Union Pacific Coke Empties? 11-6-22 (UPDATED)


I lingered in the area after church this morning, heard some radio chatter on the UP channel and waited. Finally, this unusual train showed up. It came probably came from the St. Louis area. 

Given its length (only 90 cars) compared to unit coal trains, this may well be a train of coke empties. I don't know the "B2" or "C4" destination symbols. 

CAPTION: Union Pacific train CB2C4 hits the top of Pioneer Hill on the northwest edge of Peoria, Illinois early afternoon Sunday, November 6, 2022. UP 5789 and UP 5577 have 90 TILX rapid discharge hoppers. Train may be in coke service.

UPDATE (11-8-22): This train was moving from Cora, Illinois to Savage, Utah, which means it may have been handling coal empties after all. 

 - David P. Jordan

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