The November Trains article on CPKC's Shreveport Yard has a track diagram mentioning the East and West R&D Yards. To me "R&D" has only one meaning: what my stepfather (RIP) worked in at Sunoco. As a railroad term, what is "R&D"? The article does not say.
Receiving and Departure, no?
OvermodReceiving and Departure, no?
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Overmod Receiving and Departure, no?
I shoulda known... [blush] Iykwim.
Thanks, people.
Thanks for answering, I didn't know it before. I appreciate it. If I want to know more, I will ask here or will start my own thread.
I've also heard "relay & departure" used, esp in these times.
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In this case, it certainly doesn't stand for "Research & Development".
CSSHEGEWISCH In this case, it certainly doesn't stand for "Research & Development".
Sure it does. Can't find the missing car, so we'll re-search for it and see what develops...
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tree68 CSSHEGEWISCH In this case, it certainly doesn't stand for "Research & Development". Sure it does. Can't find the missing car, so we'll re-search for it and see what develops...
You will find it the last place you look for it.
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I will keep it in my mind.
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