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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by arnine on Sun Apr 18 20:40:03 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Apr 18 20:36:31 2010.

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He supplied proof plus it is common knowledge it is an FRA RR operating under only certain waivers from FRA. If the plan is to replace their R44s with the R46s as discussed here the R46s need to be equipped with equipment that will make the FRA complient. This is all easy 4 u 2 look up on the internet but there is enough proof on this board alone

DRN is a good source of info

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 20:41:09 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by arnine on Sun Apr 18 20:37:43 2010.

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Yes, I agree.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by arnine on Sun Apr 18 20:41:12 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Apr 18 20:38:40 2010.

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Look at FRA's webiste also he is right on PATH they are an FRA RR operating under some waivers too like SIR

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Apr 18 20:45:14 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by arnine on Sun Apr 18 20:40:03 2010.

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Wikipedia is not correct. The North Shore line has not seen a train for at least 20 years, except for short section between St. George and the new ball park. Most, if all of the track to NJ has been torn out or washed out.

All the SIRT R44s no longer have grab irons or steps.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:45:21 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:08:36 2010.

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" why in gods name would we glorify the railroads that went bankrupt and screwed MTA in first place.
We took to much effort, and Money to get away from that bunch of idiots"

And now, we are entrenched with probably some of the biggest idiots state misused, public provided (thru hard working residents taxes) money can buy!!! :-P

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:46:11 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:24:44 2010.

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I think so!! But it went without a hitch, so how bad could it be??

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:48:10 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:45:21 2010.

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Hope you mean MTA, the people at Metro North do earn their money. And if you say otherwise you do not belong working for Metro North.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:48:52 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 20:31:02 2010.

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No no no!!! "Tuscan Red" Pennsy, not that green!! Yeech!! :-D

And Jersey Central or CNJ on Geeps!!!!! Not the PL42!!! Fishbowl, I like ya', man, but I gotta drop your stock level!! :-D Gotta find these schemes on Geeps, not new tech crap!!! :-D LOL

Let the PL42 meet the scrapper!! :-p Long live Geeps!!

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Osmosis Jones on Sun Apr 18 20:48:54 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:48:10 2010.

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Uh oh, someone at corporate knows who Dutchrailnut is in real life.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:49:44 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 20:41:09 2010.

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I agree too, but not on the PL42AC!! Yikes!! (A cold shake and shiver comes over me, and a period of nausea!! :-P)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Sand Box John on Sun Apr 18 20:52:51 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 15:13:08 2010.

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Put the G at the end. BTW the MTU/Detroit Diesel V12 that powers these locomotives sounds different than anything else on rails that I've ever heard.

I googled the engine family number on the Emissions Control Information plate.

7CEXL019.AAD is a 2007 Cummins engine.

John in the sand box of Maryland's eastern shore.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:52:58 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:48:10 2010.

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Management, man, MANAGEMENT!!! And yes, I hate to say there are a few MNR people out here who should not only overqualify for that designation, but should be shipped out at once!! Sorry, I say it as it is!! If you know you do not fall in that designation (I damn sure know I don't!!), and there are MANY that don't, then you, me, and those who do not relate to and qualify for that kind of designation, needn't worry!! ;-)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:54:17 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:33:19 2010.

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Hate to say this, Dutch, but Wikipedia is probably the single most incorrect source for ANYTHING, from matters railroad to what makes a good pot or pan!!

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:56:04 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Apr 18 20:36:31 2010.

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NYCT has 2 connections to the outside world, and just about every major rapid transit system in the U.S. has a direct rail connection to the outside railroad network, doesn't make them railroads governed by the FRA rules and regulations. Whether or not they have a direct connection I really think does not matter.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:56:34 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Apr 18 20:45:14 2010.

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Im glad you think your correct but all these sites say your wrong:
http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Staten_Island_Railway/

and
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Staten_Island_Railway

and
http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=4919&start=15

and
http://docs.stb.dot.gov/?sGet&Dl9dTH1WXw1zAAwDXBZXV0x6Sw1xfAQAXAADCW4DFnUAfnYJWAEGCWkHFgMBehJTAl1DcUsOS1FELBJAO1VBS0ZcQQ0AfQAFS1ZaVEpdTl1VcAYCWAACCwoBamB0C20wMzgvMy8wME00MAw%3D

and
http://transit-safety.fta.dot.gov/publications/safety/NYMTA_Safety_Investigation/HTML/dot-vntsc-fta-93-4.htm

and
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_lrd_01.pdf

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 20:56:47 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Apr 18 20:36:31 2010.

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SIRT lost their connection to the outside rail system when the North Shore line (which connected SIRT to the outside world) was abandoned. The only part of the old North Shore line still in use is the short section from the SIRT terminal to the new ball park.

Your argument would be sound if SIR were deemed a rapid transit operation. However, per title 45 of the US Code, I believe that there is good reason to think that SIR is commuter rail, and therefore, that it has to comply with all applicable FRA regulations.

I am thus inclined to agree with Dutchrailnut.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:57:31 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by arnine on Sun Apr 18 20:40:03 2010.

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I have to agree with arnine on this one. I have had more than my fair share of headbumps with Dutchrailnut over various things, but his info and him being a source of info is very well known to be intact and reliable!!

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:57:54 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Sand Box John on Sun Apr 18 20:52:51 2010.

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The locomotive is powered by a MTU detroit Diesel 12/4000

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:59:58 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by r33/r36 mainline on Sun Apr 18 14:38:49 2010.

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No most likely, they will not at all fit!!! Would be funny seeing one stuck in a portal and TA people figuring out how to get it out!! :-D

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:00:25 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 20:48:52 2010.

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No no no!!! "Tuscan Red" Pennsy, not that green!! Yeech!! :-D

Your wish is my command:

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I hate the PL-42's just as much as the next guy, but that's all I had available in the "retro" paint schemes. Sorry! ;-)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:02:49 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 20:56:47 2010.

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And I never knew whether or not a physical connection to the outside rail network was ever relevant, AFAIK it isn't. If it was, than a LOT of rapid transit systems who do have physical connections to the outside rail network directly, including NYCT (NYCH/NYAR at Linden Yard and the SBK at Ninth Avenue) would have to be governed by FRA regulations.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:03:32 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:00:25 2010.

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They got a weird saying in Dutch " even if you make a ape wear a golden ring, it is and will be an ugly thing"


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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:03:47 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:00:25 2010.

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I shall forgive you on the choice of locos!! :-D

And yes, Fishbowl, good buddy, you earned your stock levels back with this one!! Much better!! :-)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 21:05:12 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:26:15 2010.

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Wrong. it is still a intertstate carrier and their engineers and equipment are FRA certified.

According to the Assistant Super that escorted us on the shop tour, SIRT is not bound by FRA rules, although they are using the FRA guidelines for operations & maintainence. We moved along at perhaps 30 to 40 MPH the entire day with the adapter coupler. I think the boys over on the island have it covered in regards to what they are doing.


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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:06:34 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:03:47 2010.

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Thanks, Paul! :-)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:07:01 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 21:05:12 2010.

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Maybe its time for this assistent Super to look for new job.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:07:28 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:03:32 2010.

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Actually, I'm more concerned with how terrible they run as opposed to what they look like.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 21:09:54 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 21:05:12 2010.

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According to the Assistant Super that escorted us on the shop tour, SIRT is not bound by FRA rules

I hope that they have got that one down from FRA in writing....

It sure does look like a commuter RR operation under the relevant statute.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 21:13:36 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 21:09:54 2010.

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I know what yur sayin'.....'specially with SIRT's "steam road" history it seems kinda odd.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:17:13 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:03:32 2010.

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Nah, this one looks good, even I have to admit!! The others were a royal bomb!! :-P

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 21:17:30 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:07:01 2010.

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Maybe its time for this assistent Super to look for new job.

I'll repeat: I think they know what they are doing.


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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:18:07 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 21:09:54 2010.

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IAWTP!!

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Apr 18 21:18:52 2010, in response to PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 10:29:57 2010.

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Why would a group called the ELECTRIC Railroaders’ Association have a DIESEL fantrip?? Doesn't make any sense.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:19:05 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:06:34 2010.

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You are quite welcome!! And hey, thinkin' soon of another RVL visit!! Are you on the same job??

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:19:43 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by kp5308 on Sun Apr 18 21:17:30 2010.

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not when they compromise the safety of their riders (including railfans)
No one in ther right mind would move a car full of passengers with no brakes or breakaway protectuion.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:20:33 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Apr 18 21:18:52 2010.

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The cars still had Electric lights ;-)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Broadway Lion on Sun Apr 18 21:21:40 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 21:09:54 2010.

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When a Supt says that "They are not bound by FRA rules." One must ask if he is just making it short and sweet for a foamer. FRA has lots and lots of rules and they may have a waiver to cover the one under discussion.

The Route of the Broadway Lion does NOT operate under FRA rules. It also thumbs its nose at NMRA rules too. On my railroad, its my way or you are lunch.

ROAR

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Broadway Lion on Sun Apr 18 21:21:40 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 21:09:54 2010.

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When a Supt says that "They are not bound by FRA rules." One must ask if he is just making it short and sweet for a foamer. FRA has lots and lots of rules and they may have a waiver to cover the one under discussion.

The Route of the Broadway Lion does NOT operate under FRA rules. It also thumbs its nose at NMRA rules too. On my railroad, its my way or you are lunch.

ROAR

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Sand Box John on Sun Apr 18 21:21:44 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 20:57:54 2010.

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The locomotive is powered by a MTU detroit Diesel 12/4000

So, what you're telling me is, what's written on Emissions Control Information plate is incorrect.

John in the sand box of Maryland's eastern shore.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:21:45 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:19:05 2010.

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Yes, I'm still on that job...the rollover is going to be on May 23rd, so I hope to be on a different job on that date.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:22:16 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:07:28 2010.

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I agree!! :-)

And it is that notion I use whenever new equipment comes online, and same I shall use once the M-8 hits the road!! Looks mean nothing if the equipment is a POS!!

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:23:51 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:22:16 2010.

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At NJT, you never know if it's the equipment or the inept (and/or lazy) mechanical department.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:24:52 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Apr 18 21:18:52 2010.

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The same reason Burger King sells chicken sandwiches? :-)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by trainsarefun on Sun Apr 18 21:27:46 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Broadway Lion on Sun Apr 18 21:21:40 2010.

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When a Supt says that "They are not bound by FRA rules." One must ask if he is just making it short and sweet for a foamer. FRA has lots and lots of rules and they may have a waiver to cover the one under discussion.

I considered that reply but I believe that Dutchrailnut (a certified locomotive engineer who is required to know the rules) is correct that there is no waiver for the brake rules in question, which of course makes sense when you consider how important those rules are.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:27:52 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:21:45 2010.

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Cool!! I am actually, for the first time in a year and a half, breaking away from weekends off or Sun/Mon off starting this week, and more than likely until our present schedule and pick ends or something better comes along, with a Mon/Tue off "Big C" out of GCT, which covers the NH (4 days a week, Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun) and the Harlem (Sat), with Sat/Sun being days where I have easy work and finish early (1245 on Sat, 1040 Sun). So, if ever you wanna venture over here and hang with me, lemme know, I'll email my schedule to you, or anyone else interested!! Open invitation!! :-)

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:28:24 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Sand Box John on Sun Apr 18 21:21:44 2010.

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Look at the Brookville plate it states the engine as MTU 12/4000
its your deduction of other stuff that makes you think otherwise.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by r33/r36 mainline on Sun Apr 18 21:32:26 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:00:25 2010.

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Thats Hot! Somebody should make that for MSTS.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:39:49 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Osmosis Jones on Sun Apr 18 20:48:54 2010.

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They all know me, from Top level to low level Management

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Sun Apr 18 21:45:11 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Apr 18 21:27:52 2010.

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Yes, Paul, e-mail me your schedule whenever you can. I always like to ride the Harlem Line, being that I overdosed on the NH line back in the 80's. Friends who worked at radio stations in Norwalk, a co-worker who bartended part time in New Rochelle, and a friend who lived in Rhode Island for a while, and I either met him at New Haven, or I took Amtrak all the way up or back from Westerly.

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Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip

Posted by Sand Box John on Sun Apr 18 21:57:31 2010, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Staten Island ERA Trip, posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 18 21:28:24 2010.

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Ok the builders plate reads MTU 12 4000. Then why dose the ECI plate read Engine Family 7CEXL019.AAD?

John in the sand box of Maryland's eastern shore.

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