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Subject: Attention: Subway Enthusiasts - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 23-May-84 07:48:10 EDT
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inmet!benk    May 22 23:05:00 1984

	I'd be interested in corresponding with anybody on this 
net who is not merely a 'railfan', but more particularly a subway-
enthusiast.
	One of my great lifelong loves is/has been subway systems 
-- I've collected maps, schedules, books, pamphlets, and other
assorted stuff having to do with subway systems since I was a
kid.  I'd be eager to chat with anyone who shares my interest
at all.
	For starters -- the Newark City (N.J.) Subway is hardly
ever listed in the 'official' lists of subway systems of the world.
Why ?  My guess is that this is so because it resembles Boston's
Green Line rapid transit line: really an above-ground trolley line
with station-stops in the suburbs and underground station stops 
only in the heart of downtown.  The power is provided by an overhead
trolley wire ( rather than a 3rd rail ).  Last time I checked (1980)
they were running with 1939 (?) vintage PCC rolling stock. Does 
anybod y know if they are running with the new LRV's now?
	Does anybody know of any source of info. on this system --  
a magazine article, a write up ione of the railfan rags, a 
nostalgia book, something put out by the old operators ( Public
Service Co. of N.J. -- I think ) or the new operators ( T of NJ ) ?
ANY info OR leads would be much appreicaited.
	In addition, I'd be happy to field questions myself. My
strong points are:  1.) the NYC system, particularly in the 
'50's '60's and early '70's, 2.) the PATH system, 3.) the 
Boston (MBTA) system, and 4.) the London system.

	-- Ben Krepp


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