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Posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009 I have heard that most of the remaining R-32 cars won't be reefed after all. I heard a deal is being finalized by the country of Nigeria to purchase 232 R-32 cars. They won't be avavilable for shipment until they are retired from service here which is scheduled for December.I guess it makes more sense for them to sell these cars than dumping them into ther ocean. |
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Posted by cortelyounext on Tue Jun 9 18:27:49 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. Where did you hear that? I came up empty on Google. |
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Posted by error46146 on Tue Jun 9 18:27:54 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. lol for real? |
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Posted by Broadway Lion on Tue Jun 9 18:33:26 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. And what, pray tell, will Nigeria do with them.I think you have handing out your bank information to the wrong people. ROAR |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. To: Subchatter@Subchat.comFrom: KingScamma@thisisnotascam.com.ng Subject: URGENT AND CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL DEAR SIR, I AM MARIAM ABACHA, WIDOW OF THE LATE NIGERIAN HEAD OF STATE, GEN. SANI ABACHA. AFTER HE DEATH OF MY HUSBAND WHO DIED MYSTERIOUSLY AS A RESULT OF CARDIAC ARREST, I WAS INFORMED BY OUR LAWYER, BELLO GAMBARI THAT, MY HUSBAND WHO AT THAT TIME WAS THE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA, CALLED HIM AND CONDUCTED HIM ROUND HIS APARTMENT AND SHOWED HIM 232 AMERICAN RAIL TRANSIT CARS AND HE EQUALLY MADE HIM BELIEVE THAT THOSE CARS ARE FOR ONWARD TRANSFER TO HIS OVERSEAS COUNTERPART FOR PERSONAL FOAMING. ALONG THE LINE, MY HUSBAND DIED AND SINCE THEN THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN AFTER US, MOLESTING, POLICING AND FREEZING OUR RAILROADS AND EVEN MY ELDEST SON RIGHT NOW IS IN DETENTION. ABOUT OUR RAIL TRANSIT CARS AND SOME VITAL DOCUMENTS. IT WAS IN THE COURSE OF THESE, AFTER THE BURIAL RITE AND CUSTOMS, THAT OUR LAWYER SAW YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS FROM THE PUBLICATION OF THE NIGERIAN BUSINESS PROMOTION AGENCY. THIS IS WHY I AM USING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SOLICIT FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP ME AS A VERY SINCERE RESPONSIBLE PERSON. I HAVE ALL THE TRUST IN YOU AND I KNOW THAT YOU WILL NOT SIT ON THESE RAIL TRANSIT CARS. I HAVE SUCCEEDED IN CARRYING THE 232 R-32 TYPE RAIL CARS OUT OF THE COUNTRY, WITH THE AID OF SOME TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, WHO STILL SHOW SYMPATHY TO MY FAMILY, TO A NEIGHBOURING COUNTRY (ACCRA-GHANA) TO BE PRECISE. I PRAY YOU WOULD HELP US IN GETTING THESE RAIL TRANSIT CARS TRANSFERRED OVER TO YOUR COUNTRY. THIS IS ACTUALLY WHAT WE HAVE MOVED TO GHANA. THEREFORE, I NEED AN URGENT HELP FROM YOU AS A MAN OF GOD TO HELP GET THESE RAIL TRANSIT CARS IN ACCRA GHANA TO YOUR COUNTRY. THESE CARS, AFTER GETTING TO YOUR COUNTRY, WOULD BE SHARED ACCORDING TO THE PERCENTAGE AGREED BY BOTH OF US.PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MATTER IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL AS THE GOVERNMENT WHICH MY LATE HUSBAND WAS PART OF IS STILL UNDER SURVAILLANCE TO PROBE US. YOU CAN CONTACT ME THROUGH MY FAMILY LAWYER AS INDICATED ABOVE AND ALSO TO LIAISE WITH HIM TOWARDS THE EFFECTIVE COMPLETION OF THIS TRANSACTION ON TEL/FAX N0:xxx-x-xxxxxxx AS HE HAS THE MANDATE OF THE FAMILY TO HANDLE THIS TRANSACTION. THANKS AND BEST REGARD MRS. MARIAM ABACHA |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:36:45 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Broadway Lion on Tue Jun 9 18:33:26 2009. And what, pray tell, will Nigeria do with them.I hear they are building a subway in Lagos, funded by trusting Westerners. |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 18:36:51 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Broadway Lion on Tue Jun 9 18:33:26 2009. Nah, I got an email from their oil minister's banker earlier today. They want to deposit the money into my bank account so that I can buy all of those R32's for them, take delivery and evade VAT taxes. It MUST be real, because he said "May God bless you abundantly for your assistance." And I've got the room to store them here until the tow truck arrives. :) |
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Posted by f179dj on Tue Jun 9 18:38:21 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009. Why are you wasting the sponsor's wavelentgh? |
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Posted by cortelyounext on Tue Jun 9 18:41:55 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009. I will not disappoint you in your time of need, Mrs. Abacha. You can count on me. I will not sit on those transit rail cars. I will do everything I can to persuade the Nigerian government to unfreeze your railroad and to help get your son out of detention. With sympathy for the passing of your beloved, I bid you farewell. Keep in touch. |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:42:52 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by cortelyounext on Tue Jun 9 18:41:55 2009. Heh. |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:43:30 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 18:36:51 2009. You too? We must both be highly respected overseas! |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 18:56:44 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:43:30 2009. Heh. Same email address for over 15 years now? You betcha!Many many years ago, I was a proud member of "The Lumber Cartel" which was a group of security people who wasted many hours tracking down spammers and turning them in. Eventually, we realized what a waste of time it was and disbanded. But a number of us still do our LULZ here when we're bored and OTchat is even MORE boring: http://www.419eater.com/ You'll get a kick out of some of the reverse scams played. :) |
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Posted by italianstallion on Tue Jun 9 19:01:41 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009. Clever. |
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Posted by RAILFAN_7_40ST on Tue Jun 9 19:05:57 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. april fool joke?..lol |
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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Tue Jun 9 19:13:17 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009. GOod one. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jun 9 20:21:48 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 18:36:51 2009. "May God bless you abundantly for your assistance."Gee, I get from our Archbishop whenever I give to the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal.:) |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jun 9 20:23:14 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009. Haven't they heard that typing in all caps is considered shouting? Sheesh. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jun 9 20:23:59 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by cortelyounext on Tue Jun 9 18:41:55 2009. And if you believe that, I've got a bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to sell. |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 20:29:09 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jun 9 20:21:48 2009. I think you've identified your spammer. :) |
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Posted by JBar387 on Tue Jun 9 20:30:39 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jun 9 20:23:59 2009. Hmmm, I thought you sold it to Steve Brody! HeHe! |
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Posted by Charles G on Tue Jun 9 20:30:47 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009. Priceless. |
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Posted by MainR3664 on Tue Jun 9 20:35:04 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 18:36:51 2009. Would you guys believe I've NEVER gotten one of those e-mails at home (I have, at my work e-mail) Everyone else I know has gotten them at home, but not me. Really. |
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Posted by MainR3664 on Tue Jun 9 20:38:01 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Jun 9 18:35:20 2009. You got too much time on your hands, Chris. I much prefer your Jamaica Line updates. When are they gonna paint that thing between Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle Avenue, anyway? |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 20:53:18 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by MainR3664 on Tue Jun 9 20:35:04 2009. I haven't on my two year old personal email account, but the company account which I've had for over 10 years? Hundreds daily ... but I don't filter by policy because many of those spams contain malware, and don't want to miss any of them since that's what I handle for a living. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Jun 9 20:55:56 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. Almost true - almost. First, the number of cars involved will likely be less than 200. Second, the cars will not be sold but will be given to the Nigerian Transport Ministry. Third, for the deal to be done, The cars will have to be fitted with new trucks and be re-equipped to be pulled behind the diesel locos that GE is selling to the Nigerian Gov't. The hook is that all the modifications must be made in NY State before the cars are shipped. So it's not a done deal yet. |
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Posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 21:02:09 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. Sell them to the UK instead! They would be a good choice in replacing the the 1960 Metropolitan Line A Stock, and would look even more modern. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Jun 9 21:24:43 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by cortelyounext on Tue Jun 9 18:27:49 2009. The deal with the GE locos can be found on Google. The R-32 part is only a little past the musing stage. |
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Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Tue Jun 9 21:47:43 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 21:02:09 2009. I'd rather see 'em on the District.-w- |
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Posted by #5 - Dyre Ave on Tue Jun 9 22:02:04 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 21:02:09 2009. The A Stock (along with the C and D Stocks) is already being replaced with the S Stock from Bombardier. Methinks they will be a bit more comfortable on the inside than the R32's plastic seats are. |
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Posted by Broadway Lion on Tue Jun 9 22:20:28 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by RAILFAN_7_40ST on Tue Jun 9 19:05:57 2009. Its JUNE, fool, not April!☺ ROAR |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Jun 9 22:26:51 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Broadway Lion on Tue Jun 9 22:20:28 2009. Didn't we go through this with another thread - not too long ago? |
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Posted by trainsarefun on Tue Jun 9 23:22:36 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. I guess it makes more sense for them to sell these cars than dumping them into ther ocean.Looks like no sale for profit, although it might help with jobs. If it works out, that's great. The R32s go from EMUs to push-pull - who saw THAT coming?! :) And then someone can make the pilgrimage to Nigeria! |
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Posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 23:27:19 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by trainsarefun on Tue Jun 9 23:22:36 2009. The Metroliners and NJT/NJ DOT/Penn Central Arrow I (PRR MP85s) were also converted from MUs to push-pull in the late 80s. |
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Posted by trainsarefun on Tue Jun 9 23:31:12 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 23:27:19 2009. Indeed - some Metroliners too, which survive as cab cars on AMTK runs, especially the Keystone and Springfield shuttle.I wonder about the inverse operation - going from push-pull to EMUs. I can't think of any examples. Anyone else with more encyclopedic knowledge? |
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Posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 23:34:01 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by trainsarefun on Tue Jun 9 23:31:12 2009. The closest would be the 1880s Manhattan Elevated trailers converted into electric units in 1903, but I cant think of other cases of trailers/coaches converted unto motor units. |
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Posted by RAILFAN_7_40ST on Tue Jun 9 23:34:31 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Broadway Lion on Tue Jun 9 22:20:28 2009. lol... |
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Posted by R30A on Tue Jun 9 23:39:02 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 23:34:01 2009. Loads of instances of such when cars were being electrified in both IRT and BMT predecessor lines, and I am sure in the other contemporary electrified railways(Boston/Chicago etc) |
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Posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 23:47:27 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 20:53:18 2009. I get Nigerian and offshore spam every few weeks. |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Wed Jun 10 00:05:12 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by R42 4787 on Tue Jun 9 23:47:27 2009. More often for me, but it goes in the dumper immediately if it doesn't have a link to check out or an attachment to test ... I'm only in it for the nasties, got tired of actually reading them years ago. :) |
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Posted by AMoreira81 on Wed Jun 10 00:09:16 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Train Dude on Tue Jun 9 20:55:56 2009. Wait---so these R32s will end up being push-pulls? |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Jun 10 06:55:29 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by AMoreira81 on Wed Jun 10 00:09:16 2009. Maybe just coaches. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Jun 10 08:03:48 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 20:29:09 2009. I've met our archbishop personally. He's a good man. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Jun 10 08:04:46 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Tue Jun 9 21:47:43 2009. Mind the gap. |
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Posted by the rail king on Wed Jun 10 09:21:57 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. U know anything dealing with that country is possibly a scam. This is by far the best one yet! I hope they don't use Western Union 2 seal the deal. lol! |
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Posted by MainR3664 on Wed Jun 10 09:47:48 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by SelkirkTMO on Tue Jun 9 20:53:18 2009. I actually don't get the scam e-mails on the work account that has my name. But from 2002-2005 I answered a mailbox set up for public inquiry. THAT one attracted all kinds o's***. Some of the e-mails were even for the actual purpose the box was set up, LOL. |
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Posted by MainR3664 on Wed Jun 10 10:00:27 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by SelkirkTMO on Wed Jun 10 00:05:12 2009. Yes, I've never actually read (other than a skim) any of them. The bad grammar and utter stupidity makes them unreadable. People do fall for it, though. If you think about it, using a spam-bot to send 16,000 (or more) of them an hour might generate two suckers in a month. Still profitable, LOL. |
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Posted by R32_3671 on Wed Jun 10 10:00:54 2009, in response to R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by UTC Bus Roster on Tue Jun 9 18:20:47 2009. I heard the Same, I am Happy as hell Now I can go to Africa to Ride the R32's with the Elephants. |
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Posted by Wado MP73 on Wed Jun 10 11:27:05 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by trainsarefun on Tue Jun 9 23:31:12 2009. Not push-pulls but several coaches were turned into MP54 control motors and vice-versa on the LIRR. |
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Posted by Wado MP73 on Wed Jun 10 11:29:04 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Jun 10 08:04:46 2009. At ten foot wide, they are more likely to scrape off the platforms. |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Wed Jun 10 11:30:25 2009, in response to Re: R-32s being sold to Nigeria, posted by MainR3664 on Tue Jun 9 20:38:01 2009. Took less time than you'd think. I just went to a website and copied a sample 419 letter and replaced the words "money" with "rail transit cars". |
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