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> Did you get a recording of the 1617 in run 8?

Unfortunately, no I didn't, but that is a good Idea. I kinda had my hands full controlling wheel slip, etc. Here is a link to a youtube video of a heavy coload train. 2891, 8924 on the point with 1617, 375 as mid-train helpers. 3 separate locations; the 3rd one is the train on Telford hill with the 1617 roaring away in run 8; totally drowned out the sound of the 375!

EWG coload train near Creston WA

> How many cars of cement are expected and what would be the best
> time to catch the spotting of the loads?

We have been told that there will be something between 500 and 1000 cars of cement over the next several months. This could become a daily operation but I can't give a specific time for it as it would depend upon what else is going on.

SSS - do you live in the Spokane area? I do have some other recordings and video with good sound that you might like. How about the starting up of the ex NP 6703A F9 at the Spokane Fairgrounds?
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