Interesting photograph of a part of American railroading that I knew nothing about. Being in the UK we get to see the monster steam loco's. this photograph is fascinating, thanks for sharing, Andy D
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Wow, that is definitely an interesting sight. I didn't know Budd cars like this existed. Thanks for sharing.
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| Posted by Jeff on October 8, 2008 | |
What is the purpose for the screens over the windows?
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Those were called "ghetto bars" or "rock guards." They were there to protect the crew from rock throwers - a very serious problem in the Northeast. With the advent of bulletproof glass in locomotives and cab cars, you see a lot less of those today, but they were pretty common thirty years ago, especially on trains in the Boston and New York City areas.
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