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The GG-1's were disposed of way before current regulations took effect at that time only transformers needed to be drained or removed. the M-2's still have trace amounts of PCB's in transformers but regulations are no longer were you just drain oil or remove transformer. the asbestos is different m...

Yes, one or more have a bell. It is electronic. I think 5012 is one of them.
Why do EMUs not need them?

If the LIRR is struck, and if the LIRR shuts down, the NY & Atlantic will not operate. That would be the equivalent of a garbage strike, as one of the primary commodities hauled by the NYAR is waste and construction debris. They would need to be allowed operate in that regard alone. If they can...

I'll be 100% honest. I am one of those management employees that will be there. Watching the rails rust I suppose. I still maintain my dues in one of the (possibly) striking craft. I hope it doesn't come to that honestly. I wasn't here in '95, so I was curious about trains out on the road when the d...

What happens to trains (and passengers) already in transit at 12:01a?

Not so much a plant. In 1969-70 or so the LI leased those unused tracks to Budd for mods to various cars Budd had MTA contracts for. They installed an inspection pit, and a ramshackle tin shed underneath the Worlds Fair overpass.

You can see the comprimise coupler on the F end. Intereseting this is that there IS third rail there, just not that track, which was converted to an inspection pit for the Budd work. I dont know if the pit is still there, it was recently. The LIRR now uses some of those World's Fair station tracks f...

Very possible it is an M2. I have an old slide transfer from the early 70's of a red striped M-unit PAIR at Shea. Wern't the M2-M4 triplets?

Also the M1s had warranty/mods done by Budd at Shea early on, so it makes sense that theu would do the same for the M2

Last week the State hired a telephone polling company to call state residents and ask their opinions on the negotiations. The Tool received one such survey call. A sampling of questions asked: Who do you feel is responsible for the negotiation impasse? Should raises be given to the highest paid rai...

It is unlikely that Amtrak or any other carrier would run take up slack service, being it would be an affront to fellow union members. Cross-honoring fares, would be if a deal was struck with Amtrak management. If the conductors are told to accept SEPTA tickets they will. A PEB can be gathered toget...