BusTalk

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

W.B.:

Given "Shik-aga's" brutally cold winters, I have often wondered just how long the CTA's rails last?

Remember, the CTA has far more exposed trackage/routes (elevated/surface) than underground.

This, of course, would translate into far more trackage in the system exposed to the elements.

One can only imagine non-stop, pounding punishment the CRT/CTA rails had to taken, back in the day, when the El trains which ran over now-demolished routes, along with the heavy interurban traffic, courtesy of the CA&E and the CNS&M, were commonplace......

"NYO"

["DEMPSTER"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Odd as all get-out.......

In the course of this brutal cold snap, I have not heard of any major subway, PATH, or LIRR issues.

Could it be that the "rolling iPads" and "Blue McAdoos" (along with the LIRR/MN rolling stock) are made of sterner stuff than we previously thought, at least when it comes to cold-weather operations?

Also, still thinking of the man cold weather-issues still plaguing the "See-Tee-Ay" (cracked rails, frozen switches, inoperable door mechanisms, etc)........

"NYO"

["THIS IS THE POLAR EXPRESS!"]

[W.B. Fishbowl]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

W.B.:

Appreciate the info on the re-assignment of the "Brighton Belle" R-68s; MOST appropriate route for the now-veteran "Belles"!

"Rolling iPads", etc.......

Seems as though that they are more prone to experiencing MELTdowns durring the summer, than developing issues during the winter months......strange, indeed.

Regarding "Shik-aga".......

Given that winter winds are known to be always howling through "Shi-kaga"(especially the Loop), is it any wonder that the complex ganglia of "L" trackage is indeed always facing the brunt of the worst winters?

"NYO"

["M"]

["CTA"]

[W.B. Fishbowl]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

W.B.:

Indeed!

Talk about "living dangerously"!

"NYO"

["LOOP"]