Re: C&TSRR = Locomotive 487 At Sublette.

Earl Wrote:
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> ..almost missed it too! Eastbound at Sublette was
> always the toughest water spot to hit. The grade
> stair-steps down into Sublette. You come round
> the curve with a bit of air set. Judging your
> speed you think you've got it right, we're going
> to stop right on the money. Then things flatten
> out at the crossing and the train falls flat and
> you stop short. If you expect it to stop short,
> you can grab some throttle before you get too slow
> and power it in. Wait too long, and it falls on
> it's nose - just like this student found out.
>
> The you have to release the brakes, let them pump
> off then ease ahead. Easy! Then grab the
> automatic air in time to bring it to a stop
> without overshooting the mark. Don't use the
> engine brake!!! the train will kick you hard in
> the rear, and everyone will end up on the floor.
>
> WYI - you have about 1-1/2 feet on each side of
> the mark to shoot at. 3' total.

Thank you for the information Sir Earl.