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Date: 10/23/14 04:45
Capitol from DC/power in sleeping cars
Author: mary53072

Would anyone know why, when the train is stopped for freight traffic (I think), the power to all but the hall lights in the sleeping car goes out for about 10-20 seconds before the train starts moving again? I don't recall ever experiencing this before.

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Date: 10/23/14 05:37
Re: Capitol from DC/power in sleeping cars
Author: LoadLimited

Engineer puts the HEP in standby mode when you stop, puts it back to normal before you can move. Supposed to be done if you're gonna sit for more than 15 minutes.

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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/23/14 05:42 by LoadLimited.

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Date: 10/23/14 06:13
Re: Capitol from DC/power in sleeping cars
Author: joemvcnj

Also a good clue in figuring out when Customs is done with a train as well. The crews don't chatter when Inspections are going on.



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Date: 10/23/14 06:46
Re: Capitol from DC/power in sleeping cars
Author: Tominde

....when Customs is done..... So now we need a passport to enter Ohio from PA. Protect the Borders. ;)

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Date: 10/23/14 09:30
Re: Capitol from DC/power in sleeping cars
Author: Jishnu

Tominde Wrote:
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> ....when Customs is done..... So now we need a
> passport to enter Ohio from PA. Protect the
> Borders. ;)

I bet he means on the Adirondack at Rouses Point or Lacolle CBSA.

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Date: 10/23/14 23:31
Re: Capitol from DC/power in sleeping cars
Author: DNRY122

Requiring a passport to go from PA to Ohio reminds me of stories from the 1930s when various law enforcement authorities tried to keep the "Okies" from migrating to California.

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Date: 10/24/14 07:00
Re: Capitol from DC/power in sleeping cars
Author: abyler

Tominde Wrote:
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> ....when Customs is done..... So now we need a
> passport to enter Ohio from PA. Protect the
> Borders. ;)

That is not the side of Pennsylvania that requires protection. The secure border is needed on the Delaware ...

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