11-28-2011, 06:31 AM
For Brakie's suggestion on trains 5 and 6:
5.The BNSF GERN-BNSFGE(empty) and BNSFGL(loads).
6.The UP GERN-UPGE/UPGL.Same as BNSF
What would the crews call those trains? Would they say all the initials?
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Yes,under railroad rules they would say the initials when calling signals or calling the dispatcher since that's the official train symbol.
The crew can call them anything they like just as long as they use the official number or symbol for proper train identification.
Now unofficial talk would be..Ed,the dispatcher has us lined up for a meet with the Gern man with engine 7177 at Middletown Road.
5.The BNSF GERN-BNSFGE(empty) and BNSFGL(loads).
6.The UP GERN-UPGE/UPGL.Same as BNSF
What would the crews call those trains? Would they say all the initials?
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Yes,under railroad rules they would say the initials when calling signals or calling the dispatcher since that's the official train symbol.
The crew can call them anything they like just as long as they use the official number or symbol for proper train identification.
Now unofficial talk would be..Ed,the dispatcher has us lined up for a meet with the Gern man with engine 7177 at Middletown Road.
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!