... From: <dsprau@...> ... Which brings us to the issue of holding trains out. You have to separate holding trains into tactical and strategic holding....
Thanks you for the reply Doug. Strange thing is, I saw no auto parts cars in any of those trains with the frames. Wonder where they got their parts from. PC,...
... From: "Terry Harrison" <nkpman@...> ... The frames were made at the Dana Corp. in Reading, PA, so it was a straight shot on the W&N from Reading...
Regarding the shipment of vehicle frames on the Reading... I can't speak specifically to the frames you saw on the Reading, but here's a little something about...
Hi Dave, Thanks again for all your sugestions. I created the three District/Sub schedules last night and plotted out string diagrams for trains that will be...
In addtion to the Reading/Chessie interchange at Wilmington, PC also interchanged there. The majority of parts came in on Chessie to Wilsmere Yard. The track...
Usually if it reaches that point, we find the so-called yardmaster back working as a switchman the next day. This of course is a prototypical answer, what goes...
Thanks for the info. Helps to piece things together. Always like back ground info after I see a flick. Frames just looked out of place on the W&N going thru...
... From: "Doug Robb" <dougsrr1@...> ... Originally it was even busier, with the PRR in there too. In about 1900-1906 the PRR elevted its lines thru...
Everything you guys are talking about is on the film. PRR high bridge over track & river, Coatsville & Birdsboro. You should really watch this flick....
As I disassemble my partly built layout and contemplate my move from Birmingham to Tulsa, I thought I would inquire about operating layouts or model railroad...
WELL, there is always Jim Senesse ( SP?) layout. It is a dandy. I saw it once. There are guys in Arkansas that have layouts too that aren't far away, I am...
... From: "Charles Tapper" <chastap@...> ... The Tulsa area has an active NMRA division. I suggest touching base with them to establish connections....
... I have a series of photos showing the NS "operation" on this connector. I happened upon the NS local that serves the steel mill while driving thru ...
... wording, "Extra 1791 run extra Summit to ... ". ... order if I have to , adding "after the arrival of..." for example. Then each time I need to issue an...
... From: "Vic" <vic@...> ... So he writes it in the train order book, what difference does it make? It cuts the time it takes the dispatcher or operator...
I'm not sure I understand what you're suggesting, Dave. That odd or even mileposts be omitted? So there's two miles between mileposts? How does that help...
I am an NMRA member, and I'll start looking at contacting the Division when I get up there. Good suggestion. RE: Red dirt...have you ever been to Alabama?...
Charlie there is a group of operators in the Tulsa area. I have met the group several times at various Op weekends. And I have had the chance to op on several...
Charlie, Bella Vista is 2 hours ENE from Tulsa; we regularly reciprocate operation with the Tulsa group. Please contact me offline for information. As Doug...
Re Malcoms comment about union protection of YMs He's right. You usually just cannot fire anybody who is union protected for the first time they make an...
