CP Rail Calgary Alyth Yards

[Jay911]

Hi all,

Just a quick note to say that I have learned that CP Rail's Alyth operations here in Calgary are on what they call "CP 4" or AAR channel 67 (both sides of conversation). If I find some time on days off, I'll try to find a place to put this in the database.

 

[electricsheep]

Hey Jay, CP 4 would be 161.115.

Check out section 12 of the 2006 edition of the Canadian Trackside Guide for literally HUNDREDS of frequencies and their usage across Canada. Canada uses the American frequencies and more. Especially in the UHF 4xx.xxx range, and automated position reporting systems in the 800-900mhz range (think ACARS for trains). Can you tell me is CP Police on 159.885 (CP 51) are digital or not?

 

[Jay911]

My workplace is no longer near the rail line so I find it hard to get in a place where I can listen for CP police. I definitely don't hear them on my normal drive to/from work.

When (if) spring comes around, I intend to go out sleuthing again (Close Call and such pounding away at things). I'll know for sure by then.

 

[Bluedmax]

I found that the train drivers or engineers use 161.115, and the section crews or repair works hang on 161.175. My 245xlt when on RR scan picks them all up very nicely along the trans canada hwy.
I well program 159.885 in and see what I get ...

 

[DX-300]

I've got a list of some 40+ rail freqs I've been trying to fix good descriptions on, its been fun as a couple of them are used for multiple purposes!


The trains passing down here on the Macleod Sub frequently use the CP mainline freq of 161.4750. Also there is an automated voice that reads out what sub and mile the train is on, the number of axles on the train, notes alarms and reads out the current outdoor temperature, I'm not absolutely sure but I believe this is comming from an EOT device, someone correct me if I'm wrong .

 

[electricsheep]

I've got a list of some 40+ rail freqs I've been trying to fix good descriptions on, its been fun as a couple of them are used for multiple purposes!.

Christ man, get the Trackside Guide. It has about a dozen pages of frequencies ALL properly identified and labelled... I think CN has channels like CN 300 and above. There are seriously HUNDREDS of rail channel assignments across the country. Some are unique geographically, but the Trackside guide will tell you what the channel is officially called, what the transmit and receive frequencies are (as they are usually different), and where and for what the channel is used for.

Well worth the cash.

 

[DX-300]

Christ man, get the Trackside Guide.

Will do for sure!

 

[omrail]

I've got a list of some 40+ rail freqs I've been trying to fix good descriptions on, its been fun as a couple of them are used for multiple purposes!


The trains passing down here on the Macleod Sub frequently use the CP mainline freq of 161.4750. Also there is an automated voice that reads out what sub and mile the train is on, the number of axles on the train, notes alarms and reads out the current outdoor temperature, I'm not absolutely sure but I believe this is comming from an EOT device, someone correct me if I'm wrong .

DX-300 that would be a track side defect detector. its job is to check for hot roller baring, hot wheels, and dragging equipment. The axles count is so you know that you have the right amount of car on the train. There found about every 20 to 30 miles. If there is any alarms the CP system sounds a beep and says what system what off. After the train is passed it goes threw the hole message and tells the crew about what axle it is.

for the ones that are looking CP channels in the calgary area. the Terminal standby is CP4: 161.1150 when out of the Terminal it is CP1: 161.475. The Laggan Sub is Ch4 from sunalta in and sunalta out is Ch1. Sunalta is the signal mast on the west end of downtown near 11St sw.

RTC Authorities channels are as follows for the entire sub. CP7: 161.535 for the brooks sub and laggan sub, CP 86: 160.965 for the Macleod sub, and CP 5: 161.320 for the Red deer sub.

engineering services can be found on Cp15: 160.245 for the brooks sub, Cp20: 160.635 for the laggan sub, CP 28: 160.590 Macleod sub, and CP14: 160.335 for the Red deer sub.

all cp channels are from the CPR time table 60 effective may 28 2008 ant the AAR channels are from the 2005 trackside guide. if you are looking for more info i will try and help you out.

 

[DX-300]

Thanks for that info!