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There are some questions that keep coming up, and this page will list the most common ones with answers. If you still have questions, get in touch!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find a freight train schedule? (or: How do I know when a train is coming?)
- Why do trains have multiple engines? (or: Why do some trains have an engine in the middle?)
- Can trains run backwards?
- What is a unit train?
- Why are locomotives left idling?
- What products are transported by train?
- Why do railroads share locomotives?
- Why do trains derail?
- What are hump yards?
- What is a reporting mark?
- What train did my ancestor take when they arrived in Canada?
I’m very much interested in accessing a complete map of the Manitoba Reston spur ( Peanut) line that ran to Wolseley, Sask.
The line ran past our farm north of Peebles.
Hi Brenda, the Reston subdivision ran between Reston, MB and Wolseley SK. It crossed the CNR at Maryfield and at Peebles. You can see the towns it went through here: https://www.traingeek.ca/wp/trains/class-1-railways/cp-in-manitoba/reston/
Hello
My question is about the crossing near Lutes street in Moncton NB. On average how many trains so matter freight or passenger pass through this area from 11pm to 9 am. HAHAHAHA I am trying to figure out if they are causing my sleep problems or not If I can pinpoint some of the times- approximately – it sure would help. I enjoy the trains don’t get me wrong and all the services they provide. My doctor is trying to help me solve sleep issues . Thanks for your time
Hi Brenda, it’s hard to say. You said Lutes Road? There’s no tracks near there unless I am looking at the wrong part of Moncton. There are two eastbound trains and two westbound trains daily east-west through Moncton. Currently there is no passenger train running.