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Western Railroad Discussion > Wildcat's surviving GP8 back to work in Martin.Date: 03/30/24 09:32 Wildcat's surviving GP8 back to work in Martin. Author: Paniolo_man UTWX 1529 was disassembled late last year and it's carcass still sits next to the Martin Locomotive Shop. Last week I noticed that it's former partner 1530 was sitting behind the shop in one piece. Well today it's hard at work switching around oil cars.
 You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today! Date: 03/30/24 10:57 Re: Wildcat's surviving GP8 back to work in Martin. Author: gobbl3gook Nice footage. Good to see Martin yard still getting used. Last time I was there the office building was mothballed. Are the engine shops mothballed now?
I didn't know GP 8s even existed. I'll look up the history of that A&E GP 8 when I'm at a computer. Ted in Cayucos Date: 03/30/24 11:39 Re: Wildcat's surviving GP8 back to work in Martin. Author: sf1010 Is there some exemption that permits switching oil cars without a buffer car?
Date: 03/30/24 13:46 Re: Wildcat's surviving GP8 back to work in Martin. Author: portlander sf1010 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Is there some exemption that permits switching oil > cars without a buffer car? Speaking from experience with the UP, there are very few cars that require a buffer when switching. Explosives is one that comes to mind. Date: 03/30/24 13:56 Re: Wildcat's surviving GP8 back to work in Martin. Author: PHall sf1010 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Is there some exemption that permits switching oil > cars without a buffer car? Not all oil cars require buffers. If the oil is heavy and classified as Combustable you don't need a buffer. Need to check the placard. |