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PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009 Having arrived safely in New Haven - Union Station, time for me and my co workers to have a quick coffee before settin' sail on the 9:50 to NY Penn and Secaucus. But of course, my snappin' doesn't stop there!! We continue the snappin' of the sights!!East end of the station..... Which would you prefer to run??? :-D (I know my buddy Fishbowl would choose the ALP anytime!! :-D)  A Gennie idles away over on Track 12.....  Wait wait wait!! I can not leave here without a little look inside ALP-46 #4625!!! Come wit' me, folks!! ("Someone" replied in my other post in response to Chris's comment about the views one can see that things can be seen from a railfan window and nothing shown here hasn't been seen already!! Well, how many railfan windows offer THIS view, or how many here have seen this view???)......     OK, don't get too comfy here, or you are gonna miss out on so much more!! Out we go and off to the west end!! ALP-46 #4625 outside side view.....  Notice in our consist we seem to have a buried MLV Cab, #7004.....  All opened up and ready to take the Jets fans on off to NJ!!.....   The digital signs on the inside broadcast some very good messages!! (If only Metro-North would consider this message display for the M-7As and the M-8s!!).....     And especially someone at MNR should consider posting signage like these on and about trains and stations!!!......  After some coffee and BS time with the crew (the same engineer friend of mine was all so happy during my photo shoot on 09/20 is our illustrious engineer on this day!!).....much chit chattin' before we trek towards Penn.....it's now time to head back to the platform, where much action and equipment abounds in the area!! Road foreman and trainmaster at the west end, #7046, which looks and smells miiiiiiiiiiighty new!! Thinkin' this one came on the NJT roster quite recently!!.....    Here's a sampling of all kinds of equipment as only New Haven can provide, from both Amtrak and Metro-North..... Bombs and "Tomato Cans"......   Amtrak's collections, consisting of P40-Bs, P42s, GP38H-3s and even a good ol' end-cab, MP15DC 534, plus a Toaster and some Hippos!!.....        And a "Tomato Can" and a Shuttlewagon at the Wheel Mill.....  And as lateness sets in and lil ol' me is gettin' kinda tired, it si time for me to end this part riiiiiiiiiiiiight here, and time for me to retire!! (Not literally!!! Got 24 1/2 more years before than happens!! :-D) Hope you all have enjoyed thus far again!! There is still more to come......juuuuuuuuuust gonna have to wait until tomorrow!! Thank you for coming along...... and hey, good night to all here!! Tune in again tomorrow, for we will continue this little outing of ours!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Mr Mabstoa on Tue Nov 17 23:51:00 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. Thanks for those!and Stop trying to make Terrapin feel bad. He already suffers from severe penis envy since he contributions can't surpass those of people who actually work in transit. It doesn't matter though since he thinks cars rule. |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by dinky on Wed Nov 18 01:33:11 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. These pics are fantastic!By the way, do you know whether the catenary tower replacement project on the New Haven line will include installation of constant tension wires? |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Grand Concourse on Wed Nov 18 01:57:00 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. Very cool, thanks for sharing! |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by MGL on Wed Nov 18 03:16:03 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. Thanks, I almost feel like I was there!Michael |
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Posted by AcelaExpress2005 on Wed Nov 18 07:08:19 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. Excellent photos! |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by arnine on Wed Nov 18 07:09:51 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. Awesome! Great Pics :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:12:55 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by dinky on Wed Nov 18 01:33:11 2009. As the towers get replaced, the system will be the counterweight/hanger system which is also being installed on Amtrak's Hell Gate Line. |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:13:40 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by MGL on Wed Nov 18 03:16:03 2009. You are very welcome!! Guess what??? We ain't done yet!! :-D Stay tuned!!! :-) |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:16:31 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by MGL on Wed Nov 18 03:16:03 2009. Thank you sir!!! The feeling of being there is the perspective I wish to give......from the railroader's eyes, but do note I do know how much to show and how much not to show!! Gotta play it smart nowadays!! |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:24:06 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by AcelaExpress2005 on Wed Nov 18 07:08:19 2009. Thank you much good sir!! If I said it once, I shall say it again.......stay tuned, for there is more to come!!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:27:01 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Grand Concourse on Wed Nov 18 01:57:00 2009. You are quite welcome!! Dontcha worry......it ain't over yet!! Stay tuned!! :-) |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:30:00 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Mr Mabstoa on Tue Nov 17 23:51:00 2009. You are quite welcome!!! :-)He is gonna feel how he feels, that's his problem!! My photos are for those who appreciate and enjoy, that's what matters!! All other pettiness is exactly what it is, pettiness, and doesn't even rank as a secondary matter in my mind!! And hey......there is STILL more to come!! Please do stay tuned!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:54:53 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by arnine on Wed Nov 18 07:09:51 2009. Well thank you much, buddy!! Keep a wary eye out.....there's more to come!! :-) |
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Posted by dinky on Wed Nov 18 12:26:20 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 07:12:55 2009. Interesting. Do they anticipate higher track speeds to go with the transition? |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 14:26:51 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by dinky on Wed Nov 18 12:26:20 2009. AFAIK, there is no plan I have heard of involving Metro-North's portion of the NEC going any higher in speed than 90 MPH and the 90 MPH is only restricted to a relatively short stretch between CP 217 at New Rochelle and a point west of Harrison.The towers being replaced are the ones most affected by corrosion and decay. |
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Posted by The Flxible Neofan on Wed Nov 18 14:42:56 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. Wow, great pics! Look, the ALP-46 has another chair for a friend!They seem to be pretty nifty :). |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 14:49:48 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by The Flxible Neofan on Wed Nov 18 14:42:56 2009. Well lemme say this about the ALP-46 and the Multi Levels........1. Them engines run damn smooth!!! Brakes are good and very responsive, and the acceleration is kick ass A #1!!!!!!!! 2. The ride quality is exceptionally smooth. I hope good proper timely maintenance keeps that up!! 3. Them engines are POWERFUL!!! We had 10 cars and an engine and it hauled and pushed with much ease. Very powerful, the MNR Road Foreman was crowing over them (he also stated that Amtrak HHP8 engines have been improved and are now a much more reliable engine, also quite powerful!!) To my buddy Fishbowl, the day comes when you wanna swap, please take the M series and give us the Multis!!! lol I have a whole new love for those trains after Sunday!!!! |
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Posted by Fred G on Wed Nov 18 18:24:29 2009, in response to PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Nov 17 23:42:32 2009. Nice views, Paul! Thanks for the peek out the front.your pal, Fred |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Nov 18 19:11:20 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by Fred G on Wed Nov 18 18:24:29 2009. Thank you much Fred!! :-) I ain't done yet though!! :-) |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Thu Nov 19 07:20:13 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS : Head-end on NJT!!! Part IV, posted by The Flxible Neofan on Wed Nov 18 14:42:56 2009. Oh about the extra seat, in the good ol' days that would be the fireman's seat, but now it gets best used when conductors ride the head end, or any operating department employee who rides the head end. Would have been nice if there was a 3rd seat similar to the Gennie cab. |
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