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<br /> <br /> <br /><<Ok, I'm a bit confused. I thought train symbols identified where trains run. For example, the "oil cans" that SP once ran had a train symbol of BKDOU (BaKersfield-DOlores Yard Unit). I thought Bakersfield (BK) was the point of origin and Dolores (DO) was the destination. Wouldn't that be more indicative of where the train ran rather than what it does? <br /> <br />Thanks again for the reply and your work in Iraq. Stay safe! <br /> <br />Brian>> <br /> <br /> <br />On the UP at least, your assumption is correct. On main line trains the symbol is Initial Terminal (point of origin) to final terminal) point of termination). IOALB would be "Intermodal, Oakland to Long Beach" ( Or ICTF, depending on what the wheel shows.) <br /> <br />Virlon <br /> <br />save your ticket.....the P.E. will rise again.
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