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To anyone who knows....When picking up cars from an industry, is there a general rule about where you might put them in the consist, such as right behind the engine vs at the end of whatever train you're pulling?Would appreciate some comments.Thanks!Mark
A Southern Railroad Fan
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Mark,in the majority of cases they would go behind the engine.Derek
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MarkIt would depend on several factors:1) is the car empty or full2) is the car oversize3) is it an open top or covered car4) what commoditiy is it carryingAll these play a factor in the car's placement in the train. Some longer cars can play havoc on air hose connections. Open top cars are subject to contamination from other open top cars ahead of them in the train. Try finding the General Operating Intructions for the railway your interested in, you'll find lots of information on how the railway operates.Hope this helps.- Andrew
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Thanks to you both for the replies. I expected there would be a few rules, for sure.. Both answers have been very helpful.Mark
A Southern Railway Fan
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Mark,The big question is what is the car carrying. Cars carrying hazardous materials are normally required to be a number of cars from the engine and a number from the caboose, if it has one. The purpose of this is to give the train crew a chance, should they derail. I would guess if it is not hazardous then it is governed first by how the railroad wanted the cars brought in. If they do not specify, then it is probably in the configuration most easy for the crew.
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