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Posted by C.B. Hall (Member # 2066) on :

Does anyone out there know how long it takes to transfer an intermodal train of, say, 50 cars from one railroad to another? In other words, how long, at a minimum, does it take to inspect for seal defects on containers, change crews, etc.?