R44 5278 Posted June 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 24, 2009 I've been noticing recently that Amtrak removed the third rail on the approach to the tunnel. Does anyone know when and why they removed it. Also, the lights as I remembered once were orange. Does anyone know when and why they changed the lights to white like those in the NJT Bergen Tunnel. These can be seen in TrainiacProduction's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_p3cJojjpA&feature=fvw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted June 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 24, 2009 It's still there, just not to the portal of the NY bound tunnel. You can see it alternating sides in the tunnel, and you can see it on the NJ bound side on the outside. The 3rd rail in the tunnel ("north river" not "east river" in this instance) has been there since the tunnel was built, as PRR trains used 3rd rail to get from Manhattan Transfer to its hudson river terminals and NYP. PATH for a while was operated by PRR as was LIRR, all using the same 3rd rail tech. Later on catenary was introduced to increase track-side safety & increase speeds. The circuit that the 3rd rail in the tunnel is only powered on if it's needed, otherwise it's unused. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted June 24, 2009 Oh no, I actually meant the North River Tunnels all along. Thanks for the info! Anyone else on the lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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