Robert Swanson's photos with the keyword: fred

End of Car Carrier Train

End of Car Carrier Train

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 4 76
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This side view lets you see how it connects to the air brake system of the train. Image processed with GIMP. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device
End of a Car Carrier Train

End of a Car Carrier Train

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 3 76
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This is a different view of the FRED that is shown in a side view. Image processed with GIMP. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device
Last Container Car on Freight Train (with FRED)

Last Container Car on Freight Train (with FRED)

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 3 41
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device Image processed with GIMP.
End Car of UP #4014 Train (with FRED)

End Car of UP #4014 Train (with FRED)

Robert Swanson
11 Sep 2024 3 1 41
As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This very nice passenger car was on the end of the special train behind the massive steam engine #4014. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device Image processed with GIMP.