04-01-2014, 05:39 AM
Larry,If I may interject a prototype operation thing here..
As a student brakeman I soon learn how we avoided any runaround moves if at all possible since these things takes time.
Heres why.
You got to unlock both switches,set at least 2 or more handbrakes(depending on train length)but,never less then two on a short local,close the air valves,uncouple and make your move,relock the switch,run around your train,couple up,connect air hoses,open air valves,release the handbrakes..Pull out.stop,close and lock the switch..
You will need to repeat the above steps after you finish the required switching work.
Better method.
Reverse move into the industrial lead and when finish switching the industries and upon reentering the main all that is left is to reverse move back to the yard or continue your run..
You will save around a hours time by eliminating the unneeded runaround.
As a student brakeman I soon learn how we avoided any runaround moves if at all possible since these things takes time.
Heres why.
You got to unlock both switches,set at least 2 or more handbrakes(depending on train length)but,never less then two on a short local,close the air valves,uncouple and make your move,relock the switch,run around your train,couple up,connect air hoses,open air valves,release the handbrakes..Pull out.stop,close and lock the switch..
You will need to repeat the above steps after you finish the required switching work.
Better method.
Reverse move into the industrial lead and when finish switching the industries and upon reentering the main all that is left is to reverse move back to the yard or continue your run..
You will save around a hours time by eliminating the unneeded runaround.
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!