Comments on: Fearmongering Against One-Man Crews

By: Kevin Kirkpatrick

Kevin Kirkpatrick — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:31:12 +0000

As a 29 yr RR conductor, I can see how ppl who dont work for the RR might think there is no need for two men but I dont think those ppl have ever worked the number of hours required of the job and the unknown schedules that we work. Keeping up with track warrants, slow orders, track gangs on the track and hazmat requirements not to mention the vagrants and possible terror attacks, keeps two men fairly busy most of the time. Short hauls might be another animal but for long haul freight, night and day with irregular sleep, safety is an issue. Most of the criticism is from ppl with day jobs who sleep every night and cant imagine how difficult it is to work the weird and varied schedules.

By: angry engineer

angry engineer — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:54:16 +0000

I hope all you anti union railfains on here lose you lobs someday! Go rub off to some train photos!

By: allblack

allblack — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:45:34 +0000

“A train is involved in a grade crossing crash. One person would not be enough to handle such emergencies. Huh? It takes two people to plug the air? The person who goes to check out the carnage can’t also use their radio to call for help?”

Often the portable radio is not strong enough to send out a distress call and must be relayed to the engineer in the cab. If the train takes a long time to stop that could be a long hike back to the engine to make the call. Also the crossing may need to be cut to allow emergency people access.

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By: angry Conductor

angry Conductor — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 08:40:36 +0000

another reason why I hate railfans

stick to taking pictures