We're going to highball it to the finale of P.C.C.M. 41 and get the last of the freight delivered to those industries on the outskirts of Rock Ridge Yard.
As we left off, Train RS-1, the Rock Ridge Turn South was heading out thru the south side of the yard to Marcal and C&P Restaurant Supply, with a quick stop to drop off an empty car at Tropicana.
Train RS-1 heads out of Rock Ridge Yard to make a quick crossover at CP South. In order for them to access Tropicana, they need to do a reverse move. This involves the conductor of the this train, 1/87th ATJOE to guide his engineer to shove back the hack to the first outbound track, then cut off, move forward to clear the switch, then shove back to drop off the Tropicana reefer.
The caboose is cut, and 1/87th ATJOE is guiding him back to the receiving track.
Once cut off, RS-1 will pick up the caboose and then head out.
Next stop, Marcal Paper and away we go!! The approach signal is set, switches are aligned thanks to the Little Jamaica Tower Operator 1/87th John Bruce. He's a sharp tower operator with years of experience and knows what he's doing. This is one of the most intricate interlocking areas on the Atlantic Pacific Railroad, and only the most qualified to handle it are in the seat!
1/87th Tower Operator John Bruce radios to the conductor on board 1/87 ATJOE to let him know that once on the secondary track at Little Jamaica, he needs to drop the cars on the adjacent track at Marcal. This is done so that once the car at the door is loaded, the next available crew will pick up the load and spot the cars at the loading doors.
Now that the cars are spotted on the adjacent track, train RS-1 heads over to C&P Restaurant Supply.
EL 5024 is being dropped off from Ralph's Grocery in located in beautiful Empire City.
In order to make this move happen, the crew needs to cut the engine from the box car, do a quick run around. Once he's positioned behind the caboose, they'll pull out some empties, and shove the EL car into track 2, which is a dedicated track for reefers only!
They meed to pull ot the PFE box car, which will head back to Rock Ridge and then south to Philadelphia. My guess is they'll send the cars somewhere in Georgia, and pick up some fresh peaches!
The car is now shoved into C&P Restaurant track 2, cut off and then RS-1 will head back to Rock Ridge Yard.
Train RS-1 now heads back to the yard on the inside lead track. This way, they avoid tying up any moves at CP South and head down the west ladder in Rock Ridge.
As RS-1 heads thru the yard throat, they pass the new arrival of APRR coal cars. Rumor has it that due to the loads they carry, a full inspection by 1/87th Sir Larry and his crew will give it the once over.
At this point, P.C.C.M. 41 is in the books! That's a wrap! many thanks to management at the N.Y.C.T.L. http://newyorkcentrallayout.blogspot.com/ and the Kings Port Division http://kingsportdivision.blogspot.com/
Thanks for reading and look for the next P.C.C.M. in 2018!!
To: Rock Ridge / West Mill
ReplyDeleteFrom: Terminal Yard
Acknowledge delivery of freight cars to C&P Restaurant Supply, Marcal Paper and Tropicana concluding the P.C.C.M. 41 series.
Terminal Yard out...
Put it in the books! Nice way to finish strong Sir Neal! PC GP38-2s perfect choice of power for RS-1.
To: Rock Ridge / Terminal Yard
ReplyDeleteFrom: West Mill
Acknowledge delivery of freight cars to C&P Restaurant Supply, Marcal Paper and Tropicana. All cars from Terminal Yard have been forwarded to their consignees.
West Mill out.
The Tom Seaver series is complete! Nice work by the A.P.R.R in wrapping it up! The AP coal hopper is looking mighty fine! I also liked the shot with the elevated train in the background.