03-25-2023, 03:09 PM
(03-25-2023, 03:05 PM)ijmorlan Wrote:(03-25-2023, 12:35 PM)CP42 Wrote: An update on this since I’ve started paying more attention to it: they do plug into shore power on Friday evenings/weekends. I guess they find. It’s easier to idle on weeknights rather than shutting them down in the evening and starting them back up in the morning… which I feel like could be an easy improvement to make.
Plugging in power cords is difficult! Personally, I usually eat dinner cold — much easier than plugging in the microwave!
OK, I’m sure there is more involved with plugging in a train, but still.
I am completely speculating here, but I don't think it's the "plugging in" that's hard, but the startup in the morning. The locos probably have to be warmed up for a long time in the morning, and if they are left idling the train crews don't have to get up as early in the morning to get things started.
But there's no excuse, they shouldn't be left idling.