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    The Electrification discussion

    Catenary is not bad, but depending on the use case, may be an economically poor choice. For a few trains a day for a relatively short distance it is tough to make a case for something that has extensive capital and maintenance costs.
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    NYP-SDY-NYP

    As reported under "trips" I took 283 NYP-SDY on Friday. Train was packed, crew walked the cars a few times with passengers needing seats, and had passengers sit up, or move their belongings so the seats could be occupied by passengers. Uneventful typical Empire Service (P32-DM 717) trip except...
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    NYP-WAS-NYP

    NER 193 AM-1 BC car down Weds.. Uneventful, Refreshed BC car was fine, I have no real problem with coach to WAS, the one thing I find a big plus that is rarely mentioned is the fact that BC has curtains, and certain times of day, they can really help. Checked in at Washington Court, close to...
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    284 SYR-NYP

    BC split car less than half full as of now. Only a few steps for a (pretty good) cup of coffee. 700 pulling, wearing an "Empire Service" paint job. Not much to say at this point.
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    281 nyp-syr

    Pretty routine Empire Service trip. DM 715 pulling 4 Am-1 and a split BC-café. Pretty much on time all the way. Heard a few comments from people who haven't ridden in a while liking the coach refresh, it really does make a big difference. Couple of folks near me had the new sandwiches, and while...
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    NY Botanical Gardens

    The model train exhibit at the Botanical Gardens in the Bronx is back for its annual holiday season run. Much of the exhibit is made from gathered natural materials and it is quite an achievement.
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    Colorado and Back

    I have previously commented on the NYG-BFX leg, and the LSL run from BUF to CHI. Nothing particularly interesting to discuss other than the new breakfast service on the LSL which I have detailed previously. An aging but clean VL bedroom (pricing anomaly, I would usually be in a roomette) Left a...
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    Are we there yet?

    Now I can see glimpses of the "What you talkin' bout, Willis" tower in the distance. On time Michigan Service mixed consist AM & Horizon with Gennies on each end in front of us, an even later CL behind us. Tough sledding on NS? I think.
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    NYG-BFX

    On 281, left NYG on time AM-1 82653 new seatcovers and carpet DM 708 (old paint) crew notified us of delays due to CSX heat restrictions, but we have just pulled over between 188 and 190 to get new orders rescinding the restrictions. Underway again.
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    Trip begins

    On 125 heading to WAS to pick up the CL. Wi-Fi works a bit better than before, 616 is the power. Pre boarded so I could pick a car with the re-stuffed and re-covered seats to report back. Not bad, a bit firm, but way better than the worn out ones. Car also has the new carpet, nothing else done yet.
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    2155 on 4-28

    Friday at 11:00 AM NYP to Washington. Pretty uneventful trip, kept to schedule despite a couple of slow spots and heavy loading. Attendant kept coming through with garbage bag to collect rubbish, train was clean, but shows signs of aging.
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    Potential Horizon Re-use

    Since this seems to keep coming up, I'll make it a separate thread. Let me just throw out some of the things that keep resurfacing: Will they be short haul, long haul, or split? long haul will require upgraded seating, NEC use would call for automatic door retro fit. Toilet upgrades would...
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