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Posted by Dutchrailnut on Mon Apr 24 07:29:31 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Terrapin Station on Mon Apr 24 07:10:14 2006. Who says its 40 year for railcars , there is no set standard, railcars are writen off in 20 years, Its still amazing that the Budd M1's lasted this long with no support from its maker, and with supplies getting rarer every day.The Bombardier push pull cars were built for a life of 15 years, and MNCR is sending 40 or so cars out for rebuilt, yes life can be extended if the cars are big time overhauled. The M1's were not overhauled , not because LIRR or MNCR did not want to, but simply because there was no money in mid eighties and other things needed more attention. like the failing diesel fleet and coaches. |
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