QUOTE: Originally posted by Mark_W._Hemphill In most cases on most Class Is, the symbol doesn't change. This is because the symbol refers to what the train *does*, not where the the train *runs*. Symbols are a method of bringing rank and order to the traffic of the railroad, whereas the train ID (usually the number of the lead engine) is the method used to give the train identity for track occupancy. The endpoints in the symbol refer to what the train does, and how it gets between those endpoints is usually irrelevant.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by bbrant QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68 The two locals that usually run in my area always have the same symbols, regardless of where they are headed or what they are doing that day. I should think that once a train starts with a symbol, it keeps that symbol start to finish. CSX now appends the date to the symbol here, so it's possible you could theoretically have Q622-7, Q622-8, and Q622-9 running on each others heels if there was a backup for some reason. Larry - Thanks for the reply. I hate to sound dense, but in your example, I don't see how the date is used. I'm guessing Q622 is the train number but the -7, -8, -9 looks like CSX just appends a number, in succession if things are backed up. Brian
QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68 The two locals that usually run in my area always have the same symbols, regardless of where they are headed or what they are doing that day. I should think that once a train starts with a symbol, it keeps that symbol start to finish. CSX now appends the date to the symbol here, so it's possible you could theoretically have Q622-7, Q622-8, and Q622-9 running on each others heels if there was a backup for some reason.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by oltmannd On NS, if a train has to take a different route, it can keep it's existing train symbol.
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