I asked a fellow member (off list) to "guess" at the operations of the MP's Great Southwest line in Arlington/Grand Prairie, Texas. Here's what he said, as...
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donovansart16@...
Jul 1, 2001 7:53 am
... Some time ago I saw some small "mail boxes" at a toy store - they were used to store the new toy (I think) and were about the size of a computer "mouse"....
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Bill Gaver
gaver@...
Jul 1, 2001 10:18 am
Several recent posts relating to inquiries re: car card holders brought to my attention those we use on the BG&E. Acrylic car card holders in one, two, and ...
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L Sand
sandsys@...
Jul 1, 2001 2:01 pm
... What it contains is important for train blocking purposes. I wouldn't wat a hazmat car right behind my engine. :) Linda...
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RRSafety@...
Jul 1, 2001 9:19 pm
In a message dated 07/01/01 2:53:59 AM EST, donovansart16@... writes: << > Anyone want to have some mailboxes on the layout? ... Some time ago I saw some...
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Chris Butts
flange42@...
Jul 1, 2001 9:52 pm
LOL! The small mailbox idea might not be so bad... use it at an interchange, using two boxes and labeling each for the railroads (i.e. "AT&SF" and "MKT")....
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chessil@...
Jul 1, 2001 11:09 pm
If a car is in the proper town but not the proper industry spot, then it is "Off Spot" by definition. Each town (or equivalent - could be a large industry for...
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wallcloud@...
Jul 1, 2001 11:20 pm
... wouldn't wat a ... Agreed. But that could be noted on the switchlist. Or if your crews have VERY good eyes, they could read the placard on the car and ...
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Mike Dodd
mdodd@...
Jul 2, 2001 12:32 am
... At the risk of beating my method to death.... <G> I use the Off Spot cards vs. a separate box because the off-spot car will always be located on a track...
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dehusman@...
Jul 2, 2001 2:09 am
... car will ... =================== The difference being the concept of organizing inventory by physical location (one box per track) vs. the comcept of...
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Mark Stephens
markws@...
Jul 2, 2001 2:54 am
This article was posted just last week, I found it interesting. http://members.tripod.com/appalachian_railroad/mineruns.html mark stephens...
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canrailca by way of ...
57era@...
Jul 2, 2001 3:36 am
Friends: Today, July First, and Wednesday, July Fourth, the two greatest neighbors in the world celebrate the creation of our two excellent homelands. We are...
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Dan Murdock
dm_murdock@...
Jul 2, 2001 6:15 am
The article you mention was about Austin. I wandered around those tracks in the streets when I was a teenager. Back in the 60s, and NO Camera! durn. The...
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Andy Sperandeo
asperandeo@...
Jul 2, 2001 1:45 pm
... An approach I've tried on a couple of railroads is to use both car cards and written switch lists. Let the conductor, clerk, yardmaster, or footboard...
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Jon Cure
jcure@...
Jul 2, 2001 4:27 pm
Hey Dan, that sounds right. Now whats cool is...Next years SP H&TS meet is in Austin. Maybe I'll get to see this area. Cours' if it's still there it'll be a UP...
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Jon Cure
jcure@...
Jul 2, 2001 4:46 pm
Andy used this method on Ron Cophers 2 years ago and after watching it, I have to agree this is a fun way to YM so long as your crew is willing to learn and do...
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donovansart16@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:19 pm
If things are tight model the yard, staging and interchange as the same thing. Crew goes on duty with cars left the night before by a local or turn. Your job....
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Dave Bayless
davebayl@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:51 pm
Sorry for the off-topic post, but just wanted to let you know that I will be on vacation for 3 weeks and will be off the list. Been enjoying the topics and...
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Ted Schnepf
railsunl@...
Jul 2, 2001 6:35 pm
Hi All, I hope many of you are coming to the train show following the NMRA convention in St Louis. This show has three features: 1. It is a trade show, with...
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Jon Cure
jcure@...
Jul 2, 2001 7:23 pm
Hope you mean manning your 'booth' (see below) Ted. Hey according some sources the show is open to the public after 2pm friday. Do you know for sure it's NMRA...
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Mike Peters
mikep@...
Jul 2, 2001 7:28 pm
... The Train Show is open Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to convention attendees only. The general public is admitted after 2:00. Mike Peters LDSIG Coordinator &...
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Bob Jacobsen
Bob_Jacobsen@...
Jul 2, 2001 7:35 pm
... Here's an example of that: http://www.delta.edu/~slime/cancrush.html (You have to page down a bit to get to the photos) Bob -- ... Bob Jacobsen...
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PBowers
57era@...
Jul 2, 2001 10:18 pm
Just a note to all who will be going on vacation over the next few weeks, you can go to <http://groups.yahoo.com/mygroups> and put list to "no mail" status for...
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Frank DiNovo
fddpz@...
Jul 2, 2001 10:28 pm
I tried doing this last week when I was on vacation. It didn't work. When I look up "My Groups" it shows "No Mail/Web Only" but I still get all the...
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Tim Moran
Tim-Moran@...
Jul 3, 2001 1:57 am
... A similar idea was authored by Bob Fink in Nov. 1977 MR and updated by Bob in Feb. 1984 MR. The update included a BASIC (remember BASIC? <BG>) program to...
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PBowers
57era@...
Jul 3, 2001 3:18 am
... When I look up "My Groups" it shows "No Mail/Web Only" but I still get all the individual email messages. ... Any ideas about what I may have done wrong? ...
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PBowers
57era@...
Jul 3, 2001 3:46 am
Frank, I checked my files and you are currently set up for individual e-mails. I am not impressed by the Yahoo infrastructure. It doesn't seem to work ...
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Robert Joseph Amsler,...
ramsler@...
Jul 3, 2001 3:52 am
Everyone, The NTS will be open to the public on Friday sometime in the afternoon. NMRA registrants get access at 10:00 I think. Please check out our website...
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Craig Bisgeier
cbisgeier@...
Jul 3, 2001 1:33 pm
<< I checked my files and you are currently set up for individual e-mails. I am not impressed by the Yahoo infrastructure. It doesn't seem to work properly...
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John DePauw
johnd@...
Jul 3, 2001 1:35 pm
The last time I did this it took about 4 hours before I stopped getting e-mails. John DePauw Operating the EJ&E in South East Michigan in 1973 ... From: Craig...
