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All, I found another type of frog (actually noticed this a few months back) used only on sidings along the line between Hicksville & Elmont. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K7EJZdHmoM video screen shot time 41:35 I'll call this a Spring Frog . . . with Restraining Rails :P regards, vince...

I see that there no what I call ' guide rails ' that prevent a flange 'picking' a frog point. I'm not sure that's the correct name. There are various YouTube LIRR videos that show both the 'Banjo' (great name btw) and the wigwag point types are in service. I think there is a mix of both at Sunnyside...

Yes, note the switch (frog?) motors to the right.
Moveable frog point means no more chance of picking the point and derailing and also the elimination of the guide rails.
"The best part is no part"
Elon Musk

regards,
vince

From my official track charts for the Atlantic Branch there is a 4.1% grade between mileposts 4 and 5 uphill (westbound) to the East New York station. Looks to be a bit more than a quarter mile or so. They used to run freight with DD2 motors into the meat packing industry there. Evidently no problem...

The sun angle offers an important clue!

vince

This map:
http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/bayrid ... ge-637.jpg
Looking north between 2nd and 3rd Avenues the 3rd Ave overpass at the top.
Photo looks like it was taken from the 2nd Ave overpass.

regards,
vince

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Hi, I modeled this area using the trainsarefun maps. Much thanks for them. NYCTA-Connection-NewLotsAve.jpg New Lots IRT elevated line in distance. Right switch exit connects to the BMT 14th St-Canarsie Line The entire Bay Ridge is completed to and over the Hellgate Bridge. LIRR Route Pictures: https...

>>>It looks like there are two parallel tie rods that actuate the points. These are connected by a linkage on the left so one pulls, the other pushes. All well and good. <<< One rod moves the points the other is a point lock. So the operation is: 1.) Unlock the points 2.) Move points. 3.) Lock point...

"..............snip.......................... The existing station at Belmont, used on Belmont Stakes day, is only accessible from the west." ........................snip......................... The East leg of the Belmont Wye is in use and has been used for events at Belmont.. There was...

Yep. Over at Trainsim.com

vince

A quick note to all rail sim fans; The PRR-East-Region virtual rail route has been released at Trainsim.com http://trainsim.com/vbts/forum.php File Library download filename is: prr-east-v2-install.zip The Simulation runs under the new Open Rails Train Simulator (freeware). http://www.openrails.org/...

Please help me to understand the reason full quadrant gates are not required is . . . . . . ?

regards,
vince

They were electrical resistance heaters. Riding Rosedale to Edgemere to Far Rock HS, 1957 I had the tread of my sneakers (Keds) almost melted off. The goo stuck to the heater when I felt the heat in my foot. Stuck to the floor as I chose another seat as the rubber on the heater started smoking. You ...

Hi Steve, The 13000+ views tell the story. We are getting much needed archives of the LIRR. Preservation of History I call it. Thank you so much for providing this resource. It largely made possible the building of the Open Rails version of the Long Island Rail Road. Soon returning to construction o...

historic LIRR equipment, be it MP54's ALCO C420's, and especially steam. Bob, My route is dated in the 1950's, exactly what you list. The beta test release uses all MSTS rolling stock for the simple reason it's available, usually on a users system. All the rolling stock you list is available at the...