Redding Hauler

"Cab hop" move from Orchard Yard to Redding and return

Train originates in Orchard Yard as needed

The RDH is only called if there are too many cars in Portland staging. This could happen if WB trains were too long for the temporary staging tracks or if a second section of a WB freight was run. This train is unique on the SW&SF in that it requires waybills to be "cycled" during a session, so it would only be used in exceptional circumstances.

An engine and caboose leave Orchard yard WB to pick up excess cars from Red Bluff Siding (typically) or Portland staging. The RDH consists of both on-layout destinations and long-east cars and terminates in Orchard yard. The train is broken down after it returns to Orchard yard and the cars are classified by the yard job.

RDH Procedures

• Waybills of excess cars at west end of layout are cycled
• Engine and caboose are called in Orchard Yard, depart WB (to facilitate return with a train, the engine should run backwards to Red Bluff)
• Obtain clearance for main
• Run WB to Red Bluff (speed limit 25 MPH)
• Assemble train of cars for Orchard (Chico, Sambone, Los Molinos, Red Bluff) and "long east" destinations
• Obtain clearance for main
• Run East to Orchard Yard
• Tie up train on A/D tracks as directed
• Go off duty

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