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indeed,though the layout at Matlock would still have particular items which may cause issue from NRs side, such as unclear sigthing of the trains rear due to the curve, obstructed views with the platform and views caused thus by passengers on a packed platform etc, as well as your backing upto a buffer stop on approach to the tunnel, all of which still make it twitchy to be doing that on a regular basis,especially given the clauses in the NR rulebook S.S.2, SHUNTING/PROPELLING-6.3. where you must drive from the leading cab unless;
you are required to observe handsignals (given that this may be obstructed at Matlock) or
a shunter is observing the movements by radio,(BEST OPTION- ( now at dove holes quarry theyve taken to walking back with the train now following several incidents,the person ensuring they call back the locomotive every few seconds)
even with a good vaccum no gaurantee could be given that your trains as good as stopping on a dime, though generally they are good at doing just that!
the potential hazards aside, even if you were to propel backwards as a normal practice thing at matlock youd first have to send the empties upto riverside to run around, whilst simpler in operations-the extra time taken would still mean a dwell time of around 10 minutes anyhow,so would it really be a saving as such or add more risk, which is the name of the game nowadays to try to reduce risk.
swings n roundabouts
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