10-07-2013, 05:41 PM
Well, between a train show and a box from a friend, I acquired quite a few new pieced of literature-
First, the books-
Commuter Trains to Grand Central Terminal- The history of the railroads and trains operating out of Grand Central Terminal.
Commuter Railroads: A Pictorial View of the Most Travelled Trains- Though the book was published in 1970 (and therefore predates almost all the commuter trains I am familiar with), it does cover just about every "heavy rail" commuter operation at the time in both the US and Canada. One curious photo was of a Rock Island "E-unit", which was essentially a rebuilt E6B with a cab installed in the end, almost like a giant box cab.
I also have a few new Operators Manuals-
General Electric-
New Series -7 Diesel-Electric Locomotive
New Series -8 Diesel-Electric Locomotives: Covers all models B23-8 Through C39-8
New Haven Division Penn Central Transportation Company Care Series 8400, 8500, 8600 - These are the "M2 Cosmpolitan" MU cars built in ~1973, which bumped the former New Haven Washboard MUs, and of which many were still in service until recently. Apparently, there were even a few lounge cars (the 8600 series) which were unusual for commuter trains. These operated from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven.
Railroad Rule-books and manuals-
Pennsylvania Railroad
C.T. 290 Electrical Operating Instructions- Revised December 15, 1966, Likely the first new CT290 following the retirement of the P5s, FF2, and other experimentals due to the arrival of the E44s
Track Chart Pennsylvania Railroad Eastern Region: New York Division- New York to Philadelphia- Jersey City, Newark, and Branches - 12/31/67 This thing is EASILY about 25 FEET LONG UNFOLDED!!!!
Penn Central
Rules for Conducting Transportation- 4/28/68
(2) C.T. 290 Electrical Operating Instructions- 1/1/73
(2) C.T. 405 Special Instructions Governing Operation of Signals and Interlockings- 11/1/68
(2)Safety Rules: Train, Locomotive and Other Transportation Employes- 7/1/68
EC-99 Brake and Train Air Signal Instructions- March 1969
Hazardous Materials Regulations No. 225-G 1/14/75
Track Car Permit Form M- multiple
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines-
Timetable No. 5- 6/18/1973, updated to 10/17/75
Chessie System Railroads
Michigan Division Timetable No. 3- 9/1/84
SEPTA
R5 Between Doylestown, Lansdale, and Center City Philadelphia- 5/2/1993, public timetable.
NORAC (Northeast Operating Rule Advisory Committee)
NORAC Operating Rules Seventh Edition- 1/17/00
Conrail
Northeastern Region Timetable No. 1- 6/18/78 Covers the New England States
System Timetable No. 3 7/1/96
Philadelphia Division Station Pages and Division Special Instructions for System Timetable No. 3- 7/1/96
(2) System Timetable No. 5- 7/1/97
Toledo Division ZTS Maps- December 1986
C.T. 305 Dimensional Shipments Clearances Rev. 11/88
Conrail Position Light Signal Aspects- 9/94 training workbook
Conrail Locomotive Data January 1981, Janurary 1982, July 1985, July 1986
Memorandum- 3/5/84 VERY SPECIAL, it contains discussion of the E44 #4453, an former PRR E44A rebuilt by GE and briefly tested in electric freight service, 3 years after Conrail discontinued large scale electric operations. #4453 was assigned to trains TV 23 and TV 24, starting March 6 for six round trips
Conrail "Ten Years Young" Special Tenth Anniversary packet, April 1, 1986 includes a conrail corporate profile, several nice photos of Conrail engines and a paper discussing Conrail's New England Division.
Conrail Shared Assets Operations (Remainder of Conrail after the split)
North Jersey Split-Date Transportation Plans- 5/14/99 This booklet covers CSX Road Train Schedules, NS Road Train Schedules, Terminal Clocks, Locomotive Roster & Requirements, SAA Yard & Local Schedules. Essentially, its every detail of how the remainder of Conrail was to operate post-split, including how many of what specific types of locomotives were assigned to specific areas.
Station Pages and Special Instructions for Timetable No. 2- 1/17/00 This ETT covers all of CSAO's trackage, both in North and South Jersey, as well as Detroit. These areas could not be evenly split between NS and CSX in the merger, which is why Conrail technically still operates them.
Miscellaneous
2004 Emergency Response Guidebook
First, the books-
Commuter Trains to Grand Central Terminal- The history of the railroads and trains operating out of Grand Central Terminal.
Commuter Railroads: A Pictorial View of the Most Travelled Trains- Though the book was published in 1970 (and therefore predates almost all the commuter trains I am familiar with), it does cover just about every "heavy rail" commuter operation at the time in both the US and Canada. One curious photo was of a Rock Island "E-unit", which was essentially a rebuilt E6B with a cab installed in the end, almost like a giant box cab.
I also have a few new Operators Manuals-
General Electric-
New Series -7 Diesel-Electric Locomotive
New Series -8 Diesel-Electric Locomotives: Covers all models B23-8 Through C39-8
New Haven Division Penn Central Transportation Company Care Series 8400, 8500, 8600 - These are the "M2 Cosmpolitan" MU cars built in ~1973, which bumped the former New Haven Washboard MUs, and of which many were still in service until recently. Apparently, there were even a few lounge cars (the 8600 series) which were unusual for commuter trains. These operated from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven.
Railroad Rule-books and manuals-
Pennsylvania Railroad
C.T. 290 Electrical Operating Instructions- Revised December 15, 1966, Likely the first new CT290 following the retirement of the P5s, FF2, and other experimentals due to the arrival of the E44s
Track Chart Pennsylvania Railroad Eastern Region: New York Division- New York to Philadelphia- Jersey City, Newark, and Branches - 12/31/67 This thing is EASILY about 25 FEET LONG UNFOLDED!!!!
Penn Central
Rules for Conducting Transportation- 4/28/68
(2) C.T. 290 Electrical Operating Instructions- 1/1/73
(2) C.T. 405 Special Instructions Governing Operation of Signals and Interlockings- 11/1/68
(2)Safety Rules: Train, Locomotive and Other Transportation Employes- 7/1/68
EC-99 Brake and Train Air Signal Instructions- March 1969
Hazardous Materials Regulations No. 225-G 1/14/75
Track Car Permit Form M- multiple
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines-
Timetable No. 5- 6/18/1973, updated to 10/17/75
Chessie System Railroads
Michigan Division Timetable No. 3- 9/1/84
SEPTA
R5 Between Doylestown, Lansdale, and Center City Philadelphia- 5/2/1993, public timetable.
NORAC (Northeast Operating Rule Advisory Committee)
NORAC Operating Rules Seventh Edition- 1/17/00
Conrail
Northeastern Region Timetable No. 1- 6/18/78 Covers the New England States
System Timetable No. 3 7/1/96
Philadelphia Division Station Pages and Division Special Instructions for System Timetable No. 3- 7/1/96
(2) System Timetable No. 5- 7/1/97
Toledo Division ZTS Maps- December 1986
C.T. 305 Dimensional Shipments Clearances Rev. 11/88
Conrail Position Light Signal Aspects- 9/94 training workbook
Conrail Locomotive Data January 1981, Janurary 1982, July 1985, July 1986
Memorandum- 3/5/84 VERY SPECIAL, it contains discussion of the E44 #4453, an former PRR E44A rebuilt by GE and briefly tested in electric freight service, 3 years after Conrail discontinued large scale electric operations. #4453 was assigned to trains TV 23 and TV 24, starting March 6 for six round trips
Conrail "Ten Years Young" Special Tenth Anniversary packet, April 1, 1986 includes a conrail corporate profile, several nice photos of Conrail engines and a paper discussing Conrail's New England Division.
Conrail Shared Assets Operations (Remainder of Conrail after the split)
North Jersey Split-Date Transportation Plans- 5/14/99 This booklet covers CSX Road Train Schedules, NS Road Train Schedules, Terminal Clocks, Locomotive Roster & Requirements, SAA Yard & Local Schedules. Essentially, its every detail of how the remainder of Conrail was to operate post-split, including how many of what specific types of locomotives were assigned to specific areas.
Station Pages and Special Instructions for Timetable No. 2- 1/17/00 This ETT covers all of CSAO's trackage, both in North and South Jersey, as well as Detroit. These areas could not be evenly split between NS and CSX in the merger, which is why Conrail technically still operates them.
Miscellaneous
2004 Emergency Response Guidebook
Modeling New Jersey Under the Wire 1978-1979.
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