Trains On The Move Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Baily Circus Train The Blue Unit 2009 And More was filmed on August 17, 2009 in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. The Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Baily Circus Train is divided into two simultaneously traveling unit trains: the Red Unit and the Blue Unit. Each circus train has a designated trainmaster who is responsible for the safe operation and timely movement of the unit train. Each railroad train crew is provided with a circus radio for operational and emergency communications. In addition, the circus trainmaster monitors the carrier railroad's radio frequency to be aware of other traffic on the railroad. Ringling Bros. provides an instructional booklet detailing train operations and emergency procedures to all employees. Maximum train speed is 60 miles per hour. The stock cars, for the elephants and other animals, ride directly behind the locomotive where the ride is the smoothest. Individual stock car water tanks and electrical generators provide continuous water and power supply while the stock cars are separated from the coaches for unloading. The Unit Trains- -Average number of personnel who ride the train (performers, staff and maintenance crew): 326 -33 conventional passenger cars for circus personnel and their families -4 custom-designed animal stock cars -2 container flats for concession storage 17 piggyback flats which carry equipment, props and vehicles -6 hours to unload the train and 12 hours to setup the show Red ...
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