Does anyone have contact info for the owner of that album? Those 70s
era CR pics NEED to find their way to the CRHS archives.

Ed
CRHS CIO

The NS ethanol trains have been nicknamed "The Bomb", so 5 loaded liquified
petroleum gas tank cars on B738 could qualify it as a "Baby Bomb", especially
considering it is on excepted track
 
http://www.trainweb.org/phillynrhs/RPOTW.html
 
Also the start of a month of Conrail box cars
 
http://www.trainweb.org/phillynrhs/RSOTD.html


John Almeida
jnlcubed@...


Tell me; and I will forget.
Show me; and I will remember.
Involve me; and I will understand forever ~~~ 
Confucius
 
The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself ~~~ 
Washington Allston









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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Charles C. Kadyk <twinvalleyfiddler@...>
To: nsharrisburgline@yahoogroups.com
Cc: tracksidenortheast@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, December 7, 2009 4:41:53 PM
Subject: [NSHarrisburgLine] Fw: [NSAlert] Christmas and New Year Holiday
Operations

 
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 4:10 PM
Subject: [NSAlert] Christmas and New Year Holiday Operations

Christmas Holiday Operations
 
In observance of the Christmas Holiday, Norfolk Southern will curtail
(non-intermodal) freight operations beginning 7:00 AM on Thursday, December 24,
2009. Full operations will resume at 7:00 AM, Saturday, December 26, 2009. 
Interline gateways will remain open for traffic delivered from connecting
carriers and passenger trains will continue to operate through the Holiday.
 
New Year Holiday Operations
 
In observance of the New Year Holiday, Norfolk Southern will curtail
(non-intermodal) freight operations beginning 7:00 AM, Thursday, December 31,
2009.  Full operations will resume at 7:00 AM, Saturday, January 2, 2010. 
Interline gateways will remain open for traffic delivered from connecting
carriers and passenger trains will continue to operate through the Holiday.
 
Customers with critical shipments, particularly unit trains, where customer
operations will continue through either of these holidays, should contact their
Customer Service or Marketing Representative regarding service requirements.
 
Where local service (set/pull) will be required through the holiday period or
for questions regarding specific shipments, customers are encouraged to contact
their Central Yard Operations or Customer Service representative.
 
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so...with a little less than two weeks to go...
Sure am hoping to have my 2010 calendar before then....
  Burrell

Does anybody have a list of GP30 and GP35 numbers that were reactivated in the
early 90's?

All:  To all out there is cyber/keyboard land (or watever this medium of
communication is called),    my wife and I want to wish all of you a Blessed,
Joyous, and Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and
Happy Hangover delete that last word  New Year.   
                                                  Carole and John Acton 




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RaveTrade.com has a Super Search ALL  Craigslist &  Kijiji Program.

It lets you search multiple States at a time  for " Collectibles  , Events ,
Jobs , etc. "

Heres the Link  www.ravetrade.com

Can anyone recall seeing IC/ICG or Frisco power on run-throughs or lease during
the early CR days?

I have seen black SD40-2 IC ,in Worcester,Mass before,never saw a  Frisco!
Kevin C


In a message dated 1/18/2010 1:54:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
neilfl90@... writes:




Can anyone recall seeing IC/ICG or Frisco power on run-throughs or lease
during the early CR days?





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Both days have Railroadania, Diecast, Repair parts and a mix of all gauges.
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valleygoto@...

--- In ConrailCorp@yahoogroups.com, "ccasedj" <ccasedj@...> wrote:
>
> Friends,
>
> I have a 1984 track chart of the Central Region of the Pittsburgh Division.
>
> I just a  a few questions about a few abbreviations for tracks on this chart.
>
> What does NCS stand for?  It's a siding, I know.
>
> Also, I am looking at the charts for the Panhandle line, which at the time of
this chart's publishing date had been downgraded to single track. The main track
is numbered 007 and the siding is marked SDG Is there a significance here with
the 007?
>
> Thanks for any illumination!
>
> Chuck
>

Chuck - single track was given a number, 007, to keep in line with track
numbering schemes. Since there weren't any main tracks designated with a number
over 6, "Track 7" was used to designate  a single main track. Handy for early
computer use as you did not mix numbers with letters to name tracks.

Fran

Good Day,

Can anyone explain the rational of which locomotives received LSL (Locomotive
Speed Limiter) equipment and which did not?

I know the following classes received it:

C40-8
C40-8W
High Numbered SD40-2
Upper Half of the B23-7 fleet
C39-8
SD60 & SD60M & I
SD80MAC
There may be others

The following classes did not receive it:

B36-7
C36-7
C30-7 & C30-7A
B40-8
GP40 & GP40-2

Any rational? I assume it is determined by the territory the units operated over
(NEC?) but I am wondering if someone has a more detailed answer.

Thanks.

Bill

LSL started out as a Harmon add-on to US&S type EL cab signal equipment.  The
territory that needed it was any train running on the NEC and south of
Poughkeepsie on the Hudson Line.  The first to get it were some SD40-2s to cover
road trains over the NEC and the B23-7s to cover the Hudson Line.  There were
also some GP15s and GP38s equipped to cover NEC local train operations.

Later, LSL was added to C40-8s and SD60s in order to provide some higher
capacity road power to operate the road trains over the NEC out of
Enola/Harrisburg.

After that, Harmon developed a cab signal system of their own, "Ultracab", which
had the LSL functionality built in.  All the SD60Ms and C40-8Ws and newer were
delivered with Ultracab installed.  (It was cheaper AND better than the US&S cab
signal equipment...)

-Don

--- In ConrailCorp@yahoogroups.com, "tunnorth" <locosim@...> wrote:
>
> Good Day,
>
> Can anyone explain the rational of which locomotives received LSL (Locomotive
Speed Limiter) equipment and which did not?
>
> I know the following classes received it:
>
> C40-8
> C40-8W
> High Numbered SD40-2
> Upper Half of the B23-7 fleet
> C39-8
> SD60 & SD60M & I
> SD80MAC
> There may be others
>
> The following classes did not receive it:
>
> B36-7
> C36-7
> C30-7 & C30-7A
> B40-8
> GP40 & GP40-2
>
> Any rational? I assume it is determined by the territory the units operated
over (NEC?) but I am wondering if someone has a more detailed answer.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill
>

I answered this once before, NCS stands for North Controlled Siding.

Jeffrey S. Leaman
Railroad Accident Investigator
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Office of Railroad, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Investigations
DuPage Airport
31 W775 North Avenue
West Chicago, IL  60185
312.339-6958
RRsafety1@...







To: ConrailCorp@yahoogroups.com
From: fgiacoma@...
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:01:42 +0000
Subject: [ConrailCorp] Re: Track chart abreviations







--- In ConrailCorp@yahoogroups.com, "ccasedj" <ccasedj@...> wrote:
>
> Friends,
>
> I have a 1984 track chart of the Central Region of the Pittsburgh Division.
>
> I just a a few questions about a few abbreviations for tracks on this chart.
>
> What does NCS stand for? It's a siding, I know.
>
> Also, I am looking at the charts for the Panhandle line, which at the time of
this chart's publishing date had been downgraded to single track. The main track
is numbered 007 and the siding is marked SDG Is there a significance here with
the 007?
>
> Thanks for any illumination!
>
> Chuck
>

Chuck - single track was given a number, 007, to keep in line with track
numbering schemes. Since there weren't any main tracks designated with a number
over 6, "Track 7" was used to designate a single main track. Handy for early
computer use as you did not mix numbers with letters to name tracks.

Fran





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Is there any NS/N&W modelers or other modelers in the Washington, NC area? Very
possible move to the are in the next 6-8 months.

Bill Tucker

anyone know if we'll see them soon?

They are out.. Did you order one yet?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "micp125" <micp125@...>
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:33:28
To: <ConrailCorp@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [ConrailCorp] '10 Calendars...

anyone know if we'll see them soon?



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Did Conrail paint any of their trucks blue? I have seen yellow, white and lime
green.
 
http://factorydirecttrains.com/15-560CONRAILModernPickupRoadrailerHirailPickupTr\
uckDC/DCC.aspx?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tip5email

John Almeida
jnlcubed@...


Tell me; and I will forget.
Show me; and I will remember.
Involve me; and I will understand forever ~~~ 
Confucius
 
The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself ~~~ 
Washington Allston









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Yes. Early on before Stan Crane took the helm, virtually all MW vehicles were
Conrail blue. The hand me downs from the former carriers (which were in mostly
crappy shape) were whatever color they originally were painted.Yellow was
utilized later as it was more visible on the ROW.








-----Original Message-----
From: JOHN AND LUCIA ALMEIDA <jnlcubed@...>
To: CR Modelers Yahoogroup <conrailmodelers@yahoogroups.com>; CR Classic
Yahoogroup <CR-Classic@yahoogroups.com>; CRCorp Yahoogroup
<conrailcorp@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Feb 9, 2010 3:23 pm
Subject: [ConrailCorp] CR High Rail Truck





Did Conrail paint any of their trucks blue? I have seen yellow, white and lime
green.

http://factorydirecttrains.com/15-560CONRAILModernPickupRoadrailerHirailPickupTr\
uckDC/DCC.aspx?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tip5email

John Almeida
jnlcubed@...

Tell me; and I will forget.
Show me; and I will remember.
Involve me; and I will understand forever ~~~
Confucius

The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself ~~~
Washington Allston

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The Conrail Historical Society will be holding its first ever Marion, OH
Rail-B-Q meet at the historic Marion Union Station on Saturday July 31, 2010. 
This event is free to the public and everyone is welcome to come even if you are
not a member of the society.

The historic and preserved Marion Union Station is one of Ohio's railfan
hotspots that features the CSX ex C&O line running along its west side, the NS
Sandusky District running along its east side, and the CSX ex Conrail Big 4 line
running along its north side.  Also on the depot's property is the restored AC
tower that used to guard the diamonds there, an preserved EL caboose, the local
model railroad club and the Shovel Restaurant.

The depot will be open for tours that day, allowing folks to get a chance to
check out all the old tower boards they have inside there and where we will be
hanging out in case it rains that day.  Restored AC tower will be open as well
for tours, you can check out the restored original tower board and their
operating pistol grip interlocking lever machine, which you can try out for
yourself if you so desire.  The Marion, OH model railroad club whose layout sits
on the depot's property will be open that day for tours as well.

Folks will be able to purchase food at the Shovel restaurant, which sits on the
depot's property and features an outdoor patio facing the NS Sandusky District
where you can sit, eat, and watch trains go by.  The Society will have a table
with pop and snacks available throughout the day.  The society will also have
CRHS merchandise available for purchase as well that day.

Later in the evening there will be a slide show with the presenters still to be
determined.  If you have a nice collection of Conrail slides you'd like to show
us that evening, please contact me at chowetrains@... if interested. 
For further details and updates, please visit the society's website
www.theCRHS.org

Is there any one out there that might have pictures of the interior of Hudson
Tower?  On Sunday, I met a man at a train show who is trying to refurish the
tower as it was.  Any assistance would be appreciated.

Folks as we remember the Conrail years and Staggers Act of 1980 which helped
Conrail become profitable. However, in Washington D.C, S2889 Surface
Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009 which has been introduced and in this
bill it will reregulate the rail industry again and jobs losses whereas the
government will tell the rail industry what price they must charge where
consumers will end up paying a higher price on a product they purchase. I've
been a firm believe in the Staggers Act of the 1980's where it made rail and
truck more competitive in the market place. Plus, this bill will give more
control to the government. As we all remember how Conrail became successful
especially Staggers Act of 1980's help Conrail. This bill will destroy JOBS,
higher prices on consumer products, and gives government the right to break up
the rail industry as monoply. If this S2889 passes, then once again we will
return back to the Penn Central era again (Pre-Conrail era). I encourage
everyone to contact their US Senators and Representatives and oppose the S2889
bill and keep the Staggers Act of 1980.
Of course, in my own opinion that the trucking industry is getting back at the
rail roads because of the Staggers Act. We need to keep the Staggers Act of
1980's in place for a level playing field.

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Price $8.76
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ATL 32394 N Scale Tnak Car Firestone Retail $8.95 Our Price $7.16
ATL 34864 N Scale 11,000g Dupont Tank Car #4 Retail $15.95 Our Price $12.76
ATL 36981 N Scale 60' DD Autoparts Car D&TSL Retail $15.95 Our Price $12.76
ATL 43941 N Scale 11,000g Tank Car Dow #55208 Retail $19.95 Our Price $15.96

BAC 58052 N Scale 4-8-4 Northern San Francisco Steam Loco Retail $121.00 Special
Our Price $60.00
BAC 70186 N Scale 40' 3D Tank Car Pennsalt Retail $10.00 Our Price $8.00
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KATO N SCALE TRAINS

KAT 1067111 N Scale PRR Broadway Limited 4-Car Set Retail $100.00 Special Our
Price $70.00

MRC 1001 HO Diesel Sound Module for DC Retail $67.98 Our Price $38.00

LNL 18994 O Gauge Lionel Lines FA Diesel Retail $89.99 Our Special $45.00

BAC 17028 HO 40' Lehigh and New England Boxcar Retail $17.00 Our Price $13.60
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MAN 7344186 HO 41' Steel Box Reading Freedom Retail $10.99 Our Price $8.76
MPW 1330 N Car station Set Retail $15.50 Our Price $12.40
MPW 4011 N Scale Flat W/Autos PRR Retail $8.98 Our Price $7.18
MPW 4042 N Scale Flat W/Cables PRR Retail $8.98 Our Price $7.18
MPW 499 HO Boulavard Lights Retail $9.98 Our Price $7.98
MPW 632 HO B/U HO Water Tower US Army Our Price $16.98 Our Price $13.58
MPW 98651 HO 40' Flat W/Abrahms Tank Retail $16.98 Our Price $13.58
MPW 98654 HO 40' Flat w/Bradley Tank Retail $17.98 Our Price $14.38
MPW 98656 HO 40' Flat w/Howitzer Tank Retail $16.98 Our Price $13.58
MPW 98657 HO 51' Flat w/Missle Launcher Retail $17.98 Our Price $14.38

KAL 108610 American Flyer Pocket Price Guide 2010 Retail $15.95 Our Price $12.76
LNL 12896 Lionel O Gauge Tunnel Portals Retail $14.99 Our Price $11.99

Come Visit the Lehigh Valleys Newest Train Store. New items every week, We carry
all gauges Z to G, Also Vintage Lionel,American Flyer and more.
We carry Fasttrack and Kato and many others.

Wanted buying Trains,Toys, Slot Cars , Cash Paid.

I'm looking for some good high resolution scans of CR 21736 painted in the white
saftey scheme.  Ideally photos of each side and front and rear..

-- I'd be interested in photos of any of the New England Div. paint schemes, but
I'm really looking for photos when it wore the Buffalo Div. name.  (As I recall
it has a Buffalo silhouette on the front and rear. next to the break wheels).

Contact me at "learmoia @ hotmail . com" if you have any leads on photos.

Thanks! ~Ian

I just received notice that I have been approved as a member; but I cannot open
any of the "Member Only" items such as files, photos, etc.!!
Wayne Allen

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I went into the photos section before replying to this to make sure there wasn't
a server problem.    It opened fine for me.    Then I went into the
membership list and only found one recent addition listed (today's date), but it
wasn't your's.

The fact that you were able to get your message of inquiry posted okay should
mean something, though.

Very strange.    I guess we'll have to wait for moderator to reply on this.

Mark

 



________________________________
From: gilford <mec252@...>
To: ConrailCorp@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 4:56:42 PM
Subject: [ConrailCorp] MEMBERSHIP

 
I just received notice that I have been approved as a member; but I cannot open
any of the "Member Only" items such as files, photos, etc.!!
Wayne Allen

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There's a cool Conrail video of a local engine ride in 1992 on the old Erie and
Pennsy lines in Ohio.
Do an ebay serach of "Conrail local ohio" and it should pop up.

I'm a new member on the ConrailCorp list.

I've read the books "The wreck of the Penn Central" and "The men who loved
trains" by Rush Loving jr.  while both were excellent reads, it left me
wondering if there is a book that documents what Conrail did to turn things
around from the Penn Central oblivion into a railroad so successful that NS and
CSX split it up.

Thanks

Maurice King

How many trains did Conrail operate in Canada?  Why did they give up that route,
considering it was a straight shot between Buffalo and Detroit?

Chris B.

Here I go on my "political stump" again; 
I credit  the Staggers Act for saving all American railroads (northeast was in
the worst shape), and I blame John Snow for causing the break-up of Conrail. 
Snow went (or should I say sneaked) behind Levan's back and cut a deal with
NS after agreeing to work with Levan to keep the road intact. 
 
Mark




________________________________
From: f_units <F_units@...>
To: ConrailCorp@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, March 15, 2010 1:37:51 PM
Subject: [ConrailCorp] Conrail history book

 
I'm a new member on the ConrailCorp list.

I've read the books "The wreck of the Penn Central" and "The men who loved
trains" by Rush Loving jr. while both were excellent reads, it left me wondering
if there is a book that documents what Conrail did to turn things around from
the Penn Central oblivion into a railroad so successful that NS and CSX split it
up.

Thanks

Maurice King







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