by 452 Card
The Metra E8's (road numbers 516 and 521) were leased by ABB so we could continue testing the C1 pilot cars while awaiting the late delivery of the three FL-9 units to LIRR. Stop distance testing and then simulated in-service runs were completed using both E8's on each end of the train, both in powered mode. The same coupler that was installed on the C1's was installed in-house by Tech Support personnel on the B-end of the E8's only. They rode "like cadillacs" as they say. I know this because I was there and ran them both during testing and finally in service on trains 605 and 660. They were operated to LIC only, no tunnel duty due to no E-mode. It was a fun time. Now, as for the MARC cars, isn't this just a little weird that it parallels events on the LIRR of the middle 60's up to the middle 70"s?
Wheelslip! Back to the Barn.
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