Got the scanner on right now. A CSX double stack train was stopped, because two of the container doors, toward the rear of the train had swung open and were blocking the other main. One of the containers was on the top. Discussion followed as to who was allowed to close and seal the doors. CSX police were called. CSX police called the head end of the train to ask where the open doors were in the train. The head end crew told them they were near the end of the train, and they would need a ladder to close the door on the upper container. CSX police replied, “we aren’t allowed to use ladders”. Train is still stopped, while they figure out what to do.
Has anyone called 911 yet?
I’d lay odds the local fire department can use a ladder!
Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)
Is this on an online feed?
Rotor
Happens more often than you think. The last time on my train, the conductor was able to close the door. Other times the mechanical department closed them.
Jeff
Well, listening to the radio conversation, it sounded like the crew was not allowed to close the doors. Someone said they would need a trainmaster, or the CSX police to close and seal the doors. No mention if they were loaded or empty. But the police said they were not allowed to use ladders. No explanation. Probably a safety thing. I guess they closed the door on the lower container. The upper one seemed to present a problem. Film at eleven! [8D]
Ahh the efficiency of a collective bargining agreement…we wonder why american companies cannot compete.
Mike in Tulsa
Actually its a safety issue. Doors that come open and bang around can become damaged. Some can fall off.
Most police cars don’t have ladders anyway.
Dave H.
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How many railroad men does it take to close a door?
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LOL
Who ya gonna call?
Looks like a job for R J Corman!
Teditor.
I never did find out the outcome. I finally went to bed. I’m sure they solved the delemma somehow.
And ya’ wonder why they’re trying to break the back of the unions…will somebody get a ladder already! oh i forgot!..that’s not in my job discription!
Worked on the Illinois Central (moment of silence please) for about two years upon Air Force retirement.
Became a brakeman, then conductor, then began locomotive engineer training.
Was on a coal train in the locomotive about day one of my training.
Switch ahead needed aligned so I started to do it. Engineer told me I could not and the conductor had to walk from the rear of the train to line the switch.
Bottom line - WRONG UNION
majortom