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Title: |
Dutch door view |
Description: |
Back in the day, most long distance equipment had Dutch doors, which allowed one to stand in the vestibule and get a fresh air ride. It was also great for checking out the train. Here the return trip has left Selkirk and is now heading south on the River Line. It will stop shortly for a run by. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:44:47 AM |
Location: |
Ravena, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
CR 1928(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7) CR 1938(B23-7) |
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323 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Run by |
Description: |
The southbound trip did a runby at New Baltimore, the only one on the trip. The weather was dismal, and the timing was also an issue, so this was the only one. It was well attended. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:46:29 AM |
Location: |
New Baltimore, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Scenic,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
CR 1938(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7) |
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297 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Under we go |
Description: |
The excursion train rolls under the Selkirk hump as it makes its way out of the yard toward CP SK and the River Line. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:47:52 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
CR 1928(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7) CR 1938(B23-7) |
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483 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Hudson River Streamliner |
Description: |
Tri State NRHS rana trip in August 1985 that ran from Newark Penn Station to Shell tower in New Rochellle NY, changed power to three CR B23s, then ran to Mott Haven, around the wye and up the Hudson to Castleton, where it went up the connection and across the river to Selkirk. Following a shop tour, the train returned to Jersey via the River Line. It was an interesting route, and was well patronized. We see the crowd returning to the train after the Conrail tour at Selkirk. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/6/2014 12:38:43 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
CR 1928(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7) CR 1938(B23-7) |
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405 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
In the shop |
Description: |
The Hudson Rier Streamliner participants look at a unique to Conrail model, a C32-8, inside the engine shop. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/6/2014 12:43:58 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
CR 6615(C32-8) |
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290 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Portrait of the author as a young man. |
Description: |
Hard to believe that was 30 year(and 40 pounds) ago. I have my picture taken in front of an SD 50. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:50:20 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
CR 6780(SD50) |
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342 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
New edition caboose |
Description: |
A "FRED" is displayed on the rear of one of the diesels in the shop. This will be the way of the future. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:51:29 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
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319 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Drop table |
Description: |
Visitors to the Selkirk shop were treated to a tour of the facilities. One of the more interesting ones was the drop table, where axle change outs are made. Here an axle is dropped on SD40-2 6523 |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:56:27 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
CR 6523(SD40-2) |
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217 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Inspection pit |
Description: |
The pit is used to check under locomotives, and perform any maintenance that may need to be done underneath. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:57:53 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
CR 6615(C32-8) |
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315 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Geared axle |
Description: |
This axle will get a traction motor mounted on it and be placed under a locomotive. Note the grease packs sitting on the gear. When the motor is installed, it will break them open to lube the gears. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:00:10 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard |
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94 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Power assmbly parts |
Description: |
This display showed the items that make up a piston and how it connects to the drive shaft. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:02:08 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard |
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118 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Power assmbly complete |
Description: |
Conrail put a number of items on display along with their cost. It was eye opening to see how much some of these things cost the railroad. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:07:56 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard |
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111 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Need a traction motor?? We got em |
Description: |
A line up of motors to be changed into power that will be going to the shop. Selkirk maintained hundreds of diesels, so kept a good supply of parts. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:10:27 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard |
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102 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Turbo |
Description: |
Turbochargers are a VERY expensive item, due to their blades and need for delicate balance in order to work properly and not blow themselves to bits and the high revolutions they turn. This one is $28K-30 years ago. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:13:48 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard |
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104 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Water pump |
Description: |
And you throught the one on your car was expensive!! |
Photo Date: |
8/11/1985 Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:17:03 AM |
Location: |
Selkirk, NY |
Author: |
Tom Beckett |
Categories: |
Yard |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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