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| These interesting boxcars were at the head end of CN 148 at Komoka on Sept. 01/21. |
CN initiated its Autonomous Track Inspection Program (ATIP) in 2020. Operated under this program is a group of automated box cars designed to inspect track while operating at revenue speeds. Each car provides laser measurement with wireless communication and alerts along with GPS location. The cars are powered by a generator which is fed from a roof-mounted bank of solar panels. I don't know how many of these cars CN owns, but I will assume that 412000 is the class unit. I also have a photo of 412031, so this would imply a minimum of 32 such cars.
Today's photos show two cars, 412000 and 412011, at the head end of CN 3112E (148) at Komoka on September 01, 2021. They were thoughtfully marshalled in such a fashion that one car showed the side with French lettering and the other displayed the English "Safety Inspection" lettering.
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This car shows its English side. |
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Here is the French lettering. |
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