History Of The BMT Redbirds (R27s/R30s)
These are some really interesting car types. They retired much sooner than expected and few exist today. Sorry it took so long. Enjoy!
I have a slideshow video on these cars, view it here: • R27/R30 Photos 1961 to 1993
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Background
1:03 Orders & Descriptions
2:19 Subtypes
2:44 Initial Effects
3:06 Chrystie Assignment Changes
3:20 Paint & Maintenance
3:53 Overhaul
4:22 Retirement
5:31 Afterlife & Preservation
6:31 Outro