A very slowly moving train ahead of a single track section usually means “rolling meet”. Sure enough that’s what it was.
Now I’ve got the set … I captured the same routine on the CN line at … Savona. 
Hans,
Why don’t you put all your vids on a DVD and send me one?
Nice to see you have a new hobby, stepping away from the Rhb from time to time.
HJ,
How long are the sidings? Does CP restrict the length of their trains to accommodate the sidings?
Good catch.
John Bouck said:John,
Hans, Why don't you put all your vids on a DVD and send me one? :) :) Nice to see you have a new hobby, stepping away from the Rhb from time to time.
Why don’t you sign up at VIMEO (it’s free!) and then you can download the stuff (I always upload in DVD quality) and save them on your hard drive.
Apropos hobbies, while railroading is still in the top spot - I’ve stopped counting the years - I have quite a few other hobbies to keep me (un)balanced.
Of late I find the ones that are less cost intensive even more interesting.
Steve Featherkile said:
HJ,How long are the sidings? Does CP restrict the length of their trains to accommodate the sidings?
Good catch.
Steve,
The lengths of the sidings are listed in the Canadian Trackside Guide, but I haven’t found out yet what the standard or the max. lengths of the different trains are. CP runs the coal unit trains in a captive config, so that would be a standard lengths, except in those cases where they mix different car types, but even that should be close.
Next time I’m in Revelstoke I’ll try to find out; that’s a crew change point and the engineers are often waiting on the platform - shooting the breeze.
BTW I was on the prowl today. The big disappointment was: the steamer (2816 aka The Empress) wasn’t on, apparently an axle problem :((( The nice surprise: got a proper up-to-date CP hardhat, the one guy said that should make me look official enough - with my high-visibility vest - to stand in places where the rest will get slapped with a $500 ticket.
Today was another typical day; I sure wonder if some people have any brains or if it’s just trains. Wandering across tracks in a working yard is just so utterly stupid! The other thing I noticed, get early enough to the good photo spot and the rest of the flock will invariably follow. No problem as long as they keep their mouths shut, I don’t need the running commentary on the video.
Very nice, HJ. Grandson actually sat still on my lap for more than 30 seconds to watch 
Very nice HJ. Great video. THX for posting. Never seen a “rolling meet” in my 67 years!
Gary Armitstead said:In that case have a look at [url=http://www.vimeo.com/4919004][b] the same routine on the CN line[/b][/url] on the other side of the lake. That was my first one too; hadn't heard of that, but I guess they treat the main and siding combo as if it were a stretch of double track. One more question for the engine crew next time I get the chance.
Very nice HJ. Great video. THX for posting. Never seen a "rolling meet" in my 67 years!
Very nice HJ! The scenery in Canada sure overpowers the trains…I love it! THX.