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Re: (erielack) More on those L&HR detours over the EL

I'm guessing the maximum speed limit on the L&HR in the '50's and '60's was
50 mph. The hottest train in 1956 was HO-6, scheduled from Allentown to
Maybrook in 4:15; over 102 miles this gives an average speed of 24 mph,
which sounds about right taking into account meets aas well as congestion
Allentown-Easton over CNJ.

 

Paul B

 

From: Ed Montgomery <etmontgomery46_@_gmail.com>

Subject: Re: (erielack) More on those L&HR detours over the EL

 

L&HR - I discovered some Youtubes with footage of their trains.  They were

not a typical drag-era operation.  Old 8mm films have them moving at quite a

clip - a lot different than what you saw on the NYS&W and L&NE.  What was

the speed limit on the L&HR?  They probably got across NJ quickly.

 

Ed Montgomery

 



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