Title: |
While Wilma Rides up Front, FRED Takes up the Rear |
Description: |
Known as a Flashing Rear - End Device (FRED) or a End-Of-Train device (EOT) the unit can be either a simple tail light or actually transmit real time telemetry regarding the operation of the train to the Head-of-Train Device (HTD) also known as a Wilma. Here, FRED takes a ride on a Westbound BNSF stack train lead by #5050 as it goes over the precipice at Summit and descends into the Los Angeles basin. |
Photo Date: |
11/27/2010 Upload Date: 12/4/2010 2:42:56 AM |
Location: |
San Bernardino, CA |
Author: |
El Roco Photography |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 5050(C44-9W) |
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