07-02-2014, 06:58 AM
The Switching AREA 2 conversation regarding use of a shoving platform may be influenced by my core time frame of 1970-80 and how many code 80 switches I have.
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Ah,you will be using a caboose since you have a 4-5 man crew-on some locals with lots of switching a third brakeman was added to speed up the work.The conductor usually supervised the work and made sure safety and operating rules was followed.If the crew was going for a early quit then he would jump in and help do the work.
Normal crew size on most railroads between 70-80 was four men consisting of engineer,head brakeman,rear brakeman and conductor.
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Ah,you will be using a caboose since you have a 4-5 man crew-on some locals with lots of switching a third brakeman was added to speed up the work.The conductor usually supervised the work and made sure safety and operating rules was followed.If the crew was going for a early quit then he would jump in and help do the work.
Normal crew size on most railroads between 70-80 was four men consisting of engineer,head brakeman,rear brakeman and conductor.
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!