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Dylan Knott
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shunting

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Anyone know what the current rule is regarding shunting?

Is a tractor fitted with a buffer still allowed to shunt or must it be a locomotive?
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Nathan Berelowitz
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Where is this performed? I guess if it is in a private siding and there is someone competent, it should be okay
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Dylan Knott
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Private siding. No access to Spoornet lines.
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Nathan Berelowitz
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Then you should have no problems. Just work safely and chock the wheels!
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