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Posted by henry6 on Friday, November 1, 2013 4:29 PM

The motorman operates or drives the train.  The Conductor is responsible for the passengers' boarding and unboarding, doors opening and closing on proper side per station and without stranding or clipping customers,   passenger safety and comfort (i.e., lighting, temperature control,  etc) and whatever else needs be taken care of  other than the control lever and brake handle.  

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 1, 2013 3:52 PM

The video is very interesting.  But it raises a question or two in my mind.

Other than operating the doors, what are the duties of the conductor?  Also, given the level of automation in most other activities, could the doors not be operated by the driver?  Does the subway train really need a conductor?

I lived in New York for eight years during the 60s and 70s.  I thought I knew the job duties of a subway conductor.  Turns out in retrospect that I did not really understand them.

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Posted by henry6 on Friday, November 1, 2013 3:29 PM

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See, the subway in New York can be fun!

It is amazing how many times I've said that to fellow railfans over the years and they don''t believe me.  But those who have been along on one of our Ridewithmehenry trips have changed their attitude when they discover the intricacies of the system, the trackwork, the structures, and the frequency of trains and find that this is railroading in a whole different way!

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Posted by CJtrainguy on Friday, November 1, 2013 12:17 PM

See, the subway in New York can be fun!

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Posted by daveklepper on Thursday, October 31, 2013 11:07 PM

great posting....thanks

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Posted by NorthWest on Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:50 PM

Thanks, I needed that!

All the conductors I've talked to are kind and helpful, despite the lack of respect from passengers.

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Getting to the Point
Posted by BroadwayLion on Thursday, October 31, 2013 6:59 AM

The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.

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