For the week of September 5, 1998

Latta Laments Special AEI Edition

Note*** This edition of the Laments is particularly long. It should be viewed with the fixed width font as there are tables involved. They will not appear correctly with a variable width font.

I would like to extend a thanks to those who have visited the tower and brought us good company and conversation, not to mention snacks and drink. Jon and Erik brought good pretzels and information. Ray and Tim lined up trains while I took a nap. Bill Angus is now in very good standing with the chief and had lots of cool information. Bill Foster may be the last best hope of saving this place, and his visit demonstrated that. And of course a very special thanks to Scott Withrow for providing a home for this kind of stuff. Anyone who visits his web site should shower him profusely with words of praise and satisfaction. Hell, why not send him some money for this. Dig some coins out of the sofa or the car and send them to Scott. Even web masters need to survive. So to all, thanks for the E-Mail and notes. I do enjoy a good story and those who have been sending them keep 'em coming. It's these kind of things that make the day go just a little bit faster.

Several of the visitors looked at the AEI program and were intrigued by it, so by popular demand I have made this issue an AEI one, as well as some other goodies included for good measure.

AEI loggings for the following as noted:

98/09/04 19:19 ET             AEI Sighting Display SF108
 8918-MORE DATA AVAILABLE
 Equipment id ( SOO 004400 )   Date (      )   Type: Locomotive

 S  Stn   Reader  Name                 Date  Time  Zn D Seq Ori Message
 - ----- -------- -------------------- ----- ----- -- - --- --- -------
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-04 15.06 CD E   3  R
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-04 15.01 CD W   1  F
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-04 07.46 CD W   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-04 07.10 CD W   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-04 04.25 CD E   3  R
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-04 03.19 CD E   3  R
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-04 00.09 CD E  76  R
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-03 17.27 CD W  85  F
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-03 07.26 CD W   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-03 07.03 CD W   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-03 04.50 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-03 04.28 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-02 19.11 CD E   2  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-02 17.55 CD W  90  R
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-01 23.44 CD W   3  R
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-01 23.23 CD W   3  R
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-01 21.27 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-01 21.00 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-01 18.26 CD E  40  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-01 16.44 CD W  37  R
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-01 07.29 CD W   3  R
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-01 07.08 CD W   3  R
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-01 02.32 CD E   3  R
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-01 01.42 CD E   3  R
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-31 16.30 CD E 115  R
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-31 12.49 CD W  71  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-29 17.14 CD E  21  R
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-29 15.48 CD W  37  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        08-29 05.27 CD W   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        08-29 00.15 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-28 19.10 CD E  33  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-28 17.44 CD W  36  R
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-28 10.03 CD E   2  R
    4992 KENMAR02 KENMARE EAST         08-28 08.21 CD E   2  R
    4992 KENMAR01 KENMARE WEST         08-28 08.06 CD E   2  R
    4995 PORTAL01 PORTAL               08-28 07.21 CD E   2  R
    4995 PORTAL01 PORTAL               08-27 21.31 CD W   1  F
    4992 KENMAR01 KENMARE WEST         08-27 20.45 CD W   1  F
    4992 KENMAR02 KENMARE EAST         08-27 20.17 CD W   1  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-27 19.20 CD W   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        08-27 13.28 CD W   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI02 VOLTAIRE EAST        08-27 12.53 CD W   1  F
    4973 DRAKE03  DRAKE WEST           08-27 11.55 CD W   1  F
    4973 DRAKE02  DRAKE EAST           08-27 11.51 CD W   1  F
    4973 HARVEY01 HARVEY WEST          08-27 11.26 CD W   1  F

Well, I guess we now know where the Soo 4400 is spending its time. How about the Soo 4600? Well, let's see...

98/09/04 19:25 ET             AEI Sighting Display SF108
 8918-MORE DATA AVAILABLE
 Equipment id ( CP  004600 )   Date (      )   Type: Locomotive

 S  Stn   Reader  Name                 Date  Time  Zn D Seq Ori Message
 - ----- -------- -------------------- ----- ----- -- - --- --- -------
    4544 BENSEN05 EAST - FRNKLN  W BND 09-04 06.10 CD W   1  F
    4532 RIVERG03 RIVER GROVE TRACK #3 09-04 06.04 CD W   1  F
    4752 STURTE02 STURTEVANT TRACK#2   09-04 04.11 CD E   1  F
    4760 MILWAU05 KK BRIDGE EAST TR#2  09-04 03.41 CD E   1  F
    4760 MILWAU01 WEST - GRAND AVE. EA 09-04 02.59 CD E   1  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               09-04 02.09 CD E   1  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       09-04 00.58 CD E   1  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       09-04 00.25 CD E   1  F
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           09-03 23.43 CD E   1  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  09-03 22.34 CD E   1  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        09-03 22.28 CD E   1  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 09-03 22.14 CD E   1  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         09-03 20.49 CD E   1  F
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         09-03 20.45 CD E   1  F
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        09-03 20.21 CD E   1  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        09-03 19.43 CD E   1  F    
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       09-03 19.25 CD E   1  F    
    4850 OAKLAN01 OAKLAND MAIN #1 BNSF 09-03 18.58 CD E   1  F    
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-03 18.51 CD E   1  F
    4866 SHOREH02 SHOREHAM EAST        09-03 18.10 CD E   1  F
    4866 MINNEA06 SUPERIOR CONNECTION/ 09-03 11.36 CD W  51  R
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        09-03 11.09 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-03 09.52 CD W   1  F
    4850 OAKLAN01 OAKLAND MAIN #1 BNSF 09-03 09.46 CD W   1  F
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       09-03 09.19 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        09-03 08.57 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        09-03 08.41 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         09-03 08.17 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         09-03 08.14 CD W   1  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 09-03 07.10 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        09-03 06.46 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  09-03 06.41 CD W   1  F
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           09-03 05.34 CD W   1  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       09-03 04.50 CD W   1  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       09-03 04.25 CD W   1  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               09-03 03.10 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU02 WEST - GRAND AVE. WE 09-03 02.12 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU06 KK BRIDGE WEST TR#1  09-03 01.32 CD W   1  F
    4752 STURTE01 STURTEVANT TRACK#1   09-03 00.57 CD W   1  F
    4532 RIVERG02 RIVER GROVE TRACK #2 09-02 23.39 CD E   1  F
    4544 BENSEN05 EAST - FRNKLN  W BND 09-02 23.32 CD E   1  F
    4544 BENSEN01 WEST - B17 ON C&M EA 09-02 08.05 CD E   1  F
    4752 STURTE02 STURTEVANT TRACK#2   09-02 05.24 CD E   1  F
    4760 MILWAU05 KK BRIDGE EAST TR#2  09-02 04.50 CD E   1  F
    4760 MILWAU01 WEST - GRAND AVE. EA 09-02 03.52 CD E   1  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               09-02 03.09 CD E   1  F    
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       09-02 01.58 CD E   1  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       09-02 01.26 CD E   1  F
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           09-02 00.44 CD E   1  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  09-01 23.25 CD E   1  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        09-01 23.18 CD E   1  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 09-01 23.01 CD E   1  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         09-01 21.11 CD E   1  F
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         09-01 21.05 CD E   1  F
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        09-01 20.41 CD E   1  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        09-01 20.22 CD E   1  F
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       09-01 20.05 CD E   1  F
    4850 OAKLAN01 OAKLAND MAIN #1 BNSF 09-01 19.36 CD E   1  F
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-01 19.28 CD E   1  F
    4866 SHOREH02 SHOREHAM EAST        09-01 18.41 CD E   1  F
    4866 MINNEA06 SUPERIOR CONNECTION/ 09-01 07.30 CD W  27  R    
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        09-01 07.24 CD W   1  F    
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-01 06.54 CD W   1  F
    4850 OAKLAN01 OAKLAND MAIN #1 BNSF 09-01 06.47 CD W   1  F
    4849 COTGRO01 COTTAGE GROVE        09-01 06.32 CD W   1  F
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       09-01 06.12 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        09-01 05.55 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        09-01 05.38 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         09-01 05.14 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         09-01 05.11 CD W   1  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 09-01 04.10 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        09-01 03.55 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  09-01 03.49 CD W   1  F
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           09-01 02.27 CD W   1  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       09-01 01.45 CD W   1  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       09-01 00.58 CD W   1  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               08-31 23.51 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU02 WEST - GRAND AVE. WE 08-31 23.10 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU06 KK BRIDGE WEST TR#1  08-31 22.45 CD W   1  F
    4752 STURTE01 STURTEVANT TRACK#1   08-31 22.16 CD W   1  F
    4532 RIVERG02 RIVER GROVE TRACK #2 08-31 21.05 CD E   1  F  Right tag missi
    4544 BENSEN05 EAST - FRNKLN  W BND 08-31 20.59 CD E   1  F
    4544 BENSEN01 WEST - B17 ON C&M EA 08-31 06.43 CD E   4  F
    4752 STURTE02 STURTEVANT TRACK#2   08-31 04.25 CD E   4  F
    4760 MILWAU05 KK BRIDGE EAST TR#2  08-31 03.50 CD E   4  F
    4760 MILWAU01 WEST - GRAND AVE. EA 08-31 02.45 CD E   4  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               08-31 01.44 CD E   4  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       08-31 00.32 CD E   4  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       08-31 00.01 CD E   4  F
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           08-30 23.07 CD E   4  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  08-30 21.35 CD E   4  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        08-30 21.26 CD E   4  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 08-30 20.18 CD E   4  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         08-30 18.43 CD E   4  F
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         08-30 18.40 CD E   4  F
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        08-30 18.07 CD E   4  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        08-30 17.49 CD E   4  F
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       08-30 16.48 CD E   4  F
    4850 STPAUL01 ST PAUL EAST DUNN YA 08-30 16.26 CD E   4  F
    4850 OAKLAN02 OAKLAND MAIN #2 CPR  08-30 16.21 CD E   4  F
    4850 STPAUL06 WEST - MAIN TRACK #2 08-30 07.34 CD E   1  F
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 08-30 07.30 CD E   1  F
    4866 SHOREH02 SHOREHAM EAST        08-30 06.49 CD E   1  F
    4866 MINNEA06 SUPERIOR CONNECTION/ 08-30 06.07 CD W  46  R
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        08-30 05.56 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL07 M#1 BNR WEST 7TH STR 08-30 05.21 CD W   1  F
    4850 OAKLAN02 OAKLAND MAIN #2 CPR  08-30 05.14 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL01 ST PAUL EAST DUNN YA 08-30 05.13 CD W   1  F
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       08-30 04.51 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        08-30 04.33 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        08-30 04.15 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         08-30 03.50 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         08-30 03.47 CD W   1  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 08-30 02.33 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        08-30 02.16 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  08-30 02.09 CD W   1  F
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           08-30 00.56 CD W   1  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       08-30 00.02 CD W   1  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       08-29 23.39 CD W   1  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               08-29 22.23 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU02 WEST - GRAND AVE. WE 08-29 21.21 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU06 KK BRIDGE WEST TR#1  08-29 20.46 CD W   1  F
    4752 STURTE01 STURTEVANT TRACK#1   08-29 20.14 CD W   1  F
    4532 RIVERG02 RIVER GROVE TRACK #2 08-29 18.52 CD E   1  F
    4544 BENSEN05 EAST - FRNKLN  W BND 08-29 18.43 CD E   1  F
    4544 BENSEN01 WEST - B17 ON C&M EA 08-29 06.13 CD E   1  F
    4752 STURTE02 STURTEVANT TRACK#2   08-29 04.31 CD E   1  F
    4760 MILWAU05 KK BRIDGE EAST TR#2  08-29 03.56 CD E   1  F
    4760 MILWAU01 WEST - GRAND AVE. EA 08-29 03.26 CD E   1  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               08-29 02.43 CD E   1  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       08-29 01.28 CD E   1  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       08-29 01.03 CD E   1  F
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           08-29 00.02 CD E   1  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  08-28 22.38 CD E   1  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        08-28 22.32 CD E   1  F

Looks like that Soo 4600 (er, CP 4600 rather) has been sort of busy. OK, so let's look at another class unit, the Soo 6000.

98/09/04 18:52 ET             AEI Sighting Display SF108
 8920-NO MORE DATA FOR BACKWARD BROWSE
 Equipment id ( SOO 006000 )   Date (      )  Type:  LOCOMOTIVE

 S  Stn   Reader  Name                 Date  Time  Zn D Seq Ori Message
 - ----- -------- -------------------- ----- ----- -- - --- --- -------
    4850 STPAUL05 WEST - MAIN TRACK #1 09-02 19.18 CD E   1  F
    4850 STPAUL07 M#1 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-02 19.09 CD E   1  F
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        09-02 18.18 CD E   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        09-02 17.44 CD E   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        09-02 16.36 CD E   1  F
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        09-02 06.25 CD E   1  F
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        09-02 03.08 CD E   1  F
    4939 NASHUA01 NASHUA               09-01 20.57 CD E   1  F
    4945 HANKIN01 HANKINSON WEST       09-01 19.35 CD E   1  F
    4955 ENDERL01 ENDERLIN EAST        09-01 17.59 CD E   1  F
    4955 ENDERL02 ENDERLIN WEST        09-01 17.13 CD E   1  F
    4960 VALCIT01 VALLEY CITY          09-01 16.22 CD E   1  F
    4962 LEAL01   LEAL                 09-01 15.44 CD E   1  F
    4973 HARVEY02 HARVEY EAST          09-01 11.17 CD E   1  F
    4973 HARVEY01 HARVEY WEST          09-01 06.18 CD E   1  F
    4973 DRAKE02  DRAKE EAST           09-01 05.40 CD E   1  F    
    4973 DRAKE03  DRAKE WEST           09-01 04.21 CD E   1  F    
    4979 VOLTAI02 VOLTAIRE EAST        09-01 03.57 CD E   1  F    
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        09-01 03.35 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT02  MINOT EAST           09-01 03.06 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           09-01 02.47 CD E   1  F
    4992 KENMAR02 KENMARE EAST         09-01 01.09 CD E   1  F
    4992 KENMAR01 KENMARE WEST         09-01 00.50 CD E   1  F
    4995 PORTAL01 PORTAL               08-31 23.59 CD E   1  F
    6070 NPORTA01 NORTH PORTAL         08-31 22.00 MD S   1  F
    6077 ESTEVA03 ESTEVAN NORTH/EAST   08-31 21.22 MD S   1  F
    6088 WEYBUR02 WEYBURN SOUTH        08-31 19.50 MD S   1  F
    6088 WEYBUR01 WEYBURN NORTH        08-31 19.38 MD S   1  F
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-31 16.15 MD E   1  F  Left tag missin
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-31 15.51 MD W   3  R  Left tag missin
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-31 15.47 MD E   1  F  Left tag missin
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-31 10.44 MD W   3  R
    6016 REGINA01 REGINA WEST NORTH    08-31 09.20 MD W   3  R  Right tag missi
    6016 REGINA05 REGINA YARD NORTH    08-31 07.33 MD S   3  R
    6656 LANIGA01 LANIGAN SOUTH        08-31 04.22 MD S   3  R
    6674 SUTHER01 SUTHERLAND EAST      08-31 00.37 MD E   3  R
    6674 SUTHER01 SUTHERLAND EAST      08-30 22.47 MD W   1  F
    6590 WYNYAR01 WYNYARD WEST         08-30 19.58 MD W   1  F
    6590 WYNYAR02 WYNYARD EAST         08-30 14.12 MD W   1  F
    5850 BREDEN02 BREDENBURY WEST      08-30 09.43 MD W   1  F
    5850 BREDEN01 BREDENBURY EAST      08-29 21.12 MD W   3  F
    5785 MINNED01 MINNEDOSA WEST       08-29 17.26 CD W   3  F
    5785 MINNED02 MINNEDOSA EAST       08-29 17.04 CD W   3  F
    5320 PORLAP03 P/LAPR/NORTH         08-29 14.26 CD W   3  F
    5320 PORLAP01 P/LAPR/EAST - TUCKER 08-29 14.20 CD W   3  F
    5200 WINNIP06 WEST - CARBERRY SOUT 08-29 13.18 CD W   3  F
    5200 WINNIP01 EAST - WHITIER NORTH 08-28 19.04 CD W   1  F
    5200 WINNIP08 SOUTH PADDINGTON MAI 08-28 18.56 CD N   1  F
    5215 EMERSO01 EMERSON              08-28 16.01 CD N   1  F
    4925 NOYES02  NOYES                08-28 14.16 CD W   1  F
    4915 THIEFR02 THIEF RV FALLS WEST  08-28 11.39 CD W   1  F
    4915 THIEFR01 THIEF RV FALLS E     08-28 05.39 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        08-27 23.48 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        08-27 21.34 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        08-27 14.31 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        08-27 14.23 CD W   1  F
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        08-27 13.58 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL06 WEST - MAIN TRACK #2 08-27 13.11 CD W   1  F

Now let's look at the Soo 6058 and see where it's been.

98/09/04 19:10 ET             AEI Sighting Display SF108
 8918-MORE DATA AVAILABLE
 Equipment id ( SOO 006058 )   Date (      )   Type: Locomotive

 S  Stn   Reader  Name                 Date  Time  Zn D Seq Ori Message
 - ----- -------- -------------------- ----- ----- -- - --- --- ---------------
    5215 EMERSO01 EMERSON              09-04 11.40 CD S   1  F
    5200 WINNIP08 SOUTH PADDINGTON MAI 09-04 08.57 CD S   1  F  Left tag missin
    5200 WINNIP02 EAST - WHITIER SOUTH 09-04 08.46 CD E   1  F
    5200 WINNIP06 WEST - CARBERRY SOUT 09-04 02.30 CD E   1  F
    5320 PORLAP01 P/LAPR/EAST - TUCKER 09-04 01.21 CD E   1  F
    5320 PORLAP02 P/LAPR/WEST          09-04 01.17 CD E   1  F
    5600 BRANDO01 BRANDON EAST         09-03 23.01 CD E   1  F
    5600 BRANDO02 BRANDON WEST         09-03 21.36 CD E   1  F
    5618 VIRDEN01 VIRDEN SOUTH         09-03 19.55 CD E   1  F
    5640 BROADV02 BROADVIEW EAST       09-03 16.58 MD E   1  F
    5640 BROADV01 BROADVIEW WEST       09-03 16.30 MD E   1  F
    6016 REGINA04 REGINA YARD EAST SOU 09-03 14.13 MD E   1  F  Left tag missin
    6016 REGINA02 REGINA WEST SOUTH    09-03 13.24 MD E   1  F  Left tag missin
    6025 PASQUA01 PASQUA NORTH         09-03 12.36 MD E   1  F
    6300 MOOSEJ01 CURLE - NORTH        09-03 11.07 MD E   1  F
    6325 SWIFT01  SWIFT CURRENT YARD N 09-03 08.19 MD E   1  F  Right tag missi
    6325 SWIFT04  WEST SWIFT CURRENT S 09-03 08.03 MD E   1  F    
    7325 DUNMOR01 DUNMORE              09-03 04.40 MD E   1  F
    7330 MEDICI02 MEDICINE HAT EAST    09-03 04.16 MD E   1  F
    7330 MEDICI01 MEDICINE HAT WEST    09-03 03.03 MD E   1  F
    8199 OGDEN01  ALYTH YARD-OGDEN     09-02 20.46 MD E   1  F
    8255 BENGAL01 BENGAL               09-02 19.50 MD S   1  F
    8269 DIDSBU01 DIDSBURY             09-02 18.34 MD S   1  F
    8285 REDDER01 RED DEER STN SOUTH   09-02 16.17 MD S   1  F
    8285 REDDER02 RED DEER STN NORTH   09-02 14.30 MD S   1  F
    8580 EDMONT02 EDMONTON SOUTH       09-02 12.05 MD S   1  F
    8580 EDMONT02 EDMONTON SOUTH       09-02 10.06 MD N   1  F
    8285 REDDER02 RED DEER STN NORTH   09-02 05.46 MD N   1  F
    8285 REDDER01 RED DEER STN SOUTH   09-02 05.34 MD N   1  F
    8269 DIDSBU01 DIDSBURY             09-02 03.31 MD N   1  F
    8255 BENGAL01 BENGAL               09-02 02.14 MD N   1  F    
    8200 ALYTH01  ALYTH YARD-PINECREST 09-01 17.48 MD N   1  F    
    7700 LETHBR03 ALDERSYDE/WHITNEY,LE 09-01 10.05 MD N   1  F    
    7700 LETHBR01 LETHBRIDGE CSC       09-01 01.20 MD W   1  F
    7325 DUNMOR01 DUNMORE              08-31 21.02 MD W   1  F
    6325 SWIFT02  WEST SWIFT CURRENT N 08-31 18.10 MD W   1  F
    6325 SWIFT01  SWIFT CURRENT YARD N 08-31 17.32 MD W   1  F  Left tag missin
    6300 MOOSEJ01 CURLE - NORTH        08-31 14.39 MD W   1  F
    6025 PASQUA01 PASQUA NORTH         08-31 12.20 MD W   1  F
    6088 WEYBUR01 WEYBURN NORTH        08-31 09.31 MD N   1  F
    6088 WEYBUR02 WEYBURN SOUTH        08-31 09.18 MD N   1  F
    6077 ESTEVA03 ESTEVAN NORTH/EAST   08-31 07.59 MD N   1  F
    6070 NPORTA01 NORTH PORTAL         08-31 07.15 MD N   1  F
    4995 PORTAL01 PORTAL               08-31 05.46 CD W   1  F
    4992 KENMAR01 KENMARE WEST         08-31 04.48 CD W   1  F
    4992 KENMAR02 KENMARE EAST         08-31 04.19 CD W   1  F    
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-31 03.20 CD W   1  F    
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        08-31 02.38 CD W   1  F    
    4979 VOLTAI02 VOLTAIRE EAST        08-31 02.17 CD W   1  F
    4973 DRAKE03  DRAKE WEST           08-31 01.57 CD W   1  F
    4973 DRAKE02  DRAKE EAST           08-31 01.53 CD W   1  F
    4973 HARVEY01 HARVEY WEST          08-31 01.10 CD W   1  F
    4973 HARVEY02 HARVEY EAST          08-30 20.33 CD W   1  F
    4962 LEAL01   LEAL                 08-30 17.02 CD W   1  F
    4960 VALCIT01 VALLEY CITY          08-30 16.19 CD W   1  F
    4955 ENDERL02 ENDERLIN WEST        08-30 15.42 CD W   1  F
    4955 ENDERL01 ENDERLIN EAST        08-30 14.55 CD W   1  F
    4945 HANKIN01 HANKINSON WEST       08-30 13.45 CD W   1  F
    4939 NASHUA01 NASHUA               08-30 13.02 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        08-30 10.44 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        08-30 07.48 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        08-30 04.09 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        08-30 02.37 CD W   1  F
    4866 SHOREH02 SHOREHAM EAST        08-30 02.19 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL07 M#1 BNR WEST 7TH STR 08-30 00.46 CD W   1  F
    4850 OAKLAN02 OAKLAND MAIN #2 CPR  08-30 00.31 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL01 ST PAUL EAST DUNN YA 08-30 00.23 CD W   1  F
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       08-29 23.59 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        08-29 22.13 CD W   1  F
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        08-29 21.55 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         08-29 21.28 CD W   1  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         08-29 21.24 CD W   1  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 08-29 20.13 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        08-29 19.53 CD W   1  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  08-29 19.47 CD W   1  F  Right tag missi
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           08-29 17.54 CD W   1  F    
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       08-29 16.31 CD W   1  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       08-29 15.47 CD W   1  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               08-29 14.00 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU01 WEST - GRAND AVE. EA 08-29 11.40 CD W   1  F
    4760 MILWAU06 KK BRIDGE WEST TR#1  08-29 11.15 CD W   1  F
    4752 STURTE01 STURTEVANT TRACK#1   08-29 10.42 CD W   1  F
    4544 BENSEN02 WEST - B17 ON C&M WE 08-29 09.18 CD W   1  F
    4532 RIVERG02 RIVER GROVE TRACK #2 08-29 01.14 CD W   1  F

The next victim is the Soo 6601. Now where do you think that little choo choo has been?

98/09/04 19:05 ET             AEI Sighting Display SF108
 8918-MORE DATA AVAILABLE
 Equipment id ( SOO 006601 )   Date (      )   Type: Locomotive

 S  Stn   Reader  Name                 Date  Time  Zn D Seq Ori Message
 - ----- -------- -------------------- ----- ----- -- - --- --- ---------------
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        09-04 16.06 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        09-04 09.25 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        09-04 09.14 CD W   1  F
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        09-04 08.58 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-04 08.21 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL06 WEST - MAIN TRACK #2 09-04 08.13 CD W   1  F  Right tag missi
    4850 STPAUL06 WEST - MAIN TRACK #2 09-02 00.56 CD E   1  F
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-02 00.47 CD E   1  F
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        09-01 23.37 CD E   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        09-01 23.26 CD E   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        09-01 23.19 CD E   1  F
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        09-01 20.21 CD E   1  F
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        09-01 06.55 CD E   1  F
    4939 NASHUA01 NASHUA               08-31 21.45 CD E   1  F
    4945 HANKIN01 HANKINSON WEST       08-31 16.24 CD E   1  F
    4955 ENDERL01 ENDERLIN EAST        08-31 15.03 CD E   1  F    
    4955 ENDERL02 ENDERLIN WEST        08-31 11.17 CD E   1  F    
    4960 VALCIT01 VALLEY CITY          08-31 10.34 CD E   1  F    
    4962 LEAL01   LEAL                 08-31 09.44 CD E   1  F
    4962 LEAL01   LEAL                 08-31 09.34 CD W   8  R
    4962 LEAL01   LEAL                 08-31 09.07 CD E   1  F
    4973 HARVEY02 HARVEY EAST          08-31 06.41 CD E   1  F
    4973 HARVEY01 HARVEY WEST          08-30 20.31 CD E   1  F
    4973 DRAKE02  DRAKE EAST           08-30 20.06 CD E   1  F
    4973 DRAKE03  DRAKE WEST           08-30 19.56 CD E   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI02 VOLTAIRE EAST        08-30 19.37 CD E   1  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        08-30 18.51 CD E   1  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-30 17.59 CD E   1  F
    4992 KENMAR02 KENMARE EAST         08-30 16.56 CD E   1  F
    4992 KENMAR01 KENMARE WEST         08-30 16.39 CD E   1  F
    4995 PORTAL01 PORTAL               08-30 15.52 CD E   1  F
    6070 NPORTA01 NORTH PORTAL         08-30 12.14 MD S   1  F
    6077 ESTEVA03 ESTEVAN NORTH/EAST   08-30 11.07 MD S   1  F
    6088 WEYBUR02 WEYBURN SOUTH        08-30 09.54 MD S   1  F
    6088 WEYBUR01 WEYBURN NORTH        08-30 09.19 MD S   1  F
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-30 06.39 MD E   1  F  Left tag missin
    6025 PASQUA01 PASQUA NORTH         08-29 13.56 MD W   2  R
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-29 12.51 MD E   1  F  Left tag missin
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-29 12.32 MD W   2  R  Left tag missin
    6025 PASQUA01 PASQUA NORTH         08-29 12.26 MD E   1  F
    6025 PASQUA02 PASQUA SOUTH         08-29 02.07 MD W   2  F  Right tag missi
    6088 WEYBUR01 WEYBURN NORTH        08-28 23.34 MD N   2  F
    6088 WEYBUR02 WEYBURN SOUTH        08-28 23.21 MD N   2  F
    6077 ESTEVA03 ESTEVAN NORTH/EAST   08-28 22.01 MD N   2  F  Right tag missi
    6070 NPORTA01 NORTH PORTAL         08-28 20.39 MD N   2  F
    4995 PORTAL01 PORTAL               08-28 20.24 CD W   2  F  Right tag missi
    4992 KENMAR01 KENMARE WEST         08-28 19.39 CD W   2  F
    4992 KENMAR02 KENMARE EAST         08-28 19.23 CD W   2  F
    4985 MINOT01  MINOT WEST           08-28 17.33 CD W   2  F
    4979 VOLTAI01 VOLTAIRE WEST        08-28 16.48 CD W   2  F
    4979 VOLTAI02 VOLTAIRE EAST        08-28 16.26 CD W   2  F
    4973 DRAKE03  DRAKE WEST           08-28 16.04 CD W   2  F
    4973 DRAKE02  DRAKE EAST           08-28 15.55 CD W   2  F
    4973 HARVEY01 HARVEY WEST          08-28 15.27 CD W   2  F
    4973 HARVEY02 HARVEY EAST          08-28 14.05 CD W   2  F
    4962 LEAL01   LEAL                 08-28 09.51 CD W   2  F
    4960 VALCIT01 VALLEY CITY          08-28 08.48 CD W   2  F
    4955 ENDERL02 ENDERLIN WEST        08-28 07.59 CD W   2  F
    4955 ENDERL01 ENDERLIN EAST        08-28 07.07 CD W   2  F
    4945 HANKIN01 HANKINSON WEST       08-28 05.56 CD W   2  F
    4939 NASHUA01 NASHUA               08-28 05.12 CD W   2  F
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        08-28 02.19 CD W   2  F
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        08-28 01.33 CD W   2  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        08-27 21.04 CD W   2  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        08-27 20.55 CD W   2  F
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        08-27 20.03 CD W   2  F
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 08-27 19.25 CD W   2  F
    4850 OAKLAN01 OAKLAND MAIN #1 BNSF 08-27 18.56 CD W   2  F
    4849 COTGRO01 COTTAGE GROVE        08-27 18.40 CD W   2  F
    4844 STCROI01 ST. CROIX EAST       08-27 18.31 CD W   2  F
    4835 REDWIN02 RED WING WEST        08-27 18.12 CD W   2  F  Right tag missi
    4835 REDWIN01 RED WING EAST        08-27 17.53 CD W   2  F  Right tag missi
    4830 WABASH01 WABASHA WEST         08-27 17.03 CD W   2  F
    4830 WABASH02 WABASHA EAST         08-27 16.59 CD W   2  F
    4818 RIVERJ01 WEST - RIVER JUNCTIO 08-27 15.46 CD W   2  F  Right tag missi
    4817 LACROS01 LACROSSE WEST        08-27 15.18 CD W   2  F
    4817 LACROS02 LACROSSE EAST(MAIN)  08-27 15.05 CD W   2  F  Right tag missi
    4801 NEWLIS01 NEW LISBON           08-27 12.11 CD W   2  F
    4792 PORTAG01 WEST - PORTAGE       08-27 11.14 CD W   2  F
    4792 PORTAG02 EAST - PORTAGE       08-27 10.13 CD W   2  F
    4773 IXONIA01 IXONIA               08-27 08.47 CD W   2  F  Right tag missi
    4760 MILWAU02 WEST - GRAND AVE. WE 08-27 07.11 CD W   2  F
    4752 STURTE01 STURTEVANT TRACK#1   08-27 06.01 CD W   2  F
    4544 BENSEN02 WEST - B17 ON C&M WE 08-27 03.39 CD W   2  F  Right tag missi

98/09/04 18:54 ET             AEI Sighting Display SF108
 8918-MORE DATA AVAILABLE
 Equipment id ( SOO 000737 )   Date (      )   Type: Locomotive

 S  Stn   Reader  Name                 Date  Time  Zn D Seq Ori Message
 - ----- -------- -------------------- ----- ----- -- - --- --- ---------------
    5850 BREDEN01 BREDENBURY EAST      09-04 13.54 MD W   2  F
    5785 MINNED01 MINNEDOSA WEST       09-04 10.44 CD W   2  F
    5785 MINNED02 MINNEDOSA EAST       09-04 09.38 CD W   2  F
    5320 PORLAP03 P/LAPR/NORTH         09-04 07.34 CD W   2  F
    5320 PORLAP01 P/LAPR/EAST - TUCKER 09-04 07.29 CD W   2  F
    5200 WINNIP05 WEST - CARBERRY NORT 09-04 06.17 CD W   2  F
    5200 WINNIP01 EAST - WHITIER NORTH 09-03 20.09 CD W   1  F
    5200 WINNIP08 SOUTH PADDINGTON MAI 09-03 20.01 CD N   1  F  Right tag missi
    5215 EMERSO01 EMERSON              09-03 17.10 CD N   1  F
    4925 NOYES02  NOYES                09-03 16.23 CD W   1  F
    4915 THIEFR02 THIEF RV FALLS WEST  09-03 13.18 CD W   1  F
    4915 THIEFR01 THIEF RV FALLS E     09-03 06.47 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        09-02 23.57 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        09-02 21.42 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        09-02 13.26 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        09-02 12.55 CD W   1  F    
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        09-02 12.34 CD W   1  F    
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-02 11.25 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL06 WEST - MAIN TRACK #2 09-02 11.14 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL06 WEST - MAIN TRACK #2 09-01 02.50 CD E   3  R  Right tag missi
    4850 STPAUL07 M#1 BNR WEST 7TH STR 09-01 02.14 CD E   3  R
    4866 SHOREH02 SHOREHAM EAST        09-01 01.41 CD E   3  R
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        09-01 01.24 CD E   3  R
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        09-01 00.19 CD E   3  R
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        08-31 20.05 CD E   3  R
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        08-31 18.11 CD E   3  R
    4915 THIEFR01 THIEF RV FALLS E     08-31 10.32 CD E   3  R
    4915 THIEFR02 THIEF RV FALLS WEST  08-31 09.37 CD E   3  R
    4925 NOYES02  NOYES                08-31 07.06 CD E   3  R
    5215 EMERSO01 EMERSON              08-30 20.16 CD S   3  R
    5200 WINNIP08 SOUTH PADDINGTON MAI 08-30 17.00 CD S   3  R    
    5200 WINNIP02 EAST - WHITIER SOUTH 08-30 16.50 CD E   3  R    
    5200 WINNIP01 EAST - WHITIER NORTH 08-30 02.27 CD W   1  F    
    5200 WINNIP08 SOUTH PADDINGTON MAI 08-30 02.19 CD N   1  F
    5215 EMERSO01 EMERSON              08-29 23.27 CD N   1  F
    4925 NOYES02  NOYES                08-29 22.06 CD W   1  F
    4915 THIEFR02 THIEF RV FALLS WEST  08-29 19.21 CD W   1  F
    4915 THIEFR01 THIEF RV FALLS E     08-29 12.28 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        08-28 23.06 CD W   1  F
    4930 GLENWD02 GLENWOOD EAST        08-28 22.25 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL02 HUMBOLDT WEST        08-28 17.30 CD W   1  F
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        08-28 16.27 CD W   1  F
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        08-28 15.25 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL07 M#1 BNR WEST 7TH STR 08-28 14.55 CD W   1  F
    4850 STPAUL06 WEST - MAIN TRACK #2 08-28 14.46 CD W   1  F  Right tag missi
    4850 STPAUL05 WEST - MAIN TRACK #1 08-27 11.20 CD E   3  R
    4850 STPAUL08 M#2 BNR WEST 7TH STR 08-27 10.56 CD E   3  R
    4866 SHOREH01 SHOREHAM WEST        08-27 10.11 CD E   3  R
    4871 HUMBOL01 HUMBOLDT EAST        08-27 09.53 CD E   3  R

OK, now let's look at another class unit, the 756.

98/09/04 19:02 ET             AEI Sighting Display SF108
 8918-MORE DATA AVAILABLE
 Equipment id ( SOO 000756 )   Date (      )  Type: Locomotive

 S  Stn   Reader  Name                 Date  Time  Zn D Seq Ori Message
 - ----- -------- -------------------- ----- ----- -- - --- --- ---------------
    4544 BENSEN05 EAST - FRNKLN  W BND 09-03 16.00 CD W   4  R  Left tag missin
    4532 RIVERG03 RIVER GROVE TRACK #3 09-03 15.53 CD W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3375 WINDSO10 LAKESHORE TOWER      09-02 17.03 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3370 WINDSO03 MANNING              09-02 15.50 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3360 CHATHA01 CHATHAM              09-02 13.09 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3250 LONDON01 LONDON               09-02 11.31 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3250 LONDON04 LONDON YARD (QUE ST) 09-02 10.18 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3240 WOODST01 WOODSTOCK            09-02 09.49 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3239 COAKLE01 COAKLEY              09-02 09.41 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3230 GALT01   GALT/CAMBRIDGE WEST  09-02 08.54 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3230 GALT02   GALT/CAMBRIDGE EAST  09-02 08.33 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3227 GUELPH02 GUELPH JUNCTION WEST 09-02 08.04 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3227 GUELPH03 EAST GUELPH JCT-SOUT 09-02 07.59 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3173 TORONT08 DIXIE SOUTH          09-02 07.18 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin    
    3173 TORONT08 DIXIE SOUTH          09-02 07.05 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3173 TORONT08 DIXIE SOUTH          09-02 07.08 ED E  22  F  Left tag missin
    3190 LAMBTO20 LAMBTON SOUTH        09-02 06.36 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3180 NORTOR01 N TOR DOVERCRT NORTH 09-02 06.17 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3178 LEASID03 BAYVIEW ST NORTH(LEA 09-02 06.10 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3178 LEASID01 LEASIDE YARD NORTH   09-02 06.07 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3173 TORONT10 KENNEDY NORTH        09-02 05.55 ED W   4  R  Left tag missin
    3173 TORONT06 SCISSOR SWITCH       08-31 05.12 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    3173 TORONT10 KENNEDY NORTH        08-31 04.48 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    3178 LEASID01 LEASIDE YARD NORTH   08-31 04.32 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    3178 LEASID03 BAYVIEW ST NORTH(LEA 08-31 04.29 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    3180 NORTOR01 N TOR DOVERCRT NORTH 08-31 04.21 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    3200 WESTON01 WESTON               08-31 04.17 ED S   2  F  Left tag missin
    3404 ELDERN01 ELDER NORTH          08-31 03.05 ED S   2  F  Left tag missin
    3435 MACTIE02 MACTIER SOUTH        08-30 23.32 ED S   2  F  Left tag missin
    3435 MACTIE01 MACTIER NORTH        08-30 23.18 ED S   2  F  Left tag missin
    4098 ROMFOR01 ROMFORD              08-30 20.29 ED S   2  F  Left tag missin
    4100 SUDBUR04 FLANAGAN             08-30 19.12 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4300 CARTIE01 CARTIER EAST         08-30 18.23 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4300 CARTIE02 CARTIER WEST         08-30 15.00 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4335 CHAPLE01 CHAPLEAU             08-30 09.01 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4335 CHAPLE02 CHAPLEAU WEST        08-30 04.57 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4360 FRANZ10  FRANZ EAST           08-30 02.35 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4360 FRANZ20  FRANZ WEST           08-30 02.15 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4370 WHITER01 WHITE RIVER EAST     08-30 00.30 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4410 SCHREI02 SCHREIBER EAST       08-29 20.07 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    4410 SCHREI01 SCHREIBER WEST       08-29 19.55 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    5002 THUNDE01 CURRENT RIVER        08-29 16.18 ED E   2  F  Left tag missin
    5002 THUNDE06 THUNDER BAY RUNNING  08-29 10.55 CD E   2  F  Left tag missin
    5002 THUNDE03 THUNDER BAY YARD W/S 08-29 10.14 CD E   2  F  Left tag missin
    5035 IGNACE02 IGNACE EAST SOUTH TR 08-29 06.11 CD E   2  F  Left tag missin
    5075 KENORA04 KENORA WEST S/TRACK  08-29 01.43 CD E   2  F  Left tag missin
    5200 WINNIP02 EAST - WHITIER SOUTH 08-28 21.18 CD E   2  F  Left tag missin
    5200 WINNIP01 EAST - WHITIER NORTH 08-28 12.41 CD W   3  R  Left tag missin
    5200 WINNIP08 SOUTH PADDINGTON MAI 08-28 12.31 CD N   3  R  Left tag missin
    5215 EMERSO01 EMERSON              08-28 08.14 CD N   3  R  Left tag missin
    4925 NOYES02  NOYES                08-28 04.54 CD W   3  R  Left tag missin
    4915 THIEFR02 THIEF RV FALLS WEST  08-28 02.26 CD W   3  R  Left tag missin
    4915 THIEFR01 THIEF RV FALLS E     08-27 18.37 CD W   3  R  Left tag missin
    4930 GLENWD01 GLENWOOD WEST        08-27 12.05 CD W   3  R  Left tag missin

Now let's look at a few locomotives and see what trains they have been on and what they've been up to.

LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT MOVEMENT HISTORY 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
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     19980903  2024         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN ST PAUL
     19980902  0908         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  560-02
     19980902  0700         DEPT              BETWEEN DEPARTS WINNIPEG
     19980901  2300         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN WINNIPEG
     19980901  1949         SHOP              IN SHOP         WINNIPEG
     19980831  1019         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  565-31
     19980831  0430         DEPT              BETWEEN DEPARTS ST PAUL
     19980830  1710         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN ST PAUL
     19980829  0350         SHOP     OKAY     IN SHOP         ST PAUL
     19980829  0350         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN ST PAUL
     19980829  0120         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  370-901
     19980828  0125         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  370-901
     19980827  1718         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  572-26
     19980826  0507         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  572-26
     19980826  0114         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN MEDICINE
     19980825  1943         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  574-25
     19980825  1855         DEPT     OKAY     BETWEEN DEPARTS ALYTH
     19980825  1330         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN ALYTH
     19980825  0535         SHOP     OKAY     IN SHOP         ALYTH
     19980825  0417         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  964-24
     19980824  1258         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  964-24
     19980824  0750         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  403-21
     19980822  1508         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  403-21
     19980822  1350         DEPT              BETWEEN DEPARTS THUNDER
     19980822  0730         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN THUNDER
     19980822  0523         ARRV              BETWEEN ARRIVES  340-107

LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT MOVEMENT HISTORY 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
UNIT NUMBER ( SOO 006008 )                                            PAGE:  1

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      START    START        FLEET    MECH     EVENT           EVENT
      DATE     TIME (EST)   STATUS   STATUS   DESCRIPTION     LOCATION

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     19980829  1026         OFLN              OFF LINE        NORPAUL
     19980829  1025         OFLN              OFF LINE        BENSENVI
     19980829  0850         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN BENSENVI
     19980825  1019         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  614-066
     19980825  0730         DEPT     OKAY     BETWEEN DEPARTS ALYTH
     19980825  0515         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN ALYTH
     19980825  0513         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  CAN-24
     19980825  0035         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  CAN-24
     19980824  2330         DEPT     OKAY     BETWEEN DEPARTS ALYTH
     19980824  1700         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN ALYTH
     19980824  1515         SHOP     PART     IN SHOP         ALYTH
     19980824  1418         ARRV     PART     BETWEEN ARRIVES  975-24
     19980824  1011         ENRT     PART     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  975-24
     19980824  0300         AVAL     PART     AVAIL ASSGN TRN LETHBRID
     19980823  1355         SHOP     PART     IN SHOP         LETHBRID
     19980823  1332         ARRV     PART     BETWEEN ARRIVES  615-058

LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT MOVEMENT HISTORY 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
UNIT NUMBER ( SOO 006045 )                                            PAGE:  1

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      START    START        FLEET    MECH     EVENT           EVENT
      DATE     TIME (EST)   STATUS   STATUS   DESCRIPTION     LOCATION

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     19980903  1659         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  431-03
     19980903  1530         DEPT     OKAY     BETWEEN DEPARTS ST-LUC
     19980902  2015         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN ST-LUC
     19980902  1915         SHOP     OKAY     IN SHOP         ST-LUC
     19980902  1800         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  926-01
     19980901  2206         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  926-01
     19980901  2017         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN WINDSOR
     19980901  0432         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  921-31
     19980901  0240         DEPT     OKAY     BETWEEN DEPARTS TORONTO
     19980829  2200         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN TORONTO
     19980829  2000         SHOP     OKAY     IN SHOP         TORONTO
     19980829  1559         ARRV              DATA INCOMPLETE
     19980829  1159         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN 2NXS-29
     19980829  0237         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN MACTIER
     19980828  2135         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  434-29
     19980828  2024         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN CARTIER
     19980827  1122         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  432-27
     19980827  0950         DEPT     OKAY     BETWEEN DEPARTS THUNDER
     19980826  2038         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN THUNDER
     19980826  2015         ARRV              BETWEEN ARRIVES  620-278
     19980825  1120         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  620-278
     19980825  1007         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN REGINA
     19980825  0438         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  620-278
     19980824  1556         ENRT              DATA INCOMPLETE
     19980824  1118         ARRV              DATA INCOMPLETE
     19980824  1118         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN SUTHERLA
     19980824  0527         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN SUTHERLA
     19980824  0140         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  DUV-23
     19980823  2015         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN SUTHERLA


LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT MOVEMENT HISTORY 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
UNIT NUMBER ( CP  009500 )                                            PAGE:  1

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      START    START        FLEET    MECH     EVENT           EVENT
      DATE     TIME (EST)   STATUS   STATUS   DESCRIPTION     LOCATION

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     19980904  1644         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  992-04
     19980904  0921         SHOP              IN SHOP         COQUITLA
     19980904  0645         ARRV              BETWEEN ARRIVES  771-050
     19980902  2153         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  771-050
     19980902  2042         ARRV              DATA INCOMPLETE
     19980902  2008         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN RED DEER
     19980902  1712         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  961-02
     19980902  1540         DEPT              BETWEEN DEPARTS ALYTH
     19980902  1420         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN ALYTH
     19980902  0935         SHOP              IN SHOP         ALYTH
     19980902  0817         ARRV              BETWEEN ARRIVES  992-31
     19980831  1720         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  992-31
     19980831  1600         DEPT              BETWEEN DEPARTS COQUITLA
     19980830  1600         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN COQUITLA
     19980829  1630         SHOP     OKAY     IN SHOP         COQUITLA
     19980829  1521         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  601-032
     19980828  1227         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  601-032
     19980828  1052         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  ROC-27
     19980828  0330         ENRT     OKAY     ENROUTE BYTRAIN  ROC-27
     19980827  2200         DEPT     OKAY     BETWEEN DEPARTS ALYTH
     19980827  1800         AVAL     OKAY     AVAIL ASSGN TRN ALYTH
     19980827  1000         SHOP     OKAY     IN SHOP         ALYTH
     19980827  0854         ARRV     OKAY     BETWEEN ARRIVES  467-25
     19980825  1059         ENRT              ENROUTE BYTRAIN  467-25
     19980825  1000         DEPT              BETWEEN DEPARTS WINNIPEG
     19980824  2300         AVAL              AVAIL ASSGN TRN WINNIPEG
     19980822  0400         SHOP              IN SHOP         WINNIPEG

And what could some of these locomotives be equipped with? Well, with the press of a button we can take a look at a few at random...

LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT FEATURES 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
 UNIT NUMBER ( CP  005793 ) MODEL ( RF30 ) FEATURE ( Y ) ACTION (   )
 (C,A)
 CP LEADER*CP TRAIL    2  STLH&CORE*            0
 CABOOSELESS*CONSOLE   2  *STL&H/CORE           0
 PTC/QES*              0  US LEADER*US TRAIL    2  MAST/REM/PLOW
 ----------------------------------------------------------------- CAT CODE: SSI
 BELTPACK                 PTC                      GG ROLLER BEARINGS
 RVS                   X  ATCS                     EMD MAINTAINED
 CABOOSELESS           X  LOCOTROL II MASTER       SNOWPLOW PILOT
 INTERNATIONAL TRAIL      LOCOTROL II REMOTE       KIM HOTSTART
 INTERNATIONAL LEADER  X  TRACTION MOTOR PROBE     ALIGNMENT CTRL.CPLR. X
 ROAD USE ONLY            SPEED CONTROL RPTR.   X  HASLER RECORDER
 BCAB - BOARDED CAB       MASTER SPEED CONTROL     ANTIFREEZE
 USA LEADER               LOCOTROL EB              LIGHTWEIGHT TRUCK
 ALERTER OR RSC           SMART START              HUMP SERVICE
 CAB SIGNAL EQUIPPED      QES MICROPROCESSOR       STROBE
 BOOSTER SERVICE          DB EQUIPPED              AIR DRYER
 LIVERY PAINT             99CH."SPECTRA" RADIO  X  RECESSED BOX HEATER
 QTRON SPEED CONTROL      BOLSTER STOPS            CAB UPGRADE
 QEG MICROPROCESSOR       LOCOTROL IV              AIR SIGNAL (PLOW)
 NO TMCO SWITCH           LOCOTROL IV CONSOLE      NO ALARM SILENCE SW

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 F1=UNIT BASIC     F2=UNIT TECHNICAL            F3=TABLE MENU         F9=UPDATE


LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT FEATURES 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
 UNIT NUMBER ( SOO 004452 ) MODEL ( RS20 ) FEATURE ( Y ) ACTION (   )
 (C,A)
 CP LEADER*CP TRAIL    0  STLH&CORE*            0
 CABOOSELESS*CONSOLE   2  *STL&H/CORE           0
 PTC/QES*              0  US LEADER*US TRAIL    2  MAST/REM/PLOW
 ----------------------------------------------------------------- CAT CODE: XPC
 BELTPACK                 PTC                      GG ROLLER BEARINGS
 RVS                      ATCS                     EMD MAINTAINED
 CABOOSELESS           X  LOCOTROL II MASTER       SNOWPLOW PILOT       X
 INTERNATIONAL TRAIL      LOCOTROL II REMOTE       KIM HOTSTART
 INTERNATIONAL LEADER     TRACTION MOTOR PROBE     ALIGNMENT CTRL.CPLR. X
 ROAD USE ONLY            SPEED CONTROL RPTR.      HASLER RECORDER
 BCAB - BOARDED CAB       MASTER SPEED CONTROL     ANTIFREEZE
 USA LEADER            X  LOCOTROL EB              LIGHTWEIGHT TRUCK
 ALERTER OR RSC        X  SMART START              HUMP SERVICE
 CAB SIGNAL EQUIPPED      QES MICROPROCESSOR       STROBE               X
 BOOSTER SERVICE          DB EQUIPPED              AIR DRYER
 LIVERY PAINT             99CH."SPECTRA" RADIO  X  RECESSED BOX HEATER
 QTRON SPEED CONTROL      BOLSTER STOPS            CAB UPGRADE
 QEG MICROPROCESSOR       LOCOTROL IV              AIR SIGNAL (PLOW)
 NO TMCO SWITCH           LOCOTROL IV CONSOLE      NO ALARM SILENCE SW

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 F1=UNIT BASIC     F2=UNIT TECHNICAL            F3=TABLE MENU         F9=UPDATE


LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT FEATURES 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
 UNIT NUMBER ( SOO 006062 ) MODEL ( RF30 ) FEATURE ( Y ) ACTION (   )
 (C,A)
 CP LEADER*CP TRAIL    2  STLH&CORE*            0
 CABOOSELESS*CONSOLE   2  *STL&H/CORE           0
 PTC/QES*              0  US LEADER*US TRAIL    2  MAST/REM/PLOW
 ----------------------------------------------------------------- CAT CODE: SSI
 BELTPACK                 PTC                      GG ROLLER BEARINGS   X
 RVS                   X  ATCS                     EMD MAINTAINED
 CABOOSELESS           X  LOCOTROL II MASTER       SNOWPLOW PILOT       X
 INTERNATIONAL TRAIL      LOCOTROL II REMOTE       KIM HOTSTART
 INTERNATIONAL LEADER  X  TRACTION MOTOR PROBE     ALIGNMENT CTRL.CPLR. X
 ROAD USE ONLY            SPEED CONTROL RPTR.      HASLER RECORDER
 BCAB - BOARDED CAB       MASTER SPEED CONTROL     ANTIFREEZE
 USA LEADER               LOCOTROL EB              LIGHTWEIGHT TRUCK
 ALERTER OR RSC        X  SMART START              HUMP SERVICE
 CAB SIGNAL EQUIPPED      QES MICROPROCESSOR       STROBE               X
 BOOSTER SERVICE          DB EQUIPPED           X  AIR DRYER
 LIVERY PAINT             99CH."SPECTRA" RADIO  X  RECESSED BOX HEATER
 QTRON SPEED CONTROL      BOLSTER STOPS            CAB UPGRADE
 QEG MICROPROCESSOR       LOCOTROL IV              AIR SIGNAL (PLOW)
 NO TMCO SWITCH           LOCOTROL IV CONSOLE      NO ALARM SILENCE SW

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LOCOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - UNIT FEATURES 0029 - INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL
 UNIT NUMBER ( SOO 000789 ) MODEL ( RF30 ) FEATURE ( Y ) ACTION (   )
 (C,A)
 CP LEADER*CP TRAIL    2  STLH&CORE*            0
 CABOOSELESS*CONSOLE   2  *STL&H/CORE           0
 PTC/QES*              0  US LEADER*US TRAIL    2  MAST/REM/PLOW
 ----------------------------------------------------------------- CAT CODE: SSI
 BELTPACK                 PTC                      GG ROLLER BEARINGS
 RVS                   X  ATCS                     EMD MAINTAINED
 CABOOSELESS           X  LOCOTROL II MASTER       SNOWPLOW PILOT       X
 INTERNATIONAL TRAIL      LOCOTROL II REMOTE       KIM HOTSTART
 INTERNATIONAL LEADER  X  TRACTION MOTOR PROBE     ALIGNMENT CTRL.CPLR. X
 ROAD USE ONLY            SPEED CONTROL RPTR.      HASLER RECORDER
 BCAB - BOARDED CAB       MASTER SPEED CONTROL     ANTIFREEZE
 USA LEADER            X  LOCOTROL EB              LIGHTWEIGHT TRUCK
 ALERTER OR RSC        X  SMART START              HUMP SERVICE
 CAB SIGNAL EQUIPPED      QES MICROPROCESSOR       STROBE               X
 BOOSTER SERVICE          DB EQUIPPED           X  AIR DRYER
 LIVERY PAINT             99CH."SPECTRA" RADIO  X  RECESSED BOX HEATER
 QTRON SPEED CONTROL      BOLSTER STOPS            CAB UPGRADE
 QEG MICROPROCESSOR       LOCOTROL IV              AIR SIGNAL (PLOW)
 NO TMCO SWITCH           LOCOTROL IV CONSOLE      NO ALARM SILENCE SW

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And finally, for those of you that have the deep seeded desire to be a railroad employee, I have posted the newest openings that have come across the Merlin. For those looking to be hired off the street, the conductor openings would be the one to look at as they will hire off the street. Engineers are usually limited to existing conductors and experienced engineers. As for car men and diesel house laborers, I cannot speak.

As with any job seeking adventure, make sure your resume is complete, and follow up the initial inquiry. The folks in the personnel department are typically swamped and it may be a while before they get back to you so be patient. Make sure you have good color vision! The difference between yellow and red is essential!

PLEASE POST ON ALL BULLETIN BOARDS                 September 4, 1998
              CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY - SOO DISTRICT
                   CONDUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM

The Company is offering Conductor Training Programs to current
employees to begin in October and November, 1998 , for positions
available at St. Paul Minnesota, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Bensenville
Illinois, and Terre Haute Indiana.  The number of trainees will be
based on operating needs as determined by the operating department.

Those employees who desire to make application should send a detailed
resume outlining work experience, education and training, to the
Employee Administration Office. These resumes will only be considered
for this class.

  NOTE:  The Steps of Opportunity (SOO Program) process has been
  eliminated with the establishment of the Job Posting procedure.
  Resumes should be submitted instead of the SOO Program forms when
  applying for any position advertised through job posting.  Persons
  who previously submitted resumes for Conductor Trainee positions
  will not be automatically considered.  You must re-submit to be
  considered for this class.

LOCATION:
           St. Paul, Minnesota
           Milwaukee, Wisconsin
           Bensenville, Illinois
           Terre Haute, Indiana

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requires outdoor work in all types of weather conditions, walking
distances on railroad roadbeds, inspecting freight cars, coupling air
hoses and performing airbrake tests, replacing broken air hoses and
gaskets, replacing missing or broken knuckles, adjusting drawbars,
coupling and uncoupling cars and locomotives, climbing ladders on
sides of cars to apply and release hand brakes.

Required to give, receive and interpret hand signals.  Read and
interpret track flags, block and interlocking and other fixed
signals.

Have a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating
Rules (GCOR), Soo Line Railroad System Timetable/Special
Instructions, General Orders and Bulletins as they pertain to the
safe movement of trains, goods, and hazardous materials, ensuring the
safety of CPRS employees and the general public.  Apply corresponding
Rules/Special Instructions of foreign railroads, where applicable.

Completes documentation as required and must ensure all departure and
arrival procedures are carried out to standard.  Plan and perform
setouts and pickups, switching and service of on line industries.
Must be able to handle emergency situations and operate fire
extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques.

Must be available for call 24 hours per day and able to work
irregular hours, with holiday and weekend work included.  Work
performed may be for periods of time up to 12 hours long.

Must safely and efficiently perform all other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess good communication skills,  work efficiently with
minimum supervision and have the ability to make decisions under
stressful circumstances.

Must pass a written examination on General Code of Operating Rules
prior to completing the training period.

Must be able to respond to a call for service at anytime within a 24
hour day, including weekends and holidays and be away from home for
long periods of time.

Must successfully complete Engineer qualification and promotion,
when required.

Good color vision required.

HOW TO APPLY:  Resume receipt deadline - Monday, August 3, 1998.
Please send or fax your detailed resume which must include:

 -  Position you are applying for
 -  Location you wish to be considered for - If you indicate more
    than one (1) location that you wish to be considered for, you
    must designate which location is your 1st choice, 2nd choice,
    etc.
 -  Name, Address and work and home phone number
 -  Work history including positions held and dates of employment
 -  Special skills that would be related to this position
 -  Educational background

to:        Employee Administration Department
           Soo Line Building - Room 1110
           105 S. Fifth Street
           Minneapolis, MN  55440

           FAX: 612-337-8733

Note:  Employees in a probationary period or in their current
       position less than 12 months may not be considered.

                     EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
            Minorities, females, veterans and individuals
             with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 




PLEASE POST ON ALL BULLETIN BOARDS                  September 4, 1998
                 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY - SOO DISTRICT
                               JOB POSTING

Due to our future expected need for Locomotive Engineers, the Company
will be offering a Student Engineer Training Program in October, 1998
to current employees for positions available at the locations
indicated below.  The actual number of engineers needed at each
location will be based on operating needs as determined by the
transportation department.

                       LOCATIONS AVAILABLE
          Bensenville, IL                   Milwaukee, WI
          Terre Haute, IN                   Portage, WI

APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR LOCATION PREFERENCE IN ORDER OF
FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD ETC. IF APPLICABLE.  YOU WILL ONLY BE
CONSIDERED FOR THE LOCATION PREFERENCES YOU IDENTIFY.

Those who desire to make application should send a detailed resume
outlining the following information:

        Position applied for and locations desired in order of
          preference
        Work history including positions held and dates of employment
        Educational background
        Name, address and phone number

  NOTE:  The steps of Opportunity (SOO Program) process has been
  eliminated with the establishment of the Job Posting procedure.
  Resumes should be submitted instead of the SOO Program forms when
  applying for any position advertised through job posting.  Persons
  who previously submitted resumes or forms will not be automatically
  considered and must re-apply to be considered for these openings.

Train Service employees who fail to apply for engineer training will
not deprive themselves of establishing engine service seniority in
the future, however, such employees will establish engine service
seniority behind those train service employees who establish
seniority under this notice.

The selection process will be in accordance with the applicable labor
agreements and the Carriers legal obligations.  In selecting
candidates for Engineer Training, opportunity will first be given to
employees in train and yard services on the basis of their relative
seniority standing, fitness and other qualifications being equal.
Resumes from employees other than trainperson and yardperson will be
accepted, and consideration will be given if vacancies cannot be
filled by train and yard services employees.

Employees accepting the Engineer Training Program for service at a
location other than their place of residence are NOT eligible for a
moving allowance of any kind.

All completed applications MUST be received by the Assistant Manager
Employee Administration no later than Friday, September 18, 1998.

   Employee Administration Department
   Karen F. Lennie - Asst. Mgr. Employee Administration
   P.O. Box 530, Minneapolis, MN 55440
   Fax:  612-337-8733

                    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
            Minorities, females, veterans and individuals
             with disabilities are encouraged to apply.



PLEASE POST ON ALL BULLETIN BOARDS                September 4, 1998
              CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY - SOO DISTRICT
                             JOB POSTING
We are presently attempting to identify current employees interested
in work in the Car Department at St. Paul, MN.

POSITION:             Carmen

LOCATION:             St. Paul, Minnesota

DEPARTMENT:           Mechanical - CAR

Specific Duties:  Inspect and repair freight cars in the yard
Qualified candidates will be responsible for the inbound and outbound
inspections of railroad cars.  Duties include, but are not limited to
working all around, under, between, on top and inside while
performing repairs.

Job Requirements:  May perform or be exposed to welding, cutting,
heating and operation of a forklift.  Applicant must have or be able
to obtain C.D.L. license.  Must be able to work one of three shifts
with mid-week rest days.

To apply for this positions, complete and send a resume which must
include:

   - Position and location applied for.
   - Work history, including positions held and dates of employment.
   - Educational background.
   - Any special skills related to the position.

 NOTE: The Steps of Opportunity (SOO Program) process has been
 eliminated with the establishment of the Job Posting procedure.
 Resumes should be submitted instead of the SOO Program forms when
 applying for any position advertised through job posting.  Persons
 who previously submitted resumes for similar positions will not be
 automatically considered.  you must re-submit to be considered for
 these openings.

 Employees in a probationary period or in their current position less
 than 12 months may not be considered.

Resumes must be received in this office no later than Friday,
September 18, 1999 to be considered for these positions.

              Employee Administration Department
              Karen F. Lennie - Asst. Mgr. Employee Administration
              P. O. Box 530 - Rm 1110
              Minneapolis, MN 55440
              Fax 612-337-8733

                    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  Minorities, females, veterans and individual's with disabilities
                      are encouraged to apply.



PLEASE POST ON ALL BULLETIN BOARDS                 September 4, 1998
             CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY - SOO DISTRICT
                             JOB POSTING
Due to a need for Diesel House Laborers, the company is attempting to
identify current employees who would like to be considered for these
positions at the St. Paul, MN locomotive department (Roundhouse).

Position:             Diesel House Laborers

Location:             St. Paul, Minnesota

Department:           Mechanical Services

Specific Duties:      Move equipment, clean shops, clean locomotives
                      and equipment, switch equipment and other
                      duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:     Previous mechanical experience and/or knowledge
                      of rolling equipment preferred.  Must be able
                      to work any of three shifts including weekends
                      and holidays.

To apply, send or fax a detailed resume outlining the following
information:
    - Your name, address and daytime phone number
    - Position and location applied for
    - Work history including positions held and dates of employment
    - Educational background
    - Any special skills related to position applied for

  NOTE: The Steps of Opportunity (SOO Program) process has been
  eliminated with the establishment of the Job Posting procedure.
  Resumes should be submitted instead of the SOO Program forms when
  applying for any position advertised through job posting.  Persons
  who previously submitted resumes will not be automatically
  considered and must re-apply to be considered for these openings.

  Employees in a probationary period or in their current position
  less than 12 months may not be considered.

Resumes must be received in this office no later than Friday,
September 18, 1998 to be considered for tese positions.

              EMPLOYEE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
              Karen F. Lennie - Asst. Mgr. Employee Administration
              P.O. Box 530 - Rm 1110
              Minneapolis, MN 55440
              Fax 612-337-8733

                    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  Minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities
                      are encouraged to apply.

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