First train to be made up is Train RC-3, the Cargill turn. This will handle freight primarily for Cargill as well as dropping off cars for Tropicana. AP #100, an SW1500 will handle the moves to create this train. Sir 1/87th Ralph is at the throttle with 1/87th ATJOE on the head.
The cars were blocked pretty much as needed. However, due to space in the yard, they needed to place other cars on the track. Not a problem for this crew. The cars for Tropicana are pulled first, then AP RS-1 #200 will pull the covered hoppers that are on the east side of the yard and tack them on the end.
AP U28B #2360 will pull this heavy loaded train out of the north end of the yard, and run a short distance to Cargill and Tropicana. Since this area is under the control of Rock Ridge Yard, no caboose is needed to make the move.
Train RC-3 departing the north end of Rock Ridge Yard.
1/87th Sir Larry is making sure the AP Crew knows what the order of the day is for this train.
Train RM-1 heads out of Rock Ridge Yard to the Little Jamaica secondary, under control of Tower Operator John B.
The last train of the day is a 2 car train for Three Amigos Warehouse with goods from Peerless Appliances. Handing this short run will be 1/87th Norman, another local engineer within the AP crew. 1/87th Norman also doubles as the official A.P.R.R. staff photographer.
An AP caboose is added to the train. Since it will going out on the main, a caboose is mandatory.
Now ready, AP Train RT-1, the Three Amigos Warehouse Turn, awaits the signal and will be on its way...
Next up, the delivery of freight to all consignees in and around Rock Ridge!
From: West Mil
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Acknowledge dispatch of Train RC-3 (the Cargill turn), Train RM-1, and Train RT-1 (the Three Amigos Warehouse Turn).
West Mill out
Nice showcase of APRR power as these trains are built up and dispatched! Glad to see those three new PC RBLs get into the mix at Tropicana. Enjoyed the video of the rains passing by. Nice slow running on the Three Amigos job!
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Acknowledge dispatch of AP trains RC-3, RM-1 and RT-1 from Rock Ridge Yard.
Terminal Yard out...
These P.C.C.M. 50 episodes are great Sir Neal!!!
Another nice blog entry showcasing the virtual ops, the APRR fleet, Rock Ridge yard and the surrounding layout.
Well Done!
Agree with with Sir John and Ralph. Great segments and videos for PCCM 50. Always fun to see the action on the APRR!
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