We've reached the final installment of the virtual ops action on the Kings Port Division in our 64th series, this time featuring four layouts, my Kings Port Division John's New York Central Train Layout (N.Y.C.T.L.) Neal's Atlantic Pacific RR. and Brian's Ralston Creek RR.
The Mayfield Transfer run (KP&W Extra #160) arrives at Mayfield Yard with its eye-catching KPW/B&M consist.
After the train is broken down two KP&W boxcars #644455 and 644450 are set out at the yard for assignment
A short Mayfield Job local is dispatched with RS3 #566 at the head end. It is seen below setting out three 60 foot auto parts cars at ACME Auto Parts.
After leaving ACME the local reaches Peerless Appliance to set out two empty KP&W cars (#30112 and 30115) to load with kitchen appliances for Three Amigos Warehouse, and GT boxcar #516156 loaded with electric motors from Wazee Electric.
That concludes the work of the Mayfield Job and RS3 #566 heads home running light.
Meanwhile back in West Mill the yard prepares a train for the uphill run to Bloomberg. KP&W policy is that it won't send a train up the hill with fewer than five cars which can sometimes delay shipments to business up in the Catskills. Fortunately for consignees up there the quota has been met today.
The white A.P.R.R. RBL is loaded with wood crates for Zenith TV.
The ancient Pacemaker carries Burlap bags for Agway.
Three covered hoppers (nonplayers) are also going to Agway.
The cut is pulled out of West Mill and set on the main for KP&W power to couple up to it.
The two KP&W GP9s that were sent light from Williams Yard the other day get the call to pull the five cars up the steep grades and tight curves of the Mountain Branch.
Shortly before leaving the train gets a caboose, courtesy of the West Mill SW9. KP&W crews hate this hack which is little more than a metal box on wheels. The "Spam Can", as it is known, has virtually no cushioning or suspension so rides up the Catskills are less than comfortable and smooth.
Getting the go ahead, the engineer notches up the throttle and the Geeps emit their signature EMD whine as the train leaves West Mill.
The second job on the Bloomberg run is to drop off the Pacemaker and "nonplayer" covered hoppers at Agway
The last car of the series to be delivered on the KPD is this good looking Corning covered hopper loaded with silica sand for glass manufacturing.
The car catches a ride with the next KP&W westward freight toward Salamanca with a stop at Corning, NY. The car is seen below spotted at Corning Glass.
That's a wrap train fans! Thanks for following along!
To: West Mill / Mayfield / Rock Ridge / Elkhart
ReplyDeleteFrom: Terminal Yard
Acknowledge deliveries of freight cars from Terminal Yard to ACME Auto Parts, Agway and Corning Glass.
Terminal Yard out...
Put it in the books!!!!
Nice wrap up Ralph!!! The KP&W with the pilfered or borrowed B&M units looks really cool! I'm glad 1/87th scale conductor John doesn't have to ride in the 'Spam can". I'd never hear the end of his griping!
Salud! To an excellent virtual op!!
To: West Mill
ReplyDeleteTo: Terminal Yard
To: Elkhart
From: Rock Ridge
Acknowledgement - Freight cars from the APRR delivered to consignees at Peerless Appliance & Zenith TV and to West Mill Yard for assignment.
Rock Ridge Yard Out!
It's a wrap!
Seeing the KP&W box cars getting set out for loading is quite enjoyable. The Corning car looks good and a nice acquisition to the railroad. I think the KP&W is also glad to get rid of that troublesome PC 360158 box car. Let someone else have the headache!