Fargo Division Local Train Brief

Train: Nos. 945-946 Bismarck Switch

Purpose: To deliver Bismarck business to and from Mandan where it arrives on through freight trains and to connect with the Jamestown-Burleigh Local as necessary. Also provides connection with Soo Line at Bismarck.

Traffic Handled: All Bismarck City traffic and connections with the Jamestown-Burleigh Local when necessary.

Schedule: Departs Mandan 7:00 AM

Arrives Bismarck 7:20 AM

Departs Bismarck 3:00 PM

Arrives Mandan 3:20 PM

Makes trip to Burleigh as necessary.

Terminal Handling: Mandan yard makes up the train with specified blocking for easiest spotting at Bismarck.

Restrictions: See Special Instructions.

Grouping: Bismarck cars are blocked for easiest spotting. Any cars to be taken to Burleigh for connection with 943-944 are blocked.

Terminating Connections: Connection at Burleigh with 943-944 as necessary. At Mandan cars are added to through freights when destined beyond Mandan.

Connects with Soo Line North & South Branches at Bismarck. Soo Line Trains arrive about 7:00 p.m. and depart 9:00 a.m.

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