In a message to ALL dated 08-25-97 RICHARD HALL wrote:
 RH> I often listen to the RR action up near Stevens Pass on my scanner.
 RH> (Skykomish, WA)
 RH> This past weekend the workmen were using a machine called an
 RH> "undercutter". I picture something to replace ties but all the ties
 RH> were replaced this last summer. Just what is an "undercutter"?
 A tie-maintenance machine.  Even if the ties were replaced, it's
 still necessary to check and adjust after a year of use.
 RH> Also, on every track and time issued, the last thing said is "joint
 RH> with trains and maintenance away". Just what does this mean?
 It's "joint with trains and maintenance OF WAY".  That means
 that the machine operator does not have exclusive authority to
 occupy the railroad between the limits given, but that there will
 be trains and "maintenance of way" (construction, etc) equipment
 which will be sharing that segment.  In short "Pay attention or
 you might get an unexpected vistor".
 RH> Thanks, Dick
 You're welcome.
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