Andrew Roth Wrote:
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> Jimmy,
>
> Thank you very much for sharing these train
> sheets. That information is fantastic. I have
> one question about the train order notes. What
> does the "reduce ___ minutes" in the section below
> refer to?
>
> Depart Durango 10:10 PM (Oct 19) with 37 loads 3
> empties
> 18 cars sheep loaded Durango
> Falfa helper engine 478 off, engine 478 return
> light to Durango
> Arrive Florida 11:50 PM, 35 minutes reduce
> Depart Florida 12:25 AM (Oct 20)
> La Boca 5 minutes pick up
> Allison 5 minutes merchandise
> Arboles 5 minutes merchandise, 10 minutes pick up
> 3 cars sheep
> Gato 25 minutes eat, 35 minutes reduce, no sand
> Dulce 5 minutes merchandise
> Lumberton 15 minutes merchandise, add helper
> engine 487
> Arrive Chama 9:15 AM with 22 loads 1 empty
>
> Sincerely,
> Andy
Part of the consist was set out.
Account not being able to sand the rail they were unable to move the entire consist.
By reducing tonnage enabled the locomotive to move the balance of consist.
Jimmy