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Re: (erielack) Semi-OT: NJT/NJ DOT E8 4324 paint job
- Subject: Re: (erielack) Semi-OT: NJT/NJ DOT E8 4324 paint job
- From: ELRRco_@_aol.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 17:26:50 EST
Henry and all,
Interesting shot to say the least! I took a look, and it seems like someone
just "wrote" Conrail in the grime on the unit's flanks. Its a wonder that
nobody added "wash-me" either.
But since we're on the subject of E8s, I read somewhere that EL contemplated
conversion of its E8As to C-Cs as part of the reconfiguration for freight
service. I have also read that the steam generators were removed, but when I
look at photos of the units in freight service, it appears they still have the
steam generator fittings on the roof. Finally, I was told also told the
Conrail had contemplated retaining its final four non-OCS E8 (4014/EL 825, 4039,
4063, 4249, and 4256) for occasional freight service,, but cancelled the idea
after one failed to start during a test... So, what was the story with the
freight conversion of EL's E8s? and is there any truth to a Conrail plan for
those four E8 units or was it just an interesting railfan rumor?
Phil
_ELRRco_@_AOL.com_ (mailto:ELRRco@AOL.com)
This 1980 shot of NJT/NJ DOT E8 4324 is in the blue and silver bow-wave
scheme, but clearly showing on the side in BIG white block letters is
CONRAIL. I am not sure if it was part of the paint job or if it is showing
through, it is hard to tell with the amount of grime below the belt rail. I
have never seen an NJT/CR E8 with that lettering so I thought I would pass
this along for those who are interested.
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