> The AM domes are only slightly short
> they are too narrow.
> you have to settle for "squashed" windows
> and 3/4 skirting
> Bob Hogan
And, to carry a BUDD dome story a bit farther, the real BUDD domes could not be
run into Grand Central Terminal (GCT) because of two reasons: (1)Tunnel
clearances on the top, and (2)inadequate space between the live third rail and
the bottom of the BUDD domes. I was told the BUDD domes had a
lower-than-normal floor/bottom directly beneath the dome area so that people
could walk the length of the car under the seats in the dome. This low floor
came too close to the 600 volt third rail for safety and so they were not
allowed into GCT even after tunnels were enlarged in more modern times. The
top problem was solved, but not the bottom problem. Private car owners were
disappointed and sad.
Which explains why the NYC never had any dome cars in spite of what model
manufacturers produce. True or not, I dunno, but it makes for an interesting
story. Anyone know if this is real or imagined?
Cheers...Ed L.
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