I recall reading that cars needing attention en route are placed just behind the engines for ease of switching; reefers need re-icing, livestock need watering. I also read that malodorous loads were NOT placed immediately ahead of the caboose; hide cars, livestock cars.
Ted Larson --- In [email protected], "ed_loizeaux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On the real railroads, there are some restrictions on where specific > cars can be placed in the train. I do not know all the details of > these rules, but I do know there are rules and the yard guys follow > them when making up a train. These rules are basically for the purpose of increased safety. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
