Please abide by the rules within this manual for your safety and for the safety of those around you. If you need an elevated platform to see better, use one of the three CR&IC stepstools. They are designed for safety and are less likely to tip over than a chair, box or other object. There are more than three separate electrical circuits on the railroad. One is high voltage so do not touch wiring unless authorized to do so.

Be Careful…

Please look but do not touch. The models are very fragile and can be expensive. Pease treat the equipment as your own. Run at realistic slow speeds and couple cars as if they were loaded with dynamite. Who knows…?

Have Fun!

Remember, this is a hobby, not a job. We are here to enjoy the railroad and each other’s friendship. If you are uncomfortable, if it gets too stressful like a job; ask for help. We can always make changes. This is not a life and death situation. Use your sense of humor often. Mistakes will happen.

· No Stains on Carpet.

· Speed Limit Restrictions:

Mainline: not to exceed 60mph for freight, 70mph for passenger, or as posted.

West Bottoms Branch: Not to exceed 15mph.

Yard Limit: not to exceed 15mph or as posted.

· Turnout Restrictions:

All turnouts (switches) shall be returned to normal or mainline route from diverging route following use.

· Train Protection on Main:

Flagging brakeman, front and rear shall protect all stopped trains on the main.

· DCC Restrictions:

All locomotives shall be “DCC dispatched” or released at end of their run. This terminates the engine number in the main DCC memory allowing for more slot room for other consists.

· Document all problems.

Each crewmember will document significant problem(s) so maintenance crews can solve or repair at a later date. Please mark with a post-it note or blue pushpin.

Train Numbering/Lettering System

· Passenger Train Two-digit maximum

First digit equals train priority

Second digit equals direction, North or South.

If first digit is;

“1” then train is highest priority

“2” then train is medium priority

“3” Then train is local or low priority

If second digit is;

“odd” train is Southbound.

“even” train is Northbound.

· Freight Train Three-digit maximum

First digit equals train priority

Second digit equals type of train

Third digit equals direction, North or South.

If first digit is;

“1” = train is highest priority

“2” = train is medium priority

“3 or higher” = train is low priority local or transfer.

If second digit is;

“1” then train is piggyback

“2” then train is reefer

“3” then train is livestock

“4” then train is grain

“5” then train is coal

“6” then train is general merchandise

“7” train is local

“8’ train is transfer

If third digit is;

“odd” then train is Southbound

“even” then train is Northbound

· Examples:

Train # 21 is medium priority southbound, the Bohemian.

Train # 122 is top priority Northbound reefer, the Rosebud Reefer

Train # 381 is low priority southbound transfer, the Crandic Transfer.

Scheduled Passenger

Train # Type Page

11/12 Morning Milk Local 8

13/14 Afternoon Milk Local 9

20 Silver Cyclone 10

21 Bohemian 11

Train #11-12

Morning Milk Local

Loco(s): 1 RS or RSC (RDC?)

Equipment: 2-3 reefers, 1 combine or coach

Max. Cars: 6

1. Originate Today’s Dairy as train 11 with 2-3 reefers and coach or combine.

2. Stop Pammelia Icing Platform for icing.

3. Stop Pammelia Station Southbound for passengers.

4. Stop De Moyan station for passengers.

5. Stop Creston station to unload passengers.

6. Drop empty milk or reefer cars at Creston dairy.

7. Pick up loaded milk or reefer cars at Creston dairy.

8. Stop Creston Station to load passengers.

9. Return Northbound as train 12.

10. Stop De Moyan for passengers; unload milk at station.

11. Stop Pammelia station to unload passengers.

12. Return to Today’s Dairy siding to unload milk and storage of train until afternoon run of Train #13/14.

Notes:

· Carries coal miners to/from Creston.

· I'm not sure if milk cars need to be iced?

· If we needed more station stops for the milk train, I have plans for a rural station that was nothing more than a building shelter at a road crossing for farmers to drop cans. This would tie up main while they loaded cans.

· Each station stop shall be a minimum of 10 scale minutes.

Train #13-14

Afternoon Milk Local

Loco(s): 1 RS or RSC (RDC?)

Equipment: 2-3 reefers, 1 combine or coach

Max. Cars: 6

1. Originate Today’s Dairy as train 13 with 2-3 reefers and coach or combine.

2. Stop Pammelia Icing Platform for icing.

3. Stop Pammelia Station Southbound for passengers.

4. Stop De Moyan station for passengers.

5. Stop Creston station to unload passengers.

6. Drop empty milk or reefer cars at Creston dairy.

7. Pick up loaded milk or reefer cars at Creston dairy.

8. Stop Creston Station to load passengers.

9. Return Northbound as train 12.

10. Stop De Moyan for passengers; unload milk at station.

11. Stop Pammelia station to unload passengers.

12. Return to Today’s Dairy siding to unload milk and storage of train overnight for run of train #11/12.

Notes:

· Carries coal miners to/from Creston.

· I'm not sure if milk cars need to be iced?

· Each station stop shall be a minimum of 10 scale minutes.

Train # 20

Silver Cyclone

Loco(s): 2 PA #59, 60

Equipment:

Max. Cars: TBD

1. Originate Union Station.

2. Stop Valley Jct. Station.

3. Stop De Moyan Station.

4. Stop Pammelia Station.

5. Terminate MSP.

6. Deadhead train to Union Station staging on MSP track # 1.

Notes:

· One PA dummy w/sound. Engineer to use bell and horn as needed.

· May need mail car to switch out at Pammelia?

· Each station stop shall be for a minimum of 10 scale minutes. Passenger trains shall pull into station on track assigned by Dispatch. Normally, the track closest to station will be used.

· Should we add UP or ATSF car at Union Station from westbound?

Train # 21

Bohemian

Loco(s): 2 F7A CR&IC #252

Equipment:

Max. Cars: TBD

1. Deadhead train from Union Station staging to MSP track #1.

2. Originate MSP.

3. Stop Pammelia Station.

4. Stop De Moyan Station.

5. Stop Valley Jct. Station.

6. Terminate Union Station.

Notes:

· Consist needs decoder/sound equipped F7A’s. Cars ready.

· Each station stop must be for 10 scale minutes or more.

· Should we add UP or ATSF car at Union Station to westbound?

Scheduled Freights

Train # Type Page

111 Super C South 13

131 Livestock 14

112 Super C North 15

122 Rosebud Reefer 16

241 Grain Sweep South 17

251/252 MSP Coal 18

261 General Merchandise South 19

242 Grain North 20

2522/2511 SW Coal 21

262 General Merchandise North 22

Train # 111

Super C South

Loco(s): GP40 #4089 and GP40 #4087

Caboose: CRIC pool

Max. Cars: 25

1. Originates MSP Southbound hotshot.

2. Stops in Bennington Yard.

3. Stop in Kaysee Yard.

4. Terminate SW staging no later than 7:50 P.M., connecting with ATSF Super C Westbound.

Note:

· Local switcher adds and removes cars at Bennington and Kaysee Yards. Locals take cars from Bennington and Kaysee Yard to local industries and bring cars from industries to yards to be included in 111.

· Must be in SW Staging (representing Argentine yard, KCK) so Crandic Super C arrives before ATSF Super C westbound. Super C westbound #99 inaugural run arrived at 8:50pm, departed, 9:05PM.

· Train has priority and shall not be delayed.

Train # 131

Livestock

Loco(s): RS #247 and RS #242

Caboose: CR&IC Drovers #13797

Max. Cars: 15

1. Originate MSP (St. Paul) Southbound. Sweep south picking up and dropping loads and empties with Drovers caboose.

2. Stop Bennington Yard. Local switcher removes inbound, add Southbound loaded and empty livestock cars. Change power. Keep Drovers caboose.

3. Stops De Moyan. Drops load and adds empty at Marvin’s Meats.

4. Stop in Kaysee Yard. Local switcher adds outbound, removes inbound loads and empties. Keep CRIC power and Drovers caboose.

5. Terminate SW staging.

Notes:

· Every four (4) hours, cattle must be exercised and watered. Does not stop at Creston, Valley Jct. or State Line unless required.

· Avoid sudden starts and stops as fallen cattle perish and Railroad has to reimburse shipper.

· Northbound empties to move in Train #226 and other scheduled trains as determined by Yardmasters.

· When terminated, is automatically pre-positioned to be the train #113 out of MSP staging in the next session.

Train # 112

Super C North

Loco(s): GP-40 # 4091 and GP40 #4088

Caboose: CRIC pool

Max. Cars: 25

1. Northbound hotshot. Originate SW staging approximately 8 P. M. after connection with ATSF Super C Eastbound.

2. Stops Kaysee Yard

3. Stops Bennington Yard.

4. Terminate MSP staging.

Note:

· Eastbound Super C inaugural #100 arrival time in Argentine Yard, KCK is 7:00 PM.

· Train has priority and shall not be delayed.

Train # 122

Rosebud Reefer

Loco(s): UP turbine #62

Caboose: UP pool

Max. Cars: 30*

1. Originate SW staging Northbound hotshot in afternoon.

2. Stop Kaysee Yard drop inbound, add outbound loads and empties.

3. Stop Bennington Yard drop inbound, add outbound loads and empties. Dispatcher decides, based on markets, if train departs Bennington Yard for CHI or MSP.

4. Terminate either CHI or MSP.

Note:

· Crandic is only RR east of Omaha, Nebraska having turbine facilities. Do not route locomotive off UP or Crandic.

· Engineer shall turn on MARs light and headlight before moving loco.

· Local yard switchers add and remove cars at yards. Do not use turbine to switch cars as this is fuel inefficient.

* Over 30 cars in train requires pusher from Kaysee Yard to Creston. Over 30-car train length will exceed all siding lengths.

Train # 241

Grain Sweep South

Loco(s): RSC #248 and RSC #245

Caboose: CRIC pool

Max. Cars: 25

1. Originate MSP Southbound with loads/empties.

2. Stop Bennington Yard; pickup outbound, drop inbound loads and empties.

3. Switch North de Moyan; pickup outbound, drop inbound loads and empties.

4. Stop Kaysee Yard for pickup outbound, drop inbound load and empties.

5. Terminate SW staging.

Note:

· 214 does own switching at North De Moyan.

· No stop at Creston, Valley Jct. or State Line.

Train # 251 and 252

MSP Coal

Loco(s): RSC #243 and RSC #241

Caboose: CRIC #15

Max. Cars: 25

1. Originate MSP as train 215 with empties Southbound even days only

2. Stop Creston deliver empties.

3. Depart Creston as train 225 with loads to MSP.

4. Terminate MSP.

Notes:

· Do not block main while switching Creston unless Dispatcher gives clearance.

· Do not occupy main North of Raccoon River Bridge when switching on main.

Train # 261

General Merchandise South

Loco(s):

Caboose: CRIC pool

Max. Cars: 25

1. Originate MSP Southbound daily.

2. Stop Bennington Yard for outbound, drop inbound.

3. Terminate Kaysee Yard.

Note:

· Local switcher adds and removes cars at Bennington Yard. Locals take cars from Bennington and Kaysee Yard to local industries and bring cars from industries to yards to be included in 216.

Train # 242

Grain North

Loco(s): 2

Caboose: CRIC pool

Max. Cars: 25

1. Originate SW staging Northbound with loads/empties.

2. Stop Kaysee Yard; pickup outbound, drop inbounds.

3. Switch Valley Junction; add outbound, drop inbound.

4. Stop Bennington Yard; pickup outbound, drop inbounds.

5. Terminate MSP staging.

Note:

· 224 does own switching at Valley Junction.

Train # 2522 and 2511

SW Coal

Loco(s): RSC #243 and RSC #241

Caboose: CRIC #15

Max. Cars: 25

1. Originate SW staging as train 221 with empties Northbound odd days only

2. Stop Creston deliver empties.

3. Depart Creston as train 225 Southbound with loads to SW staging.

4. Terminate SW staging.

Notes:

· Do not block main while switching Creston unless Dispatcher gives clearance.

· Do not occupy main North of Raccoon River Bridge when switching on main.

Train # 262

General Merchandise North

Loco(s):

Caboose: CRIC pool

Max. Cars: 25

1. Originate Kaysee Yard Northbound daily,

2. Stop at Bennington Yard; pickup outbound, drop inbound.

3. Terminate MSP.

Note:

· Local switcher adds and removes cars at Bennington Yard. Locals take cars from Bennington Yard to local industries and bring cars from industries to yards to be included in 226.

Locals

Train # Type

384/385 Santa Fe Transfer

386/387 Rock Island Transfer

550 Kaysee Yard South End Switcher

560 Kaysee Yard North Hump Switcher

573/574 West Bottoms Local

750 Bennington Yard South End Switcher

760 Bennington Yard North End Switcher

576/575 VJ Turn

773/774 Creston Turn

950 Union Station Switcher

9184/9185 CNW Transfer

Note(s):

If first digit of train # is

3 = train is originating/terminating in SW staging.

5 = train is originating/terminating in Kaysee Yard.

7 = train is originating/terminating in Bennington Yard.

91 = train is originating/terminating in MSP staging.

92 = train originating/terminating in CHI staging.

Train # 384/385

Santa Fe Turn

Loco(s): ATSF TBD

Caboose: ATSF pool

Max. Cars: 10

1.      Originate SW staging Northbound.

2.      Stop Kaysee Yard with inbound, pickup outbound ATSF.

3.      Return Southbound as Train #385 and terminate SW staging.

Notes:

·   Northbound consist pre-positioned in SW staging.

·   Transfer from ATSF only, does not switch West Bottoms.

·   At Kaysee Yard, SFT drops inbound consist and picks up southbound consist upon direction of Yardmaster.

·   SFT should be prepared to wait at Kaysee Yard before returning to SW.

Train # 386/387

Rock Island Turn

Loco(s): RI GP18 need decoder

Caboose: RI TBD

Max. Cars: 10

1.      Originate SW staging Northbound

2.      Stop Kaysee Yard with inbound, pick up outbound RI.

3.      Return SW staging Southbound.

4.      Terminate SW staging.

Notes:

·   Northbound consist pre-positioned in SW staging.

·   Transfer from RI only, does not switch West Bottoms.

·   At Kaysee Yard, RIT drops inbound consist and picks up southbound consist upon direction of Yardmaster.

·   RIT should be prepared to wait at Kaysee Yard before returning to SW.

Train # 550

Kaysee South End Switcher

Loco(s): GP7 (needs decoder)

Caboose: N/A

Max. Cars: 6?

1.      Originate and terminate Kaysee Yard Locomotive Shop daily.

2.      Switch and block cars under direction of Yardmaster. Add and remove cars at South end of yard for:

·        Super C North

·        Rosebud Reefer

·        Grain North

3.      Switch Kaysee industries. Move cars to and from local industries:

·        Kaysee Stockyards- stock cars

·        Mom’s Malting Co.- grain cars

·        Windsor Wheat- grain cars

·        Julie M. Car Ferry- all except over 50 foot

·        Union Station Post Office and LCL

Note:

·         After listing duties may need another local- separate South end and Union Station?

·         Loco(s) may run long hood forward on this run.

·         No caboose required.

·         May be combined with West Bottoms local #573/574

Train # 560

Kaysee Yard North Hump Switcher

Loco(s):

Caboose: N/A

Max. Cars: 6

1.      Originate and terminate Kaysee Yard Locomotive Shop daily.

2.      If needed, switcher is pusher locomotive for trains needing assist to Creston.

3.      Classify cars using Hump under direction of Yardmaster.

4.      Switch and block cars under direction of Yardmaster. Add and remove cars at North end of yard for:

·        Super C South

·        Livestock

·        Grain Sweep South

·        General Merchandise South

·        General Merchandise North

Notes:

·        Assign 6-axle locomotive due to pusher role.

Train # 573/574

West Bottoms Local

Loco(s): GP7 (needs decoder)

Caboose: N/A

Max. Cars: 6

1.      Originate and terminate Kaysee Yard Locomotive Shop daily.

2.      Switch West Bottoms industries. Move cars to and from local industries:

·        Flynn Fine Flour- box or round hatch grain cars

·        Hulen Helium- tank cars

·        Phred’s- flat and box cars

·        Morse Production Ron’s Root Beer- box cars

·        Bartlett Grain- grain or box cars

Note:

·         After listing duties may need another local- separate South end and West Bottoms local?

·         Loco(s) may run long hood forward on this run.

·         No caboose required.

·         May be combined with Kaysee Yard South End switcher # 550.

Train # 576/575

VJ Turn

Loco(s): Two

Caboose: CRIC # 878

Max. Cars: TBD

1.      Originate Kaysee Yard Northbound.

2.      Switch Valley Jct.

·        Westphal Welding – all car types

·        Grain Elevator – grain or box cars

3.      Return Southbound to Kaysee Yard.

4.      Switch State Line.

·        State Line Elevator – grain or box cars

5.      Terminate Kaysee Yard.

Note:

·         Car consist made up previous day (session) on track 5.

·         Board at and return locomotives to Kaysee Locomotive shops.

·         Locomotives to be consisted back-to-back for easy of switching.

Train # 773/774

Creston Turn

Loco(s): two

Caboose: CRIC #841

Max. Cars: TBD

1.      Originate Bennington Yard Southbound.

2.      Switch De Moyan.

·        Annie’s Anhydrous – box and tank cars

·        Marvin Meats – cattle and reefer cars

·        De Moyan Armory – military flat and box cars

·        Andy Apple Seed and Feed – grain and box cars

·        Tony’s Trucking overhead crane – all cars

·        Tony’s Trucking ramp – flat cars

3.      Switch Creston – team track – all cars.

4.      Return Northbound to Bennington Yard

5.      Terminate Bennington Yard.

Notes:

·   Does not switch North De Moyan Grain.

·   Car consist made up previous day (session) on spur track 3 south.

·   Board and return Locomotives to Bennington Yard roundhouse.

·   Locomotives to be consisted back to back for easy of switching.

·   Do not block main while switching De Moyan or Creston unless Dispatcher gives clearance.

·   Do not occupy main South of Racoon River Bridge when switching on main at De Moyan.

·   Do not occupy main North of Racoon River Bridge when switching on main at Creston.

Train # 750

Bennington Yard South End Switcher

Loco(s): GP9 #978

Caboose: N/A

Max. Cars: 6

1.      Originate and terminate Bennington Yard roundhouse daily.

2.      Switch Bennington Yard industries:

Black Box, Bottle and Bag Co. - Box cars

Jim’s Junk - Flat and gondola cars

LumberYard - Bulkhead, flats and box cars

3.      Switch and block cars as required, under direction of Yardmaster. Add and remove cars for:

·        Creston Turn

·        Super C South

·        Livestock

·        Super C

·        Rosebud Reefer

·        Grain Sweep South

·        General Merchandise South

·        Grain North

·        General Merchandise North

Note(s):

·         Can either be run by yardmaster or combined with Kaysee Yard North End Switcher # 760.

Train # 760

Bennington Yard North End Switcher

Loco(s): GP9 #978

Caboose: N/A

Max. Cars: 6

1.      Originate and terminate Bennington Yard roundhouse daily.

2.      Switch Bennington Yard industries:

Bubby’s Brewery - Box and reefer cars

Pammelia Trailer Train facility - Piggyback flats

Cronk Cut and Crushed Stone - Hoppers and gondolas

Today’s Dairy – Reefer and box cars

3.      Switch and block cars as required, under direction of Yardmaster. Add and remove cars for:

·        Creston Turn

·        Super C South

·        Livestock

·        Super C

·        Rosebud Reefer

·        Grain Sweep South

·        General Merchandise South

·        Grain North

·        General Merchandise North

Note(s):

·         Can be combined with Kaysee Yard South End Switcher # 750.

Train # 9184/9185

Chicago North Western Transfer

Loco(s): CNW #1525

Caboose: CNW TBD

Max. Cars: TBD

1.      Originates CHI staging.

2.      Stop Bennington Yard with inbound, pickup outbound.

3.      Return CHI Staging.

4.      Terminate Staging.

Note:

·   Westbound consist pre-positioned in CHI staging.

·   Transfer from CNW only, does not switch Jeda Jct. or other locations.

·   CNT drops inbound consist and picks up pre-positioned consist upon direction of Yardmaster.

·   CNT should be prepared to wait at Bennington yard before returning to CHI.

·   Inbound include cars for Pammelia and points North and South on the Crandic Route.

Special Moves

Special occasion runs only as determined by Chief Operating Officer and authorized by Dispatcher.

Train #            Type                                                  Page

·        Passenger

X24 & X25            Iowa State Fair                                35

X18                 ATSF Super Chief                             36

X00                 Steam Special                                     37

·        Freight

X000               Maintenance                                       36

X110 or X120            Military                                     39

Notes:

Train # X24 and X25

Iowa State Fair Specials

Loco(s): Doodlebug on each. Trailer?

Equipment:

Max. Cars: TBD

Train #24, Northbound.

1.       Originate Union Station at --:--AM on track__.

2.       Stop State Line.

3.       Stop at Valley Jct.

4.       Stop Creston.

5.       Stop and layover De Moyan (location of fair).

6.       Depart De Moyan at --:-- PM.

7.       Stop Pammilia.

8.       Terminate MSP (deadhead to Union Station track __).

Train #25, Southbound.

1.       Originate MSP (deadhead from Union Station) at --:--AM on track __.

2.       Stop Pammilia.

3.       Stop and layover De Moyan (location of fair).

4.       Depart De Moyan at --:-- PM

5.       Stop Creston.

6.       Stop at Valley Jct.

7.       Stop State Line.

8.       Terminate Union Station on track __.

Notes:

·         Each station stop must be for 10 minutes or more.

·         Add trailer, if traffic warrants.

Train #X18

ATSF Super Chief

Consist: Loco(s): ATSF PA #

Equipment:

Max. Cars: TBD

1.       Leave Union Station at 5:50am. Priority over all trains.

2.       No stops.

3.       Terminate Chicago (deadhead to Union Station staging).

Note:

Bridge washout on ATSF; rerouted CRANDIC at discretion of Chief Operating Officer and authorized by Dispatcher.

Consist complete. Need to equip PA with decoder.

No. 18 Eastbound Super Chief (actually combined Super/El Capitan in 1968) arrived Kansas City Union Station at 5:35am and departed at 5:50am. No. 17 Westbound arrived at 1:55am and departed at 2:05 am.

Train # X#

Steam Special

Consist: Loco(s): TBD

Equipment: TBD

Max. Cars: TBD

1.             Leave Union Station. Low Priority on all trains.

2.             Stop State Line.

3.             Stop Valley Jct.

4.             Stop Creston.

5.             Stop De Moyan.

6.             Stop Pammelia.

7.             Terminate Chicago (deadhead to Union Station staging).

Note:

·         Low priority over Road.

·         To be routed on track closest to station.

·         Each station stop to be a minimum of 10 minutes.

Train # X000

Maintenance of Way

Consist: Loco(s): TBD

Equipment: TBD

Max. Cars: TBD

1.      Origination, destination and movement to be determined.

Notes:

·         Special MOW moves to be determined by dispatcher or supervisor.

·         Suggestions:

o        Track cleaning

o        Track inspection (with a high rail truck?)

o        Signal maintenance

o        Track maintenance (ballast, broken rail)

o        Other?

Train # X102 or X101

Military

Consist: Loco(s): TBD

Equipment: TBD

Max. Cars: TBD

1.      Origination, destination and movement to be determined.

2.      All shipments five cars or less can be shipped in regular scheduled trains.

3.      All military shipments over five cars:

o       Shall have a coach or sleeper added for accompanying security detail.

o       Shall be considered a special extra train.

§         If Northbound, Train number is X120

§         If Southbound, Train number is X110

Notes:

·         1968 is the Vietnam era. The regular Army and Reserves are moving equipment between Reserve components; Fort Riley, KS; Fort Benning, GA and Camp McCoy, WI (Sparta, WI).

Example Special Orders:

Train # X102

Military

Consist: Loco(s): TBD

Equipment: for Armor Company-size movement-- 22 flatcars, 5 boxcars, one security detail car and one caboose.

Max. Cars: 30

1.        Originate Fort Riley, KS (SW staging).

2.        Stop De Moyan to drop 2 boxcars at Army Reserve, add 2 boxcars.

3.        Terminate Camp McCoy, WI (MSP staging).

Site Maps

Location                                                               Page

SW Staging                                                               00

Union Station, MO                                                     00

West Bottoms, MO                                                   00

Kaysee Yard                                                             00

State Line, MO                                                      00

Valley Jct., IA                                                        00

Creston, IA                                                               00

De Moyan, IA                                                        00

North De Moyan, IA                                           00

Bennington Yard                                                    00

Pammelia, IA                                                 00

CHI and MSP Staging                                        00

Notes:

·         Following are aerial photos containing track numbers, capacity, industry locations and other information for the use of operators on the Crandic route.

·         Photos not available date.

SW Staging

Union Station, MO

West Bottoms, MO

Kaysee Yard

State Line, MO

Valley Jct., IA

Creston, IA

De Moyan, IA

North De Moyan, IA

Bennington Yard

Pammelia, IA

CHI and MSP Staging

Crew Duties

Title                                                                                Page

Introduction                                                                  00

Chief Operating Officer                                        00

Dispatcher                                                                    00

Assistant Dispatcher                                                           00

Kaysee Yardmaster                                                         00

Bennington Yardmaster                                             00

Union Station Stationmaster                               00

Hostler                                                                         00

Conductor                                                                    00

Engineer                                                                       00

Traffic Manager                                                              00

Notes:

·          Chief Operating Officer is layout owner.

·          Number of session participants will determine positions filled. A minimum of Dispatcher, two Yardmasters and train crews are needed. Assistant Dispatcher, Union Station Master, and Hostler(s) and traffic manager may not be filled.

Chief Operating Officer

Responsible for all aspects of the railroad including physical plant, personnel and movement of trains.

Determine operation date and time.

·         Notify crew.

·         Plan and execute setup.

Assign available personnel to positions and/or special duties.

Determine special moves and notify Dispatcher to authorize.

·         Iowa State Fair

·         ATSF Super Chief

·         Steam Special

·         Maintenance

·         Military

Troubleshoot.

·         Investigate and fix if possible, electrical malfunctions.

·         Assist new crewmembers.

Oversee all operations.

·         Begin, pause and end fast clock time upon consultation with Dispatcher.

·         Determine lunch break, if appropriate.

Document problem areas.

Plan and execute cleanup after session.

Note:

·          Chief Operating Officer is layout owner.

Dispatcher

Responsible for the movement of trains over the railroad.

Supervises Assistant Dispatcher, if present.

Crew Caller, if required.

Advises Chief Operating Officer on special moves and authorizes special moves.

·         Iowa State Fair

·         ATSF Super Chief

·         Steam Special

·         Maintenance

·         Military

Assigns trains to specific tracks in:

·         SW Staging

·         Union Station

·         Pammelia Station

·         CHI/MSP staging

·         In other locations, passenger trains will be routed on track closest to station.

Document problem areas.

Notes:

·         Keep Staging Track MSP #1 clear as this is route for trains arriving departing Union Station for Pammelia.

·         Need more

Assistant Dispatcher

Assists Dispatcher in movement of trains over the road.

Call train crews under direction of Dispatcher.

·         Provide clipboard with train order and switch list to train crew.

·         Provide train general location.

Relieve Dispatcher when dispatcher on break.

·         See Dispatcher duties.

Perform Hostler duties, if required.

·         See Hostler duties.

Provide DCC support, as necessary.

·         Program foreign power.

·         Check programming as required.

·         Assist train crew in selecting/releasing locomotives.

Perform other Duties as assigned by Dispatcher.

Document problem areas.

Notes:

·         Assistant Dispatcher is a training position for Dispatcher and will be expected to dispatch at future session.

Kaysee Yardmaster

Responsible for all train and car movements within the geographic boundaries of Kaysee Yard.

Geographic Control Limits:

·         From South yard limits (includes Kaysee Stockyards) to North yard limits (including State Line).

·         Excludes West Bottoms Branch to SW staging.

·         Excludes Union Station area.

Arriving Trains:

·         Grant yard clearance.

·         Give yard track and location to stop.

·         If appropriate, instruct crew on where to park uncoupled engine(s).

·         Crew to set switches.

Departing Trains:

·         Instruct crew on engine(s) and location.

·         Instruct crew on train location and when ready to depart.

·         Instruct crew to contact Dispatch when air brake-test complete.

·         Crew to set switches.

Supervise Kaysee Yard Switch Crew(s), if present.

·         Instruct crew(s) on what consists to build, when and where.

·         Instruct crew on breakdown of arriving consists.

Supervise Kaysee Locomotive Shops Hostler, if present.

·         Instruct hostler on departing engine(s) needed, when and where.

·         Advise hostler when a train has terminated so engine(s) can be serviced.

Document problem areas.

Notes:

If enough operators, there will be a Hump or North-end Switch Crew and a West Bottoms or South-end Switch Crew.

Kaysee Yardmaster Notes

1.        Use Kaysee South/West Bottoms Local to switch at South end for:

·         Super C North

o        Arrive via West Bottoms Branch?

o        Remove and add to consist upon arrival.

o        Block cars Northbound and Expedite.

·         Rosebud Reefer

o        Remove and add to consist upon arrival.

o        Do not use turbine for switching.

·         Grain North

2.      Use Kaysee Yard North to switch at North end for:

·         Super C South

o        Block cars.

o        Remove and add to consist upon arrival.

o        Depart by West Bottoms branch?

·         Livestock

·         Grain Sweep South

·         General Merchandise South

·         General Merchandise North

o        Build consist including caboose (pool).

o        Notify Dispatch when ready to roll. Dispatch calls crew.

3.      Valley Junction Turn (#VJ307)

·         Add locomotives to consist from last session, including caboose (non-pool).

·         Notify Dispatch when ready to roll. Dispatch calls crew.

·         Build consist for next session.

·         Remove inbound locomotives and caboose, hump inbound consist.

4.      Santa Fe Turn (SFT)

5.      Rock Island Turn (RIT)

RIT drops inbound consist and picks up southbound consist upon direction of Yardmaster.

Bennington Yardmaster

Responsible for all train and car movements within the geographic boundaries of Bennington Yard.

Geographic Control Limits:

·         From South yard limits (includes Roundhouse) to North yard limits (including Cronk Stone).

·         Excludes Pammelia Passenger station.

Arriving Trains:

·         Grant yard clearance.

·         Give yard track and location to stop.

·         If appropriate, instruct crew on where to park uncoupled engine(s).

·         Crew to set switches.

Departing Trains

·         Instruct crew on engine(s) and location.

·         Instruct crew on train location.

·         Instruct crew to contact Dispatch when air brake-test complete.

·         Crew to set switches.

Supervise Bennington Yard Switch Crew, if present.

·         Instruct crew on what consists to build, when and where.

·         Instruct crew on breakdown of arriving consists.

·         This crew also switches Pammelia industries (from Cronk Cut and Crushed Stone to??).

Supervise Bennington Roundhouse Hostler, if present.

·         Instruct hostler on departing engine(s) needed, when and where.

·         Advise hostler when a train has terminated so engine(s) can be serviced.

Document problem areas.

Bennington Yardmaster Notes

Creston Turn

·         Build consist including caboose (non-pool)

·         Notify Dispatch when ready to roll.

Super C North and South

·         Block cars for each

·         Add to consist upon arrival.

Union Station Stationmaster*

Responsible for passenger station and all movement of trains within the station limits.

Geographic Control Limits:

·         From South Union Station throat (joins main at SW staging) to North Union Station throat (joins main at SW Jct.).

·         Includes freight switching to Post Office, Windsor Wheat and others.

·         Includes switching lead to Ferry, “Julie M.”

Arriving Trains:

·         Grant yard clearance.

·         Give yard track and location to stop.

·         If appropriate, instruct crew on where to park uncoupled engine(s).

·         Crew to set switches. Stationmaster may assist.

Departing Trains

·         Instruct crew on engine(s) and location.

·         Instruct crew on train location.

·         Instruct crew to contact Dispatch when air brake-test complete.

·         Crew to set switches. Stationmaster may assist.

Switching Duties

·         Make up consist of trains as needed for timetable on-time departure.

·         Break down consist of terminating trains as required. Cars to be serviced and stored as needed.

Determines Arrival and Departure track assignments.

Document problem areas.

Notes:

*If enough crew present, this position will be filled. If not enough crew, then each train engineer will be responsible for consist, arrival departure switching.

Hostler*

Responsible for locomotive support under supervision of Yardmaster.

Move outgoing motive power as requested by Yardmaster.

·         Assign DCC to throttle

·         Move to departure consist and couple to train.

·         Throttle plugged-in for crew at nearest DCC panel.

·         Notify Yardmaster when train ready to depart.

Move incoming motive power as requested by Yardmaster.

·         Pick up inbound throttle at nearest DCC plug-in.

·         Move motive power to servicing or storage track.

·         Deselect DCC or dispatch DCC. Throttle should be ready to select another locomotive for outbound run.

Serves as DCC ombudsman for Train Crews.

·         If so trained.

Move locomotive needing repair to Bennington Roundhouse.

·         If motive power needs minor repair (still pulls), unit shall be placed in next train to Bennington Yard and tagged for roundhouse repair.

·         If motive power need major repair (won’t run), hand-carry to Bennington Roundhouse.

·         All Motive power needing repair must be tagged with Post-it note describing problem(s).

Document problem areas.

Notes:

*If enough crew present, one hostler at Bennington Roundhouse and one at Kaysee Locomotive Shops.

Conductor

Responsible for the overall movement of assigned train and cars within.

In two-man crew, direct Engineer in movement of train and switching of cars.

Ensure cars are placed according to switchlist.

Align switches for train, as needed.

Return switches to normal on mainline after use.

Document problem areas.

Notes:

·         In one-man crew operation, responsibilities of engineer and conductor are combined into one-man crew.

·         All stopped trains on the main shall be protected by brakeman. If brakeman is flagging train, allow time for brakeman to return to train before moving train.

Engineer

Responsible for safe movement of assigned train.

Operate motive power at safe and prudent speed following posted limits.

If motive power so equipped;

·         Turn on headlight/warning light(s) before movement.

·         Operate bell and horn as required.

Assist Conductor in placement of cars per switchlist.

Align switches for train, as needed.

Return switches to normal on mainline after use.

Notes:

·         In one-man crew operation, responsibilities of engineer and conductor are combined into one-man crew.

All stopped trains on main shall be protected by brakeman. If brakeman is flagging train, allow time for brakeman to return to train before moving train.

Traffic Manager

Determines which cars come and go from each industry, and the amount and location of traffic, and specifies the route.

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Crandic Car Routing Software Program.

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DT100 Throttles

·   Acquiring a Locomotive (4 digit addresses):

1.        Hold down SEL/SET.

2.        Turn the knob for the desired throttle (EXP will come on).

3.        Release SEL/SET and use the left knob for the uppermost two digits and the right most knob for the least two digits.

4.        Press SEL/SET when the desired digits are dialed in.

Alternatively, when in 2 digit address mode, keep bumping the address past 'c7', then EXP will turn on and the left knob will select the most significant two digits and the right will select the least significant two digits.

·   Releasing a Locomotive:

1.        Make the throttle that has acquired the locomotive active by twisting the corresponding knob (the two-headed arrow will blink and the DCC number will appear in the left two digits of the display) or the direction LED will blink.

2.        Reduce the speed to 0 by turning the knob counter clockwise. The right 2 digits will become 0.

3.        Do any of the following:

·   Wait 6 seconds and the display will change to SEL.

·   Dial up another locomotive and press SEL/SET.

·   Push MODE/DISP (this will make the locomotive available to a basic throttle).