NJTransitFan Posted September 24, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2007 What are those two front plates in the front of the trucks of the SIR R44 trains? I don't see them on the subway R44's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted September 24, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 24, 2007 As a former Staten Islander for 22 years, I was always puzzled by that feature. For everyones Information, the SIR R44 Cars have been modified to meet the regulations of the FRA- Federal Railroad Administration, however, I believe these 2 plates are known as "cow catchers", and / or "side plates" The way steam engines have that big black ramp set in the extreme lower front, ; these plates are supposedly used to clear animals ( if not already crushed by impact), and garbage out of the way of the wheels, so the train can have an easy ride along the rails 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted October 25, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 25, 2007 The 2 front plates in front of the lead trucks are "pick-up bars" like the ones used on Metro-North Railroad for cab signaling. SIR runs on a similar signal system along with wayside signals 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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