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UPRU 948005 - Union Pacific "Arrowedge" |
| Description: |
While up in the crosswalk at the former ATSF station in Fort Madison, I spotted a strange airplane like object on top of the first container in the UP train. It was my first sighting of an "Arrowedge" device. |
| Photo Date: |
6/12/2014 Upload Date: 10/13/2016 7:23:01 AM |
| Location: |
Fort Madison, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 8848(SD70AH) UP 6826(AC44CW) |
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462 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UPRU 948005 - Union Pacific "Arrowedge" |
| Description: |
Developed by Union Pacific emplyees, this object was designed as an environmental friendly aerodynamic device. Positioned on top of the first freight container, the 48-foot Arrowedge® has a tapered body that allows air to more easily flow around the train's top frontmost containers. This reduces aerodynamic drag for more efficient transport of customers' goods. In addition, drag reductions decrease the amount of locomotive power required to propel the train. |
| Photo Date: |
6/12/2014 Upload Date: 10/13/2016 7:23:07 AM |
| Location: |
Fort Madison, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 8848(SD70AH) UP 6826(AC44CW) |
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404 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UPRU 948005 - Union Pacific "Arrowedge" |
| Description: |
Rear view of the Union Pacific Arrowedge. The device was tested between the Long Beach CA, and Chicago, IL, runs starting in late 2013. |
| Photo Date: |
6/12/2014 Upload Date: 10/13/2016 7:23:12 AM |
| Location: |
Fort Madison, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
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204 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UPRU 948005 - Union Pacific "Arrowedge" |
| Description: |
As a proprietary device, it's no surprise that the container is labeled "Not for Interchange"! |
| Photo Date: |
6/12/2014 Upload Date: 10/13/2016 7:23:17 AM |
| Location: |
Fort Madison, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
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125 Comments: 0 |
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