{"id":289,"date":"2014-11-27T16:35:11","date_gmt":"2014-11-27T20:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/?p=289"},"modified":"2018-09-03T21:20:53","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T01:20:53","slug":"trainz-today-the-singleton-grade-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/?p=289","title":{"rendered":"Trainz Today: The Singleton Grade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photographer Maria Pierce has more photos for us from Berellia, showing off new construction work that has been done on the 2nd District. She followed a coal train behind four ex-Blackrock and Western SD40-2s up the hill from Berellia to Singleton.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_274\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-274\" class=\" wp-image-274\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0000\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0000-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0000-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0000-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0000-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0000.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 2nd District wye, in downtown Berellia.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_275\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0004.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-275\" class=\" wp-image-275 \" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0004\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0004-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0004-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0004-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0004-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0004.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The main boulevard in Berellia. Where the locomotives are now is the future site of a major grade crossing.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_276\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-276\" class=\" wp-image-276\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0005\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0005-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0005-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0005-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0005.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All green signals for our coal train as it leaves the urbanity of the capitol and heads toward Singleton.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_277\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0009.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277\" class=\" wp-image-277\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0009\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0009-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0009-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0009-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0009-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0009.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The train approaches a completed grade crossing with horn blaring.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_278\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-278\" class=\" wp-image-278\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0016\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0016-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0016-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0016-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0016-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0016.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The train crosses the Berellia river, which flows into the huge lake in the foreground.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_279\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0020.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279\" class=\" wp-image-279\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0020\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0020-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0020-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0020-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0020-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0020.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hitting the east end of the siding and charging up the grade.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_280\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-280\" class=\" wp-image-280\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0021\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0021-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0021-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0021-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0021-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0021.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tail end of the train enters single-track territory.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_281\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-281\" class=\" wp-image-281\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0024\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0024-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0024-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0024-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0024.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here we see the train roaring through a notable cutting just past the manufacturing town from last time.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_282\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0031.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-282\" class=\" wp-image-282\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0031\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0031-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0031-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0031-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0031-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0031.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After a grueling climb, the coal train finally claws its way into Singleton, passing the depot.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_283\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0034.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-283\" class=\" wp-image-283\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0034\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0034-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0034-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0034-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0034-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0034.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here the train rolls underneath two new bridges carrying a divided highway over the tracks. In the distance, the still incomplete yard can be seen.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_284\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0036.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284\" class=\" wp-image-284\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0036\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0036-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0036-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0036-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0036-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0036.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A closer shot of the mainline refueling station. Our train will not stop.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_285\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0037.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-285\" class=\" wp-image-285\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0037\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0037-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0037-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0037-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0037-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0037.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An aerial shot of the locomotive shops and maintenance tracks.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_286\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0041.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-286\" class=\" wp-image-286\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0041\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0041-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0041-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0041-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0041-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0041.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The coal train plods through the refueling station at a stately 21 miles per hour. The limit here changes to 60, allowing trains to stretch their legs on the long eastbound run to the border.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_287\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0044.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-287\" class=\" wp-image-287 \" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141127_0044\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0044-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0044-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0044-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0044-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/BNSF_EMD_20141127_0044.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We say goodbye to the coal train here in Singleton. A passenger train will be along shortly, and I will take it back down the grade.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photographer Maria Pierce has more photos for us from Berellia, showing off new construction work that has been done on the 2nd District. She followed a coal train behind four ex-Blackrock and Western SD40-2s up the hill from Berellia to Singleton. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=289"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":636,"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289\/revisions\/636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}