Kickin' Cars

As some of you know, I am now working for the railroad and in training. I've tried to explain what is meant by the term "kicking" a car. It's basically giving a car or cars a push with the engine, releasing the coupler, stopping the engine and letting the car or cars coast freely to where you want it. Here are a couple videos that show it happening. FUN!



And here is a crew using this method to do some switching in the yard.



Disclaimer: I am NOT in any of these!