(erielack) NJ&NY-power on east end of train

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In a message dated 12/07/2001 8:46:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
quahog_@_sprint.ca writes:

> Joe Jordan wrote:
>  > The trains that run
>  > on this line are the only trains leaving Hoboken Terminal with
>  > the engine power on the east end of the train.
>  
>  Interesting.  Why is this?

I can offer one possible explanation.

The trains layover at "Woodbine Yard" in Spring Valley, three tracks as I 
recall from my visits in the early 70's.  This is a residential neighborhood, 
with back yards only 20' from the track.  The arrangement of power at the 
east end may be to limit noise of the locomotives while laying over.

Tim Costello
Irvine, CA
Formely of Hillsdale NJ, 
NJ&NY RR, MP21

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