Re: Osier Siding in the early 1970's . . .

My first trip as a 9 year old was 1981, we rode the train 2 times, once out of each city. My memories are somewhat sketchy, but you can expect the 9 year old in me remembers the gift box car, and wondering how it got there with no track connecting it.

So, forgive my ignorance, In the case of the dinner train. To drop the train, did the 483 uncouple with the train in motion, get some separation, and hurriedly back into the siding before the train passed by? I've seen flying switches, but never when the loco had to stop and back up before the train cleared the switch. It seems that's what had to be done if it was an eastbound train, and the east switch was the only one in place. Or am I misunderstanding the move?

Thanks