P.C.C.M. 38F RORM-2 Rock Ridge to R.M.O. Turn

Continuing our three layout virtual op, the KP&W and N.Y.C.T.L. have taken Unit coal Train URN-3 from Terminal Yard to West Mill, and several coal hoppers have been cut from the train have left Weehawken as Extra #6554 continuing on to Rock Ridge Yard with a final destination for these coal hoppers to R.M.O. Electric.

Extra #6554 motive power need to be serviced, the same crew has offered to deliver the freight to R.M.O. Electric. 

The move is still being overseen by 1:1 Scale Sir Larry of Flemington. At the helm is Senior Supreme & Exhaulted Engineer for Life Double E.

Since the motive power from West Mill is out of service, Double E was assigned to pick up PC 9543 SW1500 and paper work for train RORM-2; the Rock Ridge to R.M.O. turn. The drill requires them to take the coal cars over to the plant, and bring back the empties that need to head out for more coal.

Here we see Double E retrieving his engine, fully fueled as this is one heavy load.

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As he heads over to track 9, the cars will be taken off the extra and then head out.

Double E has clearance to head out of Rock Ridge via CP South and make the run over to R.M.O. Electric. It's a short run, but one with priority as the coal is needed to power their high paying customers, Cargill and Tropicana.

As the train approaches R.M.O., Sir Larry is carefully watching the movement. Double E has pulled the empties and will spot them on the secondary track as he completes the drill

Now that the loads have been delivered, RORM-2 can bring the empties back to Rock Ridge.

Double E has brought over all of the empties, but one more thing needs to be done. Sir Larry, the astute supervisor, wanted to make sure the crew sent back PC caboose 24520 with the empties as this caboose is required for all all coal trains coming and going to the A.P.R.R.

The caboose added to the empty hoppers, these will eventually head out for more coal to be used at R.M.O. Electric. PC 9543 heads back to the engine track to await further assignment.

RORM-2 is now in the books! Freight is delivered, and the crew heads over to the diner on the north end of Rock Ridge for a well deserved meal. Sir 1:1 Neal was so happy they completed the job on time and without delays, he's ordered them to grab some grub and head home for a couple days of well-needed rest.

TO: West Mill

TO: Terminal Yard

FR: Rock Ridge Yard

Completion of coal delivery to R.M.O. Electric

Rock Ridge Yard Out!