Why are there no Auto-Max cars on Sand Patch?

Zx5&Nx2 Aug 6, 2009

  1. Zx5&Nx2

    Zx5&Nx2 TrainBoard Member

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    Hi!
    When I look through train magazines, I see CSX engines along the Hudson River hauling those large and long articulated Auto-Max cars (like the one Athearn has produced). Why do I never see them on Sand Patch? Just curious, if anybody knows. Thanks!
     
  2. Robbman

    Robbman TrainBoard Member

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    Clearances... same reason you don't see double-stacked high-cubes on the patch. Auto-Maxes are taller than your regualr autorack.
     
  3. Zx5&Nx2

    Zx5&Nx2 TrainBoard Member

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    Thank you! That makes perfect sense!!
     
  4. cjb77

    cjb77 New Member

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    Robbman is right

    There is an overpass in my town of Connellsville where the autorack cars barely fit under it, and they are the standard ones. So I can imagine there are other places on SandPatch grade with similar problems. I've heard that eventually CSX wants to raise clearances but it will take millions of dollars.
     

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