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Viewing Album:  Hudson River Streamliner
 
By:Tom Beckett
Dates:8/11/1985 - 8/11/1985
Album Info:This was the title of a fantrip run by the Tri State NRHS on August 11 1985, from Newark NJ to Conrail's Selkirk Yard near Albany NY, and return to Newark. The route was unusual: Newark Penn Station to Shell tower in New Rochelle NY via the Northeast Corridor behind E 60's, then change engines and direction, a trio of CR B23-7's taking over to pull the train to Mott Haven, around the wye, then up the Hudson Line to Castleton, where it took the connection to the Boston Line, over the bridge and into Selkirk Yard. There, Conrail opened up the shop for a tour, showing a variety of motive power and equipment, as well as explaining what work was done there. The trip returned to Newark via the West Shore.
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Dutch door view
Title:  Dutch door view
Description:  Back in the day, most long distance equipment had Dutch doors, which allowed one to stand in the vestibule and get a fresh air ride. It was also great for checking out the train. Here the return trip has left Selkirk and is now heading south on the River Line. It will stop shortly for a run by.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:44:47 AM
Location:  Ravena, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CR 1928(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7) CR 1938(B23-7)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
Run by
Title:  Run by
Description:  The southbound trip did a runby at New Baltimore, the only one on the trip. The weather was dismal, and the timing was also an issue, so this was the only one. It was well attended.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:46:29 AM
Location:  New Baltimore, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CR 1938(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7)
Views:  326   Comments: 1
Under we go
Title:  Under we go
Description:  The excursion train rolls under the Selkirk hump as it makes its way out of the yard toward CP SK and the River Line.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:47:52 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CR 1928(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7) CR 1938(B23-7)
Views:  526   Comments: 0
Hudson River Streamliner
Title:  Hudson River Streamliner
Description:  Tri State NRHS rana trip in August 1985 that ran from Newark Penn Station to Shell tower in New Rochellle NY, changed power to three CR B23s, then ran to Mott Haven, around the wye and up the Hudson to Castleton, where it went up the connection and across the river to Selkirk. Following a shop tour, the train returned to Jersey via the River Line. It was an interesting route, and was well patronized. We see the crowd returning to the train after the Conrail tour at Selkirk.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/6/2014 12:38:43 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  CR 1928(B23-7) CR 1930(B23-7) CR 1938(B23-7)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
In the shop
Title:  In the shop
Description:  The Hudson Rier Streamliner participants look at a unique to Conrail model, a C32-8, inside the engine shop.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/6/2014 12:43:58 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6615(C32-8)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
Portrait of the author as a young man.
Title:  Portrait of the author as a young man.
Description:  Hard to believe that was 30 year(and 40 pounds) ago. I have my picture taken in front of an SD 50.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:50:20 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CR 6780(SD50)
Views:  365   Comments: 1
New edition caboose
Title:  New edition caboose
Description:  A "FRED" is displayed on the rear of one of the diesels in the shop. This will be the way of the future.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:51:29 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  325   Comments: 0
Drop table
Title:  Drop table
Description:  Visitors to the Selkirk shop were treated to a tour of the facilities. One of the more interesting ones was the drop table, where axle change outs are made. Here an axle is dropped on SD40-2 6523
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:56:27 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CR 6523(SD40-2)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
Inspection pit
Title:  Inspection pit
Description:  The pit is used to check under locomotives, and perform any maintenance that may need to be done underneath.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 2:57:53 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CR 6615(C32-8)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
Geared axle
Title:  Geared axle
Description:  This axle will get a traction motor mounted on it and be placed under a locomotive. Note the grease packs sitting on the gear. When the motor is installed, it will break them open to lube the gears.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:00:10 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  97   Comments: 0
Power assmbly parts
Title:  Power assmbly parts
Description:  This display showed the items that make up a piston and how it connects to the drive shaft.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:02:08 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  129   Comments: 0
Power assmbly complete
Title:  Power assmbly complete
Description:  Conrail put a number of items on display along with their cost. It was eye opening to see how much some of these things cost the railroad.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:07:56 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Need a traction motor?? We got em
Title:  Need a traction motor?? We got em
Description:  A line up of motors to be changed into power that will be going to the shop. Selkirk maintained hundreds of diesels, so kept a good supply of parts.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:10:27 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Turbo
Title:  Turbo
Description:  Turbochargers are a VERY expensive item, due to their blades and need for delicate balance in order to work properly and not blow themselves to bits and the high revolutions they turn. This one is $28K-30 years ago.
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:13:48 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Water pump
Title:  Water pump
Description:  And you throught the one on your car was expensive!!
Photo Date:  8/11/1985  Upload Date: 10/7/2014 3:17:03 AM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0

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