Did the LIRR commandeer 261, 268, 270 & 271 to clear snow?

by Teutobergerwald
Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:09 am

To clear snow, especially in Suffolk County, did the LIRR commandeer the NYA's GP38-2's ?

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Re: Did the LIRR commandeer 261, 268, 270 & 271 to clear sno

by Clear Of BH
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:21 pm

As far as I know, only 261 came out to plow.

"Babylon East to train **** over,Train **** By, We have reports of a car on the tracks just east of the crossing at (station that shall not be named), Keep an eye out and let me know what's going on when you have a visual.. Over, Babylon East,Train **** Roger. Can I push it out of my way?"

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Re: Did the LIRR commandeer 261, 268, 270 & 271 to clear sno

by dedm30junk
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:24 pm

261 came out that friday night to speonk at sat on track 7 to sunday afternoon and did not turn a wheel.

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Re: Did the LIRR commandeer 261, 268, 270 & 271 to clear sno

by Clear Of BH
Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:09 am

From the picture I saw, It sure had a good gathering of snow on the nose as if it plowed it way out there..

"Babylon East to train **** over,Train **** By, We have reports of a car on the tracks just east of the crossing at (station that shall not be named), Keep an eye out and let me know what's going on when you have a visual.. Over, Babylon East,Train **** Roger. Can I push it out of my way?"

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