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Hommie, we've had these beltpaks at CN for almost 10 years. For some operations they aren't bad, but if you are flat yard switching they suck. In a hump yard where you just double over tracks they work okay. When making a joint they can be a little jumpy, they tend to surge in couple speed. The beltpaks you are getting are probably like our new ones and only weigh 3.5 lbs. What the company is saving in dollars is costing us in wear and tear on our bodies, because we work by ourself while our mate watches the point. Safety is not what the companies are interested in it's getting rid of a job!! At CN there are still mishaps with the beltpak but they seem to get brushed under the carpet or blamed on the crew, never the technology, it's fool proof.(so they say). CN wants to pu***his technology because they own Canac and want a return on their investment. You are from Seattle, just wait for the rainy nights with your handlamp, radio, and your lists while controlling the engine and trying to hang onto the car. What fun that is!!!!! Now we have people who never worked with hoggers and prefer the beltpak, so there are two sides of the coin here. You have to make your own judgement on this issue. Good luck and be safe!
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