PATH 745 Arrives at the Shore Line Trolley Museum--Part 1 (of 4)

[@johnerikson7094]

I've noticed that plenty of elevated and subway cars nationwide have fluted steel sides like the Budd 2200 series for the cta, the NYCTA R-45s, and the PATH pa-3's. Was this some sort of trend that was followed? Or is it only a mere coincidence?

[@RailRide]

It's probably a little of both. There may be some structural strength improvements, but it is just as likely an aesthetic (i.e. looks "modern").

[@skydiamond8705]

No it the company that Built them it was their signature budd built the metro Liners Cta 2200 series 2400 series R32 and etc st. Louis signatures were aluminum steel body cars which could be painted like the R33 PA-12 and other like CTA 6000 and old 5000 series cars

[@skydiamond8705]

The PA-3 where built by Hawker Siddeley to match the rest of the fleet

[@markfox9034]

Where’s this wonderful museum?

[@RailRide]

East Haven, Connecticut.

[@eoinpkav152]

Very emotional day

[@ElliottConceptsX]

Im so hype!!!! to see it i miss the old path train!!!! so much!!! i cant i like it better than the new path train model 2011 with the blue p logo i like the old one better im so hyped!!!!!!

[@robertglotzer9665]

Who was the builder of these PATH cars?

[@RailRide]

PA-3's were built by Hawker-Siddely.

[@robertglotzer9665]

They look very much like the MBTA "Blue Bells" (600 series cars), which were retired from the MBTA's Blue Line a few years ago.

[@matthewloitsch4910]

My family is pretty well known there I've actually drove the w-3 crane u just saw

[@RailRide]

I was an operator there for more than a decade. Was rapid-transit qualified, knew how to move some of the work equipment and could handle handbrake cars. My visits declined a few years ago because my carpool dried up and I don't own a car myself (and nowadays I have to work every other Saturday). But I still maintain a membership there. and go up every once in awhile when I can catch a ride with someone already going there.

[@ElliottConceptsX]

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