@Steims posted:I saw a UP (mixed with CN power) train hauling a consist of Herzog ballast hoppers northbound. Do these hoppers have small solar panels mounted to the corners?
Yes.
Seems like that’s kind of delicate to have near the ballast loading equipment. The only reason for solar panels would be for battery charging in case the hopper open/closing controls using battery power.
Yes again. Those cars are remote-controlled by the operator, usually walking along beside the moving ballast spreading operation, who controls how much ballast exits the bottom doors.
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