rr terminology

[Anonymous]

What is a "Dutch Drop?"

[mersenne6]

"Rarely used method of bringing a car onto the main line from a spur. The engine heads into the spur, couples head-on to the car, and backs out. When the car is moving fast enough the engine is cut off, speeds up to get back on the main line before the car, then moves forward ahead of the junction between the main line and the spur so the car rolls out behind the engine." - From Railroad Avenue- Hubbard

[PBenham]

It was dangerous, even when executed by professionals! That trick was no favorite of the claims department on any Railroad, either!

[red p]

well I dont know about that, but we do gravity drops