Drag freight
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drag-freight-260-16065430
title:
Drag freight
text:
A drag freight is a long, slow, high-tonnage railroad train, often carrying commodities such as coal or ore. Compared to "fast freight" trains, drag freight trains have a very low power-to-weight ratio, making them somewhat unpredictable on steep grades or hilly routes. This causes many dispatchers to be extremely conservative with how they handle drag freights, especially when they share lines with higher priority fast freights and passenger trains.
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description:
Long, slow and heavy trains often carrying bulk commodities
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_freight
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date modified:
2023-11-08T01:39:19Z
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