FRA car on Empire Builder 8(31)

[StanJazz]

FRA DOTX 221 was on Train 8(31). Here it is at Winona MN on 9/2.

 

[Palmland]

Wonder what it’s heritage is. Looks a PRR 10-6, maybe xxx Rapids.

 

[StanJazz]

Wonder what it’s heritage is. Looks a PRR 10-6, maybe xxx Rapids.

I found this online.
"The car was built by Pullman Standard in 1954 as CNR 1083 "CAPE BRULE", a 2 double bedroom 2 compartment buffet lounge."

 

[me_little_me]

Government biggies looking for a safe free trip?

 

[MikefromCrete]

Government biggies looking for a safe free trip?

Government biggies looking for a safe free trip?

FRA DOTX 221 is a track survey car that is basically automated. There may have been no passengers on board.

 

[Seaboard92]

What is always strange about the FRA car is that every time I see it the trap is completely open.

 

[20th Century Rider]

Wonder what it’s heritage is. Looks a PRR 10-6, maybe xxx Rapids.

Looks like a well restored Pennsy RR Broadway Limited sleeper or diner... does anyone know more?

 

[MikefromCrete]

Looks like a well restored Pennsy RR Broadway Limited sleeper or diner... does anyone know more?

Look above, it's a former CN car.

 

[jis]

Looks like a well restored Pennsy RR Broadway Limited sleeper or diner... does anyone know more?

See StanJazz's post in FRA car on Empire Builder 8(31)

 

[ptf18]

Silly questions perhaps but what do these FRA cars do? What is inside them?

 

[TrackWalker]

March 23, 2009- BNSF Bellingham Sub., Everett to Blaine, WA.


They measure track geometry set to FRA track standards. The two monitors provide real time track conditions.

https://railroads.dot.gov/track/automated-track-inspection-program-atip/about-fra-dotx-220
When defects are found bells start to ring and cell calls are made to the trackmen chasing the train to either to repair or slow order the track. (or if necessary take it out of service.)