Shortlines, Industries, and Empties

[Gary S]

I may have missed this earlier. A "pool" car isn't necessarily some third party car that just roams the rails at the whims of whoever is in possession of it. If there are two railroads who frequently exchange cars, then it would make economical sense for the railroads to "share" some of those cars.

so instead of my railroad worrying about returning your empties, and vice versa, I could use yours and you could use mine and we both save money.

Does it work like that sometimes?