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From: "Paul R DOT Tupaczewski" paultup AT optonline DOT net
Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 11:27:20 -0400
Subject: EL Train Orders!
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BIG thanks to Rich Pennisi for forwarding on these EL Dispatchers Train
Order book sheets (see attached).

I'll let Rich describe the sheets in his own words:

"Everytime there is a transfer from one dispatcher to another a transfer
must be made of what orders are in effect at the time. If no orders are
in effect then a simple RAP (me) to NRR (Norman Reddy) no orders in
effect was enough. Otherwise you listed any messages or orders.

Another item: When you see each word underscored in the book, that is
how many times that order is repeated to the dispatcher. There may only
be two adddress in the book with 4 underscores. That means or or both
of the addressees actually repeated the order 2 or more times. This was
due to the amount of copies that could be made with carbon copies and
how many trains needed a copy of the order."


The scans show facing pages (1-2 are facing, 3-4 are facing, etc.). Good
luck trying to decipher the handwriting on page 1! :)

Thanks again, Rich!

- Paul

P.S. Rich also sent along a few EL and Erie "mini-books" which I will be
scanning and placing on the list as well...



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