[CBQ] empty cars

["ptrckhoman" <homanfamily@fuse.net>]

Gentlemen,
   I have learned a lot from this group so let me pose a question on the 
handling of empty freight cars.  I know that when  shipper needs a car, he 
orders it from the nearest agent and a car is delivered, per specifications for 
loading.  I know that when a loaded car is deivered, there is a time limit for 
the shipper to empty the car ane return it to the railroad before a late fee is 
charged.  I think it is our days.  My questions are who directs the pick up of 
the emtpy car, where is is sent and how is is accounted for by the railroad and 
who actually orders an emtpy car to be delivered.  
   Further, can an station agent, who had a need for an empty car, simply take 
one just released, inform the Traffic Deptratment (?) that he has done so and 
take place said car at another local shipper?  
  This seems like and area many modelers overlook or do not handle properly in 
our quest for realistic operations.  Thank you for your assistance.




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