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> I an assuming the doubles are made up in Tacoma.
> They my have to wait when they have enough clear
> yard tracks to do all the double overs. Was also
> wondering if Kalama cars get hooked on to Tacona
> cars, or maybe Kalama is building double train
> itself.


They are made up in Auburn. I am not sure the Auburn yard could still hold a train made up as such.(coming from Tacoma or other points South.) Right now, first section pulls out partway and the second is made up to the first as it clears the switch.
My only thought on the after dark procedure is that they can block the Auburn Black Diamond Road grade crossing with less impact after dark when traffic is minimal. That is the only grade crossing they have to deal with until Covington about 10 miles out.