[CBQ] "Question for the old heads: "Main Track Hostlers"

["Karl" <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>]

Gerald, you're correct !  An "INSIDE HOSTLER" was qualified (usually) to move 
engines in and around the friendly confines of the RH service tracks (RH walls 
notwithstanding or, possibly, not STANDING).  An "OUTSIDE HOSTLER" was "close 
enough" ta bein' an Engineer so as to deliver serviced units to locations 
outside of those "friendly confines".

Example:  Clyde RH would perform inspections and running repairs to engines 
assigned to Western Ave. and 14th. St.  A string of freshly serviced engines 
would be coupled up and delivered to these outlying yards.  A RH "local" if you 
will.

Karl 



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