Re: Stampede Sub
Author: z
Date: 02-22-2015 - 09:04
George Andrews Wrote:
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> Pretty sure the coal train you saw was
> switching out a bad order, as Wesley noted. Trains
> use the Stampede Sub as a switching lead all the
> time, as it allows them to pickup or setout
> without having to foul the Main track and several
> grade crossings in downtown Auburn.
George, did you note that Trackwalker sees this train at MP 96,2? That is 6 miles from Stampede Wye and Auburn Yard. Pretty long switching or setout move. That was just discussed in my last post above. Why don't you read the preceding comments before imparting your wisdom?