Ed's rationale is correct, both the NYC and the PRR had clearance issues,
third rail or catenary, bridges, stations, etc. Some time ago, AMTRAK
tested their hi-level cars on the Keystone Main, for clearances, they are said
to have cleared the catenary into 30th St Station in Philly by an INCH.
Rumor had it, AMTRAK had a set of hi-level cars in the "extra fleet" in
case they were needed or could be used. NOT on the old PRR and I would
guess nor the NYC.
Jim "hats off to Ed for the job he's doing in Collyfornia" Lyle
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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