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<blockquote data-quote="Kevins89notch" data-source="post: 16488569" data-attributes="member: 31255"><p>There was a 2-3 paragraph write up posted on reddit (which is down right now) like 2 days ago from someone in the industry. They explained how at just a quick glance, it's a 50/50 who is to blame.</p><p></p><p>edit:</p><p></p><p>________________</p><p></p><p>Former rail traffic controller here....</p><p></p><p>Who is at fault here depends on the method of control for the track the train is running on.</p><p></p><p>If it’s controlled main line track (controlled either by signals or ‘dark territory’ where occupancy is issued over the radio) then it’s up to the rail traffic controller to make sure they’re not routing trains onto track with clearance issues.</p><p></p><p>Those autoracks are considered ‘dimensional’ due to their height, and it’s up to the RTC to ensure they’re not routed onto tracks that can’t handle it.</p><p></p><p>If it’s non-main track, like a spur or backtrack, then it’s up to the train crew to determine if their train will fit. Every crew member qualified for a piece of territory must be familiar with the track their running on, and will have copies of the Employee Timetable stashed in the locomotive — which lists hazards and clearances for every spur on the line. Some spurs have low clearances, others have bridges or sections of track that have specific weight limits — and will specifically state NO AUTORACKS or something to that effect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevins89notch, post: 16488569, member: 31255"] There was a 2-3 paragraph write up posted on reddit (which is down right now) like 2 days ago from someone in the industry. They explained how at just a quick glance, it's a 50/50 who is to blame. edit: ________________ Former rail traffic controller here.... Who is at fault here depends on the method of control for the track the train is running on. If it’s controlled main line track (controlled either by signals or ‘dark territory’ where occupancy is issued over the radio) then it’s up to the rail traffic controller to make sure they’re not routing trains onto track with clearance issues. Those autoracks are considered ‘dimensional’ due to their height, and it’s up to the RTC to ensure they’re not routed onto tracks that can’t handle it. If it’s non-main track, like a spur or backtrack, then it’s up to the train crew to determine if their train will fit. Every crew member qualified for a piece of territory must be familiar with the track their running on, and will have copies of the Employee Timetable stashed in the locomotive — which lists hazards and clearances for every spur on the line. Some spurs have low clearances, others have bridges or sections of track that have specific weight limits — and will specifically state NO AUTORACKS or something to that effect. [/QUOTE]
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