01-09-2011, 09:24 AM
Reinhard,Even with 2 brakemen and conductor it still took time especially for the "field" man to line the needed switches before we could make our shove-of course some times we would ride to the switche swing off and run ahead and line the switch and swing back on has the lead car pass.
This is why flat switching by kicking cars became the norm its faster.The conductor pulls the pin while the 2 brakeman handled the switches.
This is why flat switching by kicking cars became the norm its faster.The conductor pulls the pin while the 2 brakeman handled the switches.
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!