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Jeff Johnson

August 08, 2000 09:39PM

John
I was always surprised too. About eight years ago
Steve Otten (D&S engineer) and I took the 473 on a shakedown run to Rockwood right after a major running gear overhaul. We carefully and slowly negotiated the stub switch while turning the engine and were quite pleased in our conscientious efforts as we picked up the speed a little just off of the switch. A car length later the rails of the east leg of the wye collapsed under the engine. I guess vigilance must never cease!

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Stub switch on wye at Rockwood	John West	August 08, 2000 08:11PM
Re: Stub switch on wye at Rockwood	Jeff Johnson	August 08, 2000 09:39PM
Which ,of course , reminds me of a tale	El Coke	August 08, 2000 10:14PM
Re: Which ,of course , reminds me of a tale	Jeff Johnson	August 08, 2000 10:36PM
Re: Which ,of course , reminds me of a tale	Mike Ramsey	August 10, 2000 05:31PM

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