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Re: LIRR to test retrofitting M7s to run off battries |
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Posted by randyo on Thu Apr 22 01:24:31 2021, in response to Re: LIRR to test retrofitting M7s to run off battries, posted by 3-9 on Wed Apr 21 23:02:38 2021. Some time in the 1980s, the TA embarked on a program to replace the RT-5 brake system that was originally on the R-44s with an RT-2 (SMEE) or equivalent brake system of proven technology and better reliability. One train of R-44s was equipped with a conventional WABCO RT-2 brake system with cineston controllers. I never saw the train in operation bur I did see it laid up in 207 St Yd when I was trainmaster up there circa 1983. Another train was equipped with a similar system manufactured by Westcode similar to one that had been previously installed on a train of R-42s. After testing, Westcode was awarded the contract for retrofitting the cars which retained that same brake system after GOH. |
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