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Posted by JOE @ NYCMTS - NYCTMG on Sat Mar 12 19:56:13 2016, in response to Re: What is this supposed to be?, posted by tunnelrat on Sat Mar 12 10:47:51 2016. Hello again Steve.Yes, you are correct and memory still correct. Here is my photo from 1995 looking south from the N/B Platform of the ex-NYW&B E.180th Street Station, south along the former N/B Local Track. Notice the covered 3rd Rail at left of track, and continuing down the viaduct  ALSO note that the TA in an attempt to somewhat maintain the viaduct and its deck, had removed the former N/B & S/B ex-NYW&B two express tracks and many of the ties -- which had not been used on the viaduct trestle since the late 1940's. I would assume that was done some time just before or soon AFTER (was that in the 1980's ??) the single track and its switch connecting to the then AMTRAK Mainline S/B local track, was removed. Likely in some track upgrades on the trestle, (repairs, etc) the Covered 3rd rail was also installed as a safety improvement. But, yes, it was there (covered 3rd rail, relocated in SUBWAY POSITION) until the trestle was gradually removed in stages in the 2003 - 2005 period, along with removal in stages of the 4 track embankment south from E.177th Street to E.174th Street. Yes, a funny story about the TA diesel running down the weed and small tree filled tracks -- what was that M/M thinking -- especially on long OOS track that had rotted ties, missing spikes, and some eroded ballast ! Its amazing he got that heavy diesel back on the rails with no jacks, tools, and just what he did. Especially if the whole truck was off the rails (all 4 wheels) Perhaps it was just an "embellished" "tall tale" of the actual trip and back - as to what actually happened. PS: Steve, the lower case type is much better, but ALSO place a space (via the long spacer bar key, heh!) or two BETWEEN EACH sentence ending -- as seen in my text above -- Thanks !) regards - Joe F |
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