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Re: Official Naugatuck Railroad thread (NAUG/RMNE)

 by EDM5970 ¦  Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:55 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Official Naugatuck Railroad thread (NAUG/RMNE) ¦  Replies: 1642 ¦  Views: 244630

The freight business is growing. see www.naugfreight.com

Re: MLV EMU Procurement

 by EDM5970 ¦  Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:23 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: NJT MLV EMU Procurement ¦  Replies: 416 ¦  Views: 133299

That Colorado Rail Car unit is history, burned up. Something like the Riverline cars would make far more sense, and NJT (or BBD) knows how to maintain them.

Re: PATCO to Glassboro?

 by EDM5970 ¦  Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:22 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: PATCO to Glassboro? ¦  Replies: 122 ¦  Views: 39307

It shouldn't be too difficult to build an electric-DMU that could run on diesel east of Camden, then switch to DC third rail to get into Center City, via the PATCO line. This would eliminate the danger of third rail outside of the tunnel, and offer a one seat ride into the city. If the car floor and...

Re: First "All-Day" Push-Pull Set coming soon...

 by EDM5970 ¦  Tue Mar 26, 2019 3:54 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: First "All-Day" Push-Pull Set coming soon... ¦  Replies: 87 ¦  Views: 25354

Aren't there two stations on the West Trenton line that pretty much share a parking lot? That sounds like a train length to me.

Re: Septa push pull overview

 by EDM5970 ¦  Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:50 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Septa push pull overview ¦  Replies: 224 ¦  Views: 60072

Too bad they scrapped those six Jersey Transit cars; aside from the 'borrowed' trucks they didn't look that bad. I've seen worse looking cars still in service.

Re: NJT to lease AEM-7s and ALP-44s from SEPTA

 by EDM5970 ¦  Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:03 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: NJT to lease AEM-7s and ALP-44s from SEPTA ¦  Replies: 37 ¦  Views: 17233

I've never seen Comets and MLs in the same revenue train. Equipment moves, yes, but NJT does not mix them up. Now, in Boston MBTA does mix MLs and single level cars.

Re: when portal is blocked , when no alternatives ?

 by EDM5970 ¦  Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:22 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: when portal is blocked , when no alternatives ? ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 6368

What good would running to Bayhead do when your destination is NY Penn? Many miles AWAY from Ney York. There is PATH from Newark to WTC or 33rd Street, and there are agreements to cross honor NJT tickets when there are bridge or tunnel issues. Also diverting NY bound trains from the NEC to Hoboken c...

Re: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more

 by EDM5970 ¦  Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:14 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more ¦  Replies: 88 ¦  Views: 35555

I read elsewhere that ACL crews may not be qualified on other lines.

Re: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more

 by EDM5970 ¦  Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:58 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more ¦  Replies: 88 ¦  Views: 35555

Commercial frequency AC would offer more flexibility. Lets imagine the entire line electrified, from the NEC to AC, and with a connection to PATCO at Lindenwold. You could operate the dual voltage PATCO cars (read up a few posts) into Center City, and larger MUs or push-pulls into 30th Street. Of co...

Re: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more

 by EDM5970 ¦  Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:21 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more ¦  Replies: 88 ¦  Views: 35555

The LIRR, Metro North and CTA third rail installations are 'legacy' systems, put in years ago, long before everyone was looking for an excuse to sue someone. There are enormous safety issues, and as noted, the technical consideration regarding substations. DC does not travel well. The more practical...

Re: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more

 by EDM5970 ¦  Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:14 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more ¦  Replies: 88 ¦  Views: 35555

CMSL? RDCs? PTC? BLE? SMART? Seriously?

Re: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more

 by EDM5970 ¦  Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:25 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more ¦  Replies: 88 ¦  Views: 35555

rr503 said: "Who said a combined RR would use NJT equipment? If we're really gonna entertain this idea, one would probably electrify the line to AC and run it all with PATCO stock". You really want to ride a subway car all the way between Philly and AC? And add third rail? That's what you ...

Re: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more

 by EDM5970 ¦  Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:19 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more ¦  Replies: 88 ¦  Views: 35555

NJT buying PATCO would do nothing towards building a faster route into downtown Philly. The FRA vs. FTA issue is minor, compared to the fact that NJT cars wouldn't even come close to being able to fit into PATCO's tunnels or make the curves. This sounds just like the reporter in North Jersey, who su...

Re: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more

 by EDM5970 ¦  Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:19 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Major NJT cuts, no AC line for 5 months and more ¦  Replies: 88 ¦  Views: 35555

Diesels in Suburban? I think not-

Re: Center door on some push-pull coaches?

 by EDM5970 ¦  Sun May 06, 2018 8:49 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Center door on some push-pull coaches? ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 6173

Ex NJT/EL Comets were scrapped a few months ago. Didn't look in too bad condition, but their trucks had been borrowed for use as shop trucks during the equalizer fiasco. Bet NJT could have put them to good use now...

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