af
The first tanker train sat in that spot the day biden took over for a complete month! I've never seen a train sit idle for that long. Some freight trains do occasionally but only a day or 2 at most.
This is something some adventurous keyboard warrior could track down using publicly available information. Wish I had the time, because I'd love to know the cause.
Particular conditions will call for the engines to be idled. Sometimes they need to run when temps are below a certain point to prevent engine freezing. There's also the issue of keeping the air brakes active. However, just parking a consist for this length of time is surprising. Don't know the details for why but it sure seems like it's just stuck with nowhere to go yet.
Yeah it's like they are purposely stalling the delivery of crude oil so the price goes up