Ballast Hoppers

Hopper cars filled with ballast are a common sight on maintenance trains, especially with the addition of the third track to the main line. Where does the LIRR get the ballast? Via what route is it delivered? Can the LIRR maintenance hoppers travel on the tracks of other railroads?

They are loaded in CT, and are hauled by P&W via Fresh Pond. The cars can be interchanged anywhere, though they only need to run to the mine in CT.

http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/ballas ... oppers.htm

LI 100015-100034 11 ribs 3 center ribs close together series LI Ballast Hoppers #100034 at Port Jefferson, NY 9/21/2003 Photo: John Volpi

Likey interchanged to the P&W for reloading in Ct at Fresh pond/Fremont with NY&A Freight interchange