06-02-2013, 03:06 PM
Ralph:I think this looks reasonable compared to a good sized local pushing a car in front of a loco for miles.
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Not to mention the brakeman riding on the side of the car protecting the shove..
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Ralph:
I do switch some facing sidings with shot runs such as when a switcher and a few cars eave the Float Yard to switch nearby GERN, Empire Grain or Sal's Salvage.
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Indeed..That is called a Traveling Switch Engine or TSE for short..Their job was to switch industries next to yards.
Just for fun..The job class came under "yard " work agreements and 99% of the time was held by senior employees.
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Not to mention the brakeman riding on the side of the car protecting the shove..
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Ralph:
I do switch some facing sidings with shot runs such as when a switcher and a few cars eave the Float Yard to switch nearby GERN, Empire Grain or Sal's Salvage.
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Indeed..That is called a Traveling Switch Engine or TSE for short..Their job was to switch industries next to yards.
Just for fun..The job class came under "yard " work agreements and 99% of the time was held by senior employees.
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!