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NERP-038-01 Raton Pass

Freight Service: York Lead to MP 630 for CT Div pickup

Work Order: NERP-038-01

Board: Local

Time: 0815/Monday

Season: Winter Weather: Clear/-10F

Rating: 1-Easy

Duration: 90 minutes

Train: AC6000x3+SD70, 50 car coal drag

Fuel usage:  808 gals.

RP-CV Coal Turn series #1

 

    York Canyon lead to Trinidad and on to the Chippewa Valley route for distribution.

You’ve been on the clock since 3:30 am and you’re getting close to hogging out, One last trip to CV with a load of coal for the freezing Northeast, You’ll be spending the rest of the day and night at CV and bringing back empties in the morning.

 

You’re operating a 4 unit lashup and 50 loaded coal cars bound for the frozen Northeast, The weather is clear but very cold, The forecast is for snow in the am tomorrow so it doesn’t get much better weatherwise.

 

The activity is fairly simple, A straight shot to Trinidad, Light AI traffic which shouldn’t be too much trouble, You’ve got just enough power to get over the pass with a little red zone time but within limits.

 

Notes: Speed limits: Track limit except max speed of 60 MPH.

           Be watchful at Hebron siding, You might get a surprise red light depending on the time you get there.