North West Division

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Marias Pass 3.1 Freight Operations

 
 
NEMP 003 01b work order

 

North Eastern Railroad Freight Activity (c) 2003

NEMP 003 01b 9:16 am

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Work Order: NEMP 003 01b

Board:

Time: 09:16 a.m.

Season: Autumn

Weather: Clear

Duration: 1 hr 25 min

Train: Extra 9237 West

Class: 1

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You have just departed Cutbank after meeting 2 trains and are continuing on towards Whitefish. Have a safe trip.

 

Max speed through all turnouts are listed in the Timetable and must be adhered to.

 

                        Timetable

              NERR Hi-Line Subdivision

Speed Regulations

Speed - Maximum                  Passenger                 Freight

Shelby to Conkelly                79 MPH                   60 MPH

 

Speed - Permanent Restrictions

MP 1087.9 to MP 1090.6            30 MPH                   30 MPH

MP 1090.6 to MP 1095.0            50 MPH                   45 MPH

MP 1111.4 to MP 1112.7            55 MPH                   50 MPH

MP 1117.2 to MP 1122.4            70 MPH

MP 1122.4 to MP 1126.9            55 MPH                   50 MPH

 

Speed - Switches and Turnouts

End of 2 main tracks at Cutbank   35 MPH                   35 MPH

Through crossovers at Piegan      35 MPH                   35 MPH

End of 2 main tracks at Blackfoot 35 MPH                   35 MPH

There are no Temporary Speed Restrictions during this activity.

 

Other Special Instructions

Trains departing sidings on proceed indication, except at Glacier Park, may

increase speed to 35 MPH after engine has passed signal.

 

A wind gauge has been placed at Browning and Glacier Park to assist in control and dispatching of trains.

The following instructions will apply:

* A cautionary level wind alert is for wind speeds from 50 to 60 mph.

When so notified trains will reduce speed to not exceed 25 MPH between Browning and Glacier Park.

* A critical level wind alert is for wind speeds above 60 MPH.

The dispatcher will not line signals at Browning and Glacier Park until conditions allow for further movement of trains.

 

 

Have a safe trip!

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M.R. Roberts

Trainmaster

North Eastern Railroad

 

 

 

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