KOOLjock1 posted:The CSX train BACKED into the siding... I'm not seeing where a caboose/crew have anything to do with resetting the switch in this instance. We've all experienced Amtrak trains taking sidings or passing stopped freights on sidings... or passing other Amtrak trains. My experience usually has shown the crew taking the siding works the switch and clears the main and resets the switch to the main. We'll know what happened soon enough... but the NTSB takes their time... and lawyers will be involved... drug tests... etc...
Jon
As I mentioned I don't think this is a siding switch. It's more of a yard, storage or service track (IMHO) and any MAIN LINE switches to this track have to be lined normal after use,,, At one time we never left a main line switch unattended but those days are long gone,
Definition of a siding.... A track auxiliary to the main track for meeting or passing trains which is so designated the time table , GOB, train order or DOB. I don't think this track fits the description if in CTC territory.
Just My 2 cents .
