P.C.C.M. 40C - The Rock Ridge Local Heads Out For A Run

In this segment, we continue with picking up freight that will head out to the KPD K.P.D. and the N.Y.C.T.L.N.Y.C.T.L. 

A.P.R.R. GP38-2 #301 along with A.P.R.R. Caboose #50 head out to pick up freight from various industries serviced by the railroad.

First stop - Freihofers Bakeries. Freihofers is known for their Chocolate chip Cookies as well as baked breads. I wonder if the crew will have a box of these fine cookies ready for them? If so, they better share as Yardmaster Rich T. will be expecting a little treat! 

 The crew cut the caboose and box car and heads over to C&P Restaurant Supply to pick up a couple cars that will be delivered to various industries on the N.Y.C.T.L.

The cars are picked up and they head back to get the caboose and box car. Now on to Three Amigos Warehouse for the last stop before heading back to the yard. In order to get to the warehouse, the crew heads out on the main, under the jurisdiction of the tower operators at West Harold and Little Jamaica. 

#301 is being held outside West Harold as he needs the siding for the tracks that lead to Three Amigos.

 Finally, after a few minutes, he's given the 'Approach' to the lead at West Harold.

 As #301 enters the siding, he's stopped by 1/87th tower operator John B. The crew lets him know that he needs to drop the caboose in order to pull the two cars. Then 1/87th John B. asks for some Freihofers! Boy, does the word get out quickly!!

 The crew is getting ready to cut the caboose..

 And #301 backs into the siding by Three Amigos..

The cars are coupled up to the engine. One of the 'Boys' who runs the loading dock at Three Amigos is watching all of the action. I hope the crew wasn't snacking on those cookies as then everyone will want a sample!

 The final goodbyes are said and they head out....

 A quick move to pick up the caboose and they're off to the yard!

 Before the crew heads back to the yard, it seems the brakeman on board called in a '10-100' stop at Baskerville Jct. A quick stop was made, and they head back out....

 #301 has come back to Rock Ridge and is heading in via the west ladder with all freight intact.

 A drop of the caboose, which will be moved by the yard crew and #301 heads down the ladder where he'll leave the cars picked up for the yardmaster to build the train, which will head out to Weehawken.

#301 is back on the engine track, nose to nose with AP #100

Next up, departure of freight train RO-2, Rock Ridge to Weehawken. Stay tuned!