The (temporary?) return of Budd M3 Metropolitans to LIRR service has resulted in a bevy of head end railfan window videos from Youtuber Mr Master 767 including the new Main Line third track arrangement between DIVIDE and QUEENS interlockings. I figured I would post some of the videos and then provide some quick commentary on the key points of interest.
On the Ronkonkoma to NY Penn segment above we can see the final result of both the Ronkonkoma double track and Main Line Third track projects. The good news is that BETH and both core and extended parts of DIVIDE interlocking remain position lit, however the new MNRR style reduced aspect signals have taken over all other portions of the route to QUEENS interlocking. At this point QUEENS is scheduled for additional re-signaling and re-configuration with BETH and DIVIDE to follow in subsequent years unless the MTA's financial situation heads this off.
In the above Atlantic Branch video we can see that DUNTON interlocking is still largely position lit, but point machines are now electric. VAN interlocking has also been converted to electric, but BROOK appears to be holding on with some remaining pneumatic.
On the Long Branch Branch LEAD interlocking has been converted to non-reduced color light (probably several years ago), no word on the status of LEAD as a manned interlocking station however.
Finally on the Port Washington Branch a reconfiguration of NECK interlocking appears ready to see the replacement of multiple position light masts, gantries and pedestal signals including the practically brand new westbound signal bridge. This is accessible from the station and is definitely on my To Do list.
Hello Mike, I notice that when make a new post, the date of the post shows as a month or so earlier. This post shows you posted it on 11/20/2022. But the comments always seem to be the correct date. Just an observation. Thank you, Dave
ReplyDeleteIt's because I'm a month behind. The publish dates are the dates I *should* have published the article on.
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