Yellowstone Division Local Train Brief

 

Train:                          No. 978 3rd Subdivision (Forsyth - Glendive)

 

Frequency:                   Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

 

Purpose:                       To provide connection from Forsyth to Glendive and to handle all local work between Forsyth to Glendive; also affords connections with Milwaukee Transfer in and out of Miles City and infrequently at Terry.

 

Traffic Handled:            Traffic destined to or from any intermediate point between Forsyth and Glendive.

 

Schedule:                      Depart Forsyth 7:00 AM.

Arrive Glendive 12:30 PM same day.

 

Protects Connections – From Milwaukee RR about 10:00 AM.

 

Terminal Handling:        Forsyth - This train is called as is consistent with traffic requirements at intermediate points.

 

Restrictions:                  See Special Instructions.

 

Grouping:                     Make up from head end.

 

Group 1 – Care for intermediate points between Forsyth and Glendive.

Group 2 – Cars for Glendive and beyond.

Group 3 – Restricted cars, if any.

 

Terminating Connections:          Glendive Yard cars from local are added to the appropriate through freight trains.

 

 

 

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