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CN Distributed Braking Cars Line |
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While passing the former CN engine shop in Homewood, IL, I spotted these brightly colored boxcars. Upon researching, these are rare distributed brake cars for freight trains during the bitter winter months in Canada. |
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2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:15:39 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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CN MW #33 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
According to several online sources, these distributed braking cars like #0033 are equipped with an air compressor and a diesel fuel tank, among other features, are used to help maintain air pressure in long trains during the winter months. |
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2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:15:45 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #33 - Distributed Braking Car Decal |
| Description: |
Closeup of the logo states "Built with Pride in Transcona Shops, Winnipeg, MB" on the crew entrance door. |
| Photo Date: |
2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:15:50 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0032 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
The second MW distributed brake car was CN #0032 seen here. It's also equipped with an air compressor and a diesel fuel tank to help maintain air pressure in long trains during the winter months. |
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2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:15:54 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0032 - Distributed Braking Car Detail |
| Description: |
Like CN 0033, the crew door on the side had the logo "Built with Pride in Transcoma Shops, Winnipeg, MB".. |
| Photo Date: |
2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:16:00 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0044 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
The third MW car in the line was CN #0044, another distributed braking car. It would also have an air compressor and fuel tanks to help maintain braking pressure on long freight trains in the Canadian winters. |
| Photo Date: |
2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:16:06 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0044 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
Like the others in the line, the logo on the crew entrance door states "Built with Pride in Transcoma Shops, Winnipeg, MB". |
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2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:16:11 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0044 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
Just below the number "CN 0044" in small print reads "R-Age 09/2021". Could that be the build date for this car? |
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2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:16:16 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0075 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
The fourth and last car in the line was CN #0075, another distributed braking car complete with an air compressor and fuel tank. Note the silver vent near the side crew door. |
| Photo Date: |
2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:16:21 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0075 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
A close up of the number reveals a small detail below the "MW" label. It reads SR 12761 - could this be its original car number? |
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2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:16:27 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
CN MW #0075 - Distributed Braking Car |
| Description: |
As in the case of the other three distributed braking cars, the crew door has the logo "Built with Pride in Transcona Shops, Winnipeg, MB". |
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2/28/2022 Upload Date: 5/15/2023 4:16:32 PM |
| Location: |
Homewood, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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