The D&W Power Desk is responsible for assigning locomotive power to all trains  

Primary Duties

• Assigns proper locomotive power to all trains according to the guidleines

MIXED FREIGHT CARS:
1 - 15 cars = 1 or 2 locomotives at head end
15 - 30 cars = 2 locomotives at head end
30 - 45 cars = 2 locomotives at head end and 1 helper unit 30 cars back
45 - 60 cars = 3 locomotives at head and 2 helper units 30 cars back

INTERMODAL:
1 - 15 cars = 1 or 2 locomotives at head end
15 - 30 cars = 2 locomotives at head end
30 - 45 cars = 3 locomotives at head end

Requirements for Qualification

• Work 3 sessions as Power Desk 

This job earns credit toward the Hostler category (3b) of the Chief Dispatcher AP