Joe Posted July 18, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2010 INDman was having some trouble getting the group to turn. We cleaned the group contacts and, well, a picture is worth a thousand words. For the record, 1689 was not towed out by 850 (or anything else for that matter). Do excuse the lens flare, I wasn't exactly prepared for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted July 18, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2010 INDman was having some trouble getting the group to turn. We cleaned the group contacts and, well, a picture is worth a thousand words. For the record, 1689 was not towed out by 850 (or anything else for that matter). Do excuse the lens flare, I wasn't exactly prepared for this. august? looks like it just came out of the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted July 18, 2010 Share #3 Posted July 18, 2010 So it's operational again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 18, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 18, 2010 So it's operational again? Yes, there is still some things that need to be done so that guest operators can operate it, but it's operational. I should know, I took it down the line last night and posed it for this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted July 18, 2010 Yeah, she will certainly need more work. Though i'm disappointed to have to repeat a certain pain-in-the-ass step, in the long run it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted July 18, 2010 Share #6 Posted July 18, 2010 lol @ 850 towing 1689. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 19, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 19, 2010 So no one else is interested that the R9 is running again? Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted July 19, 2010 Share #8 Posted July 19, 2010 I am, I hope to be there in Aug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 19, 2010 Share #9 Posted July 19, 2010 Wow! That car looks like it came fresh out of the factory so to speak! I commend all of those who brought this Arnine back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted July 19, 2010 Share #10 Posted July 19, 2010 Excellent pic! I agree w/ LRG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave160 Posted July 19, 2010 Share #11 Posted July 19, 2010 Wow I can't wait to drive this thing down the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted July 19, 2010 Share #12 Posted July 19, 2010 Wow I can't wait to drive this thing down the track. Operate not drive. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave160 Posted July 19, 2010 Share #13 Posted July 19, 2010 Operate not drive. :cool: Riiiiiight lol. I mean operate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted July 19, 2010 Well, it's not exactly ready for public service, but this is a big milestone for all of us who have been working our asses off on 1689. Much appreciation for all those involved in this project. Wow I can't wait to drive this thing down the track. I can't wait to take it past Beacon. I do have to say though, if you like the R17, you'll love the R9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 19, 2010 Share #15 Posted July 19, 2010 I can't wait to take it past Beacon. I do have to say though, if you like the R17, you'll love the R9. It's like a cross between a SMEE and a Low-V, the cab and car are like that of a SMEE, but it has the braking system of a Low-V. I love operating this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted July 19, 2010 It's like a cross between a SMEE and a Low-V, the cab and car are like that of a SMEE, but it has the braking system of a Low-V. I love operating this car. It's one of the few things I like; those of you who know me know that there's a long list of things that I don't like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 19, 2010 Share #17 Posted July 19, 2010 there's a long list of things that I don't like! Better then someone's short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R42 M Train Posted July 19, 2010 Share #18 Posted July 19, 2010 That pic is just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted July 19, 2010 That pic is just beautiful! Thanks. It's not my greatest, but it'll do in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted July 19, 2010 Share #20 Posted July 19, 2010 Wow that photo is hot! Looks like it was painted by someone. Excellent! The purple light get it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA 8th Avenue Posted July 19, 2010 Share #21 Posted July 19, 2010 Im a huge fan of restoration but to all of you who were involved in this project congratulations! A gorgeous piece of history has come back from the dead. Thanks tto all of you for this great accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted July 21, 2010 Share #22 Posted July 21, 2010 what an amazing picture this car looks like its brand new^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted July 21, 2010 Share #23 Posted July 21, 2010 Yup as mentioned it is MOSTLY finished. Some minor work is still required to get it fully ready to run. The slack on the trailer truck brake rigging was taken up, so the brakes will be more responsive. However, the car still does not consistently notch up properly in series and parallel due to a known part problem (I'm not going to post what it specifically is) so it is not ready for public ops YET, however it should be very soon. When I went up on Sunday, a lot more work was done between myself and another volunteer to get it closer to being fully ready for service. However..."SHE'S ALIVE" It may not be available for guest operators in August but it may make public trips so that the public gets the opportunity to ride. By September it should be a fully completed re-addition to the operating RT fleet and be available for guest operation as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted July 21, 2010 Share #24 Posted July 21, 2010 Wow that photo is hot! Looks like it was painted by someone. Excellent! HA! Then that's the magic of Joe's photography since the car, REALLY really needs a paint job which it is scheduled to receive in a few months courtesy of myself and 2-4 others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 21, 2010 Share #25 Posted July 21, 2010 Im a huge fan of restoration but to all of you who were involved in this project congratulations! A gorgeous piece of history has come back from the dead. Thanks tto all of you for this great accomplishment. I agree 100%. You guys at BERA did a great job! :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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