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STON-1

Lewistown to Milroy. Originates.

Listed in 1951 234-B.

STON-2

Milroy to Lewistown. Terminates.

Listed in 1951 234-B.

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New York to Pittsburgh -- "The Metropolitan / The Afternoon Steeler".

Train 25 represents not only itself, but also trains 75, 35, and 55.

75

New York to Pittsburgh -- "The Duquesne".

35

Philadelphia to Pittsburgh -- "The Pittsburgh Night Express / The Statesman".

55

New York to Chicago -- "The Gotham Limited".

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S-70

Lewistown to Northumberland. Originates.

Listed in 9/54 ETT; info in 1951 234-B.

S-71

Northumberland to Lewistown. Terminates.

Listed in 9/54 ETT; info in 1951 234-B.

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New York to Pittsburgh -- "The Pittsburgher".

Train 61 represents not only itself, but also trains 33.

33

New York to St. Louis -- "The St. Louisan".

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Altoona to Enola.

Listed in 9/54 ETT; info from 1959.

Consist - Freight for local points on Middle District as per makeup.

Makeup:

1) Tyrone.

2) Huntingdon.

3) Mount Union.

4) Lewistown.

5) Enola and beyond, excepting as provided for by trains: AC-10, M-10, BL-34, HW-2 and M-20.

LEWISTOWN - Set off Block 4. Pick up as per makeup.

Train M-16 represents not only itself, but also trains PG-6, GRE-2, PG-2, VL-2, ED-2, SW-30 and ED-4.

PG-6

Pitcairn to Enola.

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Merchandise cars from Trains: LCL-2 and LCL-4 for Altoona and so routing, excl. of Wilkes-Barre, Hudson-Buttonwood, Nanticoke and Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

2) All freight for Enola-Harrisburg and beyond except as provided for by Trains: PG-10 and WPB-2.

GRE-2

Chicago to Enola - "Midwest Merchant".

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) All freight including open top cars loaded lumber and poles for Enola and beyond.

PG-2

Pittsburgh to Enola.

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Enola-Harrisburg and beyond, including empty refrigerators and perishables for Baltimore, Washington, Potomac Yard and beyond. Also including dry freight received from points New Kensington to Coleman, incl. but excluding dry freight Baltimore, Washington, Potomac Yard and South subject to movement in Train PT-60 to Pitcairn for WPB-2.

VL-2

East St. to Enola - "Uncle Sam".

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Hogs for Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

2) Perishables for Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

3) Non-perishables for Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

ED-2

Detroit to Enola -- "The Gas Wagon".

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

SW-30

Peoria to Enola.

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

ED-4

Detroit to Enola.

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Metuchen, N.J. (from Bedford).

2) Chester (from Bedford and Toledo).

3) Traffic for Ford Motor Co., Metuchen, N.J., and Norfolk, Va.; Chevrolet Motor Co., at Baltimore, Md., and for General Motors Col., Linden, N.J. (from Toledo).

4) Enola-Harrisburg and beyond, except Blocks 1, 2, and 3 (from Toledo).

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Chicago to New York -- "The Broadway Limited".

Based on the 1953 Broadway Limited from the Makeup of Trains.

Train 28 represents not only itself, but also trains 60, 20, and 30.

60

Pittsburgh to New York -- "The Pittsburgher".

20

Indianapolis to New York -- "The Indianapolis Limited".

30

St. Louis to New York -- "The Spirit of St. Louis".

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Chicago to Greenville -- "The Reliable".

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Meat and perishable freight only for Washington, D.C. (include cars for Benning, D.C., and Landover, Md.)

2) Hogs for Enola and East.

3) Meat and perishables only for Enola and beyond, except as provided for in Block 1.

Train CG-2 represents not only itself, but also train VL-2.

VL-2

East St. Louis to Enola -- "The Uncle Sam".

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Hogs for Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

2) Perishables for Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

3) Non-perishables for Enola-Harrisburg and beyond.

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Chicago to Washington -- "The Liberty Limited".

Train 58 represents not only itself, but also trains 38, 40, 68, and 48.

38

Cleveland to New York -- "The Clevelander / The Akronite".

40

Cincinnati to New York -- "The Cincinnati Limited".

68

Detroit to New York -- "The Red Arrow".

48

Chicago to New York -- "The General / The Trail Blazer".

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Chicago to Harsimus Cove -- "Man o' War".

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Livestock only, Altoona and beyond, to Enola and Harrisburg, exclusive; Scranton, Wilkes-Barre proper, Wilkes-Barre--D&H, DL&W, CRP and for on and via Shamokin Branch.

2) Livestock only, Harrisburg proper, Reading Co., at Harrisburg, Middletown, Royalton, Elizabethtown, Lebanon; also points on Susquehanna Division, including Millersburg and Lykens.

3) Livestock only for Trenton, N.J., and for all Philadelphia Division points except Lancaster, Pa., and as provided for in Block 2; also for all Maryland and Delmarva Division points including Octoraro Branch points to Oxford, Pa., inclusive, and for all points on Atlantic Division.

4) Livestock only, Lancaster, Pa.

5) Livestock only, Philadelphia Terminal Division and points so routing, excepting Octoraro Branch points and Atlantic Division points as provided for in Block 3.

6) Livestock only, New York Division local points, Trenton, exclusive to Rahway, exclusive, including Freehold and Hightstown, N.J.

7) Livestock for Waverly-Newark District, including Rahway and Perth Amboy, N.J.

8) Livestock for North Bergen, N.J. via NYS&W RR Marion.

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Harsimus Cove to East St. Louis.

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) East St. Louis trailers.

2) LCL Merchandise and Forwarder cars.

Train LCL-3 represents not only itself, but also trains LCL-7 and LCL-1.

LCL-1

Harsimus Cove to Chicago.

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Chicago trailers.

2) Pittsburgh trailers.

3) LCL Merchandise and Forwarder cars.

LCL-7

Philadelphia to Crestline.

Information from "Through Freight Train Schedules Between Principal Points", December 23, 1954.

Makeup:

1) Pittsburgh trailers.

2) Chicago trailers.

3) LCL Merchandise and Forwarder cars.

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M-18

Lewistown to Newport. Originates.

Info in 1951 234-B.

Between sessions consist is changed and M-18 becomes M-22.

M-19

Newport to Lewistown. Terminates.

Info in 1951 234-B.

M-22

Mount Union to Lewistown. Terminates.

Info in 1951 234-B.

M-23

Lewistown to Mount Union. Originates.

Info in 1951 234-B.

Between sessions consist is changed and M-23 becomes M-19.

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43rd Sub-Division

One credit of service is confered for each operating session attended. One credit is confered for crewing for an open house.

A Fully Qualified Operator (FQO) has successfully completed each operating position job at least once. The positions are: Mainline Crew #1 (MC1), Mainline Crew #2 (MC2), Mainline Crew #3 (MC3), Mainline Crew #4 (MC4), Lewistown Yardmaster (LY), Lewistown Drill (LD), Lewistown Secondary Turn (LST), Milroy Secondary Turn (MST), Naginey Stone Turn (NST), Burnham Steel Turn (BST), LEWIS Tower Operator (LTO), and Pennsylvania Midland Operator (PMO). The division superintendent reserves the right to add or remove positions without notice to the union.

At this time, seniority provides no advantage.

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Chicago to New York -- "The Admiral".

Train 70 represents not only itself, but also trains 14, 32, 54, 72, 74, and 36.

14

Pittsburgh to New York -- "The Pittsburgh-New York Express".

32

St. Louis to New York -- "The St. Louisan".

54

Chicago to New York -- "The Gotham Limited".

72

Pittsburgh to New York -- "The Juniata".

74

Pittsburgh to New York -- "The Duquesne".

36

Pittsburgh to Philadelphia -- "Philadelphia Night Express / Statesman"

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Supervisor and Freight Agent

Reporting to the division superintendent, the supervisor is the railroad's executive at the local level. Interfaces with other crew and operators as needed, performing all necessary supervisory functions.

Supervisor 43, "LEWISTOWN", covers the main line from milepost 156.0 to 186.5, including the Denholm coal wharf, the Lewistown station, and WALL and LEWIS interlockings; the Lewistown Secondary; and the Milroy Secondary.

The Freight Agent collects car requests from online customers and forwards waybills to the Lewistown Yardmaster.

• Job Description: Supervisor and Freight Agent

LEWIS Operator

Manages main line traffic through LEWIS interlocking via simulated CTC machine. Communicates with crews via signals and lineside telephones. Manages branch traffic via magnet board. Maintains the Tower's Record of Trains.

• Job Description: LEWIS Operator

Main Line Crews (4)

Each of the mainline crews operates trains on an assigned track(s), executing a prototypical schedule. These are "rail fan" positions and may be automated by JMRI if the position is unfilled. A seasoned crew may be capable of holding both Main Line Crew #1 and Main Line Crew #4 positions concurrently.

• Job Description: Main Line Crew #1
• Job Description: Main Line Crew #2
• Job Description: Main Line Crew #3
• Job Description: Main Line Crew #4

Lewistown Junction Yardmaster

Yardmaster of the Lewistown yard. Directs yard crews and engages in subordinate's work as needed. Receives empty car orders and waybills from Freight Agent; assigns freight cars accordingly. Orders empty cars from Altoona/Enola as needed. 

• Job Description: Lewistown Junction Yardmaster

Lewistown Junction Drill Crew

Classifies and builds trains at the direction of the Yardmaster.

Services customers within the Lewistown (LX) limits.

• Job Description: Lewistown Junction Drill Crew

Lewistown Secondary Turn and Furnace Branch Siding Turn Crew

Turnaround service for the Lewistown Secondary, operating out of Lewistown Yard, within the Lewistown (LN) limits. 

Turnaround service for the Furnace Branch Siding, operating out of Lewistown Yard via the Lewistown Secondary, within the Lewistown (LN) limits.

• Job Description: Lewistown Secondary and Furnace Branch Siding Turn

Milroy Secondary Turn and Naginey Stone Turn Crew

Turnaround service for the Milroy Secondary, operating out of Lewistown Yard via the Lewistown Secondary, exclusive of the Standard Steel Turn and the Stone Turn.

Turnaround service for the quarry at Naginey, operating out of Lewistown Yard via the Lewistown Secondary.

• Job Description: Milroy Secondary Turn and Naginey Stone Turn

Burnham Steel Turn and Standard Steel Crew

Turnaround service for Standard Steel at Yeagertown, operating out of Lewistown Yard via the Lewistown Secondary.

Internal switching at the Standard Steel Plant in Yeagertown/Burnham.

• Job Description: Burnham Steel Turn and Standard Steel Crew

Everett Yardmaster - Pennsylvania Midland

Manages and operates main line traffic via simulated prototype dispatching system.

Operates Everett Yard.

• Job Description: Pennsylvania Midland Yardmaster

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Chicago to New York -- "The Pennsylvania Limited"

Between sessions, the final car of this train will be rotated from an available pool.

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Movement of Trains

Following the Sequence of Trains sheet, the LEWIS operator controls movements through the WALL, LEWIS, and JACKS interlockings via a JMRI-based US&S CTC machine, setting routes and signals as appropriate. 

The LEWIS operator maintains telephone communication with the Lewistown Junction yard, coordinating moves between the yard and the main line. 

The LEWIS operator maintains telephone communication with crews on the Lewistown Secondary, Milroy Secondary, and the Selinsgrove Secondary. Movement of trains on these tracks is at restricted speed and is permitted at the discretion of the LEWIS operator. 

CTC Instructions to Come

The operator manages movements on the secondaries via a magnet board.

Magnet Board Instructions to Come

The operator records all movements on the tower's Record of Trains sheet.

Record of Trains Instructions to Come

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New York to St. Louis -- "The Penn Texas".

Sometimes modeled running late.

Consist based on the 1952 report by Stegmeier.

Between session, when run under Special Order, the last car to be rotated from available pool.

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The engineer in this position is provided a Sequence of Trains to move eastward on track one. 

For a First Trick session, there are four eastbound passenger trains, two of which have station stops at Lewistown. There is also a local freight that returns from Mount Union and terminates at Lewistown.

For a Second Trick session, there are fourteen eastbound passenger trains, two of which have station stops at Lewistown. There is also a local freight that departs Lewistown for Newport.

For run each train, perform the following steps:

1. Acquire the locomotive on the throttle.
2. Proceed to and through LEWIS per signal indication, returning to staging, or into Lewistown Junction yard to terminate.
3. Tie down your train by confirming the throttle speed is at zero, then dispatch the loco from your throttle.

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New York to Pittsburgh -- Mail & Express.

Train 95 represents not only itself, but also trains 13 and 11.

13

New York to Pittsburgh -- Mail & Express.

11

New York to St. Louis -- Mail & Express.

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The engineer in this position is provided a Sequence of Trains to move eastward on track two. 

For a First Trick session, there are eight scheduled eastbound freight trains, one of which have work at Lewistown. 

For a Second Trick session, there are six eastbound freight trains, one of which have work at Lewistown. 

Crews are encouraged to run eastbound coal trains, or second sections of scheduled trains, as extras as time allows.

For run each train, perform the following steps:

1. Acquire the locomotive on the throttle.
2. Proceed to and through LEWIS per signal indication, returning to staging, or into Lewistown Junction yard to terminate.
3. Tie down your train by confirming the throttle speed is at zero, then dispatch the loco from your throttle.