ATCFault wrote:While working the aqua train, it was interesting to see that the Montclair line had speed-based crossing activation while the M&E had regular circuit activation. You'd think the PVL would have the same thing. Then again, nothing is really uniform on the system, like having to creep up to Main St. Ramsey to trip the gates westward vs. keying the gates at Middletown, Hazlet, and Matawan.jimzim66 wrote:I knew, I was just hoping for a more interesting response... But yeah, it's great to pull in and see 60 cars lined up in either direction.ATCFault wrote: Sarcasm? But yes the gates at Grand Ave trip when the pilot of the locomotive clears the Madison ave.No, I really had no idea.
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jimzim66 wrote: While working the aqua train, it was interesting to see that the Montclair line had speed-based crossing activation while the M&E had regular circuit activation. You'd think the PVL would have the same thing. Then again, nothing is really uniform on the system, like having to creep up to Main St. Ramsey to trip the gates westward vs. keying the gates at Middletown, Hazlet, and Matawan.A perfect example of a un-uniform system would be the gates at Ho-Ho-Kus. Warren Ave gates are on a regular circuit-activation system, and the pedestrian gates only 50 feet away are speed-based.
N8 > traction cut out > Idle > N8 > traction cut out > Idle
...just another day.
...just another day.
Couldn't find a mention anywhere here. From the looks of it, they're putting in a new rail crossing and siding?
along the whole PVL, track work and crossing upgrades. i dont think there are new sidings
Power will be assigned based on the following...
Is it a locomotive?
Does it have an engine?
Does it have wheels?
Can/will it stop?
If it meets most of this criteria, expect it on a work train.
Is it a locomotive?
Does it have an engine?
Does it have wheels?
Can/will it stop?
If it meets most of this criteria, expect it on a work train.
Makes sense now...
I thought I read a while back that they were putting in new sidings on the PVL. Is that still the case?
I thought I read a while back that they were putting in new sidings on the PVL. Is that still the case?
uzplayer wrote:Makes sense now...No. The siding project has been complete for about two years now. The Emerson siding was not built due to local protest.
I thought I read a while back that they were putting in new sidings on the PVL. Is that still the case?
sullivan1985 wrote:Power will be assigned based on the following...You forgot the need for a mini-bar and a navigation system. It gets boring on work trains...
Is it a locomotive?
Does it have an engine?
Does it have wheels?
Can/will it stop?
If it meets most of this criteria, expect it on a work train.
To loosely quote Capt. Jack Aubrey from the movie Master and Commander: "NJT runs a railroad, not a private yacht! WE DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR YOUR DAMNED HOBBIES, SIR!"
Originator of Jeff Smith rules!
Cruiser "Awesome Justice Train Freedom America" 939
Originator of Jeff Smith rules!
Cruiser "Awesome Justice Train Freedom America" 939
cruiser939 wrote:Dont forget about the prime mover. Comes in handy when cooking on work trains. Especially when reheating thanksgiving dinner on the aqua train.sullivan1985 wrote:Power will be assigned based on the following...You forgot the need for a mini-bar and a navigation system. It gets boring on work trains...
Is it a locomotive?
Does it have an engine?
Does it have wheels?
Can/will it stop?
If it meets most of this criteria, expect it on a work train.
Was the local protest because they were misinformed that there would be "big Thru freights"?
Don't forget the workers! They are the ones that get it done and you don't need a book to learn from them. Common Sense.
railmason357 wrote:Was the local protest because they were misinformed that there would be "big Thru freights"?Yes it was and from what I read in the newspapers NJT struck a deal and signed an agreement to no freight. As it was even with the agreement to no freight the Oradell siding still never got built.
airman00 wrote:budget issues? or too lazy to build itrailmason357 wrote:Was the local protest because they were misinformed that there would be "big Thru freights"?Yes it was and from what I read in the newspapers NJT struck a deal and signed an agreement to no freight. As it was even with the agreement to no freight the Oradell siding still never got built.
No, just too many whining NIMBYs. Foolish idiots. Never let a fact get in the way. These giant freights would vineyard exactly? The line does dead end in Spring Valley. Frankly, I'm embarrassed to originally be from Hillsdale the way these small-minded mayors acted. Of course, many of their own constituents were opposed to their positions, as they actually use the trains.
That's the problem with these towns; only the people who live and work in the towns have the time to serve in the municipal governments, while the actual passengers spend much of the day working in NYC, JC, Newark etc. Only reinforces the parochialism.
That's the problem with these towns; only the people who live and work in the towns have the time to serve in the municipal governments, while the actual passengers spend much of the day working in NYC, JC, Newark etc. Only reinforces the parochialism.
rails > roads
On second thought, let's not go to the NJ Transit Rail forum, 'tis a silly place.
On second thought, let's not go to the NJ Transit Rail forum, 'tis a silly place.