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Re: Reciprocal switching
I know that some denizens of this group are predisposed to consider anything found on the internet as complete bullsh_t, but I think this has some
I know that some denizens of this group are predisposed to consider anything found on the internet as complete bullsh_t, but I think this has some
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Kurt Laughlin <fleeta@...>
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#77494
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Re: Reciprocal switching
Tony, as usual you're confusing your sarcasm with insight.
My point was that shippers cannot invent routes -- they can
only choose routes available on the tariff. If you dispute
that, then I've got a
Tony, as usual you're confusing your sarcasm with insight.
My point was that shippers cannot invent routes -- they can
only choose routes available on the tariff. If you dispute
that, then I've got a
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Tim O'Connor
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#77493
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Re: Reciprocal switching
Perhaps the following is another case of reciprocal switching that is
a bit different from that note in the original inquiry.
In Memphis, TN, there is an industrial district called President's
Perhaps the following is another case of reciprocal switching that is
a bit different from that note in the original inquiry.
In Memphis, TN, there is an industrial district called President's
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William Keene <wakeene@...>
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#77492
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Re: Reciprocal switching
Tim O'Connor wrote:
I think you're assigning the "reciprocal" word to the wrong part
of the story. The fees aren't reciprocal, the switching privilege is.
And if you think the shipper
Tim O'Connor wrote:
I think you're assigning the "reciprocal" word to the wrong part
of the story. The fees aren't reciprocal, the switching privilege is.
And if you think the shipper
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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#77491
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Re: C&BT Santa Fe reefer question
According to a chart I have from Cc7BT, it's an Rr-35. The C1 just indicates
which C&BT body it is.
Jim Hayes
Portland Oregon
According to a chart I have from Cc7BT, it's an Rr-35. The C1 just indicates
which C&BT body it is.
Jim Hayes
Portland Oregon
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Jim & Lisa Hayes <jimandlisa97225@...>
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#77490
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Re: Reciprocal switching
Yes, but as you know, the shipper can only choose a route that
is part of the published tariff. So it still begs the question
of why the owner of the track would accept a simple fee instead
of a
Yes, but as you know, the shipper can only choose a route that
is part of the published tariff. So it still begs the question
of why the owner of the track would accept a simple fee instead
of a
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By
Tim O'Connor
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#77489
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The SHAKE N TAKE clinic is full.
Guys,
The list is now complete for the online pre registration for the Shake N
Take clinic. We'll have a just few slots left for those registering at the door
with no Internet access. I have also
Guys,
The list is now complete for the online pre registration for the Shake N
Take clinic. We'll have a just few slots left for those registering at the door
with no Internet access. I have also
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By
Greg Martin
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#77509
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Re: Reciprocal switching
Tim O'Connor wrote:
First of all, the railroad isn't the instigator, it's the shipper, which can choose either road which serves it. Second, I don't see why you think this is a "short haul,"
Tim O'Connor wrote:
First of all, the railroad isn't the instigator, it's the shipper, which can choose either road which serves it. Second, I don't see why you think this is a "short haul,"
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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#77487
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Re: Car Types for Team Tracks
gary laakso wrote:
In the early 1950s, "refrigerator" would be a good guess, but by 1960 (your document is 1961) these would have been insulated box cars. The only reason to use reefers
gary laakso wrote:
In the early 1950s, "refrigerator" would be a good guess, but by 1960 (your document is 1961) these would have been insulated box cars. The only reason to use reefers
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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#77486
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Re: Reciprocal switching
Dennis
I guess usage has changed then. It sounds to me like you
are describing what is now called "haulage rights" (versus
trackage rights). The word "reciprocal" implies that each
side gets
Dennis
I guess usage has changed then. It sounds to me like you
are describing what is now called "haulage rights" (versus
trackage rights). The word "reciprocal" implies that each
side gets
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By
Tim O'Connor
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#77485
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C&BT Santa Fe reefer question
I've got C&BT Shops kit R700, with 6' plug door,
4/4 ends, Preco fan plate on the side -- C&BT calls
this version "C1" whatever that means. The kits were
produced with the help of the SFMO and
I've got C&BT Shops kit R700, with 6' plug door,
4/4 ends, Preco fan plate on the side -- C&BT calls
this version "C1" whatever that means. The kits were
produced with the help of the SFMO and
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Tim O'Connor
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#77484
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Re: Car Types for Team Tracks
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Kurt Laughlin <fleeta@...>
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#77483
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Interlocker Car
I realize this question is coming from an era way before most of us model; but I ran across something I had never heard of before, and thought I'd run it past you all.
In looking at a listing of
I realize this question is coming from an era way before most of us model; but I ran across something I had never heard of before, and thought I'd run it past you all.
In looking at a listing of
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By
Gary Roe
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#77482
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Re: Reciprocal switching
You got it, Gene.
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Tim O'Connor
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#77481
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Re: Reciprocal switching
No. As I understand it, either railroad could be the originating or
terminating road, the same as if the industry was physically on their
own rails. The road that actually switched the industry
No. As I understand it, either railroad could be the originating or
terminating road, the same as if the industry was physically on their
own rails. The road that actually switched the industry
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By
Dennis Storzek
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#77480
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Car Types for Team Tracks
I have been going through the January 1, 1961 Great Northern Railway Industrial Guide for points served by it and other railroads. The scope of team track usage amazes me since it covers from coffins
I have been going through the January 1, 1961 Great Northern Railway Industrial Guide for points served by it and other railroads. The scope of team track usage amazes me since it covers from coffins
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By
gary laakso
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#77479
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Re: Cudahy meat reefers
Clover House set 8916-1 for the Cudahy cars.
Richard Hendrickson
Clover House set 8916-1 for the Cudahy cars.
Richard Hendrickson
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Richard Hendrickson
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#77478
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3rd Update for the SHAKE N TAKE
Here is UPDATE # 3
Guys,
By
Greg Martin
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#77477
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Reciprocal switching
What is meant by the term "reciprocal switching?"
I got the term off a list of industries in towns along the CGW. The
list apparently includes industries located along any of the other RRs
in the
What is meant by the term "reciprocal switching?"
I got the term off a list of industries in towns along the CGW. The
list apparently includes industries located along any of the other RRs
in the
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Gene Green <bierglaeser@...>
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#77476
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Re: Cudahy meat reefers
By golly, Brian is correct. I could have looked at any number of
different ORERs in my collection and found exactly the information
Brian gives below. But I didn't. I wonder where I did get the
By golly, Brian is correct. I could have looked at any number of
different ORERs in my collection and found exactly the information
Brian gives below. But I didn't. I wonder where I did get the
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Gene Green <bierglaeser@...>
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#77475
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