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Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Wed May 18 08:00:00 2005 Canceled Low-V trip got you down?Why not only RIDE a Low-V but get to operate it too. And it is cheaper then the MOD trip, $35 non-members, $20 Members. MNRR to New Haven and F line bus, see the website for specfic travel directions by flanged or rubber wheel. That's me in the picture... http://www.bera.org/guestop.html If you've always wanted to run a streetcar or subway train, take advantage of this opportunity at the Shore Line Trolley Museum by signing up for the Guest Operator program. You'll be given an overview of operating principles by one of our instructors. Then it will be your turn to take the handles and operate solo! Don't worry, you won't have any regular passengers, just you, your instructor, and your invited guests. The fee of $35 includes your admission and one year's individual membership in the museum at the Associate level. You'll also receive a photo-certificate of completion, suitable for framing. The Guest Operator program will be offered in 2005 on May 28/29, June 25/26, July 30/31, August 27/28 and September 24/25. Reservations are suggested, especially if you have a preference for operating a specific car. The Guest Operator program is also available, on trolley cars only, on other days by prior registration (please book at least two weeks in advance), subject to instructor availability. Please call the museum at the number below, or contact us by email. The Shore Line Trolley Museum 17 River Street East Haven, CT 06512 (203) 467-6927 berasltm@comcast.net. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Wed May 18 11:10:05 2005, in response to Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Wed May 18 08:00:00 2005. That is an excellent suggestion for those of you who want to spend one day this upcoming holiday weekend. And you can bring your camera without having to worry about the photoban police stopping you at the museum. :-) |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Wed May 18 11:24:22 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Wed May 18 11:10:05 2005. Nice picture of Clayton at the controls. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by South Ferry on Wed May 18 13:37:41 2005, in response to Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Wed May 18 08:00:00 2005. ADDENDUM-- Not everyone whom wants the LO-V will be able to GET the Lo-V. As operating hours dwindle, some are offered OTHER equipment to operate as SUBSTITUTIONS. Tis' my personal unBERAble experience. (unless they found other SUITABLE ways to handle the masses!) Brahs be told! |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Wed May 18 13:38:54 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Wed May 18 13:37:41 2005. Go early and go often to insure you get the vehicle of your choice. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by South Ferry on Wed May 18 13:51:49 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Terrapin Station on Wed May 18 13:38:54 2005. HEH. No thanks. I get more bang 4 my railroad buck here. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by JPC on Wed May 18 15:20:24 2005, in response to Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Wed May 18 08:00:00 2005. This is sounding better and better all the time, though Mem' Day weekend is now out for me. In the absence of the MOD trips, I scheduled my knee surgery for the 27th, so I'm going to be laid up a couple days over the weekend.In any event, I might try to head up there later in the year... |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Wed May 18 15:57:30 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by JPC on Wed May 18 15:20:24 2005. Goos luck with your knee problem. I had my torn medial meniscus scoped for the second time in 10 years. So it must be weak or something. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by JPC on Wed May 18 17:26:26 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed May 18 15:57:30 2005. Mine's the lateral.They just seem to go for random reasons - I can't even pinpoint any injury or anything that caused it. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Wed May 18 17:30:33 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by JPC on Wed May 18 17:26:26 2005. Thanks for the reply and again, good luck! |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by monorail on Wed May 18 18:03:54 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by JPC on Wed May 18 15:20:24 2005. you're getting laid for a couple of days???????I'd stay home for that too! |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Karl M, Ex New Yorker on Wed May 18 18:29:42 2005, in response to Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Wed May 18 08:00:00 2005. Boy if I lived within a 200 mile distance I'd be there, I've always wanted to run a Lo V car,maby some day.....Karl |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Clayton on Wed May 18 19:13:43 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed May 18 11:24:22 2005. I don't consider it the greatest picture of me...but hey! |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Arrow III MU on Wed May 18 19:55:47 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Wed May 18 13:37:41 2005. My pal here got a chance to operate the car of his choice. Come up more often and you'll have a chance. Gotta earn it, Brah.Professor J  Check it out.
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Arrow III MU on Wed May 18 20:07:48 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Arrow III MU on Wed May 18 19:55:47 2005. Oops. Try here |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Jeff H. on Wed May 18 22:19:04 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Wed May 18 13:37:41 2005. Not everyone whom (sic) wants the LO-V will be able to GET the Lo-V.If someone makes a prior reservation and requests a specific piece we honor it, unless of course there is some unavoidable mechanical problem. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Richard Rabinowitz on Wed May 18 23:08:47 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Arrow III MU on Wed May 18 20:07:48 2005. 404 Not Found error. Oh well. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 03:02:44 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Arrow III MU on Wed May 18 19:55:47 2005. Nevermore. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 03:12:57 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Jeff H. on Wed May 18 22:19:04 2005. Hey! Now lets see ya's put --THAT-- in the ad. Easy, Jeff... You were 1 of the FEW (4 or 5) brahs whom gave Superior Service during my past visits... thy issue DOES NOT lie with you, Sir. I was just reflecting on a past occurence where THERE WAS NO mechanical difficulty... and regardless, I was given a SUBSTITUTE vehicle. (would HATE to see another brah go thru "dashed hopes" & what I went thru... thus is why I was suggesting adding that DISCLAIMER in the advertisement..) Old Issue. Suggest a Disclaimer. My RR bucks go elsewhere. Peace 2 you, JeffH!! & thanks for (YOUR) superior service!! |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 03:24:49 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 03:12:57 2005. 1 more thing-- IM NOT GOING TO BAD MOUTH THE MUSEUM NOR THE OPERATORS because A GREAT DEAL OF GOOD BRAHS OF MINE enjoy the place and are fond of it.... IM JUST THE ONE ODD DUCK whom had a NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE there and just have NO $%#$%#$ INTEREST in going back. If BERA makes YOU happy-- GOOD FOR YOU.... Sorry Im just NOT in the same boat. Jeff/Lou-- a DISCLAIMER for the New Operator Training Days promos would be good 2 avoid future disappointments 4 others... Guys-- enjoy it N peace 2 ya all.. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by G1Ravage on Thu May 19 04:06:26 2005, in response to Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Wed May 18 08:00:00 2005. Me? Operate a train?Naaaaaahhh... |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's |
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Posted by Mr rt on Thu May 19 07:52:48 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Wed May 18 13:51:49 2005. So you are now at Danbury ?What happened at Kingston ? |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's |
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Posted by Mr rt on Thu May 19 07:58:45 2005, in response to Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Wed May 18 08:00:00 2005. I'll be part of the crew both days of that week-end & would love to take you for a ride [GRIN] |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Thu May 19 08:02:07 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 03:24:49 2005. As always, you can take your dollars elsewhere and voice your displeasure as you have done.If you want to discuss specific issues please contact me off line at the above email. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Thu May 19 08:19:08 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by G1Ravage on Thu May 19 04:06:26 2005. Oh, but what a feeling!!! I was really enjoying my guest operator time @ BERA, on both the Rapid Transit Cars & Trolleys.That's a great place, too bad it's a 3-3/4 hour ride for me. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by JPC on Thu May 19 08:24:40 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed May 18 17:30:33 2005. Thanks for the wishes! I'm scheduled to go in next Friday - shouldn't be a big deal from what I've heard. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Thu May 19 08:31:49 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by JPC on Thu May 19 08:24:40 2005. The gave me a spinal so my upper body was awake. So I watched part of the operation on a monitor. After my lower body woke up, I was fine until the anesthesia wore off, and I was home. I was a Little shaky the first night, then fine the next day. Then it was off to rehab. for about 4 weeks.But, yes, it's really not a big deal. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by JPC on Thu May 19 10:37:10 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by monorail on Wed May 18 18:03:54 2005. Come to think of it, I wouldn't be able to walk for a couple days after that either... :) |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by monorail on Thu May 19 13:17:45 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 03:02:44 2005. are you quoting the RAVEN? |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's |
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Posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 13:20:29 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's, posted by Mr rt on Thu May 19 07:52:48 2005. Double duty, brah. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Jeff H. on Fri May 20 00:07:12 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by South Ferry on Thu May 19 03:12:57 2005. Hey, that sounds like something which happened quite a few yearsago, before we had this formal "guest operator" program. For what it's worth, the individual who was probably responsible for your disappointment has long ceased his active involvement with the museum. |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri May 20 00:23:34 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Jeff H. on Fri May 20 00:07:12 2005. If I may, as a proud member, stuff happens. When it happens OFTEN, then it's a problem. If it happens once, it shouldn't be a big deal. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity I had to be able to run one of my favorite "trains" without the TA silliness of getting paid for it, among the company of fantastic folks. No matter what anyone does to try to please people, there will always be someone who takes the rare event and sees it as the "norm." Just wanted to add my two cents in PRAISING BERA for the best time I've had in thirty plus years. THANKS! :) |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by South Ferry on Fri May 20 01:46:59 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by monorail on Thu May 19 13:17:45 2005. No, the Dreamer. (whom bootlegged the line from RAVEN in ECW) |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by South Ferry on Fri May 20 01:53:12 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Jeff H. on Fri May 20 00:07:12 2005. Thanks 4 the words, Jeff... |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Fri May 20 08:34:50 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by monorail on Thu May 19 13:17:45 2005. Nevermore.:) |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Fri May 20 10:30:06 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri May 20 00:23:34 2005. I know 1689 was glad to see you, too.:) |
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Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One? |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri May 20 18:36:55 2005, in response to Re: Can't ride Low-V's Memorial Day Weekend, Why not Operate One?, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Fri May 20 10:30:06 2005. We danced. :) |
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