Re: (NNG) Looking for info on SPRR/TSRR/FWWR/GVRR 2248

Tad Wrote:
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> Love your Grapevine story, Earl.
> Several years ago, I rode from Grapevine to Fort
> Worth. As we approached the UP diamond, we could
> see a UP freight stopped, blocking the crossing.
> Our conductor called the DS on the radio asking
> how long before the freight moved. DS says "We
> don't have any trains in the area".
> Conductor, "Well...yes you do...I'm looking at
> it".
> Long pause...DS, "Train will be moving
> momentarily".
> Another wait, train finally moves, we get the
> signal and off to FW accompanied by much crew
> grumbling, "UP......unlimited parking".
>
> That was a fun trip.... Tad


I was running 2248 that day. I remember it well.