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

["GORDON SMITH" <kc2bw_@_worldnet.att.net>]

Train 1600's equiptment was kept with the engine east out for breaking snow
and ice on the crossings since it was the first train down the branch in the
morning. As for the noise problem with the neighbors, a wayside power system
was installed so that the engines would not have to be in standby producing
power. In warm weather the engines would be shut down and the only noise
would be from the air  conditioning units on the coaches. I don't remember
if the engines could be shut down in cold weather or not.

Gordon

To reply take the 33  from the address
- ----- Original Message -----
>
> > 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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