by LRail
Has anyone asked or answered the basic question as to why they are installing a DEF here? Is there a new customer or is it just for changing ends?
Lee
Lee
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LRail wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:15 pm Has anyone asked or answered the basic question as to why they are installing a DEF here? Is there a new customer or is it just for changing ends?I have no idea why they are putting in a Double Ended Freight siding, because I didn't even though this was a project. It is not for changing ends because the siding will not be electrified. Most likely it is going to be used for storage of freight cars, because I don't see any new customers since it will be located to the North to the ROW. It will have electric lock switches, and be similar to PILGRIM. Although I'm repeating what has been stated in previous entries on this subject.
Lee
ExCon90 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:07 pm Technical question: if trains are permitted to clear at an EL, non-interlocked siding, can Rules 251, 261, or 562 be in effect in that territory? And if so, how does the train get authority to leave the siding later?Timetable Special Instructions cover that. If the lock is controlled - you need to get the operator to unlock it, entering or leaving the main. If the lock is uncontrolled you need permission to enter main track from the operator, that will get you "Authority" and also the operator knows "Condition" - that no moves are authorized or in progress in the direction of the switch. (signal circuits would protect you if the lock is removed wrongly in 261/251-ABS, but it's bad form to remove the lock unless conditions warrant)