Collision at Kimball

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ICC Railroad Accident Investigation 3319 reveals that the carpenter
force put on at Kimball,  within the detour limits.  On April 24,  1950,
eastward trains were being detoured on the westbound track from
Big Four crossover, west of Kimball  to the Eckman   crossover.   Motor
car operators  use a line-up of trains in making movements.   From
the description of the accident, the carpenter  foreman apparently
obtained a line-up from Eckman, but no information was given  with
respect to the detour.  No record of line-ups issued was required  and
when questioned about the line up, the personnel at Eckman did
not recall having issued one to the carpenter foreman at  Kimball. 
The Asst. Trainmaster mentioned in the previous post was the
supervisor placed at the Big Four crossover, so he was not at  Kimball.
 
Next time, maybe I'll read the report before  responding.
                                                         Harry Bundy
 
                                                        
 
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