MOW - Molson Siding MB
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PeterNoG
N 50° 01.505 W 096° 18.804
14U E 692428 N 5544877
This Railroad Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment is two tie cranes that were parked at Molson Siding, Manitoba right next to the Canadian Pacific mainline.
Waymark Code: WMMC0F
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/29/2014
Views: 3
#5102-06 is a Pandrol Jackson Model 950
The heavy-duty 950 is designed to perform efficiently on both wood and concrete ties in high and low production tie replacement programs. The upper deck and workhead are capable of rotating 360 degrees in both directions making it very versatile. The articulate boom allows an 800 pound lift capacity 24 feet from center of track. (
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#5102-04 is Bert Pike Utility Tie Crane
The railway tracks makes an abrupt 30° course change just east of Molson Siding. For the story why, read the story on the nearby geocache, The Iron Horse Changes Course (
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Is this a display or a maintenance facility location?: Maintenance Facility
Are there any fees and if so how much? (optional): free
Website about this MOW waymark. (optional): Not listed
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