Pat_McKnight@nps.gov Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 10:23 AM Subject: (erielack) DL&W Detour File (1932-1941) File attached is transcribed text form the Office of the General Superintendent of the DL&W, E.B. Moffatt dealing with detours. Everything is from box 1, folder 21. The number on top is the actual document number. So if you give me the box, folder and item number, I know exactly where the original piece of paper is. (See attached file: Detour Folder.rtf) Patrick McKnight Historian/Archivist Steamtown NHS 570-340-5193 We need history, not to tell us what happened or to explain the past, but to make the past alive so that it can explain us and make a future possible.-Alan Bloom The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STEA-00033 Box 1 Folder 21 215 Items -------------------------------------------------------------- 001 File 1020 Scranton, Pa., July 3, 1941 Mr. L. A. Jenkins, Supt. Car Service Scranton, Pa. Dear Sir: In corrections with trains detoured over our line during month of June, 1941: Sunday, June 8, Erie R. R. No.1, engine 2937, with 6 cars, was detoured over our rails from Bergen Junction to Binghamton account derailment on the Erie at Tuxedo,-distance 192 miles. Pilot expense: Conductor - Hoboken to Binghamton and deadhead to home ( M& E Div.) $14.66 Engineman-Hoboken to Scranton and deadhead home ( M& E Div.) 14.86 Engineman-Scranton to Binghamton and deadhead home( Scr. Div) 10.98 6000 gal. water at Port Morris ( M & E Div.) 1000 gal of water at Stroudsurg ( Scr, Div.) 6000 gal of water at Pocono Summit ( Scr. Div.) Yours truly, (Sgd) G. W> Murphy, Superintendent. Cc: EMB EER HDB ------------------------------------------------------------- 002 Scranton, Pa., June 9, 1941 PHM LAJ OS GEL GW Morgan Account derailment on Erie Railroad at Tuxedo, following their request we detoured Erie #1, Engine 2937, cars, Conductor, Engineer J/ O' Brien...to Binghamton Sunday, June 8th. Train.....9:15 A. M. and left at 9:20 A M passes by tower at 1:42 PM and delivered to Erie at 1:53 PM. This train is due to leave the city at 8:50 AM and due to leave Binghamton at ..... Train made stop at Passaic and Paterson for passengers on request of Erie people, also picked up one passenger at Scranton for Clean, N. Y. via Erie from Binghamton. Train took water at Port Morris, Stroudsburg and Pocono Summit. Pilot M & E Conductor A. Percy, Secaucus to Scranton and turn deadhead home, Engineer R. Olmstead Scranton to Binghamton and deadhead back to Scranton. G W Murphy ------------------------------------------------------------- 003 Scranton, Pa., April 4, 1941 Mr. H. D. Bingham: Referring to your March 12, letter with respect to bill of the Pennsylvania Railroad for detouring trains in January account landslide at Johnsonburg. The actual mileage for each of the five trains was 20.1 train miles. The Detour Agreement, however, provides a charge of $1.50 per mile of fraction thereof so that the Pennsylvania bill for 100.5 miles for the five trains was correct. 2-h -------------------------------------------------------------------- 004 April 1, 1941 Contract : The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company Bureau : Detouring five trains over P. R. R. from Menunka Chunk to Phillipsburg account landslide at Johnsonburg, N. J. Bill 25/ 282, amount $23111. Mr. E. B. Moffatt General Superintendent THe Delaware Lackawanna & Western R. R. Co. Scranton, Pa. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of March 15, 1941 taking exception to the milage as shown in above bill covering the detouring of five trains over our line from Manunka Chunk to Phillipsburg. While each of the five trains made mileage of 20.1 train miles, or a total of 100.5 train miles; the charge of 105 miles included in bill is correct due to the fact that Paragraph of A. A. R. Detour Contract provides $1.50 per mile or fraction thereof. Your truly, F. J. Fell, Jr. ------------------------------------------------------------- 005 March 15, 1941 Vice-President and Controller, Pennsylvania Railroad, 15 N. 32nd. Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: Please refer to your bill dates February 12, 1941, No. 25/282, January 1941 Acct., amount $231.11, covering the detouring of five trains over your line from Manunka Chunk to Phillipsburg, because of landslide on out tracks at Johnsonburg, N.J. The detail shows five trains at 20.1 train miles each which makes a total of 100.5 miles. Your bill, however, is for 105 miles at $1.50 per mile, $157.50. On the basis of 100.5 miles the trackage would be $ 150.75. I am vouchering your bill as rendered and will appreciate credit for the difference between the two accounts, viz.-6.75 in a letter settlement. Yours truly, 2-h Copies- L. A. Jenkins- The bill is attached. Please arrange for voucher. F. Wildey H. D. Bingham ---------------------------------------------------------- 006 Central Accounting Bureau March 12, 1941. Mr. E B Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: Attached is Pennsylvania bill 25/282 for detouring out trains January 1st to 5th account of land slide on cut-off. There appears to be a small error in their total train miles and engineers' rate if it is governed by out 1100 class engine. I believe these bills are vouchered by Superintendent of Car Service. Yours truly, H. D. Bingham ---------------------------------------------------------------- 007 March 15, 1941 Subject: The Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company Detouring five trains over P. R. R. from Manunka Chunk to Phillipsburg account landslide at Johnsonburg, N. J. Bill 25/ 282, amount $231.11. Mr. E. B. Moffatt General Superintendent The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R. Co. Scranton, Pa. Dear Sir: Your communication relative to above subject has been received and is being given careful attention. We will advise you as soon as our investigation has been completed. Yours truly, F. J. Fell, Jr. ------------------------------------------------------------- 008 Scranton, Ps May 17, 1940. Mr. E B M On request Supt Young CRR Mauch Chunk, CRR Train C A - Eng 875 Cendr A S Miller, EngrG Price, detoured ever our Line Taylor to Pittston Jet, left Taylor 3:45 PM delivered LV Pittston Jct 4:30 PM, in charge pilot engine 2225 had 33 lds 3332 Ms. GWM EErcet LAJ E Ress. ------------------------------------------------------------- 009 5-17-1940 To CRR: [ not legible] ----------------------------------------------------------- 010 Scranton, Pa., June 4, 1940 1020. Mr. L A Jenkins, Supt. Car Service. Scranton, Pa. Dear Sir: In connection with trains detoured over our line during the month of May 1940. May 17th Supt. Young. CRR, Mauch Chunk, requested that we detour CRR train C A-4 over our line Taylor to Pittston Junction. Necessary to use Yardmaster Slowey with Helper Engine 2225, Engr. G. Fredericks, to pilot this train, with orders to be ready at 3:15 PM, leaving Taylor with train at 3:45 Pm, delivered same at Pittston 4:30 PM, returning light, arriving Taylor 5:00 PM. GA-4 engine 875-33 loads, 3332 M's, Taylor to Pittston Jct 8.61 miles DL & W engine 2225, light, Pittston Jct. to Taylor. 5.31 miles Pilot Expense -Yarkmaster $2.10 Engine Crew 3.46 $5.58 Yours truly, ( Sgnd) G W Murphy, Superintendent Cc: EBM -EER -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 011 December 4, 1940 11181: Mr. G. D. Kennedy: Answering yours December 2nd., Contr. 152, in connection with bill against the B. & O. for detouring their train No. 153 between Abbott Road and Bailey Avenue, December 1, 1940. No charge should be made for the use of our tracks. 2-h ----------------------------------------------------- 012 August 2, 1940 11181: Mr. C. D. Kennedy: Answering yours July 30, Contract 152. It will be satisfactory to charge the B. & C. R. R. for the wages of pilots only for handling their Nos. 52 and 53 : also Nos. 50 and 51, between Abbott Road and Bailey Avenue, June 28th. No charge for use if our tracks should be made. 2-h ------------------------------------------------------- 014 Boffalo, N. Y., July 30, 1940 Contr. 152 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: Account derailment on their line June 28, the B& O detoured their passenger trains 52 and 53 over our rails at Abbott Road and Bailey Ave., Buffalo, also trains 50 and 51 on July 29. The destination beyond which they have trackage rights is slightly over one mile. We were requested to furnish pilots and propose to present bill to the B& O for this expense. It has not been the practice to make any trackage charge in these instances. The B & O is running far short of their annual minimum in connection with use of our Buffalo Passenger Station. Please advise if we may waive the trackage charge. Yours truly, C. D. Kennedy -------------------------------------------------------- 015 V MX MR Buffalo 6/10/40 EBM LAJ Account Wash out on B & O, their train 53 handled from Abbott Road to Bailey Ave this PM and delivered to PRR at thet point. GDK.1013p ------------------------------------------------------------------ 016 mo ds Bflo 29 EBM LAJ B & O Passenger train No. 50 detoured Bailey Ave to Abbott Roas Bflo this Am. B & O Passenger train NO. 51 detoured Abbott ROad to Bailey Ave Bflo this Am. Acct derailment on B & O GDK 1233 P --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 017 June 13, 1940. 11181: Mr. G. D. Kennedy: Anwering yours June 11, contract 152. It will be satisfactory to bill the B & O for wages only in connection with their use of out tracks on June 10 last the same as when they used our line under similar circumstances in November 1939. 2-t ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 018 Buffalo, N. Y., June 11, 1940 Contr. 152 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent Dear Sir: Account washout on their line on June 10, the B & O detoured their passenger train 53 over our rails between Abbott and Bailey Ave., Buffalo. The distance beyond which they have trackage rights is slightly over one mile. We furnished pilots and would ask if we should waive trackage charge, bill to be made for pilot expense only. In your letter of November 30, 1939, file 11181, you authorized this procedure in connection with similar handling of B & O trains 50 and 51 on November 24, 1939. Please advise. Your truly, C. D. Kennedy Superintendent ---------------------------------------------------------------- 019 November 30, 1939 11181: Mr. W. G. Alexander: Answering yours November 27, file Contr. 152 It will be satisfactory to bill the B & O for wages only in connection with handling their passenger trains 50 and 51 between Bailey Ave. and Abbott Road on November 24. 2-h ---------------------------------------------------------------- 020 Buffalo, N. Y., November 27, 1939. Contr. 152 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: Account derailment on their line at Orchard Park on November 24th, the B & O detoured their passenger trains 50 and 51 over our rails between PRR Junction, Bailey Avenue and Abbott Road. The distance involved in each detour is slightly over one mile. We furnished pilots for the two movements and I would recommend that no charge be made fr this detour service, except the actual expense for the crews. You concurred in similar recommendation last March. Please advise. Yours truly, G. Alexander Superintendent ------------------------------------------------------------------- 021 File H-20 Scranton, Pa., August 4, 1939 Mr. J. L. Homer, General Passenger Agent, New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir: Mr. Moffatt has informed me that you are requested advice as to the correctness of bill presented by the L & HR Ry., amounting to $180.38 for handling DL& W excursion train " Railroadians of America" from Andover to Warwick and Warwick to Easton, July 9th, on detour basis as covered by SM Advice 9721. This is to advise you that we have checked the bill and found same to be correct. Yours truly, ( Sgd) V. D. Thayer Supt. Service Cc: Mr. E. B. Moffatt: Your letter July 22nd, file 11181. ------------------------------------------------------ 022 July 22, 1939 SM - 9721 Mr. V. D. Thayer: I attach bill of the L & HR Rwy Co., amount $180.38 for handling a special train. Andover to Warwick and Warwick to Easton July 9, 1939 under Standard Detour Agreement basis as covered by BM-9721, July 9, 1939. If the bill is correct, as far as you can determine, please arrange for voucher. Mr. Homer requests advise as to whether the bill is correct so that they can complete their records. 2-h -------------------------------------------------------------- 023 ELmire, N. Y., 8-5-39 File 22-1 Mr. J. H. Baumgartner, Asst. to Pres., New York City Dear Sir: I am making a somewhat bolated report on out entry for the Diamond Jubilee Parade held in Elmira June 27th. Our entry was the model of Engine 1117 and Caboose owned and operated by Trainman George O' Brien of Syracuse. Doubtless you have soon the assembly, however I might say the Locomotive and Tank carries the name and number " Lackawanna 1117" while the caboose, through the generosity of General Superintendent Moffatt, was lettered " Ship and travel via Lackawanna - the route of Scenic Beauty." Two young ladies dressed in overalls and Trainmen's caps were seated on other side of Locomotive pilot , a young lady dressed in white was seated on a throne draped in white, mounted on top of Engine Tank while two boys dressed in overalls and caps rode on either side of rear end of caboose, one carrying a rod flag and the other a lighted lantern. The parade, made up of ten divisions, were being assigned to a position in the ninth division, required about two and one-half hours to pass a given point. Our entry was accorded continuous applause throughout the route and I believe you will be pleased to know we received a great many compliment from city officials, Professional and Businessmen, etc. In fact, several expressed their opinion that, while many of the floats were beautiful, our entry was the most unique, clearly representing the Industry, and thought we should have been awarded either first or second prize. I believe our participating in this event created a move neighborly and cordial atmosphere, thereby fostering Good Will which, in a large measure, helps to place a railroad in the fore-ground. Am enclosing a copy og the Morning Paper which carries an article covering the parade, however it is not as complete as the story in the Evening Paper but, unfortunately had been completely exhausted. Trusting our effort has the approval of our Officials, I remain Sincerely yours, Mr. Miller Freight Agent -------------------------------------------------------- 024 Scranton, Pa., April 6, 1939. 1020. Mr. V D Thayer, Supt. Car Service Dear Sir: I am attaching herewith statement of trains detoured during the month of March 1939. Statement covers CRR trains 306 and 301 piloted by out crew Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct, and return. Yours truly, ( Sgnd) G W Murphy, Superintendent. EBM CJS --------------------------------------------------------- 025 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of March 1939 Central Railroad of New Jersey, March 4, 1939 CNJ #306 engine 811-10 cars. Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct. 5.61 miles DL& W engine 1137 handled CNJ #306 Minooka Jct. to Pittston Jct. 5.61 miles Light Pittston Jct to Minooka Jct. 5.61 miles CNJ #301 Engine 814 -9 cars. Pittston Jct to Minooka Jct 5.61 miles DL & W engine 1134 Light Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct 5.61 miles Handled CNJ Pittston Jct to Minooka Jct. 5.61 miles Pilot Expense- Engine Crew - $26.18 Conductor- $ 7.64 Office of Superintendent Gwn Scranton, Pa. April 6, 1939. Cc: VDT EBM VJS -------------------------------------------------------- 026 March 16, 1939 11181: Mr. V. D. Thayer: Herewith NYO & W bill No. 2-251, amount $13.50, trackage for out relief train from Diamond Junction to Cayugn Junction, February 2, 1939. The relief outfit was being sent to that point to derail cars being handled over NYO& W tracks by our power on a trackage basis. While this is not a detour movement, the rate is based on the detour contract and I think it would be within reason for you to prepare the voucher the same as if it were a regular detour movement. Please arrange accordingly. 2-h. Copies- H. D. Bingham -Yours March 13. C. M. Murphy ------------------------------------------------------------ 027 Mr. Murphy, Was this a detour movement? EMC ------------------------------------------------------ 028 Central Accounting Bureau Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: The attached is NYO & W bill #2-251, dated March 7th, $13.50 for trackage of engine 179 and wrecker via Johnson #1 Crossover, February 2nd, 1939. Is this to be considered a detour movement, and if so, should it be vouchered through Mr. Thayer's office? Yours truly, H D Bingham Supervisor ----------------------------------------------------------- 029 20 P Scranton Penna, July 22, 1939 Mr. J. M. D. G. J. R. E. B. M Account derailment at Cayuga Jct on O & W RR, Supt of NYO&W Mayfield requested to detour following trains from Cayuga Jct to Pittston Jct. BL 1 O& W Eng 458 Condr Birdsall Engr Owens left Cayuga Jct 6:30 Pm Arrived Pittston Jct and Deld LVRR 7:28 Pm 6 lds 7 mty BO-1 O&W Eng 460 two mtys, Condr J Nelson Engr Weaver Left Cayuga Jct at 8:20 PM and arrived Pittston Jct and deld to LVRR at 9:15 PM. This derailment shoved DL&W track Westbound K V Main track out of line for short distance, trackmen called to make repairs. G W M GAP AAJ CJS PHMitchell VDT ERoss GEL LED -------------------------------------------------------------- 030 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of July 1938 Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, July 22, 1938 CNJ #306 engine 811-11 cars. Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct. 5.61 miles DL& W engine 1120 handled CNJ #306 Minooka Jct. to Pittston Jct. 5.61 miles Light Pittston Jct to Minooka Jct. 5.61 miles Pilot expenses- Engine crew $13.09 Conductor $ 7.64 CNJ #301 Engine 810 -11 cars. Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct. 5.61 miles DL & W engine 1451 Light Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct 5.61 miles Handled #301 Pittston Jct to Minooka Jct 5.61 miles Pilot expense - Engine crew $13.35 - Conductor $ 7.64 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 031 Scranton, Pa., July 22nd, 1938 EBM CJS PHM VDT On request CRR of NJ account derailment on D&H at Hudson their train No.306 detoured Minooka Junction to Pittston and delivered to L V. Left Minooka junction 2:20 Am CRR engine 8:11 conductor T. Colke, Engineer Campbell, 11 cars, Pilot conductor J. Wardell Engine 1120. Engineer Fletcher delivered LV 2:50 AM and pilot en returned to Scranton and Conductor J. Wardell to Minooka Junction. Also detoured their trains No. 301 Conductor W. Thomas Engineer B. Durnin 11cars left Pittston 5:50 AM arrived at Minooka Junction at 6:05Am. No. 301's, engine 1451, Engineer T. Fletcher, and Conductor J. Wardell sent from Minooka Junction to Pittston and piloted train to Minooka Jet. CWM -------------------------------------------------------------------- 032 Scranton, Pa., July 22nd, 1938 Mr. E B M, D & H double-headed pulling out of Husdon Yard ran into rear and of C R R A C 1 blocking all tracks fireman on lead D & H engine injured. FED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 033 x j- Bing Aug 19th, 1938 E B M - V D T - C J S - N Y & W train No.9 engine 305-7 cars received from D & H Bing - 6:50 PM delivered O W -Norwich 8:50 PM. 18th handled in detour movement - F C 10:35 A- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 034 x j - Bing Aug 18th, 1938 E B M- N Y O & W-request we detour their No 10 Norwich to Binghamton due to Norwich 1 PM and their No 9- Binghamton to Norwich. No. 9 to leave Sidney on arrival No. 10. Have arranged for pilots- F C -10 -A ------------------------------------------------------------------- 035 A D N For bill for V D T --------------------------------------------------------------- 036 File 1020 Scranton, Pa., May 25, 1938 Messrs. G. J. Ray, Edward Ross, E. B. Moffatt, G. A. Phillips, C. J. Scudder, L. L. Tallyn, M. R. Feeley, J. A. Glenn, V. D. Thayer. To protect PRESBYTERIAL MISSIONARY PARTY enroute from Cresco to Philadelphia via PRR-Manunka Chunk, the following movement was made today on detour basis between Stroudsburg and Pocono Summit. P R R special train engine 3731, 4 coaches, conductor A. Burkholder, engineman C. W. Allen, passed Manuka Chunk 10:30 AM, arrived Stroudsburg 11:07 AM, picked up one buffer, departed 11:27 AM and arrived Pocono Summit 12:12 PM where engine was turned on wye. Train departed Pocono Summit 12:45 PM, arrived Cresco 1:00 PM, departed 1:27 PM, arrived Stroudsburg 1:43 PM, set off one buffer, departed 1:53 PM and passed Manuka Chunk 2:17 PM. D L & W pilots, conductor J. C. Ruane and engineman F. J> Flynn Stroudsburg to Pocono Summit and return. P R R engine 3731 took 5 tons of coal at Gravel Place and 11, 225 gallons of water at Stroudsburg and Pocono Summit. Train handles 163 passengers. G. W. Murphy, Superintendent ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 037 Detour Report - Scranton Division The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, May 25, 1936. P R R Special Engine #3731 - 4 coaches. Stroudsburg to Pocono Summit 21.03 miles Pocono Summit to Stroudsburg 21.03 miles Pilot expense - Engineer $7.97 Conductor $7.94 P R R Engine #3731 took 5 tons of coal at Gravel Place, and 11,225 gal of water at Stroudsburg and Pocono Summit. Engine turned on Wye at Pocono Summit. Scranton , Pa., May 27th, 1938. V D T E B M C J S --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 038 Scranton, Pa., May 26th, 1938 File 128 Mr. V. D. Thayer: For your information, wish to advise that the following supplies were furnished Pennsylvania Railroad Engine 3731 which handled the Presbyterian Missionary Party Special, Cresco to Philadelphia, May 25th, 1938. When rendering bill please include this amount thereon: Gravel Place P R R 3731 Mine Price net ton $2.05 Freight price net ton $2.9732 Rule VI joint facility rules $0.15 5 tons of soft coal $5.1732 $25.87 Cost of handling 5 tons at .09 N. T. $0.45 Plus 10% of handling for supervision, use of tools, etc. $0.05 1 Tank of water at $1.00 $1.00 Plus 5 3/4 Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Compensation Tax on Labor $0.45 $0.03 $27.40 The above expense to be credited as follows: 301- Superintendence $0.05 397- Water for Train Locomotives $1.00 Stock of Fuel $18.10 A F & P R $8.22 R & S S A Collections $0.03 Chas. J. Scudder. Cc: Mr. E. B. Moffatt. Mr. G. W. Murphy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 039 33a Scranton, Pa., May 1st, 1938 A B M C J S V D R On regret of C R R Mauch Chunk, has to mine settling on D & H at Hudson, C R R NO. 306 Conudctor C. Dennis , Engineer W. Thomas, C R R Engine 811 detoured Minooka Junction to Pittston and arrived to Lehigh Valley, left Minooka Junction at 2:29 PM and arrived at Pittston at 2:55 AM. Conductor J. Wardel who handles train Binghamton to Minooka Junction also engine 1137, Engineer F. Fletcher who handles train from Binghamton piloted train & Minooka Junction to Pittston and returned back to Scranton. GWM ------------------------------------------------------------ 040 Detour Report - - Scranton Division Central Railroad Co., of New Jersey, May 1st, 1938 CN #306, Engine 811- 9 cars. Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct. 5.61 miles D L & W engine 1137 handled #306 Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct 5.61 miles D L & W engine 1137 Light Pittston Jct. to Minooka Jct. 5.61 miles Pilot expense - Engine crew $13.09 Conductor $ 7.64 No supplies taken. G. W. M. V D T E B M C J S Scranton, Pa., May 4th, 1938 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 041 Central Accounting Bureau May 9, 1938 Mr. V D Thayer, Superintendent Car Service P R R Detour Report #1 Scranton, Pa. April L938, Final Dear Sir: April 9th, P R R relief train, engine 1961, six cars detoured Phillipsburg, N. J. to Manunka Chunk via Washington with M & E Division pilots conductor Phillip Quinn and engineer Asa Rush, left Phillipsburg 5:08 PM arrived Manunka Chunk 6:40 PM. No supplies taken on our line. Wages pilot conductor Phillip Quinn including deadheading $10.59. Pilot engineer Asa Rush $16.44. In addition Phillipsburg Yard engine 364 and crew consumed thirty minutes handling relief train from P R R Yard to D L & W Yard ar Phillipsburg. Wages of yard engine crew one-half hour $1.36. Yard crew $2.04, Mileage Phillipsburg to Manunka Chunk $24076 Yours truly, C .A. Manager Cc: E B M H J M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 042 Detour Report - - Scranton Division Month of April 1938 Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, April 23, 1938 CNJ #306, engine #328 - 10 cars 5.61 miles Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct D L & W engine 1401 light Taylor Tank to Minooka Jct. .77 miles D L & W engine 1401 handled #306 Minooka Jct to Pittston Jct. 5.61 miles D L & W 1401 light Pittston Jct to Scranton 9.57 miles Pilot expense - Engine crew $6.53 Train crew ( Conductor ) $7.54 No Supplies taken. G. W. M. V D T E B M C H S ------------------------------------------------------------------- 043 9:30 am Scranton, pa., April 23, 1938 E. B. Moffatt, C. J. Scudder, M. R. Feeley, P. H. Mitchell, V. D. Thayer On request Chief Train Dispatcher CRR of NJ Mauch Chunk, Pa. 2:15 AM date we detoured their No. 306, engine 828, conductor B. C. Durnin, engineman W. Thomas, 10cars from Taylor( Minooka Junction) to Pittston, leaving Taylor 2:55 AM, arriving Pittston 3:15 AM and train delivered to LV 3:15 AM. Pusher engine 1401, engineman F. Rogers, on duty 5:45 OM was used to double head No, 306 and conductor J. Wardell used as pilot from Taylor to Pittston. Conductor Wardell dead headed back to Taylor on engine 1401 which returned to Scranton at 4:30 AM. G W M --------------------------------------------------------------- 044 Scranton, Pa., April 11th, 1938 Mr. Geo. W. Murphy: Relief to yours of April 8th, regaurding expense of Relief Train furnished Contractor A. J. Schroeder in connection with unloading shovel parts at Pyne Mine, April 7th, 1938. The total expense incurred by this department in connection with the above is as follows: Equipment 959518 Derrick 7hours @ $9.00 per hour $63.00 96583 Idler 95850 Truck Car - Included in rental of 95455 Block Car - relief train 99117 Tool Car 99106 Commissionary Car $1.50 $64.50 Labor 1 Foreman 6 1/2 hours @ $1.36 per hour $8.84 4 Car Repairers 4 1/8 hrs. ea. 18 hrs. @ $0.77 per hour $13.86 4 Car Repairers 1 1/8 hrs. ea. 6 hrs. @ $0.77 per hour $4.62 4 Car Repairers 1 1/2 hrs. ea. 2 hrs @ $1.15 1/2 per hours $2.31 1 Engineer 6 1/2 hrs. ea. @ $0.77 per hour $5.01 $ 34.64 Plus 10% supervision, etc. $ 3.46 Plus 5 3/4 RRA and Unemployment Compensation Tax $ 1.99 $40.09 $104.59 The above expense to be credited as follows: 301-Superintendence $3.46 373- Labor at stations $ 34.64 507- Rent from work equipment $64.50 P & SSA Collections $1.99 Chas. J. Scudder. Cc: Mr. R. B. Ferguson Mr. E. B. Moffatt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 045 10:00 AM Scranton, Pa., Dec. 13, 1937 J M D C J S V D T G J R M R F D Y G E B M E M J File G. Saturday, Dec. 11, No.363, PRR engine 3752, three cars, arrived Manunka Chunk 6:17 OM , left at 7:02 PM with D L & W engine 2109, engineman J. Lee, double heading to Stroudsburg, arriving Stroudsburg 7:30 PM. Air pumps failed on PRR engine at Belvedere. Engine 2109 left Gravel Place at 6:15 PM. G W ? ----------------------------------------------------------------- 046 mx q Buffalo 1-19-38 E B M V D T Account derailment on Rochester Branch of the Erie R R at Kanona this am at 6:35 AM, date, Erie RR asked us to handle their No.189, Bath to Atlantic this train handled 12 loads and 9 myts . Left Bath 7:44 AM, and deld Erie at Atlanta at 8:50 AM also their relief train engine 2534 Irwins Crossing to Bath also their 467 Bath to Atlanta and their No. 468 Atlanta to Bath which is being done Full report later. W G A 3:10 Pm --------------------------------------------------------------------- 047 [ not legible ] -------------------------------------------------------------------- 048 Scranton, a., January 15th, 1938 Mr. Frank Oizek: As per phone conversation with you office yesterday, and supplementing my letter of January 10th, 1938m regarding charges against engines 369 and 730, furnished the New York State Woman's Relief Corpe Home at Oxford, N. Y., for heating purposes. I am giving you below corrected charges of this departmen in connection with same: Supplies furnished: 14 tons of soft coal @ $4.95 $69.30 Cost of handling 14 tons of coal @ $0.05 per ton $0.70 Plus 33 - 1/3% $0.23 $0.93 Labor Repairs to Engine 369 1 Boilermaker 4 1/2 hrs @ $0.86 $3.87 1 Boilermaker 1 1/2 hrs @ $1.29 $1.94 1 Boilermaker 4 1/2 hrs @ $0.61 $2.75 1 Boilermaker 1 1/2 hrs @ $ 0.91 1/2 $1.37 $9.93 Plus 33-1/3% $3.31 $83.47 The above expense to be credited as follows: 301 - Superintendence $4.24 308 - Steam Loco. Repairs -Train-Frt. $9.93 Stock of Fuel $56.93 A F & P R $12.37 Chas. J. Scudder Cc: Mr. E. B Moffatt Mr. V. D. Thayer Mr. M. A. Quinn ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 049 Scranton, Pa., January 10th, 1938 Mr. Frank Cizek: In reply to yours of January 6th, 1939, regarding locomotive furnished the New York State Women's Relief Corps Home at Oxford, N. Y. for heating purposes during period December 11th to 22nd, inclusive. Engine 369 was used for this purpose December 11th to 17th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Engine 730 was used December 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th. The expense incurred by this Department in connection with same is as follows.: Supplies furnished 75 tons of soft coal @ $4.95 per net ton $371.25 Cost of handling @ $0.05 per net ton $3.75 75 tons of coal Plus 33-1/3% $1.25 $5.00 Labor Repairs to Engine 369 1 Boilermakers 4 1/2 hours @ $0.86 $3.87 1 Boilermaker 1 1/2 hours @ $1.29 $1.94 1 Boilermaker Hlpr. 4 1/2 hours @ $0.61 $2.75 1 Boilermaker Hlpr. 1 1/2 hours @ $0.91 1/2 $1.37 $9.93 Plus 33-1/3 % 3.31 $389.49 The above expense to be credited as follows: 301- Superintendence $4.56 308- Steam Locomotive Repairs- Train Frt. $9.93 Stock of Fuel $298.71 A F & P R $76.29 Chas. J. Scudder Cc: Mr. E. B. Moffatt Mr. V. D. Thayer ------------------------------------------------------------------ 050 fn j - Binghamton Dec. 22nd, 1937 E B M- C J S Eng used for heating Soldiers Home at Oxford being released to-day- will move to Binghamton with local frt - crew- F C - 11:25 Am -------------------------------------------------------- 051 10:00 AM Scranton, Pa., November 29, 1937 Mr. G. J. Ray, E. B. Moffatt D. Y. Geddes, File G. 4:15 Pm , November 28. PRR engine 1477, engineman G. B. Hawkins which was the handle No. 386 from Stroudsburg while backing in at freight house at Stroudsburg to get train broke main pin on crossover. Spot engine 1101, engineman O. Dailey, with yardmaster English was sent there and got engine 1477 clear of main tracks at 4:40 Pm. Account no other PRR engine at Gravel Place engine 1101m engineman O. Dailey and fireman with PRR engineman handled train 386 to Phillipsburg. Enginemen Dailey and fireman then brought engine 1101 back to Gravel Place arriving at 8:20 Pm. G W M Cc: C J S V D T M R F G A P --------------------------------------------------------------------- 052 January 12, 1938 11181: 17462: Mr. V. D. Thayer: Answering yours January 8, file H -20, and returning papers in connection with bill against the D & O R. R. for pilot service in connection with detouring a passenger train from Abbott Road to P. R. R. Junction, October 23. 1937. In this instance, in view of the demand of the B. & O. R. R. that we conform to the standard detour agreement. we have no recourse other than to correct the bill accordingly. which you may authorize Mr. Jeckel to do. E. B. Moffatt 2-h Cc: to Mr. W. G. Alexander. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 053 Scranton, Pa., January 8, 1938 File H-20: Mr. E. B. Moffatt General Superintendent. Referring to conversation with Mr. Rogers. Attached please find papers relative to exception taken by the B & O Railroad to charge of $14.00 covering one hour's service of our yard engine 160, which was used to pilot B & O passenger train 51, Abbott Road to PRR Jct., Buffalo, October 23rd, 1937. The standard form of Detour Agreement provides a charge of $3.00 per engine mile when engines are furnished by the home company, but it has always been out practice to make charges at the hourly rate for use of yard engines, due to the length of time required to perform the service. The amount due for use of this engine should be reduced accordingly, as requested by Auditor Misc. Accounts Jeckel in his letter January 6th. Yours truly, V. D. Thayer Supt. Car Service ----------------------------------------------------------- 054 December 3, 1937 T -2: 10/24/37 15332: 11181: Mr. J. R. Lerbs: Mr. Thayer has referred to me your letter November 23, with respect to operation of P. R. R. train No. 388. Fortland to Stroudsburg with engine 2112 and Stroudsburg to Phillipsburg via cut-off at Port Morris with engine 1101, the latter engine returning light from Phillipsburg to Stroudsburg via Portland. October 24, 1937. The cost for handling this train should be included in the bill you are preparing against the P. R. R. for our costs in connection with the accident at Portland on that date. The charges should be made on the basis of the Detour Agreement via $1.50 per train mile and $3.00 per mile for use of the locomotive including the light mileage and plus the wages of Scranton Division Conductor Hull. Wages of engine crew are included in the Charge for use of the locomotive. E. B. Moffatt. 2-h Cc: to V. D> Thayer - Yours Nov. 29, file H-20. EMB ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 055 November 20, 1937. Mr. Moffatt: Replying to yours of the 19th, File SM -71003, concerning Pennsylvania Railroad Off the Beaten Tack Excursion operated October 3rs and which involved the operation of a train from Taylor to Stroudsburg and also one from Stroudsburg to Taylor, and in connection with which I note the Pennsylvania Railroad have billed us for $303.89 covering wages of their train and engine crews, plus locomotive service. On the basis of 112 train miles with a total revenue of $652.74, these trains paid us $5.83 per train mile which is generally concerned to be pretty good revenue. What strikes me as being out of line is the Pennsylvania Railroad' bill for $303.89 which should presumably be their out of pocket expense and which on the basis of 112 miles amount, you will note, to $2.71 per train mile. W. H. Dominick ---------------------------------------------------------- 056 November 20, 1937 11181: SM - 71006 Mr. G. W. Murphy: I attached the bill of the P. R. R. amount $302.89, covering movement of their " Off the Beaten Track" Excursion, Scranton to Manunka Chunk and Manunka Chunk to Scranton on October 3, 1937. Settlement was made with the P. R. R. on a reverse basis via $0.69 per capita for 946 passengers or a total of $652.74. Included in the P. R. R. bill is a charge of $150.00 covering use of the 4 locomotives used on the 2 trains.$68.61 for fuel and $24.48 engine house supplies. In connection with the movement of these two trains, the MP&E Department furnished coal, water, sand, etc., aggregating $124.62. It is assumed that had we not furnished this material, this P. R. R. bill would have been increased proportionally that we will absorb the cost of the material and supplies furnished by us. Please arrange to voucher the attached bill promptly. E. B. Moffatt 2-h Cc: to C J S V D T ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 057 Scranton, Pa., November 16, 1937 File H-20 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: Referring to 'phone conversation with Mr. Rogers November 10th, concerning letter from Chief of Motive Power Scudder, dated October 16th, giving amounts of expense incurred in connection with movement of Penna. RR Off The Beaten Track Excursion, October 3rd, 1937. Our understanding is that no bill should be prepared against the Penna. RR covering this expense. Yours truly, V. D. Thayer Supt. Car Serivce ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 058 November 19, 1937 Mr. W. H. Diminick: Referring to your letter November 1, file SM-7106, concerning Pennsylvania Railroad Off The Beaten Track excursion operated October 3rd and which moved via Lackawanna from Taylor to Stroudsburg and thence via Mununka Chunk. I note your comment that on the basis of handling 946 passengers at $0.69 per capita our revenue amounted to $652.74. We are now in receipt of Pennsylvania Railroad bill dated October 28 amounting to $303.89 covering wages of their train and engine crews plus service of locomotives and in addition to this expense we incurred a cost for wages of pilots, engineers and conductor of $24.54 making a total of operating cost to us -$328.43, leaving a balance for handling 946 passengers, and assuming the responsibility therefore, of $324.31. In other words, our net amounted to about $0.30 per passenger handled a distance of 56 miles. I call your attention tot he fact that had this train been handled on a detour basis we would have billed the P. R. R. for detour service of the 2 trains-112 miles at $1.50 per mile-$168.00 and we would also have billed them for wages of pilots plus water and other supplies furnished to their locomotives, and we would not, under the Detour Contract, have assumed any responsibility. Yours truly, EBM-h Copy: Mr. G. J. Ray We are arranging to voucher the bill of the Pennsylvania Railroad. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 059 If handled on a detour basis bill would be for: Pilots - Crew $7.94 2 Enginemen $16.60 112 miles @ $15.00 per mile $168.00 $192.54 Mr. Scudder furnished coal water supplies total $124.62 $317.16 The Penn charges us $150.00 rental for the 2 engines : Fuel $68.61 and engine expense $24.48 I suppose if we hadn't furnished the coal, watch other supplies, the P R. R. bill would have been increased in the same amount of that we therefore should answer the cost. R. --------------------------------------------------------------- 060 J G W Suggest the filing of papers until we hear something from the P. R. R. E. B. M. 11-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 061 November 1, 1937. No. SM-71006 Mr. E. B. Moffatt: Replying to yours of the 20th with further reference to settlement with the Pennsylvania Railroad in connection with the Off The Beaten Track excursion operated by them on October 3rd. In response to me letter of October 21st addressed to Mr. Blachley of the Pennsylvania Railroad, they advise that they are reporting to is through out interline ticket report settlement in the usual manner, our proportion of $0.69 per capita for our haul Scranton and Manunka Chunk. He says nothing about a bill for engine and crew service and therefore I presume that we should wait until such a bill in rendered which will apparently come through you Department. It is interesting to note that on the basis of handling 946 passengers at$0.69 per capita our revenue amounted to$652.74. W. H. Dominick ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 062 October 21, 1937 No. SM-71006 P. R. R Off the Beaten Track Excursion Mr. W. E. Blachley, AGPA., Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: Will you please refer to my letter of October 6th, above subject. In view of the fact that these trains were to have been operated on a revenue basis and in as much as your engine went through, will you please advise how you propose to effect settlement and oblige. Yours very truly, (signed) J. L. Homer General Passenger Agent Mr. E. B. Moffatt: Your letter October 20th, above file. Just as soon as I can get a reply from the P. R. R, I will write you further. ---------------------------------------------------------- 063 October 20, 1937 SM-71006 Mr. J. L. Homer: Referring to your letter October 6, under the above file and conversation with Mr. Ward concerning the Off The Beaten Track Excursion in connection with the Pennsylvania Railroad on October 3 last. We furnished P. R. R. engines with coal, water, supplies, etc., at a cost of $124.62 and an engineer and conductor for pilots. Is my understanding correct that we are to assume the cost of the supplies furnished to the locomotives and out pilot expense in addition to the P. R. R. bill for engine and crew expense requested in your letter to Mr. Blachley dated October 6. E. B. Moffatt 2-h -------------------------------------------------------------- 064 Scranton, Pa., October 16th, 1937. Mr. V. D Thayer: For your onformation, wish to advise that the following supplies were furnished Pennsylvania Railroad engines, as indicated, some having handled " Off the Beaten Track Excursion" Philadelphia to Water Gap. to Philadelphia, pctober 3rf, 1937. Gravel Place P R R 5457 Mine Price Net ton $2.05 Freight Price Net ton $2.875 Rule #4 joint facility rules $0.15 12 tons soft coal @ $5.075 N. T. $60.90 Cost of handling 12 tons @ $0.085 N. T. $1.02 Plus 10% of handling for supervision use of tools, etc. $0.10 1 tank water @ $1.00 $ 1.00 1500 lbs. sand @ $2.20 N. T. $1.65 Gravel Place PRR 3676 Mine Price Net ton $2.05 Freight Price Net ton $2.875 Rule #4 Joint facility Rules $0.15 11 Tons soft coal @ $5.075 N. T. $55.83 Cost of handling 11 tons @ $0.085 $ 0.94 Plus 10% of handling for supervision use of tools, etc. $0.09 1 tank water @ 1.00 $1.00 Scranton Passenger Station PRR 5058 1 tank water @ $1.00 $1.00 Gouldsboro PRR 5436 1 tank water @ $1.00 $1.00 $124.53 Plus retirement & Uemployment Compensation tax $0.09 $124.62 The above expense to be credited as follows: 301 - Superintendence $0.19 397 - Water for Train Locos. $4.00 399 - Other Supplies - Train $1.65 Stock of Fuel $82.14 A F & P R $36.55 P & S S A Collections $0.09 Chas J. Scudder Cc: Mr. E. B. Moffatt Mr. G. W. Murphy ------------------------------------------------------------------ 065 October 6th, 1937 No. SM -71006 PRR Off The Beaten Track Excursion Mr. W. E. Blachley, AGPA, Pennsylvania RR, Philadelphia, Pa Dear Sir: Referring to your letters of September 16th and September 21st, File 10-g, with reference to the operation on October 3rd of Off The Beaten Track Excursion, and in connection with which it was understood that his excursion would be operated over out line on a revenue basis. I understand that your engines handled the train in each direction and, therefore, assume that you will render bill against us for such a engine and crew expenses as may have been accrued by you in operating over our line, such expenses to be applied by us against revenue which, I understand, will be reported in the usual way through interline ticket reports. Yours truly, ( Signed) J. L. Homer General Agent. D - B E. B. M. -Phone date with Mr. Ward. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 066 Scranton, Pa., October 5,1937 File 1056 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: Kindly refer to Passenger Traffic Department Advise SM-71006 of September 22 covering PRR Off The Beaten Track Excursion. This excursion was operated in two sections and we have been notified that PRR engines which handled the trains, although we furnished pilots, took supplies as follows: PRR Engines 5058 -5436 Water at Stroudsburg PRR Engines 5436: Water at Gouldsboro PRR Engines 5058: Water Throops Tank PRR Engines 5057 -3676 Water at Scranton PRR Engines 5057: Water , 12 tons of coal, and 1500 lbs. of sand at Gravel Place PRR Engines 3676: Water and 11 tons of coal at gravel Place. It is noted that the SM Advice states that these trains should operate on a revenue basis instead of a detour basis and it was our thought that an extra charge should be made for the supplies furnished as shown above. Yours truly, G. W. Murphy Superintendent --------------------------------------------------------------------- 067 September 23rd, 1937 No. SM-71006 PRR Off The Beaten Track Excursion Mr. W. E. Blachley, AGPA, Pennsylvania RR, Philapdelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of September 22nd, File 10-g above subject, would state we can handle a train of 15 cars over our line. Will your two locomotives operate through? Yours truly, (sgn) J. L. Homer General Passenger Agent R -B EBM- As per phone conversation today with your Mr. Ward. JLR -------------------------------------------------------------------- 068 September 22nd, 1937 PRR Off The Beaten Track Excursion Mr. W. E. Blachley, AGPA, Pennsylvania RR, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: Referring to your letter of September 21st, File No. 10-g enclosing itinerary of movement of the above party, October 3rd, from Philadelphia, note you mention interchange of trains No. 8, 1, and 2at Minooka Jct. ( Taylor), between the D & H and out line, via the CRR of NJ. We are agreeable to handling trains via this route, with the understanding that we will not be expected to participate in any charge incidental tot he furnishing of a CRR of NJ pilot, in as much as we have a direct connection with the D & H at Scranton, which is perfectly capable of handling this business. Unless we hear to the contrary from you, therefore, we shall arrange for the service via Taylor (Minooka Jct.). You will note from the attached copy of transportation advice that we have scheduled the train as using 10additional minutes between Scranton and Taylor than if train was delivered to our line at Scranton direct, by the D & H. Yours truly, J. L. Homer General Passenger Agent. H-B E.T. Gillooley B. D. Branch E. B. M. G. W. M. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 069 The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Passenger Traffic Department 140 Cedar Street, New York City. September 22nd, 1937. No. SM-71006 PRR Off The Beaten Track Excursion Mr. V. D. Thayer, Supt. Car Service. Please arrange for the following service and acknowledge receipt. J. L. Homer, General Passenger Agent R -B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: October 3rd Route: Philadelphia to Water Gap to Philadelphia, via PRR - Wilkes - Barre D & H - CRR- Taylor D L & W- Stroudsburg PRR- Philadelphia Train No.1 Equipment: Extra train, consisting of Engine 3 coaches 1 diner 3 coaches 1 diner 1 inspection car 12 cars The actual number of cars may vary somewhat on the date of movement, but the above is the present line-up. Coaches will be numbered from the rear 1 to 9 , inclusive. Schedule: Ar. Taylor........................................2:10 Pm Lv. Taylor........................................2:30 Pm Ar. Paradise......................................3:55 Pm Lv. Paradise......................................3:40 Pm It is not desired to detrain passengers at Paradise, but train should stop at that point for the allotted time. Ar. Stroudsburg..................................4:15 Pm ( Such watering as necessary to be completed at this point) Lv. Stroudsburg..................................4:35 Pm Ar. Water Gap Point...........................4:45 Pm Lv. Water Gap Point..........................4:55 Pm Train should stop just west of the Gap so as to enable passengers, who will detrain at this point, to secure proper view of same. Motive Power: Prr locomotive will operate through for the Entire trip, and diagram of engine will be sent to us in the ear future, so that clearances maybe checked. Remarks: Train will be furnished with free drinking cups, soap and paper towels, and also step boxes, and Prr police will be furnished for governing seating in the inspection car. They will also furnish car cleaner It is requested that Passenger Train Masters do everything possible to maintain the schedule, and Should not issue orders changing any of the arrangements for stops or watering unless absolutely necessary without first notifying passenger representative on train. Escort: DPA Van Wie to have passenger representative accompany train and cooperate with Pr passenger representative who will be in charge. It will be noted that, while the D & H will handle this movement from Wilkes- Barre to Taylor, CRR will furnish pilot to deliver train to our line at that point, but this company will not be expected to participate in any way in any charges which may accrue to the CRR by reason of their providing intermediate service between the D & H and our line at Taylor. Tickets: Tickets will be sold on the basis of 60 passengers, per car, and passengers will hold transportation indicating the cars in which they should be located. No free transportation will be accepted on train, except from employees or officials who have specific service to perform on the train. Half-rate transportation will be sold by the PRR, however, for railroad employees presenting proper order to any of their ticket agents. Meals: PRR dining cars will serve special $1.00 luncheon and dinner, also, several a la carte meals, as well as coach lunch service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Train No. 2 If a second section is required, it will operate in the reverse direction as follows: Schedule: Ar. Water Gap Point........................10:30 Am ( West of Water Gap Point) Lv. Water Gap Point...........................10:40 Am Ar. Stroudsburg..................................:10:50 Am Ar. Paradise..........................................11:25 Am Lv. Paradise..........................................11:30 Am Stop of train without discharge of passengers as previously advised. Ar. Scranton..........................................12:30 Noon delivering to CRR for further delivery to D & H at Taylor. Escort: DPA Van Wie to have passenger representative accompany train from Stroudsburg to Taylor, returning with train No. 1, from Taylor to Stroudsburg , as previously indicated. In this respect, in as much as it will be impossible to say whether a second train will be required prior to the morning of the trip, it will be necessary for passenger representative to be on hand at Stroudsburg for train No.2, and if this does not operate, passenger representative to use D L & W No. 1, Stroudsburg to Scranton, returning from Taylor with special train as preciously outlined. Remarks: The above train of trains will be operating on the revenue basis, instead of the detour basis. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G.JR -J J B-W H D - J L H -E B M -E R -C M L -C J S - E M J - W A W - P H M - G W M - M R F (3) - L E D - C E - W E Blachley- J H V (2) - A H Shaw- R B G - W B B - L E N - E T Gillooley - B D Branch- File X -------------------------------------------------------------- 070 E. B. M. V. D. T. cn q Buffalo 10-23-37 On request of B & O account derailment on their line. B & O passenger train engine 5187 handling B & O cars 1567, 265, 1497, 5424, 2002 was detoured from Abbott Road Buffalo to the PRR at Bailey Ave Buffalo train recd from B & O 10:35 Am, and deld Pennsylvania at 10:50 Am, date Abbott Road yard engine 160 piloted the train from Abbott Road to Bailey Ave using 50 minutes. Copy: E. B. M V. D. T. W. G. A. 1:26 Pm ------------------------------------------------------------------ 071 February 5, 1937 Mr. C. J. Ray, Vice President & General Manager. Dear Sir: Referring to attached: Detour bills for each month are made as soon as possible after the close of the month. The bill against the CRR of NJ for detour service during January is being prepared and forwarded today. Yours truly, EBM-4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 072 August 31, 1937 Mr. G. J. Ray, Approximately amount of bills to be rendered account detouring due to high water week of August 23rd is as follows: Erie RR - 20 trains - $1,006.63 NYC RR - 6 trains - $170.42 LV RR - - $17.26 -called not used E. B. Moffatt 2/K ------------------------------------------------------------------- 073 Buffalo, N. Y. August 31st, 1937 File 67 Mr. V. D. Thayer, Supt. Car Service. Dear Sir: Herewith detour report No. 1 for the month of August, 1937, covering detouring of Erie trains: Wages Crews Date Train Erie Engine Cars Detoured Miles Train Engine 3-27 Pass#5 2960 9 Elmire to Coopers 23.21 $3.21 $4.01 to Erwins DL & W engine 227 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 45 minutes. 8-27 Frt 1-98 3360 104 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $3.21 $4.01 8-27 Work Extra 1694 10 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $3.21 $4.01 to Erwins D L & W engine 176 assisted train through Elmira Yard consuming 30 minutes. 8-27 Milk#18 2918 7 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $3.21 $4.01 8-27 Pass #7 2930 15 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $3.34 $5.67 to Erwins D L & W engine 227 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 1hour 15 min 8-27 Frt 2-98 3373 105 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $3.34 $5.67 8-27 Pass #1 2915 9 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $3.34 $567 to Erwins D L & W engine 227 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 20 minutes. 8-27 Frt#84 3124 63 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $4.14 $5.95 8-27 Frt #87 3365 74 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $4.14 $5.95 to Erwins D L & W engine 98 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 30 minutes. $1.27 $0.82 8-27 Pass #8 2914 25 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $4.14 $5.95 8-27 Frt #77 3352 93 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $4.21 $3.96 to Erwins $2.55 $1.70 D L & W engine 176 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 45 min. 8-27 Frt #74 3364 98 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $4.21 $547 8-27 Frt 2-91 3376 96 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $3.04 $3.96 to Erwins $2.55 $1.70 D L & W engine 796 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 1 hour 8-27 Frt #86 3363 70 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $3.04 $3.96 8-27 Pass #2 2133 12 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $4.87 $8.28 8-27 Frt 1-91 3355 80 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $4.87 $8.28 to Erwins $1.91 $1.28 D L & W engine 796 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 45 min 8-27 Pass #27 2936 11 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $2.76 $4.22 to Erwins $1.07 $0.77 D L & W engine 227 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 25 minutes 8-28 Pass #6 2960 10 Erwins to Elmira $20.45 $2.76 $4.22 8-28 Frt Adv #87 2911 35 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $2.76 $4.22 to Erwins $1.07 $0.77 D L & W engine 227 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 25 min. 8-28 Pass #5 2919 8 Elmira to Coopers $23.21 $8.28 $12.42 to Erwins $1.48 $0.99 D L & W engine 796 assisted train through Elmira Yard, consuming 35 min There were no supplies furnished to any of the trains listed. Yours truly, W. G. Alexander Superintendent -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 074 Buffalo, N. Y., August 31st, 1937 Mr. V. D. Thayer Supt. Car Service Dear Sir: Herewith detour report No.2 for the month of August,1937, covering detouring of New York Central trains: Wages crews Date Train Engine Cars Detoured Miles Train Engine Supp 8/27/37 Frt.SBH-2 NYC 2603 77 Corning Jct. 17.18 $4.21 $5.47 None &2674 to Elmira 8/27/37 Frt.SH-8 NYC 2590 73 Corning Jct. 17.18 $3.04 $3.96 None &2563 to Elmira 8/27/37 Frt. Extra NYC 2582 50 Elmira to 17.18 $3.04 $3.96 None Corning Jct. 8/27/37 Frt. DH-2 NYC 2632 75 Corning Jct. 17.18 $3.04 $3.96 None &2635 to Elmira 8/28/37 Frt. Extra NYC 2623 93 Elmira to 17.18 $5.41 $7.80 None &2669 Corning Jct. 8/28/37 Frt. Extra NYC 2678 71 Elmira to 17.18 $5.41 $7.80 None &2503 Corning Jct. Yours truly, W. G. Alexander Superintendent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 075 Buffalo, N. Y. , August 31st, 1937 Mr. V. D. Thayer, Supt. Car Service Dear Sir: Herewith detour report No. 3 for the month of August, 1937, covering expense of crew called to pilot Lehigh Valley passenger train No. 3, Waverly to Buffalo, August 27th, and orders canceled: Trains crew $6.62 Engine Crew $8.43 Yours truly, W. G. Alexander Superintendent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 076 Scranton, Pa., Aug. 4th, 1937 E. B. M/ C. J. S./ E. M. J./ V. D. T. On request Erie Railroad , Hornell, N. Y., Erie Train No. 6 eng 2919 Conductor J. Rutledge ,Engineer F. Miller, 8 cars detoured Binghamton to Bergen Junction, left Binghamton 3:16 Am Slateford Junction on 6:13Am. Conductor D. Haggerty piloted train Binghamton to Scranton with Engineer Engineer J. McCabe piloted train from Scranton to Bergen Junction and deadheaded home. Took 1000 gals of water at Stroudsburg. G. W. M. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 077 Scranton, Pa. Aug 4th, 1937 E. B. M. Account derailment Erie R. R. 12:50 Am date, Erie requested we detour their train No. 6 Binghamton to Jersey City. Erie # 6 engine 2919 Conductor J. Rutledge, Engineman F. Miller with 8 cars, left Binghamton 3:16Am, arrived Slateford Junction,6:13Am. Pilots Conductor D. Haggerty, engineman D. Chidester Binghamton to Scranton. Pilots G. Custard Conductor J. McCabe engineman Scranton to Hoboken. Took 5000 gallons of water and Scranton and 5000 gallons water at Strouburg. G. W. M. CJS/ EMJ /GAP/ AAJ /VDT/ ERoss /LED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 078 Scranton, Pa., Auguest 12th, 1937 File 128 Mr. V. D. Thayer: Confirmation telephone conversation with your office of recent date regarding detoured movement of Erie train No. 6, engine 2919 over our rails from Binghamton, N. Y., to Bergen Junction, N. J. August 3rd. I wish to advise that the only expense incurred by this Department was two tanks of water furnished, one at Scranton and one at Stroudsburg, same amounting to $2.00. In the event that bill is rendered this amount should be credited to Account 397-Water for Train Locomotives. Chas. J. Scudder Cc: Mr. E. B. Moffatt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 079 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of March 1937 March 23, 1937, new York, Ontario & Western Railway Co. O & W Engine # 215, light, Diamond Crossing to Cayuga Jct 3.6 miles D L & W Engine #426Light, Scranton Yd to Diamond Crossing 1.2 miles D L & W #426, Handles O & W engine 215 Diamond Crossing to Cayuga Junction 3.6 miles D L & W #426, Light, Cayuga Junction to Scranton Yard 2.0 miles Pilot Expense : Engine Crew $3.31 Train Crew $5.10 Cc: EMB VDT CJS Office of the Superintendent G. W. M. Scranton, Pa., April 7, 1937. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 080 April 9, 1937. 11181: Detouring Trains. R. F. Mr. P. S. Lewis General Superintendent Rending Company Reading, Pa. Dear Sir: Replying you your inquiry April 6, file 89860, in regard to instructions for detouring trains: Our practice is: 1) Within yard limits where interlocking provided detoured trains and handled by signal indications. 2) Within yard limits where no interlocking provided detoured trains are handled under jurisdiction of general yardmaster or yardmaster without the use of train orders. 3) Outside of yard limits all trains are detoured by train order. The discontinued some time ago the use of pilot engines for detour service. Yours truly, ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 081 Scranton, Oa., April 8, 1937 File 1020 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: Referring to attached. Our practice in detouring trains is as follows: 1) Within yard limits, where interlocking is provided, trains are detoured from one track to the other by signal indication. 2) Where there is no interlocking provided, trains are detoured under the jurisdiction of general yardmaster, or yardmaster, without the use of train orders. Outside yard limits, all trains are detoured by train order. The use of pilot engine was discontinued some years ago. Yours truly, G. W. Murphy Superintendent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 082 April 6, 1937 File 89860 Proposed change of detouring instructions Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent, D L & W Railroad, Scranton, Pa. Dear Sir: We are giving consideration to the matter of changing our rules and instructions for the detouring of passenger trains and other high-speed trains, especially thru the yard limits, and when the new instructions are issued we should like to have a safe, flexible and satisfactory set of instructions. I am therefore writing you, asking just how you handle detour movements thru your yards when one of your tracks is blocked and it is necessary to detour a passenger train or fast freight against the current of traffic, and what safe- gaurds are set up for the movements. For your information, I attach hereto copy of our Rule 19 in our timetable which covers both the yard and road detour movements. Thanking you in advance for the information, I remain. Very truly yours, P. S. Lewis General Superintendent ------------------------------------------------------------------ 083 Detouring Trains Within Yard Limits 19. Detour movements of passenger and other high-speed trains outside jurisdiction of the Train Dispatcher must be made under protection of Pilot Engine. The Yardmaster, who will be in charge of the detour movement, must notify the train being detoured on what track and between what points the detour is to be made, and the train must not proceed until the engineman has observed the Pilot Engine on the specified track or in informed by the Yardmaster that such Pilot Engine has preceded them. (a) In cases where a Pilot Engine is positively not available to protect the detour movement. the operation must be similarly made having a flagman precede a sufficient distance in advance of the detoured train to insure fill protection. (b) Where possible, instructions covering detour movements must be given in writing. When transmitted over telephone, the names of points of detour, engine and train numbers, must be plainly pronounced and then spelled letter by letter, and repeated in the same manner by the person receiving the instructions. (c) In cases of slow-speed freight trains, the same method to apply, with the exception that where a Pilot Engine cannot conveniently be furnished, the train will be preceded by a flagman sufficiently in advance of the train being detoured to insure full protection. Outside of Yard Limits (d) When it becomes necessary to detour trains under the jurisdiction of the Train Dispatcher it shall be covered by train orders (e) In case the Train Dispatcher cannot secure the track. the detour may be made upon instructions of the Train Dispatcher in writing to all concerned, by use of a Pilot Engine or under flag protection as per Rule 99. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 084 3-20 E. B. M. After further looking into the matter, we mee Detour Johnson Copy Ao Apalachan Monday We probably won't have more than 2 W. B. trains and sooner we give through the better. G. W. M ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 085 6:45 AM Scranton, Pa January 24th, 1937 Mr. E. B. M. Account mine cave on CRR between Scranton and Taylor and on request Supt Dickenson CRR Mauch Chunk. CRR No, 501, 2 cars engine 767. Conductor W. S. Campbell engineer J. THomas detoured over our line Minooka Junction to Diamond Crossing O & W. Left Taylor 6:07 Am passed Scranton 6:20 Am. Pilots by yard engine 247 Foreman T. Jenkins ,Engineer C. Swartz No supplies taken -our line G W M ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 086 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of January 1937 Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, January 24, 1937 C N J #301, engine 767 - 2 cars. Minooka Jct. to Diamond Crossing 4.2 miles D L & W engine 247 Light, Scranton to Minooka Jct. 3 miles D L & W engine 247 Handled #301, Min. Jct to Dia. Crossing 4.2 miles D L & W engine 247 Light, Diamond Crossing to Scranton 1.2 miles Pilot Expense: Engine Crew $5.69 Yard Crew $6.73 No supplies taken G. W. M ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 087 Erie train detoured Munton Branon 5.4 miles Detour basis No pilot, not furnished --------------------------------------------------------------------- 088 Scranton, December 13, 1936 JMD CJR EBM EMJ MRF VDT GAF AAJ CJS Account derailment on their Jessup Branch Dec 12th, on request of Supt, Adma of Erie R R following Erie trains used out winton Branch, without pilot service, between Murray Junction and Sterrick Creek Junction: Erie extra 3037, left Murray Junction 7 Am, Dec.12th, arrived Sterrick Creek Junction at 7:30 Am; returning left Sterrick Creek Junction 10Am, clear of our tracks at Murray Junction 11:15 Am. Erie extra 3080, left Murray Junction 7:10Am arrived Sterrick Creek Junction 7:40 Am, did not return. Erie extra 3077 left Murray Junction at 9:00Am, arrived Sterrick Creek Junction 9:30 Am. Did not return. No supplies taken. GWM 10am ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 089 11:45 Pm, Scranton, Pa. December 15th, 1936. EBM CJS MRF EMJ VDT On request Dispatcher Chapman this Pm. Helper engine 1257 furnished to assist O & W train Taylor Tk to Cayuga. OB 2 engine 460, 42 lds, 1mty, Conductor J. A. Burch, Engineer R Hall. 3781 Ms. G. W. M. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 090 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of December 1936 Erie Railroad Company, December 12, 1936. Erie Extra 3037-14 cars Murray Junction to Sterrick Creek Jct 5.4 miles - 20 cars Sterrick Creek Jct to Murray Jct 5.4 miles Erie Extra 3080-23 cars Murray Junction to Sterrick Creek Jct. 5.4 miles Erie Extra 3077 - 6 cars Murray Junction to Sterrick Creek Jct. 5.4 miles No pilot expense. No supplies taken. G. W. Murphy Supt. Cc: V. D. T. E. B. M C. J. S. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 091 Scranton, Pa., Oct.12, 1936 EBM CJS EMJ VDT SM 61018: PRR Off Tha Beaten Track C H Troutman and T P Rogn, Conductor T Benson,12 cars, received from D & H Scranton 3 Pm October 11th, left Scranton station 3:20 Pm after takin water on two cars, arrived Stroudsburg 5:11 Pm where fresh PRR train crew Conductor A R Burkholder, Engineers W E Ms Fadden adn A B Leher took charge and left 5:26 Pm arrived Manunka Chunk 6:00 Pm, handled 669 passengers. Engine 5339 took 10000 glas water and 6 tons coal at Gravel Place. Our conductor L. Hughes and Engineer J Manley pilotted train Scranton to Stroudsburg and dead headed back: engine 5339 ran light from Pocono SUmmitt to Gravel Place with RFOE B H Davis acting as Pilot. G. W. M. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 092 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of October 1936 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, October 11, 1936 "Off The Beaten Track" PRR Engines 5339 & 3670 - 12 cars Scranton to Manunka Chunk 67.17 miles Pilot Expense Train Crew $10.80 Engine Crew $10.32 Engine 5339-10000 gals water -- 10 tons soft coal-- Gravel Place Engine 3670-8000 gals water-- 6 tons soft coal-- Penna engine 5339 ran light Pocono Summit to Gravel Place. Cc: VDT EBM CJS Office of Superintendence GWM Scranton, Pa., November 9, 1936 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 093 The Delaware and Western Railroad Company Passenger Traffic Department 140 Cedar Street, new York City October 2nd, 1936 No. SM-61018 PRR Off The Beaten Track Excursion -about 450 person Mr. V. D. Thayer, Supt. Car Service Kindly arrange for the following service and acknowledge receipt. W. H. Dominick Passenger Traffic Manager ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: October 11th Route: Philadelphia to Scranton, Water Gap and return, via PRR - New Boston, Jct. LV - Tomhicken PRR - Wilkes-Barre D & H -Scranton D L & W - Manunka Chunk PRR- Startin Point Equipment: Extra train, consisting of necessary first-class washstand coaches and 1 or 2 dining cars: also, a PRR inspection car on the rear. PRR will provide 2 pf their 2 K-4 engines to perform on the complete round trip service. Train to be conditioned at Wilkes-Barre Schedule: Train to be delivered to D L & W at Scranton from D & H at 2:30 Pm.( no station stop required at Scranton on out line) Ar. Paradise...........................3:30 Pm(Stopover) Lv. Paradise...........................3:40 Pm Ar. Water Gap Point..............4:25 Pm (Stop-over) Lv. Water Gap Point.............4:35 Pm Pass Maunka Chunk..............4:5Pm No other stops will be made, and it is requested that every effort be made to maintain above schedule, with a view to arriving on the return trip at Philadelphia prior to 7:20 Pm, in order that as much of the run as possible will be made by daylight. Meals: PRR Dining Car Department will provide 1 or 2 dining cars, as required, to serve coach luncheon and special $1.00 meal. Note: * The stop at Water Gap Point refers to making the stop west of the Gap on curve and not east of the Gap. Train Porter: In order to keep this train in condition and prevent it from being littered with coffee cups, etc., the PRR will provide a train porter assigned for the round trip. Escort: We should Passenger Train Master accompany train over our line, and DPA Van Wie will also have passenger representative between Scranton and Water Gap, rendering report to this office after movement. Special Stop: We should arrange to protect train, as usual, at Water Gap Point and Paradise ( where there are no stations), and PRR will arrange to provide 6 step boxes to enable passengers to leave train and board same at above 2 points. Tickets: This train will be handled over our line on a detour basis, and PRR will endorse coupons of ticket accordingly, which will be lifted by Prr conductor on the going trip, who will give the collection to their passenger representative who will, in turn deliver coupons to our conductor. No free transportation will be honored, except for authorized passenger representatives. PRR will sell tickets at one -half the public fare to employees, who should make application in the usual manner, and their ticket agents will be authorized to accept their half-rate orders. While this is an interline movement PRR order will cover the entire trip. Remarks: PRR train crew will be instructed to announce through the coaches, prior to arrival thereat, that the nest stop will be Paradise and Water Gap Point, as the case may be, with the length of stop to be made FC GHG WMR GJR JJB WHD JLH EBM ER CML CJS EMJ WAW(2) JFJ PHM JHB GRH DEF EBJ JER JM CS AMN(2) EER JK IHL JEC GWM EFG MRF JJG SHM HAH LED WATER GAP WBB ACM JHV(2) MHM (2) LEN W.E. BLACHLEY*F.M. QUINN* A.H. SHAW* CE E.T. GILLOOLEY* FILE X --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 094 November 13, 1936 11181: Mr. V. D. Thayer: Answering yours November 10, file H-20, with respect to P. R. R. " Off The Beaten Track Excursion Train". Scraton to Manunka Chunk, October 11. In as much as the P. R. R. engine was disconnected from the train on the grade from Pocono Summit to Gravel Place, in compliance with out rules, and due to our disability, the bill against P. R. R. to be made the same as if the engine remained coupled to the train during the entire trip. E. B. Moffatt 2-h ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 095 Scranton, Pa., November 10, 1936 File H-20: Mr. E. B. Moffatt. General Superintendent. Dear Sir: P. R. R. Engine 5339 which double-headed PRR " Off The Beaten Track Excursion Train" Scranton to Manunka Chunk, october 11th, was cut off train at Pocono Summit and run light to Gravel place, piloted by Road Foreman of Engines Davis. My understanding is that this was done because it is contrary to instructions to run double-headed trains down grades. Will you please advise if we should make an extra trackage charge against the PRR at the rate of $1.50 per mile to cover the light movement of this engine between those points. Yours truly, W. Thayer Supt. Car Service --------------------------------------------------------------------- 096 Sept. 2nd, 1936 EBM - Erie Passenger trains deoured Wayland tank to Erwins crossing -last P M and this Am as follows- Erie No.10 -engine 1785- from P S N 11.10 P - del'd Erie Erwins 12:25A,- date- Erie No.6 -engine 2029 -from P S N 2:20 Am -del'd Erie Erwins 3:25 Am date- W. G. A. 7:50 Am ------------------------------------------------------- 097 Scranton, July 19, 1936 EBM , CJS, EMJ, VDT On request O & W we called engine 2235 Engineer J. Nicholas and fireman at Kingston. 9:30 Pm July 18th, to assist O & W extra 459 Conductor H F Nelson Engineer B Whitby, from Pittston 10:40 Pm to Cayuga Junction 11:30 Pm account, account O & W engine disabled. Engine 2235 then finished day in helper service. G. W. M. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 098 Scranton, Pennsylvania, July 18th, 1936 Mr. E. B. M. 7:30 Pm, O & W dispatcher's office request we furnish helper On OB-2 Engine 459 with 21cars from Pittston to Cayuga Junction account engine 459 leaking badly and practically disabled. Engine YV35 Called Kingston 9:30 Pm to handle. G. W. M ------------------------------------------------------------------- 099 June 29, 1936 11181: Messrs: G. W. Murphy, Scranton J. H. Lerbs, Hoboken For your information and guidance, I quote advice from general Superintendent McElheny of the C R R of N J as to type of our engines that can be handled over CR between Taylor and Philadelphia, in case of necessity of detouring over their line: " Engines of 1100 and 1200 classes OK between Taylor and Phillipsburg except not permitted on Allentown Terminal RR west of Allentown Station and not permitted on Delaware River bridge Track 3. Engines of 1100 and 1200 classes OK between Phillipsburg and Hampton of Lake Junction except at Bridge 246 High Bridge Branch speed limited to 15 miles per hour and double heading not permitted. Engines of 1400,1500, and 1600 classes not permitted to operate on CRR of NJ account both weight and clearance. Yours truly, E. B. Moffatt. 1-G Cc: Messrs, C. J. Scudder V. D. Thayer -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 Jersey City, NJ June 27, 1936 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent, D L & W Railroad Co., Scranton, Pa. Dear Sir: I am informed of your inquiry concerning specific data as to possibility of detouring certain of your engines over CNJ between Taylor and Phillipsburg; that such information should cover engines of the 1100,1400,1500,and 1600 classes. It is found that conditions are as follows: Engines of 1100 and 1200 classes Ok between Taylor and Phillipsburg except not permitted on Allentown Terminal Railroad west of Allentown Station and not permitted on Delaware River Bridge Track 3. Engines of 1100 and 1200 classes OK between Phillipsburg and Hampton or Lake Junction except at Bridge 246 High Bridge Branch speed limited to 15 miles per hour and double heading not permitted. Engines of 140,1500,and 1600 classes not permitted to operate on C. R. R of N. J., account both weight and clearance. Yours very truly, M. W.G. General Superintendent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 101 Central Railroad Company of New Jersey Jersey City, N. J. June 27, 1936 Dear Sir: I am informed of your inquiry concerning specific data as to possibility as to detouring certain of your engines over CCNJ between Taylor and Phillipsburg, that such information should cover engines of the 1100,1400,1500 and 1600 classes. It is found that conditions are as follows: Engines of 1100 and 1200 classes are Ok between Taylor and Phillipsburg except not permitted on Allentown Terminal Railroad West of Allentown Station and not permitted on Delaware River Bridge Track 2. Engines of 1100 and 1200 classes Ok between Phillipsburg and Hampton of lake Junction except at Bridge 246 High Bridge Branch speed limited to 15 miles per hour and double heading not permitted. Engines of 1400, 1500, and 1600 classes not permitted to operate on CRR of NJ, account both weigh and clearance. Yours very truly, M. L. McElhehy General Superintendent --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 102 June 11, 1936 11181: 13711: Mr. J. N. Haines, General Manager, L. V. RR. Bethlehem, Pa. Dear Sir: Acknowledge yours June 5, file 345.1 concerning your bill No. 55629 dated April 20, amount $1747.05, which includes a charge of $240.00 for service of your engine 2093 on return movement from Syracuse to Binghamton after handling your No. 9 over that territory. As I advised your office by telephone, I feel that a vary reasonable allowance for the use of this engine, which was coupled into train with another engine manned by a D L & W engine crew, would be 20 miles under the Detour Agreement rate of $3.00 per miles, this being the distance of the helper zone. On telephone authority from your office I have therefore, reduced your bill accordingly and authorized voucher for $1567.05. Yours truly, 2-G ----------------------------------------------------------------- 103 June 5, 1936 345.1 Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent, D L & W RR, Scranton, Pa Dear Sir: Your letter May 25th, addressed to the Accounting Department at Philadelphia, concerning our bill No. 65629, dated April 20th, has been referred to me. In connection with the service rendered by LV engine 2093 between Syracuse and Binghamton, I am enclosing copy of a statement indicates that the engine was in full service for the entire 80 miles. In the light of this additional information will you please give the matter of honoring our bill, as rendered, further consideration advising? Yours truly, G . W. H. General Manager ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 104 Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Coxton, Pa., June 3, 1936 Statement of Engineer Luke Murphy in connection with movements of Engine 2093, on the D L & W R. R., from Syracuse to Binghamton, N. Y., March 18, 1936. Q. Tell what movements you were required to make ont he D L & W R. R. from Syracuse to Binghamton on March 18, 1936? A. I had Engine 2093 on out Train No. 9, which was detoured on the D L & W from Pittston Jct. o Syracise, arriving there at 2:10 Am, March 18th, and leaving there at 6:00 Pm that night; leaving Syracuse engine 2093 was coupled on the head end of a PRR engine and caboose, and we went light for about 4 or 5 miles out of Syracuse, then we picked up a train of rip rap and the two engines were on the head end of the train, my engine, the 2093 was on the direct head end of the train, and was handling the train, and it was necessary to use steam on my engines right into Binghamton where we yarded the train. It was a very heavy train, and there were times at various points where the train wa difficult to handle and it was necessary to have the two engines. Q. Was Engines 2093 on the head end of the other engines and controlling the train? A. Yes, and we yarded the train at Binghamton. Q. In your opinion, were the two engines necessary to handle the train from Syracuse to Binghamton, or were they only necessary for a distance of 13 miles on the grade. A. The two engines were necessary on the grade, and there were other points that we had to use the two engines to move the train; in fact, the LV engine handled the train from the time of pickup until we delivered into the yard at Binghamton. I have read the above statement and find the same to be correct. Luke Murphy JAM ------------------------------------------------------------- 105 11181: 13711: Accounting Department, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen: Referring to your bill No. 50659 dated April 30, amount $1,747.00,expense for detouring our trains month of March 1936. I note we are charged $240.00 account using your engine No. 2093 Syracuse to Binghamton on March 10, after having handled your train No. 9 over our tracks from Wilkes-Barre to Syracuse. The facts in connection with this case are- on arrival at Syracuse your train was turned over to the NYC without engine as the NYC handle all detour trains with heir onn power. This made it necessary to return the engine to Binghamton where we delivered it to the Erie for return movement to your relic at Waverly. To avoid pilot expense we occupied the engine in to a freight train. For a distance of 13 miles from Jamesville to Apulin, just out of Syracuse, the train in which the engine was coupled had tornage in excess of a one engine train and our people undoubtedly took advantage of your engine train and our people to assist over grade. Over the territory one engine could have handled the train. Had your engine not been coupled in to the train, we would have used a help trip of a helper engine for 13 miles. It is certain that we did not receive service by reason of using your engine while en route from Syracuse to Binghamton to the value of $240.00. We would reasonably compensate you that it would have cost us to provide a helper for thin train or approximately one-half day's engine service and we generally get two trips out of these helper engines In the meantime if you are agreeable to our eliminating the $240.00 from your bill, I shall be glad to arrange for prompt voucher of the balance, pending an agreement on the one item in question. 2-h Cc: to V. D. T. F. C. H. J. M. -------------------------------------------------------------- 106 May 21, 1936 12711: 11181: Mr. Frank Cisek I attach bill of the Lehigh Valley dated April 30, amount $1747.05 for detouring our trains during the high water in March 1936. On Sheet 3 of detail we are charged $240.00 for use of LV engine 2093 Syracuse to Binghamton account handling train of stone from Jamesville after having handled one of their trains from Pittston Junction to Syracuse. What are the circumstances in connection with the use of this engine and do you know of any argument we can advance against laying the LV RR for use of the engine. I note bill is based on detour rate of $3.00 per mile. This is apparently $3.00 per mile which is the rate charged by home company for use of an engine in detouring a foreign company's train over home company's tracks. In as much as we furnished the facilities, the rate of $3.00 per mile appears to be too high. E. B. Moffatt. 2-h --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 107 Scranton, Pa., May 19, 1936 File H-20: Mr. E. B. Moffatt, General Superintendent. Dear Sir: Referring to the attached bill of the Lehigh Valley Ry. in the amount of $1747.05 for detouring our trains during March 1936. Attention is called to charge of $240.00 included in this bill covering use of Lehigh Valley engine 2093, which handled a train of stone from Jamesville to East Binghamton subsequent to detouring a Lehigh Valley train over our line from Pittston Junction to Syracuse. Will you please advise if voucher should be issued in favor of the Lehigh Valley RR covering this charge. Yours truly, V. D. Thayer Supt. Car Service --------------------------------------------------------------------- 108 Binghamton, New York May 23rd, 1936 Mr. E. B. Moffatt: Returning enclosures sent me with your letter of the 21st, files 13711 and 11181, with regard to our using Lehigh Valley engine 2093 Syracuse to Binghamton, for which they are charging us $240.00 As stated by Chief Dispatcher Ryan in his memorandum next attached, this engine was used in helper service only form Jamesville to Apulia. Other than that we had no further use for the engine except to get it to Binghamton, and we kept it coupled to the train to get it to Binghamton. So I think the point Chief Dispatcher Ryan makes in his memorandum is well taken; that they should not charge us more than for the mileage from Jamesville to Apulia, 13 miles. M. E. Superintendent --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 109 Binghamton, NY May 24, 1936 EBM-Scranton Attached memorandum from Chief Dispatcher Ryan should have accompanied my letter 23rd in reply to your of the 21st, files 13711 and 11181 with regard to our using LV engine 2093 Syracuse to Binghamton. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 110 Binghamton, N. Y. May 23rd, 1936 Mr. Frank Cisek, Replying to attached. We detoured L. V. train Binghamton to Syracuse handled by L. V. engine 2093 and train was delivered to NYC for further movement via that line. NYC did not take LV engine, handling train over their line with NYC power. It was necessary that LV engine return to Binghamton for return to owners. Engine was delivered to Erie R. R. at Binghamton for movements to Waverly. It was necessary engine return to Binghamton as stated above. After L. V engine crew had had rest we double-headed engine to Binghamton with a train of freight. The engine was used from Jamesville to Apulia only as assisting engine. Between Syracuse and Jamesville and Apulia and Binghamton the train did not have tonnage for L. V. engine. As it was necessary to return engine and crew to Binghamton we took advantage of the fact to handle the additional tonnage from Jamesville to Apulia. If, the fact that we used engine to move tonnage gives L. V. the right to make a charge against us the mileage for which engine was actually used was but 13 miles instead of the 80 miles for which L. V. make charge. W. M. R. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 111 6:00 Am Scranton, Pa., March 20th, 1936 Mr. J. M. D. G. J. R. E. B.M. File G. Following train detoured over our line O & W train BL 1 engine 451 Conductor D Hedihy, Engineer E. G. Owens, 14 loads, 8 mtys, Left Cayuga Junction at 1:20 Am, and arrived at Pittston at 2:10 Am and delivered to Lehigh Valley. No supplies taken, No pilot furnished. H. J. M ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 112 2:30 Am Scranton, Pa., March 24th, 1936 Mr. J. M. D. G. J. R. E. B. M. File G. On request O & W RR, following O & W trains detoured over our line Cayuga Junction to Pittston Junction. March 23rd - BL -1 engine 458 Conudctor H. Blackman, Engineer J. Raub, handling no loads, 18 empties, left Cayuga Junction at 6:05 Pm, and arrived Pittston Junction 7:02 Pm. March 24th - BO-1 engine 457 Conductor J. Burch, Engineer F. Cameron handling 3 loads, 10 mtys left Cayuga Junction 1:00 Am and arrived Pittston Junction 1:40 Am. Both trains delivered to Lehigh Valley Pittston. No supplies taken, no pilots furnished. H. J. Mullaghy CJS GAP AAJ VDT EMJ JHL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 113 3:30 Am Scranton, Pa., March 26th, 1936 Mr. JMD GJR EBM......... File G March 25th. On request O & W RR. Following O & W Trains detoured over our line Cayuga Junction to Pittston Junction. BL 1- engine 457 Conductor D. Herlihy, Engineer A. Martin handling 1 load, 15 mtys, left Cayuga Junction 705 Pm arrived Pittston. BO 1-engine 405 Conductor H. Nelson, Engineer B. Whitby handling 10 loads, 4 mtys, left Cayuga Junction 9:25 Pm, arrived Pittston Junction 10:08 Pm. Both trains delivered Lehigh Valley Pittston Junction. No supplies taken. No pilots furnished. H. J. M. CJS GAP AAJ VDT EMJ JHL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 114 Office of the Superintendent Hoboken, N. J., April 13, 1936 Mr. V. D. Thayer, Superintendent Car Service. Dear Sir: March 20th, the L & H extra 83 handled into Port Morris 66 loads; 1 for New York Transfer and 65 for the West. Engine 2137 went light from Port Morris to Andover to assist L & H 83 into Port Morris. The 65 cars moved West out of Port Morris as extra 2137 at 2:30 Pm, with engineer W. G. O'Neal and conductor Phillip Quinn. M & E engine crew went as far as Lehigh and returned light to Port Morris. Wages f engine crew $23.28 including helper service Andover to Port Morris. The M & E train crew went through from port Morris to Scranton and deadheaded back to Port Morris. Wages of train crew $25.53. Also a flagman was used from Port Morris to Andover and return in connection with using 2137 as helper to L & H extra 83. Wages of this flagman $5.20. Mileage Port Morris to Andover Junction and return $18.70. Mileage Port Morris to Lehigh $69.06. Chief Train Dispatcher insists this is not a Foreign line detour movement as we handle the way bills which is the reason he did not furnish detour advice. Time tickets do not carry any notation on which would indicate this was a Foreign line train. Yours truly, R. M. White Superintendent. Cc: E. B. M -------------------------------------------------------------------- 115 Buffalo, N. Y. March 27th, 1936 File 67 Mr. V. D. Thayer, Supt. Car Service. Dear Sir: Herewith detour report No. 2 for the month of March, 1936: March 20,1936, NYC extra 2461, 33 loads,15 empties, detoured from Corning Junction to Taylor, 136355 miles. Wages of Conductor 162 miles @ $6.62 $10.72 Wages of Engineer 187 miles @ $8.25 $15.48 March 21, 1936, NYC engine 2461 with caboose, Taylor via Hyde Park to Corning Junction , 137.55 miles. Wages of Conductor 155 miles @ $6.62 $10.26 Wages of Engineer 187 miles @ $8.28 $15.48 Supplies: 11,000 gallons water at Kingsley. March 21, 1936, P. R. R. freight train, 70 loads diverted freight, handled from P. R. R. Junction, Buffalo to Stroudsburg. ( If further information is desired, please advise.) March 20, 1936, Central Vermont freight train, 66 loads diverted freight, handled from Port Morris to the Canadian National at Black Rock. ( If further information is desired, please advise.) Yours truly, W. G. Alexander Superintendent. Cc: E. B. M. R. M. W. H. J. M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 116 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of March 1936 The New York Central railroad Co. March 20, 1936 NYC extra 2461 ,33 lds 15 mtys, Corning Junction to Taylor 136.55 miles Pilot expense: Train crew (Bflo Div.) Engine Crew (Bflo Div.) Nothing to Report. March 21st, 1936, NYC engine 2461 and caboose. Taylor to Corning Junction , via Hyde Park 137.55 miles Nothing to report. H. J. M Cc: V. D. T. E. B. M C. J.S ------------------------------------------------------------------ 117 Scranton, March 22, 1936 JMD WGA CJR EBM NYC frt special , NYC engine 2461, Conductor T. Collins, Engineer P. Youngs, 33 lods, 15 empties. 2940 M's left Elmira 10:08 Pm March 20th, arrived Taylor, Minooka Junction 4:05 Am, March 21st, returning light passed Cayuga tower 5:48 Am and arrived Elmira 9:55 Am, March 21st, for Corning D L & W pilot Conductor F. Schull, Engineer T. McCauley. took 11,000 gallons water at Kingsley. HJM 7:30Am CJS EMJ GAP AAJ GEL ----------------------------------------------------- 118 Buffalo, March, 21st, 1936 JMD CJR GAP AAJ EBM CJB EMJ VDT GDK MAQ GEL D-4 Report of detour of Foreign trains over our line. NYC Engine 2461 handling 33 loads, 15 mtys read from NYC at Corning Junction at 8:45 Pm, March 20th, left Corning Junction 9 Pm, arrived Elmira 9:45 Pm, departed Elmira 10:08 Pm pilots Conductor F. Schull, Engineer T. McCauley took no supplies on this division. NYC Engine 2461 light with caboose arrived Elmira 9:45 Am March 21st, left Elmira 9:59 AM delivered to NYC at Corning Junction 10:30 Am, took no supplies on this division. Pilots Conductor F. Schull , Engineer T. McCauley. Copy- JMD CJR GAP AAJ EBM CJS EMJ GEL VDT GDK MAQ WGS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 119 Scranton, Pa., March 20, 1936 Mr. W. G. Alexander Mr. H. J. Mullaghy Mr. V. D. Thayer Mr. Edward Ross Confirming phone with Superintendent Alexander, we will receive tonight a train of freight from the New York central in detour movement Corning Junction to Taylor, for delivery to the CRR of NJ, en-route Philadelphia. Arrange for the prompt return of crew and engine from Taylor to the New York Central to Corning. Train should be moved Corning to Taylor within eight hours. Additional train or trains will be received later. Superintendent Mullaghy will make arrangements with the CRR of NJ to provide crew and engine for movement beyond Taylor. Acknowledge, E. B. Moffatt ------------------------------------------------------------------- 120 Scranton, Pa., April 13th, 1936 Mr. V. D. Thayer: I am attaching hereto statements of our expenses incurred account furnishing labor, material and other supplies for Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, New York Central, Erie Railroads and New York, Ontario and Western Railway locomotives which detoured over our line during flood period, March 1936. Chas J. Scudder. Cc: Mr. E. B. Moffatt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 121 Statement of Expense in Connection with movement of Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive 3847 handling their Train No. 5 from Taylor, Penna.., to Syracuse, N. Y., March 18th and return movement to Stroudsburg Penna., while handling D L & W Trains, March 20, 1936 March 18th-Binghamton Labor -Fire Cleaner 1/2 hour @ $0.47 .24 Laborers 1/3 hour @ $0.42 .14 Machinist Leader 1 hour @.86 .86 Grease Cup Man 1 hour @ .58 .58 $1.82 Plus 10% $0.18 $2.00 Material - 1 Gal. car oil .19 3/4 Gal. Valve Oil .27 2 lbs. Rod Cup Grease .23 1/2 lb. Wiping waste .05 .74 Plus 15% .11 .85 Water - 1 Tank at Taylor 1.00 1 Tank at Binghamton 1.00 55.20 4.60 .62 Fuel - 12 tons Bituminous Coal .06 Handling 12 tons @ $0.0516 per ton 1.80 57.68 Plus 10% Plus 15 cents per ton for accounting , etc. March 18th, Syracuse Labor - Machinist 2 hrs. @ $0.86 1.72 Machinist 1 hr. @ .81 .81 Hostler 1 hr @ .71 .71 Grease Cup Man 1 hr @ .58 .58 Machinist Helper 1 1/2 @ .56 .84 Fire Cleaner 1 hr @ .47 .47 Laborers 2 hrs @ .42 .84 5.97 Plus 10 % .60 6.57 Materials - 1 1/2 Lbs. Rod Cup Grease .17 7/8 Gal Valve Oil .31 1/4 Gal. Front End Paint .10 1/4 Lb. Wiping Waste .03 1/2 Gal. Engine Cleaning Oil .03 3/4 Gal. Car Oil .14 .78 Plus 15% .12 .90 100 Lbs. Sand .11 1 tank water at Syracuse 1.00 Fuel- 10 tons bituminous coal @ 4.60 $46.00 Handling- 10 tons @ $0.034 per ton .34 Plus 10% .03 Plus 15 % per tin for accounting, etc. 1.50 47.87 March 20th -Binghamton Labor- Laborers 4- 7 1/2 hrs. @ $0.42 1.92 Hostler 1 hour @ 0.71 .71 Fire Cleaner 1/2 hr @0.47 .47 Engine Inspector 1 hours @ $0.76 .76 Machinist 11/4 hr @ $0.81 1.01 Machinist Helper 1 hr @.56 .56 Grease Cup Man 1 hr @ .58 .58 $5.78 .58 $6.36 Material- 1/2 Gal Front End Paint .20 3/4 Gal Car Oil .14 1 Gal Valve Oil .35 2 Lbs. Rod Cup Grease .23 2 Qts. Fuel Oil .05 2 1/2 Lbs. waste .25 1.22 Plus 15 % .18 1.40 Water - 1 tank at Binghamton 1.00 Fuel- 5 Tons Bituminous Coal @ $4.60 23.00 Handling -5 tons @ $0.0516 per ton .26 Plus 10% .03 Plus $0.15 per ton accounting, etc. .75 24.04 March 20th, Scranton Labor- Machinist 1/2 hour @ $.86 .43 Machinist 1/2 hour @ $.81 .41 Engine Inspector 1/2 hour @ $.76 .38 Electrician 1/4 hour @ $.71 .20 Hostler 1/2 hour @ $.71 .36 Grease Cup Man 1-3/4 hrs. @ $.58 1.02 Machinist Helper 1 hour @ $.56 .56 Fire Cleaner 3/4 hour @ $.47 .35 Laborers 7/12 hour @ $.42 .25 $3.96 Plus 10 % .40 $4.36 Material-2 1/4 gals. Car oil .41 3/4 gals. valve oil .26 3 lbs rod cup grease .33 1/4 lbs plus waste .02 1.02 Plus 15 % .15 1.17 1/8 ton sand .28 1 tank water at Scranton 1.00 Fuel- 7 tons bituminous coal @$4.96 34.72 Handling- 7 tons @ $0.1062 per ton .74 .07 Plus 10 % 1.05 36.58 Plus 15 % per ton for accounting ,etc. Water - March 18th-Chenago Forks 1 tank Cortland 1 tank March 19th- Jamesville 1 tank Cortland 1 tank 4 tanks @ $1.00 $4.00 $199.17 Distribution Passenger Common 301-Superintendence $1.95 308-System locomotive repairs-train $8.54 397- water for train locomotives $9.00 398- Lubricators for train locos. $3.03 399- Other supplies for train locos. $0.74 400- Engine house expense-train $9.32 Clearing Account- Material Stores Expense $0.56 Stock of Fuel $127.15 A. F. & P. R. $38.88 $30.63 $168.54 $199.17 Scranton, Pa. April 11th, 1936 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 122 Statement of Expense in Connection with Detouring Lehigh Valley Railroad trains over out line March 18th,19th, and 20th, 1936. Lehigh Valley Railroad March 19- Syracuse Engine 2093 Labor-Machinist 2 hrs @ .86 $1.72 Welder 1 hr @ .84 $0.84 Hostler 1 hr @ .71 $0.71 Machinist Helper 1 1/2 @ .56 $0.56 Engine Watchman 1 @ .47 $0.47 Laborers 2 @ .42 $.84 $5.42 Plus 10 % .54 $5.96 Material- 3/4 Gal. Car Oil .14 2 gal. valve oil .70 2 qts. front end paint .10 1/4 lbs. wiping waste .03 1/2 gal. engine cleaning oil .03 1.00 Plus 15% .15 1.15 100 lbs sand .11 Fuel- 13 tons soft coal @ $4.60 $59.80 Handling 13 tons @ 0.34 per tons .44 Plus 10% .04 Plus $0.15 per ton for accounting, etc. $1.95 $62.63 Water March 18th- Engine 2093-Binghamton 2093- Chenango Forks 2093- Cortland 2029-Clarks Summit 2026-Kingsley March 19th - Engine 5002-Kingsley 5210- Kingsley 5129-Kingsley 2027-Clarks Summit 2026-Scranton 2093-Jamesville 2093-Cortland March 20th - Engine 5127- Clarks Summit 2093- Binghamton 2092- Binghamton 2027- Kingsley 2051- Alford 2026- Binghamton 1 tank each - 18 tanks @ $1.00 $18.00 Engine 2093- March 18th, Binghamton 2 quarts valve oil $0.09 Plus 15 % $0.01 $0.10 $87.55 Distribution 301- Superintendence $0.58 308- Steam Locomotive Repairs-Train $3.40 397- Water For Train Locomotive $18.00 398-Lubricants for Train Locomotives $0.93 399- Other Supplies for Train Locomotives $0.11 400- Engine house Expense -Train $2.18 Clearing Account Material Stores Expense $0.16 Stock of Fuel $46.46 A. F. & P. R. $15.73 $24.62 $62.93 $87.52 Scranton, Pennsylvania April 11th, 1936 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 123 Trains Detoured Over Our Line March 18th & 20th, 1936 Erie Railroad March18th, Engine 2915-Train No.6 Gravel Place- 3lbs. Rod Cup Grease $0.33 Plus 15% .05 $0.38 Water - 1 tank at Scranton Stroudsburg Dover 3 tanks @ $1.00 each $3.00 $3.38 Credit 397- Water for Train Locomotives $3.00 398- Lubricants for Train Locos. $0.33 Clearing Account Material Stores Expense-Common $0.05 New York Central March 20, Engine 2461 1 tank water at Kingsley $1.00 Credit Water for Train Locomotives $1.00 New York, Ontario, & Western Railway Co. No expense Scranton, Pa April 13th, 1936 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 124 Scranton, Pa., March 25,1936 EBM CJS EMJ MRF VBT Please refer to my message of March 24th, covering detouring of Pennsylvania Railroad Company's train No.5, engine 3847, 14 cars, on March 18th We now find that this train was not delivered to the Erie Railroad at Binghamton account Erie refusing to accept same, train was forwarded to Syracuse, for delivery to the New York Central, departing from Binghamton 10:58 Pm, arriving at Syracuse 3:05 Am. H. J. Mullaghy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125 Scranton, Pa., March 24,1936 EBM CJS EMJ MRF VDT On March 18th the following Pennsylvania Railroad Train was detoured over this line: PRR No.5 engine 3847, 14 cars, conductor Farr, Engineer G. Mcntosh, received Taylor CRR 4:04 PM, March 18th, left 4:20 Pm arrived Binghamton 6:56Pm and delivered to the Erie, pilots; engineer McGuire assisted train Taylor to Clarks Summit. Took 8,000 gals. of water Taylor Tank, 8,000 gals. water ,15 ton soft coal and 8 qts. lub. oil at E. Binghamton. Engine 3847 was returned to the PRR at Stroudsburg on March 20 as per previous advise. H. J. Mullaghy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 126 Scranton, March 23,1936 EBM CJS EMJ MRF VDT WGA Prr frt handled by our power and crews left Elmira as extra 1616 at 5:11 Am March 22nd, 69 lods, Conductor F. Andrus, Engineer J. Ecans, arrived Hampton yard 1:20 Am; had helper 1192 ,Engineer D. Chidester flagman O' Brien and Binghamton to New Milford and return to Binghamton light; also helper 1241 ,Engineer F. Rogers moved light Clarks Summit to Factoryville and assisted train to Clarks Summit. Train left Hampton yard at 1:35 Pm as extra 2228 , COnductor B. Judge, Engineer W. Boerner, 68lods, with helpers 2232 E. Crosdale and 2235 B. McDonnell from Hampton to Lehigh and returned to Scranton light, extra 2228 arrived Manunka Chunk 6:58 Pm, same date where Prr took charge. Our crew returning to Hampton yard at 1:45 Am March 23, handling 50 mine empties from Analomink to Taylor. One car PLE 43677 crippled at Hampton repaired and moved to Manunka Chunk on No.62 which arrived at Manunka Chunk 4:28 Pm, March 23rd. H. J. M ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 127 Scranton, Pa. March 21, 1936 HJM- Supt. Alexander has arranged accept train 70 loads from Prr Buffalo to move this Pm with D L & W power for delivery Prr Manunka Chunk Please arrange prompt handling, keeping Prr posted as to probable time arrival Gravel Place. E. B. Moffatt 12:15 Pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 128 HJM- Supt. Alexander has arranged accept train 70 loads from Prr Buffalo to move this Pm with DL&W power for delivery Prr Manunka Chunk. Please arrange prompt handing, keeping Prr posted as to probably time arrival Gravel Place. E. B. Moffatt 12:15 Pm --------------------------------------------------------------- 129 Buffalo, NY March 21st, 1936 IWK KJG HJM VDT EBM CHY MAW D-4. Prr will deliver us at Bailey Ave about 6 Pm today 70 cars freight for Stroudsburg Pa, to be handled in detour movement with our power and crews. PRR will run this train to us at East Buffalo, arrange to dispatch this train with 1600 class engine 4500 ms and if any cars left over after dispatch of train arrange to forward on one of our train, see kept intact and any cripples advise this office immediately. WGA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 130 Detour Report Scranton Division Month of March 1936 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, March 22nd, 1936 PRR Train- 70 cars diverted freight, Buffalo to Manunka Chunk. Pilot Expense: Elmira to Hampton Train crew ( Buffalo Division Crew) Hampton to Manunka Chunk Train Crew $17.02 115.44 miles DL&W engine 1616, Elmira to Hampton Engine Crew $17.52 70.17 miles Hampton to Manunka Chunk Engineer $14.60 Fireman ( M & E Div) D L & W engine #1616. light, Manunka Chunk to Analomink, 18.80 miles, handled train to Scranton. Helper Service: D L & W engine #1192, East Binghamton to 17.06 mi $4.65 New Milford to Hallstead D L & W engine #1192 Light , new Milford to 5.92 mi. $2.32 Hallstead D L & W engine 2232 Hampton to Lehigh 22.47 mi $3.75 D L & W engine 2232 Light , Lehigh to Scranton 18.47 mi $3.75 D L & W engine 2225, Hampton to Lehigh 22.47 mi $3.75 D L & W engine 2225, Light, Lehigh to Scranton 18.47mi $3.75 Wages of flagman on helper engine 1192, E. Binghamton to New Milford, $5.20. H. J. M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 131 Detour Report Scranton Division Month Of March 1936 Central Vermont RR, March 20th, 1936 C. V. Train -66 cars diverted freight, Fort Morris to Buffalo Pilot Service: D L & W engine 2137, Port Morris to Lehigh Engine Crew ( M & E ) Port Morris to Scranton Train crew ( M & E ) Scranton to Elmira Train Crew $38.66 18.47 mi D L & W engine #1503, Lehigh to Scranton Engine Crew $2.92 D L & W engine #1623, Scranton to Elmira 115.55 mi Engine Crew $17.08 D L & W engine #1623, Elmira to Buffalo ( Buffalo Division) Helper Service: Engine #2109, Slateford Junction to Pocono Summit 28.32 mi $4.20 Engine #2113, Stroudsburg to Tobyhanna 26.11 mi $3.90 Engine #2123 Scranton to Clarks Summit 7.37 mi $1.20 Engine #1503 Scranton to Clarks Summit 7.38 mi $1.20 Engine #2109 light, Pocono Summit to gravel Place 19.33 mi $3.00 Engine #2113, light, Tobyhanna to Gravel Place 24.41mi $3.75 Engine #2125 light, Clarks Summit to Scranton 7.38 mi $1.20 Engine #1503 light Clarks Summit to Scranton 7.38 mi $1.20 H. J. M ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 132 Scranton, Pa., March 24, 1936 EMB CJS EMJ MRF VDT On March 18th, the following Erie Railroad Company's trains was detoured over this line: Erie No.6, engine 2915, 8 cars, conductor C. Mattes, engineer B. Moore, received from Erie at Binghamton , left Binghamton 8:05 Am, passed Slatford Junction at 11:08 Am. Pilots; conductor M. Healey and engineer C. Lindsay, Binghamton to Scranton, conductor T. Conley and engineer J. D. Pawling Scranton to Hoboken. H. J. Mullaghy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 133 cn j Bfo Mch 12th 36- EBM CJS EMJ VDT On request of Erie- account high water, their line their passenger train handled via, our line this Am as follows: Erie passenger trains No. 5 engine 2929, with 7 cars, Elmira to E. Buffalo, Erie passenger train No.6- engine 1785, with 8 cars Wayland tank to Erwins Crossing, latter train recorded from P S N, at Wayland tank, Erie passenger Crossing to Bath- W. G. A 10:35 Am --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 134 Hoboken, N. J., April 6, 1936 Mr. V. D. Thayer, Car Accountant Dear Sir: March 18th, 1936, Erie engine 2915, East from Slatford Junction 11:08 Am and arrived Seacaucus 12:43 Pm. Miles Slatford Junction to Seacaucus 70.93. Scranton Division crew used as pilots. Yours truly, R. M. W Superintendent -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 135 EBM CJS EMJ MRF VDT On March 18th, 19th, and 20th, the following Lehigh Valley Trains were detoured over this line: March 18th: LV No.9 engine 2093, p cars, conductor J. Green, engineer T. Murphym received from Lehigh Valley at Pittston left 6:08 Pm, arrived Binghamton 8:20 Pm and delivered to the Erie RR. Took 8,000 gals water and one quart valve oil at Binghamton. Helper engine 2205, engineer C. Connor, Cayuga to Clarks Summit March 19th: L. V. No.10, engine 2098, 7 cars, conductor J. Harnes, engineer O. Horton, received from Erie and Binghamton, left 12:00 Am, arrived Pittston 2:30 Am, delivered to the Lehigh Valley 2:35 Am. Pilots; conductor J. C. Regan and engineer L. Rosengrant. March 19th: LV, No.36, engine 5129, 16cars, conductor L. R. Bennett, engineer Musselman, received from Erie at Binghamton left 9:10 Am, arrived Pittston 11:30 Am, delivered to the Lehigh Valley 11:35 Am. Pilots; conductor T. J. Conley and engineer J. Kennedy. March 19th: L. V. No.4, engine 5107, 8 cars, conductor C. May engineer Brown, received from the Erie at Binghamton and left 12:44 Pm,, arrived Pittston 2:17 Pm, delivered to the Lehigh Valley 2:22 Pm, pilots B. Webb, conductor and M. Lane, engineer, Binghamton to Scranton, and conductor L. J. Sine, and engine G. Peck, Scranton to Pittston. March 19th: L. V. No.6m engine 2092, 11 cars, conductor Daelphel, engineer Strange, received from Erie at Binghamton and left 12:44 Pm, arrived Pittston 2:45 Pm, delivered to the Lehigh Valley at 2:50 Pm. Pilots conductor C. Duffy and engineer G. Gilbert Binghamton to Scranton and conductor R. Wall and engineer W. Francis Scranton to Pittston. March 19th: L. V. No.2, engine 2026, 6 cars, conductor E. McNickolas, engineer B. Cook, received from Erie at Binghamton left 12:55 Pm, arrived Pittston 3:27 m, delivered to the Lehigh Valley, 3:30 Pm. Pilots J. Conoberry, conductor and T. McCawley, engineer, Binghamton to Scranton, conductor F. Flannery and engineer F. McNamara, Scranton to Pittston. March 19:L. V. 18, engine 5210, 16 cars, conductor Russell, engineer Dickson, received from Erie at Binghamton, left 1:51 Pm, arrived Pittston 3:57 Pm, delivered to the Lehigh Valley 4:00 Pm. Pilots; Engineer W. Rainey and conductor G. Norton, Binghamton to Pittston. March 19: L. V. No.3, engine 2029, 9 cars, conductor L. Britton, engineer C. McCarthy, received from CRR at Taylor 1:15 Am, left 1:25 Am, arrived Binghamton 3:15 Am, and delivered to the Erie, Pilots: conductor T. J. Conley and engineer W. Rainey.