and he notes -
More than likely it was due to mainline clearances (bridges,
overpasses and such) which also limited the height of the Niagaras.
I believe the AM domes were patterned after B&O's domes which were
lower to get adequate clearance under the catenary into Washington
Union Station. I rode the Capitol Limited several times and the dome
was always closed between Silver Spring and the Station (and vice
versa) for safety's sake.
Raleigh in chilley Mainey...
At 06:02 PM 2/22/2011, Ed wrote:
>
>
> > 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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