Bob
Thanks for the explanations - it
was the pre-1948 period that I was referring to.
Rupert
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Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3:23
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Subject: Re: [CBQ] Pullman
equipment
Depends on the year. And, i suppose, I should be more
explicit, in terms of the name, but for my use, "Pullman" refers to the
operating entity, which was part of Pullman & Co. before 1948-49 and after
was owned by railroads.
Prior to 1948-49 (and after the
mid-teens), Pullman and railroads entered into contracts whereby Pullman would
assign cars for a given capacity with certain amenities. if an assigned
car was unavailable (as in, it was in for maintenance), a similar car would be
obtained from the Pool. This is why the 6-6 was in the Expo that got hit
in Naperville, it usually would have been an 8-5, it was unavailable, they
used a 6-6 to replace it. Pullman maintained shops (in this time
period) in Atlanta, Richmond (CA), Wilmington (DE) and Buffalo (and, of
course, Chicago). Maintenance facilities were often paired with a host
railroad, or, in the case of a major terminal like St. Louis, Pullman had
their own facilities. They also had facilities for supplies and food
service (this is the final location of many car bodies). Before every
run, a Pullman would be inspected by Pullman employees, the Pullman conductor
would sign off, and Pullman employees (typically porters, but other
functionaries as well) would take care of the passengers (and car) en route
(and would provide information to the Conductor (or Porter-in-charge) and he
in turn would forward information to the Company, who would then notify
maintenance and would enable replacements if such need be.
Pullman contracted for some maintenance, but by and large,
Pullman was responsible for maintaining their cars (and, often, host's cars as
well). It is worth noting that Pullman was responsible for the
maintaining of the CZ sleepers & lounges. There is a Pullman Manual
indicating exactly how to maintain those cars, with a wealth of information as
to the specific parts therein. Now, trucks were their responsibility,
but, again, often contracted to host railroads (i.e. Zephyr pit).
This is why the cars for the Anniversary fleet, while assigned to
CB&Q were later used elsewhere throughout the Pool (in other words,
anywhere in North America). Specific cars were assigned only, although
there are specific cars mentioned in contracts, Pullman could assign any
similar car to a given use.
At 08:25 PM 10/23/2012, Rupert &
Maureen wrote:
Bob
Presumably there was a contract between Pullman and the
railroad to provide certain types of equipment for a specified period, with
conditions relating to maintenance, etc. Would the equipment be collected
from Pullman or did Pullman arrange delivery to the road? Would Pullman
inspect the equipment periodically to ensure it was being maintained
correctly?
Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ
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