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Remote Control R.R. (RC) is gradually becoming a joke in the Seattle Terminal of the B.N.S.F.. Little work is being done, the vests that are supplied by our 'carrier' don't fit very well, thus making the carrying of the Canac Pack's uncomfortable to say the least, and could very likely creat a liability issue down the road for the 'carrier'. After the first few weeks of use by our yd. crews, they have told me the fun factor has worn off, and reality set in. The humorous part in all of this is that some yards 'switch with air', and the R.C. engines won't rev-up to 'pump-off' the cars so they may be moved. The highest air pressure these units can achieve is 55lbs. Then they shut down because of compressor malfunction. At these yards, I believe that the 'carrier' is about to 'cry uncle' and move on. But any R.R. employee out there knows how tenatious our Class 1's are when it comes to implementing new technology. We all should recognize the need to look forward, but R.C. realistically is'nt doing the job. Every job of R.C. nature frequently requires the use of a 'utility' yard employee for said job to complete yard moves during their shifts. This nulifies the benefit of eliminating an employee! I realise I'm being somewhat long-winded on a subject that may seem boring to non-employees, but this is the dynamic issue facing the Class 1's being currently used as Guiney-Pigs, and I would like to hear from people who would like to give me their input. I won't be training on these myself...thank G**...Hommie
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