Russ
For the less well educated amongst us, what are "dog catches", and what do
"H", "V" and "P" signify?
Thanks
Rupert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@earthlink.net>
To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:14 AM
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Re: Misc historic CB&Q facts
> Steve,
>
> Yes, if the rail conditions are not perfect it does
> require helpers. Don't know about the crew situation.
> Do not think Ottumwa is even a crew change point.
>
> I do know there are many more dog catches called on
> the St Joseph line than the rest of the Division
> put together.
>
> But on the other hand it is only two crews Alliance
> to Lincoln and even losing a unit is not usually a
> problem. Actually one of the more common crew complaints
> is being on a coal load or empty and getting stuck behind
> a "H", "V", or "P" train.
>
> Russ
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