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Union Pacific Bailey Yard

Posted by Junctionfan

on Sun, Jul 18 2004 5:29 PM

How many trains go in and out of this behemoth of a yard? I was also wondering if anybody knew how UP does there train symbols.

Andrew

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Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Jul 19 2004 9:36 AM

Alot of trains pass through this yard.An average day sees 120 trains,50-55 of these are car loads,along with 50 coal trains that pass through here as well.10,000 cars are passed through the yard daily,but only 3000 are humped into the bowl of tracks. As for the train symbols,I am guessing that once a train comes into Bailey Yard the existing symbol is void,and then a new one is set up after doing switching. The coal trains and "hot shots"(intermodal),along with dedicated freights are run through without any switching at all, example Chicago -L.A. .Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Andrew

Posted by Junctionfan

on Mon, Jul 19 2004 12:33 PM

Yes thankyou and holy crow that is alot of trains. Must make a trip to North Platte some time.

Andrew