Keith,
Stopping at Oregon, eastward, is not all that much of a problem.
Stopping at Oregon, eastward, SMOOTHLY can be a problem.
Goin' east a train is headed downhill to the Rock River. On pass.
trains an Engineer would make a light set about the sand plant and
keep the the engine workin' power. This (usually) accomplished
three things. Speed could be maintained, braking requirements
determined AND slack kept streched. The third thing is very
important to the passengers in the diner. It It can make the
difference between eating your meal or wearing your meal.
On the train in question I alluded to what I believed to be a few
inoperative brakes. Anyway, as the stop progressed and we got
closer to the depot things seemed to be going well. Just before the
engine, still working light power (power braking), came to a
complete stop the slack in the train ran in and shoved us ahead
about an engine length. Since the air was still set and the engine
was still pulling I can only assume that all was not well with the
brakes on a good portion of the train. Anyway, that's my story and
I'm stickin' to it!!
A dining car employee came up to the engine at CUS and asked "WHAT
DID YOU DO AT OREGON"??? Beats me.
Karl
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