RN dispatcher changes
RN dispatcher changes
Hunter may be dead, but change never stops. Listening to yesterday’s scanner recordings, I heard RN dispatcher LAL saying that Friday will be her last day... The RN job is moving to Florida and she took a different job to stay in Chicago. I am sure the crews will miss her. It will be interesting to see when the cutover takes place.
In a similar vein, I heard an engineer I’ve never heard before on this morning’s P371. Sounded experienced.
In a similar vein, I heard an engineer I’ve never heard before on this morning’s P371. Sounded experienced.
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I always thought LAL was one of the real good ones. I'm sure you are correct that the crews will miss her. I always enjoyed listening to her; she is certainly a class act.
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I'll miss the fact that she kept Amtrak moving better than anyone elseJetlink wrote:I always thought LAL was one of the real good ones. I'm sure you are correct that the crews will miss her. I always enjoyed listening to her; she is certainly a class act.
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As odd as it sounds, being listeners to a radio station not meant for broadcast, it was always nice to hear LAL on the air, giving everybody what they needed to keep on moving. Always appreciated the informative nature about it - often got to learn a lot about what was going on as she talked to various people around the territory.Jetlink wrote:I always thought LAL was one of the real good ones. I'm sure you are correct that the crews will miss her. I always enjoyed listening to her; she is certainly a class act.
So yeah, I suppose this is an unsolicited railfan appreciation statement -- yes, I suppose even railroad dispatchers can earn local "legend" status among the 'fans.
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I was just thinking the same thing. My computer records the scanner, cuts the silence between transmissions down to 2 seconds, and dumps the resulting audio into my iTunes account. It’s usually about 45 minutes+ of audio, and it’s what I listen to in the car during my commute.Saturnalia wrote: As odd as it sounds, being listeners to a radio station not meant for broadcast, it was always nice to hear LAL on the air...
Exactly as you say, it’s like saying goodbye to a favorite DJ who has become a “friend.”
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LAL was the best she always kept us moving.
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Any chance you could post some of that audio either in here or maybe youtube?TSS wrote: My computer records the scanner, cuts the silence between transmissions down to 2 seconds, and dumps the resulting audio into my iTunes account. It’s usually about 45 minutes+ of audio. ”
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You can listen live anytime via broadcastify: https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/26249Pixl wrote:Any chance you could post some of that audio either in here or maybe youtube?
Of course, that has real time silence built in. I haven’t investigated how to share my private “condensed“ files, which are created by the same software. My feed features CSX plus the marine channels, so it’s fairly quiet in between trains during the winter. In the summer, there’s plenty of boat and bridge traffic to hear.
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LAL was the best at keeping trains moving and executing good moves on the RN desk. She will be missed!
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That sounds incredibly useful! What software is that?TSS wrote:I was just thinking the same thing. My computer records the scanner, cuts the silence between transmissions down to 2 seconds, and dumps the resulting audio into my iTunes account. It’s usually about 45 minutes+ of audio, and it’s what I listen to in the car during my commute.Saturnalia wrote: As odd as it sounds, being listeners to a radio station not meant for broadcast, it was always nice to hear LAL on the air...
Exactly as you say, it’s like saying goodbye to a favorite DJ who has become a “friend.”
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I use Audio Hijack. It’s Mac only software. If you use a Mac, I’d be happy to tell you more.J3rsdm5 wrote:That sounds incredibly useful! What software is that?
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I'm running Windows 10, but I'll look around for a rough equivalent. Thanks!TSS wrote:I use Audio Hijack. It’s Mac only software. If you use a Mac, I’d be happy to tell you more.J3rsdm5 wrote:That sounds incredibly useful! What software is that?
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What about Tammy? Did she move on as well?SD80MAC wrote:LAL was the best at keeping trains moving and executing good moves on the RN desk. She will be missed!
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CSX didn't have a good plan for the moving dispatchers implemented. No moving expenses. The Atlanta dispatchers that went to Jacksonville are sleeping in their cars but not on CSX property. They left their families in Atlanta because they were told move now or lose your job. Morale is low and fatigue is setting in. The company just rushed what the big shots wanted but no plan.
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Maybe theses people that make the decisions don't read history books or order their underlings to read them. "As a "FYI' the same exact thing happened at the Conrail break up. This creates a lot of problems for the dispatchers ( NOT that The company gives a CRAP ). People trying to move and sell their houses, transfer the kids to a new school. O yeah and NOT being able to sell the house and the added expense of renting or trying to find a place to live , while still having to pay bills at the old location. And the best was , well if you don't want the job ( that you've had for 20 years Tuff ) It's never about individuals ( SORRY ) the only thing that counts is the bottom line. Conrail, CSX or NS ."
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I think she's headed to Florida.J T wrote: What about Tammy? Did she move on as well?
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Um, no. They are paying moving expenses. I am hearing the NS is making their dispatchers move on their own dime, as there is nothing in their contract to make them. That is just something I heard around the water cooler, so take it with a grain of salt.Super Chief wrote:CSX didn't have a good plan for the moving dispatchers implemented. No moving expenses.
You might want to reread that article. The Atlanta guys sold their homes and sent their families down to Jax before the office closed. They were living in their cars while still working in Atlanta.Super Chief wrote: Atlanta dispatchers that went to Jacksonville are sleeping in their cars but not on CSX property. They left their families in Atlanta because they were told move now or lose your job.
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Not true, the company and union are negotiating a moving package as part of the implementation agreement.Typhoon wrote:Um, no. They are paying moving expenses. I am hearing the NS is making their dispatchers move on their own dime, as there is nothing in their contract to make them. That is just something I heard around the water cooler, so take it with a grain of salt.Super Chief wrote:CSX didn't have a good plan for the moving dispatchers implemented. No moving expenses.
The dispatcher is cool.
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Starting 1st shift on the 15th, the RN will be in Jax.
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Hurricane EHHarrison, a cat 5 storm will be descending upon Jacksonville early in the season....best of luck!
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