We left off viewing a meeting in the yard with 1/87th Sir Larry giving 1/87th Stuart a stern talk about running engines on the Atlantic Pacific Railroad and going forward he'll be working with an A.P.R.R. engineer until they see fit to let him out on his own.
The next day 1/87th Stuart showed up at the yard, and is met not only by 1/87th Sir Larry, he's greeted by 1/87th Sir John, and 1/87th Norman. In addition, APRR GP38-2 #301 is brought out by 1/87th PC Ralph. It seems that despite the huge error committed by 1/87th Stuart, 1/87th Sir John believes that the only way to learn is to get right back in the saddle, so off they will go. 1/87th Ralph, a very qualified engineer, will teach him the way to run an engine on the railroad. The yard crew will build the train and they'll head out as RI-1, the Ideal Auto Parts Turn.
A quick stop at CP South Tower, an apology to the tower operator by 1/87th Stuart, and off they go. Seems 1/87th Stuart has a lot of apologies to hand out after the prior days event.
Meanwhile, there's a few more cars that need to be delivered. A set of KP&W box cars are headed to Three Amigos Warehouse. Those tow freight cars will be loaded and head back to West Mill for distribution.
AP U28B #2360 is called to run those cars, along with a couple other cars from points north and west to the warehouse. 1/87th Sir Larry is talking to 1/87th ATJOE who will take the 4 freight cars over to Three Amigos Warehouse as AP Train RT-3.
AP SW1500 #100 will build the train for 1/87ATJOE
A quick stop at CP South Tower, and he's on his way.
Next up, P.C.C.M. 51D Part 3 - Freight is delivered!
Until next time!
To: Rock Ridge / West Mill / Galesburg / Zenith Yards
ReplyDeleteFrom: Terminal Yard
Acknowledge dispatch of AP Trains RI-1 and RT-3 from Rock Ridge Yard.
Acknowledge 1/87 Stuart on probation and back in train service under close supervision.
Terminal Yard out...
Another very nice entry Sir Neal!!! Love the great photos, storyline and seeing the AP fleet in action.
Hoping 1/87 Stuart 'gets it' before he 'gets it'. 1:87 PC Ralph is a no nonsense engineer!
To: Rock Ridge / Terminal Yard/ Galesburg / Zenith Yards
ReplyDeleteFrom: West Mill
Acknowledge dispatch of AP Trains RI-1 and RT-3 from Rock Ridge Yard.
West Mill out.
Good idea getting 1/87 Stuart back be3hind he throttle so he can make amends and learn how to do things right on probation. I really like the use of the 1/87th scale figures in your pics, especially at the tower! Glad to see the NYC 86 footr is staying coupled! Nice installment!