Dave160 Posted April 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 5, 2009 I really never knew what the car was used for. I heard that it was used for track inspection but I cant be sure. Seems like an old car too by looking at it.. If you know what its purpose is for, do tell. Here's a video I took also just to show the people who dont know what the Sperry car looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 5, 2009 SRS (Sperry Rail Service) car uses ultrasound to test for defects in the track. Can detect all sorts of stuff that a visual inspection can't reveal. I believe Sperry has/had(?) a long spur off the MNRR Danbury Branch, they called it "the worlds worst railroad". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 5, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 5, 2009 Ooh... nice vid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave160 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted April 5, 2009 SRS (Sperry Rail Service) car uses ultrasound to test for defects in the track. Can detect all sorts of stuff that a visual inspection can't reveal. I believe Sperry has/had(?) a long spur off the MNRR Danbury Branch, they called it "the worlds worst railroad". Ahh ok thanks for the info. Ooh... nice vid! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted April 5, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 5, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 5, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 5, 2009 It has that old look to it. Reminds me of PCC cars. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 5, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 5, 2009 It has that old look to it. Reminds me of PCC cars. - A It definitely raises eyebrows. For weeks at a time you could find one over here near VALLEY tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaback9 Posted April 5, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 5, 2009 Sperry also runs on regular railroads, there is a car that is usually stored in Metuchen NJ, but it has not been there of late. Also sometimes they show up in NYP and run through the tunnels under their own power, boy it reeks down there when that thing shows up. Heres a link to their site: http://www.sperryrail.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtransit Posted April 5, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 5, 2009 #1 great rare catch!! #2 so the sperry isnt owned by the MTA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted April 5, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 5, 2009 Nope, it is owned by Sperry but I think it might be a (NYCT) T/O with a crew from Sperry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted April 5, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 5, 2009 Does it run with electric power or diesel power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted April 5, 2009 Share #12 Posted April 5, 2009 It's diesel powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted April 5, 2009 Share #13 Posted April 5, 2009 It has that old look to it. Reminds me of PCC cars. - A Thats exactly what I think when I see it :cool:. I caught it on the line at 18 Avenue on July 18, 2007: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave160 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted April 5, 2009 Nice catch and vid. (if it is taken by you)... And nice info as well, that Sperry always makes me question... Yea I took it.... Thanks. It has that old look to it. Reminds me of PCC cars. - A Now that you say that it kinda does lol. It definitely raises eyebrows. For weeks at a time you could find one over here near VALLEY tower. Sperry also runs on regular railroads, there is a car that is usually stored in Metuchen NJ, but it has not been there of late. Also sometimes they show up in NYP and run through the tunnels under their own power, boy it reeks down there when that thing shows up. Heres a link to their site: http://www.sperryrail.com/ Ohhh extra info.... thanks. #1 great rare catch!! #2 so the sperry isnt owned by the MTA? Thanks Nope, it is owned by Sperry but I think it might be a (NYCT) T/O with a crew from Sperry. It's diesel powered. Thats exactly what I think when I see it :cool:. I caught it on the line at 18 Avenue on July 18, 2007: Nice pic Zach. Thanks for all the extra info guys. I usually see the sperry car just parked in the front of Coney Island Yard. You could walk right by it on the sidewalk. Btw, does anyone know the year it was built? i'd guesstimate it at around 50's 60's... but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted April 5, 2009 Share #15 Posted April 5, 2009 Nice pic Zach. Thanks for all the extra info guys. I usually see the sperry car just parked in the front of Coney Island Yard. You could walk right by it on the sidewalk. Btw, does anyone know the year it was built? i'd guesstimate it at around 50's 60's... but that's just me. Thanks! Looks to be at minimum from the 60s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 5, 2009 Share #16 Posted April 5, 2009 Dat's what i'm sayin. It just has that "look". Can't even explain it. They had more curves back then. Now days most MOW cars are very functional and mechanical looking. Those bi-fold doors don't help either, everyone knows when they started showing up (1930's). Even some busses had them. Ray Lowey livin' large! :cool: - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted April 5, 2009 Share #17 Posted April 5, 2009 NYCT uses the Sperry? I thought it was only for heavy rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 7, 2009 Share #18 Posted April 7, 2009 NYCT uses the Sperry? I thought it was only for heavy rail. The subway IS heavy rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 7, 2009 Share #19 Posted April 7, 2009 The subway IS heavy rail. Correct, as is PATH. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 7, 2009 Share #20 Posted April 7, 2009 Correct, as is PATH. - A I believe he meant commuter rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 8, 2009 Share #21 Posted April 8, 2009 I believe he meant commuter rail. PATH has one too i believe. :cool: - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 8, 2009 Share #22 Posted April 8, 2009 PATH has one too i believe. :cool: - A Oh really? Any pics? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 8, 2009 Share #23 Posted April 8, 2009 No cameras on PATH remember? I think i've seen one at JSQ back in 2007. My memory is so weird though, so don't quote me on that one. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 8, 2009 Share #24 Posted April 8, 2009 No cameras on PATH remember? I think i've seen one at JSQ back in 2007. My memory is so weird though, so don't quote me on that one. - A Well you could catch them from the yard, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 9, 2009 Share #25 Posted April 9, 2009 Well you could catch them from the yard, eh? That would be so out of the way since only harrison yard is remotely near any station. The yards are purposely away from stations for security & safety reasons. On another note (NJT) has one or a vehicle that looks like one & i got a photo of that will post soon. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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