--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Karl L Rethwisch" <qrailroadman@...>
wrote:
>
> 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
>
Mauch -
Nothing like "graduated braking" when half the train is set-up
in "direct release"! Welcome back; stick around for a while. I
still laugh at that place in PA!
Chunk
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