Engine Service in H0

Martin,

Well, let me tell you a bit about myself first. I work for CSX in the North Jersey area as a conductor, so I'll tell you about the practices where I work.

In modern-day North American railroading, locomotives aren't stored in roundhouses. Structures are used for work, such as "major" repairs, but light repairs and fueling can be done in the open air.

In the South Kearny yard, there is no engine facility as modelers like to think; it's a three-track area called the "Relay." Mechanics inspect the "power" (the term we use for the engines), and they're fueled by a tanker truck that drives up and runs a hose to the fuel tanks. Something similar takes place at the North Bergen yard, only there is no designated engine servicing area, though the power is moved to an area accessible by the fuel truck.

In Selkirk, NY, there is an engine facility, complete with fuel lines, sanding towers, etc., but engines are generally kept outdoors. While there is a hard surface (concrete) for workmen to walk about the engines, there are no high-level walkways for inspections, though there are some in a recently-built shelter.

You obviously have some flexibility, then, in designing your service facility. I recommend letting the adjacent yard guide your facility's design.

Dieter Zakas

```````` Greetings, Martin.

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Hi all

Thanks for that informations. I found out that I can buy this book in an online shop here in switzerland :-) The delivery time is about three weeks but ok.... I'll wait....

Hzakas: Thanks especialy to you. It's very interesting for me to have direct Informations from the other side of the world....

So I have to order a book now :-)

Greetings from Switzerland Martin

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Bill,

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It is interesting to note that "New" sells cheaper than "Used" sometimes.

Take care,

Art