Just curious as to the current consist make up. I know many of the eastern routes have the Baggage cars on the rear. But it appears some of the western routes are now doing the same since the pandemic has reared it's ugly head. Is this the new norm or is it a temporary thing during the crisis? I watch #5/#6 go by daily (BNSF Brush Sub MM528). And have noticed the Baggage on the tail the last couple of trips. That is in addition to the lack of Dorm/Trans and currently (normally at least two) shy a Sleeper. Which it understandable due to lack of revenue and low ridership. *Note today's #5 did have a Dorm/Trans and 2-Sleepers with Baggage on the tail but terminating here in Denver.
Just curious about the Baggage placement which has been right behind the power and in front of the Dorm/Trans for quite a while. My thought is that since baggage service is not available at most station that tacking it on the rear allows more revenue cars to line up with the shorter platforms enroute any maybe lessening double stops. And wondering if it will be the new norm will they also swap ends of the Dorm/Trans to allow lower level access to it?
Any thoughts or ideas?
Just curious about the Baggage placement which has been right behind the power and in front of the Dorm/Trans for quite a while. My thought is that since baggage service is not available at most station that tacking it on the rear allows more revenue cars to line up with the shorter platforms enroute any maybe lessening double stops. And wondering if it will be the new norm will they also swap ends of the Dorm/Trans to allow lower level access to it?
Any thoughts or ideas?