The goal of every railroad used to move traffic over the line efficiently and safely. There are several ways to control train movement, but the most basic is to have a fixed schedule of trains. A timetable containing this schedule is published, and train crews are required to follow the schedule exactly. This works well, with two exceptions: A fixed schedule doesn't allow for unusual occurrances such as breakdowns or bad weather; and certain freight patterns simply aren't compatible with regularly-scheduled trains (e.g., seasonal merchandise, or factory shipments in response to irregular customer orders).
Prototype railroads have two types of timetables: timetables for public use (passenger service) and timetables for employee use (passenger and timed freight service).
Passenger service. Here is a example of a timetable for public use. This is the Northern Pacific Passenger Timetable for Winter 1952 - 1953. Table 59 and 60 apply specifically to the Grays Harbor Subdivision.
Timed freight service. Each crew member is expected to have an Employee Timetable in their possession at all times while on duty.Here is a Northern Pacific timetable dated Sunday May 26, 1946 for employee use.
The Employee Timetable lists all regular trains, their classes and scheduled departure (or arrival) times. It also lists all stations in sequence on the mainline showing the facilities present at each station, the mile post at which they are located, and their distance from the start station.
Finally the timetable contains special instructions that augment the UCOOR (rule book). This particular one does not have a special instructions section.
Notice of New Timetable. At least 24 hours before a new timetable goes into effect, notification will be made by general order. A track bulletin will also be issued at least 24 hours before the new timetable goes into effect and continue for 6 days after the effective date.
Special Instructions. Special instructions will replace any rule or regulation published in any operational manual with which they conflict.
Timetable Characters. Timetable characters are letters and symbols located in the timetable station column. These letters and symbols indicate the special conditions at specific locations (such as yard limits and manual interlockings). A timetable station column may also include information on the method of operation (such as TWC, ABS, CTC, or DTC). Explanation of characters will be shown in the timetable.
The WWSL
The WWSL only utilizes Employee Timetables and Special Instructions. The two Class 3 railroads connecting with the WWSL also uses Employee Timetables and Special Instructions in coordination with the WWSL. Those current Timetables and Special Instructions are listed below.
WWSL Timetable and Special Instruction
OPLC Timetable and Special Instruction
STC Timetable and Special Instruction
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