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PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds |
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Posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011 IRM Saturday7927 and 7926 Yes, I rode on them.    
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Posted by BigBusDriver on Mon Sep 5 21:41:40 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. Nice pics! Those couplers look awfully big for a redbird! Wonder how many freight cars they could pull?Thanks for sharing! |
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Posted by Dave on Mon Sep 5 22:38:50 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. Nice, Bob. I remember the year they arrived at IRM. There was a big fight over accepting them because one faction wanted only equipment that ran in Chicagoland to be displayed while another faction wanted any and all electric equipment. |
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Posted by mike cruz on Tue Sep 6 01:00:36 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by BigBusDriver on Mon Sep 5 21:41:40 2011. That would be a kinda cool pic, see if they could pull a few boxcars. they pull trash flats so why not a few cars. Nice NYCTA still on the adapter. |
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Posted by chud1 on Tue Sep 6 02:26:48 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. Excellent pictures A+ for u.chud1 |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 08:29:58 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. Did they go out onto the mainline? They could give the 4000s a run for their money. |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Sep 6 09:00:32 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Dave on Mon Sep 5 22:38:50 2011. There was a big fight over accepting them because one faction wanted only equipment that ran in Chicagoland to be displayed while another faction wanted any and all electric equipment.Not to mention the fight over keeping equipment authentic vs. operable - i.e., putting poles on cars that never had them. |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Sep 6 09:33:36 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. Redbirds with trolley poles???? Goodness they couldn't make a third rail for the Redbirds' use???Nice shots!!! :-) |
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Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Sep 6 11:34:20 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Sep 6 09:00:32 2011. Operable cars will draw bigger crowds. That's a silly thing to fight over. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 11:59:55 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Sep 6 09:00:32 2011. They had no choice. Even so, they had to put poles on the 6000-Series married pairs. The 4000s (the "plushies," anyway) came ready-to-run with trolley poles, but they were an exception. |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Sep 6 12:49:14 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 11:59:55 2011. They had no choice. Even so, they had to put poles on the 6000-Series married pairs. The 4000s (the "plushies," anyway) came ready-to-run with trolley poles, but they were an exception.IIRC, the 6000s got poles before it became a heated issue. The 2000s are still sitting dormant with no poles. |
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Posted by Newkirk Images on Tue Sep 6 13:25:54 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Dave on Mon Sep 5 22:38:50 2011. I remember the year they arrived at IRM. There was a big fight over accepting them because one faction wanted only equipment that ran in Chicagoland to be displayed while another faction wanted any and all electric equipment.Wasn't the reason for the Redbird acquisition was the need for ACF built equipment ? Bill Newkirk |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 16:14:27 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Sep 6 12:49:14 2011. Now that you mention it, you're right. Those 2000s still don't have poles.Speaking of the 4000s, I rode on them two years ago on the same day Thomas the Tank Engine was there. They dragged out every single commuter car in their collection to accommodate the mob of people. Anyway, it was a three-car train of 4000s (4290-4410-4412) and just as we got onto the mainline, the breaker tripped and we lost power. We coasted to a stop and when the motorman radioed that we'd lost power, the response he got was, "Ouch!" About a minute later the power came back on and we proceeded. Those cars can really move; the gears got up to A-440. |
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Posted by Joe V on Tue Sep 6 17:04:48 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 16:14:27 2011. I heard 2 theories about the 2000's - don't know who to believe:1) IRM is unsure if the bodies can handle the roof-top stress 2) Puritans don't want them. That means they will have to wait 20-25 years for the Skokie 3200's to get there as playmates. |
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Posted by Joe V on Tue Sep 6 17:08:35 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Newkirk Images on Tue Sep 6 13:25:54 2011. That was one theory.The other, or an extension of the ACF one, is that they wanted a sturdy battleship to run the electric operation so their more delicate and older Chicagoloand equipment can rest more. |
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Posted by Joe V on Tue Sep 6 17:09:30 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. Glad they are running, but they need bondo and Imron. |
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Posted by 7 Local on Tue Sep 6 18:00:18 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. R28 with a pantograph? |
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Posted by chuchubob on Tue Sep 6 18:09:45 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 08:29:58 2011. Yes, and they really moved! The T/O promised that he'd get us back before our chartered buses left, and he got us back with time to spare. |
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Posted by Newkirk Images on Tue Sep 6 19:11:51 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by 7 Local on Tue Sep 6 18:00:18 2011. R28 with a pantograph?Nope, trolley pole. Bill Newkirk |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 21:09:15 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Tue Sep 6 18:09:45 2011. Did they reenable the final field shunt step? |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 21:10:20 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. When I last saw them two years ago, I could have sowrn that the blind ends were coupled together - no drawbar. |
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Posted by murray1575 on Tue Sep 6 21:25:42 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Sep 6 21:10:20 2011. They were as originally built (H2CA coupler instead of the usual H2C) but when they went through GOH the couplers were removed and the cars were linked with a drawbar as was done on the R29/33/36 cars at the factory. The R27/30's were built the same way but I think they stayed with couplers until they were scrapped in the 1990's. The museum seems to have done a good job repainting the areas that got tagged when the cars were still on NYCT property. They even left some rust spots at the bottom - that makes them look like they did in their later days in service. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Sep 7 07:52:12 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by murray1575 on Tue Sep 6 21:25:42 2011. There is a running joke that the R-26/28s were originally Protestant married pairs and eventually converted to Catholicism.:) |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Wed Sep 7 08:33:42 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Tue Sep 6 09:33:36 2011. Redbirds with trolley poles????You've never been to Branford? |
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Posted by North-Easten T/O on Wed Sep 7 09:14:20 2011, in response to PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by chuchubob on Mon Sep 5 21:30:17 2011. Nice shot, I would love to ride them one day. Maybe even get behind the controller, since I know how to do it. |
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Posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 09:20:40 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Wed Sep 7 09:14:20 2011. I would love to ride them one day. Maybe even get behind the controller, since I know how to do it.Been there done it... ;o) |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Wed Sep 7 09:21:03 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Wed Sep 7 09:14:20 2011. But would you be be able to read the signs? Would be able to adequately fill out the necessary paperwork? |
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Re:(MAN CRUSH) PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds |
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Posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 09:22:09 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Wed Sep 7 09:14:20 2011. Look whos sniffin yer crotch there NETO... |
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Posted by JayZeeBMT on Wed Sep 7 10:10:17 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Terrapin Station on Wed Sep 7 09:21:03 2011. Hey, abusive boy, NETO does just fine in NYCT all the time. He runs circles around you in class, tact, and behavior.Could you operate fully loaded passenger trains every day on one of the most complicated subway systems on Earth like NETO does? If so, why don't you take the test and see if you and your attitude even make it through School Car? |
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Posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 10:16:45 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by JayZeeBMT on Wed Sep 7 10:10:17 2011. Could you operate fully loaded passenger trains every day on one of the most complicated subway systems on Earth like NETO does? If so, why don't you take the test and see if you and your attitude even make it through School Car?Simple... He CANT he wont survive a day down here in his "mental state" Right Brian? |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:17:36 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Wed Sep 7 09:14:20 2011. Maybe even get behind the controllerGod, that's a terrifying thought!!! Hope they have insurance!!! I think the day you should do that, I have to come along to be your conductor......cuz' someone's gotta keep you outta trouble and in line (and on the rails!!) X-D since I know how to do it. Are you sure???? LMAO!!! X-D That I MUST see!! :-D |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:20:54 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Terrapin Station on Wed Sep 7 09:21:03 2011. We should ask you that!!! Man, for every time I see you comment on something NETO, Railman or ANY rail/transit person on here posts, I can just see and feel the sheer jealousy coming out of you!! It must really burn you seeing others having achieved what you have failed at. And how hard can reading signs and filling paperwork be for him??? He made it, bro......YOU DIDN'T!!!And in light of that....... 
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:22:05 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 10:16:45 2011. Brian taking a TA entrance exam = EPIC, LIFE-ENDING FAIL!!!And with that.......
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Posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 10:25:37 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:20:54 2011. Hes just pathetic and if i see him in the street(Doubtful) or a fan trip (even more doubtful) i wouldnt say a effing word to him.. |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:29:01 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 10:25:37 2011. Man, I give you a +1000 on that!! He probably would avoid us like the plague (smart for him, I think!!)And Railman, here is a friendly Subchat public service message for you and for all....... 
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:38:50 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by JayZeeBMT on Wed Sep 7 10:10:17 2011. Let Turtle Boy worry about succeeding to get past his wanton jealousy first before he even considers successfully getting a 75 score on the exam, if he even can figure out how to fill out the exam filing application himself!!And with that, JayZeeBMT, I present YOU the Subchat public service announcement of the day........
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:40:07 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Wed Sep 7 08:33:42 2011. Not yet!! Plan to!! Schedule and family demands don't make getting out there easy as I'd like to. |
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Posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 10:49:57 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:29:01 2011. You are insulting reptiles with that picture Paul.. |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:50:54 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 10:49:57 2011. Are you accusing me of making an "unwarranted personal attack"???Dammit Railman........BUMP and check your email!! (You made me do it!! :-D) |
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Posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 10:53:20 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:50:54 2011. No its warranted.... |
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Posted by JayZeeBMT on Wed Sep 7 13:50:37 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:38:50 2011. Unwarraned reptilian attack!! LOL! |
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Re:(MAN CRUSH) PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds |
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Posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 05:57:56 2011, in response to Re:(MAN CRUSH) PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Railman718 on Wed Sep 7 09:22:09 2011. Don't get me sick. |
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Posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 06:02:57 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Wed Sep 7 10:17:36 2011. since I know how to do it.Are you sure???? LMAO!!! X-D That I MUST see!! :-D Na I have been facking for the last 11 years. I doing a good job thouse. I so good that I even got my name on the pick sheet so I can pick. I never went though training. Come to think about I neve got training as a B/O ether. So it's 16+ of facking. DAME I GREAT. |
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Posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 06:04:50 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Terrapin Station on Wed Sep 7 09:21:03 2011. Can someone please give this Boy his Meds. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Sep 8 06:12:06 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 06:04:50 2011. You have problems. Would you be be able to read the signs? Would you be able to adequately fill out the necessary paperwork? You can't even spell your own handle correctly!?! |
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Posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 06:50:50 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Sep 8 06:12:06 2011. Not worth it anymore. I hope I never see you Fagit Ass. Your one usless Mother Fucker. Get a Realy job out side the mail room. |
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Posted by Railman718 on Thu Sep 8 07:10:52 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 06:50:50 2011. There you go letting this worthless coward get to you. He's a nobody a nothing, he can't even do his job right without getting into trouble.. I wonder if he still takes pictured of trains and buses when he's supposed to be working.. |
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Posted by Railman718 on Thu Sep 8 07:13:57 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 06:02:57 2011. I wonder if your crotch sniffer can read a signals quiz... Hey you had less intelligent morons skip through college... Maybe the Civil Service Exams are a bit too difficult for him. |
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Posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 07:14:44 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by Railman718 on Thu Sep 8 07:10:52 2011. No just the under age Kids he likes. |
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North-Easten T/O uses homophobic slur (Was: Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds) |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Sep 8 07:14:54 2011, in response to Re: PHOTOS: R28 Redbirds, posted by North-Easten T/O on Thu Sep 8 06:50:50 2011. I hope I never see you Fagit Ass. Your one usless Mother Fucker. See subject. Let's see if there is any outrage. We already know that Railman718 had no problem with it. |
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