Re: Enfield yard

[John MacCallum <johnmac@MYlisp.com.au>]

Eddie Oliver wrote:
> 
> David Johnson wrote:
> >
> > PETer and susAN wrote:
> >
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > the NSWGR [pre NR] Enfield yard was built on a grade. I think it was
> > > to assist shunting.
> > >
> > > Anyone remember the grade and which direction it went, please?
> >
> > Enfield North Box was on the level, most of the rest of the yard slope down 1 in
> > 100 towards South Box, with the exception of about 300m of 1 in 168.
> 
> The 1 in 100 was - and is - quite steep enough for vehicles to run away,
> which happened often enough that a hooter was provided to warn staff in
> the vicinity to get out of the way.
> 
> Eddie Oliver

The re-built Enfield yard still has plenty of run-aways.
Yes they have a new Run-away Alarm system. Trouble is you can't
hear it if you are on an Engine.
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