Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ?
Author: HUTCH 7.62
Date: 03-08-2019 - 06:23
tundraboomer Wrote:
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> Yes, it's the job of the conductor, although the
> engineer may assist. A replacement knuckle weighs
> about 70 lbs. If the break is deep, the conductor
> will usually secure the rear portion then identify
> the knuckle type ('E' or 'F') and have the
> engineer toss one on the ground. Then he'll close
> the angle cock on the attached portion, let it
> charge, then pull the rear with him riding up to
> the replacement knuckle. If it's on the portion he
> is holding on to, he'll replace it there, then
> ride back to the hook. If the break is on the car
> left standing, he'll put the knuckle somewhere on
> the rear car and ride back, stop short, and
> replace it before doubling back to the standing
> portion and lacing it up then knocking the hand
> brakes off.
>
> It's not always possible to do it this way though
> and in that case, the conductor may have to walk
> up to the head-end and heft the knuckle back to
> the break. Or, he may "borrow" one off the rear
> car if it's closer and the correct type. Every
> situation is different. If it happens in the yard,
> there may be mechanical people who can perform the
> repair. But out on the road, it usually falls on
> the conductor.
So how did it work back in the days of fireman or a 3 man crew?
Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ?
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Cal-Paul |
03-07-2019 - 20:00 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ?
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tundraboomer |
03-07-2019 - 20:28 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task - thanks TB
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Cal-P |
03-07-2019 - 22:53 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task - thanks TB
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Negin |
03-07-2019 - 23:42 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task - thanks TB
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Craig Tambo |
03-07-2019 - 23:57 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ?
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8 and sand |
03-08-2019 - 05:57 |
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HUTCH 7.62 |
03-08-2019 - 06:23 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ? In the "good old days" Ha Ha Ha....glad it's not me
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BOB2 |
03-08-2019 - 06:49 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ? In the "good old days" Ha Ha Ha....glad it's not me
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RR MBAs |
03-08-2019 - 07:14 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ? In the "good old days" Ha Ha Ha....glad it's not me
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ellen degenerate |
03-08-2019 - 10:25 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ? In the "good old days" Ha Ha Ha....glad it's not me
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M. Tyson |
03-08-2019 - 12:53 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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BOB2 |
03-08-2019 - 14:55 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Al Gonquin |
03-08-2019 - 17:11 |
Re: Helping out...
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George Andrews |
03-08-2019 - 18:21 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Headless Locklear |
03-08-2019 - 21:27 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Apostrophe Stud |
03-09-2019 - 21:41 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Jules Winnfield |
03-10-2019 - 10:04 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Hoo Cares |
03-10-2019 - 10:48 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Jules Winnfield |
03-10-2019 - 11:15 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Hoo Cares |
03-10-2019 - 11:38 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Jules Winnfield |
03-10-2019 - 12:44 |
I mightt just be doin' the lord's work...
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BOB2 |
03-10-2019 - 16:53 |
Re: I mightt just be doin' the lord's work...
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workin stiff |
03-10-2019 - 20:43 |
Re: Request for Jules
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Department of Language Studies |
03-11-2019 - 09:50 |
Re: Request for Jules
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Jules Winnfield |
03-11-2019 - 11:31 |
Re: Female "knuckle draggers" usually did just fine......unlike a few conductors I could mention....
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Dr Zarkoff |
03-18-2019 - 21:28 |
Hey Knuckles the Clown, listen up!
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Heathers Locklear |
03-10-2019 - 19:12 |
Re: Replacing a busted knuckle, conductors task ?
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SBN |
03-09-2019 - 19:10 |
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broken rail |
03-09-2019 - 09:57 |