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Rail Yard Engineer

Agent skill
1 skill

Use when a task needs the judgment of a Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, or Hostler — deciding kick versus couple-and-shove for a cut of cars in flat switching, computing a safe release/coupling speed given rollout distance and rolling resistance, verifying blue-signal protection before an engine move onto an occupied track, pacing a shove to a hump crest against the tower's called spacing, or moving a locomotive within terminal track limits as a hostler for fueling or servicing.

Install with
Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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About this skill

Use when a task needs the judgment of a Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, or Hostler — deciding kick versus couple-and-shove for a cut of cars in flat switching, computing a safe release/coupling speed given rollout distance and rolling resistance, verifying blue-signal protection before an engine move onto an occupied track, pacing a shove to a hump crest against the tower's called spacing, or moving a locomotive within terminal track limits as a hostler for fueling or servicing.

Quick start

  1. Copy the install prompt. Use the green button above this README.
  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
General
Reported license
MIT
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
Rail Yard Engineer | Agent Skills Atlas