"BOXES"?

edbenton

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From: Back home on the Chi to KC racetrack
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Posted by edbenton on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 5:53 PM

more than likely checking the batteries on the crossing gates and maybe refilling a flange lubricatior.

Always at war with those that think OTR trucking is EASY.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 5:44 PM

Yes, it was MOW workers.

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chad thomas

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From: Ely, Nv.
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Posted by chad thomas on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 4:51 PM

It might also be someone checking the lube in the flange oilers. Just another guess.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 4:45 PM

Was it a train crew talking or MOW workers? If it was a train crew, mabye they were having hotbox problems, but it would seem that they would set the bad order car(s) out, not keep fighting them all day and only getting 20 miles. If it was MOW workers, I would second Chad's suggestion.

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chad thomas

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Posted by chad thomas on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 4:28 PM

This is just a guess. Could they be checking the battery boxes for the signal / gate gear to make sure the batteries are good.

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Anonymous

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"BOXES"?

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 4:25 PM

I was listening to my scanner today and all day long they just kept talking about checking the "boxes". It took them all day to get a total of about 20 miles (they would keep telling where they were at). What could this be? Forgive me if it is a stupid question. [:D]

BTW, it is Norfolk Southern's Main line.

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