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BNSF Local at Rochelle diamond

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BNSF Local at Rochelle diamond
Posted by cessna 310 on Friday, April 12, 2019 10:22 AM

I was curious as to why the conductor must walk back to his train from the switch stand after the local enters the main? Couldn't he align the switch for the main and ride the last car past the  grade crossing and then reboard the engine?

 

 

 

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Posted by rdamon on Friday, April 12, 2019 10:46 AM

I believe the train needs to be clear of block before the switch can be moved.

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Posted by cessna 310 on Friday, April 12, 2019 11:08 AM

I see the signal bridge east of the switch on Google Earth. Thanks for the info.

Bill

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