Roland and the fan train

[kenneo]

Only a bit off topic, but got to watch Emmert invent the wheel this week. A truck hauling one of the wind turbine generators turned over in the middle of the I-84 / I-205 interchange in Gateway (about 10 miles East of downtown Portland) completely shutting down part of the interchange for 4 days. Now, I know some folks that have had lots of experience getting stuff like that out of tunnels, snowsheds and rocksheds. Could have done the job in about 3 or 4 hours instead of days.

Why they were shipping this thing on a truck (80 tons and very long load) instead of a flat car from wherever to Eastern Washington is unknown to us public folk. The movers and shakers up here need to come talk to your Houston folk, I think.

[Murphy Siding]

Ed: Send one my way, please.[8D].

Unrelated note: I got your E-mail. I don't think you told me anything I didn't know![;)]. It does make us non-railroaders value the opinions of those in the business. I do appreciate your insight, and opinions. Thanks

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the update Ed.
By the way, will there be any "shackle boxcars" in tow??
Roland

[edblysard]

Roland...
Fan train left the PTRA yesterday at 10:00 am...should be in your neck of the woods tomorrow or the next day...lots of hubs and nacells on open flats, should make for good photos...

Ed