From: Scott Lupia <wpdj61_@_optonline.net> Date: 2008/07/31 Thu AM 08:28:20 CDT To: EL Mail List <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net> Subject: Re: Cool photos (WAS RE: (erielack) Boonton Line animation) > Yes, I believe it's 40 mph for NJT. There's also a lot of exposure to > crosswinds which can cause cars to rock and possibly derail. > > Gary R. Kazin > DL&W Milepost R35.7 > Rockaway, New Jersey > NJ Transit has a 35 MPH speed restriction due to the curvature of the track on the bridge. Crosswinds have nothing to do with it. Every train I have run over the bridge has never been affected by a crosswind. Scott Another factor in the speed restriction is the design of the bridge. Due to the degree of curvature there is considerable latteral force exerted on the bridge by the train. Until recently the speed was only 30 MPH. Al Holleuffer Al Holleuffer The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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