TS 222 NORTH CLEARED FOR LEE
As the switcher backs south, the brakeman hops off the loco and connects the airhose. After connecting the air hose and conducting the air test, the brakeman radios you. You signal the engineer to glide forward to Tower G.
At that time you radio Dispatcher 6.
"Dispatcher 6, this is TS 222North, over."
"TS 222North, this is Dispatcher 6, over."
"TS 222North is ready to proceed from Glen at MP 767.0 and requests a new Track Warrant, over."
"Prepare to copy. Track Warrant Number 1992, Date xxxxx. To TS 222 North. C&E T&P #605 At Glen. Box #1 Track Warrant No. 1901 is void. Box #2 Proceed from Glen MP 767.0 to Lee MP 683.0 on Main Track. Two boxes marked, number 1 and 2. Over"
After repeating the track warrant, the Dispatcher okays the order at 0942. You respond with "Limits reported clear at 0942 by your initials."
You give the engineer the clear to proceed signal and the GP35, with her consort, begins to move ever so slowly as TS 222North has grown in both length and weight.
Back at your desk in the caboose, you have to update your paper work. You note in your wheel report that TS 222North departed Glen with a total of 14 cars, including your caboose, and had 8 loads and 5 empties. The length of the train was now 757 feet and 1276 tons.
As your train glides south through Glen's industrial area, you can get a cup of coffee.
You OS as you pass through Silver Valley at 1100.
You pass TBW Junction at 1200 while rolling through Thomas at 1205.
Upon entering the limits of Thomas you again OS.
