Eastern Railroad Discussion > Cresson PA Engine House/Yard Question

I'm sure one of the West Slope officianados will know the answer to this:

I often hear the NS Pittsburgh East dispatcher giving permission to units exiting the main at YD at Cresson and entering the engine house area -- on the Cresson runner from "Park to Plug."  I know which track the Cresson runner is, but where exactly is "Park" and where is "Plug"?? 

Thanks,  Bob

alto_towerbob Wrote:
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> I'm sure one of the West Slope officianados will
> know the answer to this:
>
> I often hear the NS Pittsburgh East dispatcher
> giving permission to units exiting the main at YD
> at Cresson and entering the engine house area --
> on the Cresson runner from "Park to Plug."  I
> know which track the Cresson runner is, but where
> exactly is "Park" and where is "Plug"?? 
>
> Thanks,  Bob

I'm pretty sure these are locations within the confirms of the engine terminal itself.

PLUG is defined as being .5 mile from MO, whereas
​PARK is 3.1 miles from MO.  These are shown in the
R J Corman Cresson Subdivision TT.  I believe the
RJC DS has control for PARK, and NS for PLUG. 

NS would certainly have to give permission to enter
​the engine facility.

Perhaps someone can provide better info. 



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 01/18/17 12:15 by NKP715.