CNJ 3676 posted:Morning Andy and Happy Switcher Saturday to everyone!
As has been mentioned previously, the earliest locomotives to utilize internal combustion for power were designed for yard and local work in urban areas due in large part to smoke abatement legislation. Among the most interesting of these pioneering types were the New York Central DES-3 class, also referred to as "tri-powers" as a result of their ability to operate as a diesel, an electric in third rail territory or off battery power for short periods of time. Naturally, members of the class were numerous in and around New York City as they performed a variety of tasks, switching and local service included, quite effectively.
Bob
Good morning Bob. I came so close to posting a Trimotor. Great minds right. I like your images better though.
The image I left at the top of my repost is interesting because that building with the tracks are going through it is still there at the end of today's High line Park. The tracks no longer cross that street and the hole is filled now with some bodies office. Right under the track here is a really great German Beer Garden that is attached to the Standard Hotel. I went to a colleagues retirement party here last month is how I know this. I can't fund a new hobby of going to expense bars in NYC. But this one was pretty neat. October and Octorberfest is right around the corner right?
