UPSF Wednesday Night Operations - April 2024

Wednesdays at the layout are often too hectic to host a formal op session, but this week was a little different.
So we set the signal mode to CTC, put Logan ‪@SouthernIllinoisRailfan‬ in the dispatcher seat, while myself, Zach ‪@hillbillyrailfan‬ and Rylin moved some much needed freight.
My train tonight was the Starr local, which departs east from Argentine Yard for Starr siding, where we'll run around our train, and move west back to Martin Jct. Here, there are 2 customers, EthyGen and Doc's Scrap, that need to get switched.
All the work went smoothly, except for a couple of minor derailments, and a dirty switch. There wasn't anything to bring back, so engine light with the shoving platform (aka caboose).
Also, I ducked my head into the dispatcher's office just in time to hear a track warrant get copied for a train heading up the branch line.

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

Very nice looking layout. Enjoy the Ops Session videos...

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Steve! Nicely done. I've got a lot to learn about operations and the procedures/lingo. These always help. Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@hillbillyrailfan]

I'll tell you wat that be one fun time up ther at Mr. Lee's. Great Videa.

[@IMRROcom]

fun video