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That data used to determine car loading be gleaned from the car's load levelers. They measured the weight and adjusted the propulsion system and braking to accommodate. Not sure if it still is determined this way.

Why do you need them? The Railroad has a set. You can answer me privately if you like. Maybe I can help.

The "1860" was printed by the machine that issued the ticket, along with the date. Generally, unprinted ticket stock would also carry a "control number," as the stock itself had value. The stock was further monetized and received a "ticket number" once it was printed. W...

This ticket caught my eye too on ebay. Never saw one like that. Probably printed at Flatbush Avenue, as the East New York line on the ticket seems to be the one that was variable, along with the price. That line looks to have been printed with a separate ink ribbon. While the ticket number appears t...

The SIRT R44s are now older than the 1925 MUs were in 1973.

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We used to put them in the trunks of our cars. Never took a picture of one.

You probably know that the LIRR leased its right of ways for open wire lines to Western Union to carry telegrams. Nassau Tower, for example had a small patch board (on its south wall upstairs) with jacks and jumpers for the Western Union lines along the Main Line. As late as the 1970's the operator ...

I used to know a fellow named George who would make beautiful models like yours!

Don't be a stranger, Matt. We'll miss you. Keep in touch!

Two of the better ones from The Operating Department's rules of our days; probably still in the book:

Do not kick the brake shoe when the train is in motion

Do not change the headlight bulb while the train is in motion.

I've never done either.

The recommendation of specific cars to be preserved was generally made by Bob Sturm, working with Bob Michelle and Win Boerkel. They were chosen to be representative of the fleet with consideration given to the most robust of the survivors. There was hope that some secure and indoor place for storag...

Not sure if there were any after Throop. The title is long defunct, like that of the ubiquitous pre-1950s "Traffic Manager". Once the State gained control, the spiral of job upgrading, duplication and management packing began. The General Passenger Agent became a Superintendent - Passenger...

Tremaine Wright owned a coffee shop in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a few blocks from Nostrand Avenue station. Sold good coffee, but quickly went broke. Kessel was ousted from LIPA under allegations of bid rigging and corruption. Curran failed to win reelection after backpedaling a reassessment fiasco that r...

Both Laura Curren and Richard Kessel have been mentioned as a possible permanent replacement along with Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright.

Immense Democratic Party talent there. Tremendous railroad operations experience too.

Photobug, your problems will all soon be solved.