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In theory, wouldn't it be possible to operate an R46 from the B-car? Behind the fake wood panel at the end of the car under the emergency brake, there is a little control panel complete with a brake pressure meter..could one operate the train using that if needed?

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In theory, wouldn't it be possible to operate an R46 from the B-car? Behind the fake wood panel at the end of the car under the emergency brake, there is a little control panel complete with a brake pressure meter..could one operate the train using that if needed?

 

I don't think all of them have it, but yes, I believe those are operator's panels. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

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In theory, wouldn't it be possible to operate an R46 from the B-car? Behind the fake wood panel at the end of the car under the emergency brake, there is a little control panel complete with a brake pressure meter..could one operate the train using that if needed?

 

I know what your talking about and I think it can.

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I know what your talking about and I think it can.

 

You can't operate an R46 from a B car. Pre GOH the B and A cars had hostler controllers but they were removed from all cars except the one AB set. Even that was removed a few years ago and those cars have been stripped for parts.

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You can't operate an R46 from a B car. Pre GOH the B and A cars had hostler controllers but they were removed from all cars except the one AB set. Even that was removed a few years ago and those cars have been stripped for parts.

 

I heard that AB set 6206/7 is gonna get scrapped, To be honest I hope is it not true, that AB set should had stayed at Jamaica

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I've read past threads about T/O's operating cars from the C/R's position in special emergency situations in past years, with the C/R using the radio and standing at the front of the train to tell the T/O what was in front of him. Is this ever done anymore?

 

That's very different, it's called other then head end operation. The T/O or M/I operates from another operating position. The C/R flags via radio or flashlight from the open end. It's still done when needed.

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I've read past threads about T/O's operating cars from the C/R's position in special emergency situations in past years, with the C/R using the radio and standing at the front of the train to tell the T/O what was in front of him. Is this ever done anymore?

 

That's very different, it's called other then head end operation. The T/O or M/I operates from another operating position. The C/R flags via radio or flashlight from the open end. It's still done when needed.

 

It's done in yards all the time, but rare in revenue service.

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I've read past threads about T/O's operating cars from the C/R's position in special emergency situations in past years, with the C/R using the radio and standing at the front of the train to tell the T/O what was in front of him. Is this ever done anymore?

 

To be more correct, the T/O is supposed to set up his new operating position when needed to do so in the first, forward-facing position with a functional Master Controller and Brake Valve on SMEE equipment while the C/R, if supervision isn't available, must flag from front end using constant positive communication. If that new T/O's position happens to be the C/R's original operating position then so be it. A brake pipe rupture is another animal altogether that I hope to never experience beyond qualification. :cry: lol

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To be more correct, the T/O is supposed to set up his new operating position when needed to do so in the first, forward-facing position with a functional Master Controller and Brake Valve on SMEE equipment while the C/R, if supervision isn't available, must flag from front end using constant positive communication. If that new T/O's position happens to be the C/R's original operating position then so be it. A brake pipe rupture is another animal altogether that I hope to never experience beyond qualification. :cry: lol

 

I'm sure you're talking about the real one not the pulled cord (which I've already had on..... you guessed it, the (C)).

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It's done in yards all the time, but rare in revenue service
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Had a Slant 40 give me issues leaving Fordham Rd the frist two cars crapped out. Me and my C/R did other than head end up to Bed Park..

 

It was great Radio we had the Enitre B2 listening to us.. (We forgot to go to Train to train)

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Had a Slant 40 give me issues leaving Fordham Rd the frist two cars crapped out. Me and my C/R did other than head end up to Bed Park..

 

It was great Radio we had the Enitre B2 listening to us.. (We forgot to go to Train to train)

 

Someone i know did that on the Brighton line several years ago with some R68s during the mid day. Him and his T/O were on yard with the radios and they shut down CIY since the yard had to stay off the air.

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