ARRC Locomotive Utilization Reliability Audit - 10/24/24
AlaskaRailroad.com
ARRC is seeking a contractor to perform a high-level audit of the Alaska Railroad's (ARR) locomotive maintenance procedures. The audit aims to evaluate current practices, identify areas for improvement, and enhance locomotive availability and reliability.
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Rail Grinder and Union Pacific locomotives head south - 10/24/24
By John Combs
Whittier Terminal Master Plan Update - 10/16/24
Presentation to the City of Whittier, Alaska by the Alaska Railroad
10.15.2024 City Council Regular Meeting; The ARR presentation begins at 43:50.
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Alaska Railroad taking bids for the purchase of a new recovery crane hi-rail truck - 10/15/24
By John Combs
The Alaska Railroad is looking into the purchase of a new hi-rail crane. Check out Appendix C for specifications and some cool reference photos.
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LORAM rail grinder arrives - 10/10/24
By John Combs
My sources in Whittier told me the LORAM rail grinder arrived on the barge on October 10. It is currently on the Princess track and should be rolling out on October 11. It will be on the rails for two weeks, covering the entire railroad and then head back to the lower 48.
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Troop Kitchen car #0020 prepares for its move to Soldotna - 10/2/24
By John Combs
Henry and Mary Krull have purchased Troop Kitchen car #0020 and are moving it to Soldotna as part of the mecca at Whistle Hill.
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A Guide to Taking the Alaska Railroad, From Where to Hop Off to What Routes to Take - 10/6/24
Condé Nast Traveler
By Molly O'Brien
“It’s a Dall sheep!” the train tour guide exclaims as we swoop past a jagged cliffside dotted with fuzzy white creatures impressively balanced on their rocky perch.
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