02-07-2011, 03:42 AM
"bottling the air" was a rule infraction when I worked on the railroad.If we took that risk -and we did at times-we would set 2-3 handbrakes.
As far as needing air before crossing a public street ..At one time we didn't have to do that in yard switching where a public street or road cross the yard lead.Nothing like backing traffic up as you switch cars a cut of cars that could be 30-40 cars.
We would kick cars with a GP7/9 while flat switching with no problems..
Watch this old girl strut her stuff as she kick cars.
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As far as needing air before crossing a public street ..At one time we didn't have to do that in yard switching where a public street or road cross the yard lead.Nothing like backing traffic up as you switch cars a cut of cars that could be 30-40 cars.
We would kick cars with a GP7/9 while flat switching with no problems..
Watch this old girl strut her stuff as she kick cars.
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Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!