05-07-2015, 05:52 AM
radivil Wrote:I'm straight up confused how a siding can be "too long." They're as long as they need to be!
The last rail served industry in my city was at the end of a mile and a half long spur with eight grade crossings.
Ask any conductor that needs to make a runaround move using a 12,000' siding..
Most industrial leads I worked on the PRR had short 1800' runarounds and still the majority of the conductors would elect to switch a facing point industry on our return trip-unless we was going for overtime..
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!