Half an Hour at Metro North Railroad Tunnel Portal (97th - 98th and Park) Volume Two

[MrBitbyter]

can they go fast?, what is the average speed?

[FanRailer]

@MrBitbyter All MNRR trains have a theoretical top speed of 100 MPH, but I would estimate the ballpark average of operating speed depending on where you are in the system and what run your doing would be from 60-80 mph.

[whatthefuck9000]

nice

[nyshortline]

Was that inbound push/pull still running on diesel as it was entering the tunnel? Sure sounded like it. I sure hope the engineer immediately shut it down once he was in the tunnel. Great video and nice angle towards the end.

[FanRailer]

@nyshortline thanks and yes... i believe standard practice is to make the switchover in the section of the tunnel just after entering or before leaving. either way, the prime mover remains on to provide trainline power (HEP) so you wouldn't be able to tell if the locomotive was running on electric traction or diesel electric traction.

[nyshortline]

@FanRailer Well so much for city ordinance!!!

[chasejsmith]

Excellent video, great location!

[ThePhil321]

I just died aND and went to heaven in this video.

Died of boredom

[TheMattsbro]

is that an electric train at 1:32? because if it is how does it run without wires?

[FanRailer]

@TheMattsbro both Metro North and Long Island Railroad are powered by third rails.

[mycheesesteak]

@FanRailer 3rd rail in New York. Over head wire on N.H. line after Pelham.

[hootervilletrolley]

sweet how"d you get so close

[FanRailer]

@hootervilletrolley there are certain spots in the area that facilitate easy camera work at that range... although i wouldn't recommend staying there for too long at a time, as it is right next to traffic and may look very suspicious to nosy officials who might happen to drive by.

[detroitmetro101]

why arent trains in the ny are electrified, i know some are, y arent they all.

[FanRailer]

@detroitmetro101 most are actually, there are just some lines that stretch far into the suburbs where it would not be currently feasible to extend elecrification at this point... however, it is almost certain that some time in the future the lines that are not electrified will be electrified as funding becomes available and the project and demand warrants feasiblilty.

[mcrrocks80]

this is the most coolest video in the world!!!

[nyc3001]

I thought MN engineers were not supposed to toot upon entering the Park Avenue Tunnel.

[malikrthr1]

They did that to me and waved back in 2000 and 2001.

[havenas1020]

those last two train shot ya got, u shouldve been thr.

great shots and great horns

[FanRailer]

@havenas1020 Good stuff to remember for next time... thanks;)

[Nexis4Jersey]

interesting catches