Hi all:
Haven't been to the library on this one yet. Thought i'd start here and see if y'all can give me some direction.
I understand that prior to doffing the use of cabeese, the conductor was in charge of the train, the engineer ran it Other "trainmen" performed duties as required, fireman, flagman, etc. What ws teh size of a typical crew adn where did they typicall ride?
When the railroads dropped use of cabeese, how did the roles change? Who is the conductor now? How many folks are typically on a train. How are the safety concerns that flagging operations addressed handled today?
Regards,
Ted
Haven't been to the library on this one yet. Thought i'd start here and see if y'all can give me some direction.
I understand that prior to doffing the use of cabeese, the conductor was in charge of the train, the engineer ran it Other "trainmen" performed duties as required, fireman, flagman, etc. What ws teh size of a typical crew adn where did they typicall ride?
When the railroads dropped use of cabeese, how did the roles change? Who is the conductor now? How many folks are typically on a train. How are the safety concerns that flagging operations addressed handled today?
Regards,
Ted