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In a yard like you mentioned, cars are usually coupled up after they are sorted out. After the yard crew is done switching, the crew will then tie up (couple) the track that will then be put on the air plant and inspected by the carmen for defects. Cars with defects will then be put in the Rip track to be repaired. Most flat switching yard crews will "kick" the cars down the lead when they are switching them out and tie them up when they are finished. Cars can hold air in them for days depending on the condition of the brake valves, some leak and some dont. When cars are set off by a road train, they must be bled off before they are switched onto adjacent tracks, this is sometimes done by a utility brakeman, or the crew that is doing the work. Tying up the tracks is usually the last job of the day and it means time to go home!!
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