tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post9143555219898907131..comments2024-03-28T17:35:45.759-07:00Comments on modeling the SP: Freight operations: mileage, per diem and all thatTony Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11593061828601275378noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post-62600097640708362162017-07-10T17:05:40.107-07:002017-07-10T17:05:40.107-07:00I will reply directly to you, Joel, and will see w...I will reply directly to you, Joel, and will see what info I can find for you about PE.<br />Tony ThompsonTony Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593061828601275378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post-54934631948047773432017-07-10T16:57:44.509-07:002017-07-10T16:57:44.509-07:00Thomas, the first thing to realize is that routing...Thomas, the first thing to realize is that routing of cars to destination was chosen by shippers, not by railroads, and certainly not by PFE, which originated no waybills. So a car of produce from, say, California to the Twin Cities might be routed via SP-UP to Council Bluffs, then via any railroad connection northward; or could be routed through Portland to GN, NP or Milwaukee Road, as the shipper chose. <br /><br />Shippers would be aware of which railroads had the best speed to destination, mostly involving how many yards a car would be switched through while en route. Some shippers would ask advice of the local agent. The SP had friendly relations with NP at Portland and I am sure some loads were routed that way, plus in summer outside temperatures would often be cooler. These are just some of the things they had to consider.<br />Tony ThompsonTony Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593061828601275378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post-38484982282088762152017-07-10T16:17:52.331-07:002017-07-10T16:17:52.331-07:00Hi Dr. Thompson,
My name is Thomas Eide. I am 20 y...Hi Dr. Thompson,<br />My name is Thomas Eide. I am 20 years old and live in Fargo, ND. I model the Northern Pacific and recently finished the PFE book. I was impressed! I really enjoy reefers and logistics of movement of perishable freight. Anyways I have a few questions about PFE reefer operations. Specifically car forwarding. I was wondering under what circumstances did the PFE route over the Northern Pacific. My second question is in regards of the Twin cities or Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Reading some records from the PFE book it looks like the Rock Island hauled most reefers to the Twin Cities. What other roads hauled a lot of PFE cars to the Twin Cities? Any help is appreciated.<br />Thanks,<br />Thomas EideAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105889795661105020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post-37310930743592288232017-07-09T05:40:26.687-07:002017-07-09T05:40:26.687-07:00Need some help regarding LA SP,
Tony Thompson,
I p...Need some help regarding LA SP,<br />Tony Thompson,<br />I purchased a Sudyam PE 1200 without decals.<br />I noticed the Pacific Coast Line-Vic Yoder has <br />numerous PE, but no way for me to contact them<br />directly to ask how to find decals, paint and convert to DCC. As a SP modeller, I am hoping<br />you can get me a contact with someone there?<br />If you have other ideas, all would be appreciated.<br />Love your weekly blogs as they overwhelm me with<br />ideas once I get that far on my SB-Cajon Pass Layout. I have a ton of Athearn UP tanks that now need redos. Thank you, Joel Dethlefs/Berlin.<br />geridee1@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com