PRSL
February 18, 2004 10:27AM
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“2-f) Couplers. Locomotives shall be equipped with automatic couplers at rear of tender and front of locomotive.” [from FRA rules]
As I explained, because of the lack of authority, that word above is "shall" and not "MUST" be equipped... Also, note that it make no mention of split knuckles which were used to permit the use of a link without having to remove the knuckle and use the knuckle pin to hold a link. This method was used for years to connect Miller hook cars to MCB equipted locomotives. The Congress has never changes that system, regardless of the word "shall" in FRA printings.
But note that some State Laws do have that authority to require a "Must" be equipted with automatic coupler.
Thanks Robby for your post, there are many points in it that will interest many and the ladder data will be used by us to complete a tender.
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Smokebox |
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WP&Ymike |
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jthirtysix |
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Brian Norden |
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jthirtysix |
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Rodger Polley |
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Brian Norden |
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Bruce Pryor |
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Glenn Christensen |
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Bruce Pryor |
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El-VB |
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Glenn Christensen |
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Jeff A. |
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Bruce Pryor |
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Jeff A. |
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Glenn Christensen |
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Jeff A. |
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jbbane |
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Skip Luke |
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Ted Miles |
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Skip Luke |
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jbbane |
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Skip Luke |
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dan |
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jbbane |
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dan |
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Ted Miles |
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Brian Norden |
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Glenn Christensen |
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Rodger Polley |
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Bruce Pryor |
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Rodger Polley |
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Rodger Polley |
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PRSL |
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Brian Norden |
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John Bush |
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Brian Norden |
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PRSL |
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SVCartoad |
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jbbane |
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PRSL |
February 17, 2004 09:50AM |
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Earl |
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Robby Peartree |
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PRSL |
February 18, 2004 10:27AM |
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Skip Luke |
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Bruce Pryor |
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