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PRSL

January 24, 2005 06:23PM

My observation of the wrecking blocks and tools on the tender on my last ride on C&TS.
A pile of wrecking block of wood was on the top of the tender. Some were solid but many were broken and split from various usage. And there were some scrap tie plates with them. There were definite indications that plates were used for rerailing work. The use of any loose metal during any rerailing operation is a strict safety violation and a sure way to get someone hurt.
Suggestion: Have a strict rule against using any metal during rerailing. A rerail frog must be spiked down or secured in some way for it to be used.
Have a complete set of unused OAK blocks and wedges always ready and dispose of any that are used. This is the safest way for quickest rerailments that will pay many times over. Give the crew the tools they need. The lumberyard will love you but it is sure cheaper than anyone getting hurt.

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Professional Advice: What will happen this season?	PRSL	January 24, 2005 06:23PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	Skonk	January 24, 2005 06:46PM
"Pom"?	Clyde Putman	January 24, 2005 09:42PM
Re: "Pom"?	Jeff A.	January 24, 2005 10:07PM
Re: "Pom"?	Jerry Huck	January 25, 2005 08:40AM
Re: "Pom"?	Jeff A.	January 25, 2005 12:23PM
Re: "Pom"?	J.B.Bane	January 25, 2005 01:07PM
Re: "Pom"?	Jeff A.	January 25, 2005 06:54PM
Re: "Pom"?	Skonk	January 25, 2005 09:39PM
Re: "Pom"?	John Cole	January 28, 2005 06:11PM
Re: "Pom"?	Wooly	January 25, 2005 12:50PM
Re: "Pom"?	Jerry Huck	January 25, 2005 01:02PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	John Craft	January 25, 2005 01:49PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Tim Bain	January 25, 2005 02:59PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Skonk	January 25, 2005 03:31PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Gavin Hamilton	January 25, 2005 03:41PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Skonk	January 25, 2005 04:55PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Crayuft	January 25, 2005 06:32PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Gavin Hamilton	January 26, 2005 07:29AM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Jeff A.	January 26, 2005 11:30AM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Gavin Hamilton	January 26, 2005 11:44AM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Mark Valerius	January 26, 2005 11:47AM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Gavin Hamilton	January 26, 2005 01:28PM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Crayuft	January 26, 2005 11:54AM
Re: "Pom"? Not exactly	Gavin Hamilton	January 26, 2005 01:31PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	J.B.Bane	January 24, 2005 08:22PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	PRSL	January 25, 2005 03:41PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	J.B.Bane	January 26, 2005 06:22PM
Eastbound Extra 483, Sept. 26, 1970	Sam Bass	January 26, 2005 06:56PM
Re: Eastbound Extra 483, Sept. 26, 1970	PRSL	January 27, 2005 09:19AM
Re: Eastbound Extra 483, Sept. 26, 1970	PRSL	January 27, 2005 04:08PM
Re: X483 East, Oct. 16, 1970 PIC	Russ Sperry	January 28, 2005 07:54PM
Re: X483 East, Oct. 16, 1970	PRSL	January 28, 2005 08:11PM
Re: X483 East, Oct. 16, 1970	Russ Sperry	January 28, 2005 08:56PM
Re: X483 West 09/06/70 & X483 East, 10/16/70 PIC	Russ Sperry	January 30, 2005 07:03PM
Re: X483 West 09/06/70 & X483 East, 10/16/70	Paul Gibbs	January 30, 2005 08:29PM
Re: History Sept. 28, 1970 to Oct 2, 1970	PRSL	January 28, 2005 07:56PM
Re: History Sept. 28, 1970 to Oct 2, 1970	Russ Sperry	January 28, 2005 09:13PM
Re: History Sept. 28, 1970 to Oct 2, 1970	Sam Bass	January 28, 2005 09:50PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	Dave Peterson	January 24, 2005 09:29PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	PRSL	January 25, 2005 04:23PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	Rich Muth	January 25, 2005 04:44PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	PRSL	January 25, 2005 05:41PM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	Gavin Hamilton	January 25, 2005 02:48AM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	steve thompson	January 25, 2005 06:05AM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	Gavin Hamilton	January 25, 2005 06:16AM
Re: Professional Advice: What will happen this sea	JasonL.	January 25, 2005 12:58PM
Sorry, edit..	JasonL.	January 25, 2005 12:59PM

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