Re: Need info on early C&S inherited coal cars -- how were they numbered??

Posted by Chris Walker on
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A good synopsis Dave,

that theory of "cars .... get trapped in a cycle of deliveries" is highly plausible, my own experiences with mechanical defects aka Brake issues on various cycled rakes stuck in Ballast, Welded Rail and Fertiliser service, and a couple of near-miss episodes related to down gradients with same.
A bit like the little Piggy that went "weeeee" all the way home, except in these cases it was more sweaty.