Re: Positive Train Control
Author: Jerry
Date: 03-28-2017 - 19:09
theconductor Wrote:
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> Billy Wrote:
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> > theconductor Wrote:
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> > > PTC offers much, much more information than
> > > previous cab signal an ATS iterations.
> > >
> > > Nearly every railroader that I work with
> likes
> > > PTC, with the acknowledgement that it is
> still
> > far
> > > from being perfected. When working properly,
> it
> > is
> > > a great tool.
> >
> >
> > Kyle
> >
> > I agree. I love PTC as a Hogger and can't wait
> > until MY union, the BLE prevails with
> > having 1 man train crews in the cab and we are
> > relying on all the technology to
> > assist us Engineers in making OUR jobs so
> > complete. WE DON"T NEED ANY STINKING
> CONDUCTORS!
> >
> > The Brotherhood of Engineers will prevail over
> the
> > Sheet metal union.
> > UP Labor Relations loves us !
>
> I usually don't respond to children, but since I
> think you're a special kid, I'll indulge. One man
> crews are coming. No matter what we do. At least
> with a little extra protection in the cab, it will
> make those that are still working when it happens
> a little safer.
>
> And you're right about one thing. On most through
> freights, conductors aren't needed.
Billy,
Be careful, Kyle is one of our "Special Olympic" Tards that works the RV to Dunsmuir board.
Do you know what I was talking about at the Roseville yard office that morning with one of this other co -workers. He is a rail buffy and loves the knob.