superdotny Posted August 10, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 10, 2009 This morning, afternoon, and evening (about 15 minutes ago), I rode three R68A trains. Very weird. As a daily rider, I haven't ridden on a R68 since early last year. Here are some pics from my Blackberry Storm (my smartphone)...sorry about the last one. I had to capture the pic before it leaves: 8th Avenue has too many people! R68A in the morning (departing 1115 8th Avenue) R68A (and a R160 in the background) [5148-5147-5145-5146; 1825 departing from 59th Street] Any news on why these 68s were on the ? Maintenance on R160s? Testing? (possibly, because I saw two of them run by on the Manhattan Bridge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted August 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 10, 2009 I seen one of those R68As on the today. Nice to see them back! Nice catch and pics btw. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted August 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 10, 2009 beautiful pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maserati7200 Posted August 11, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2009 Last time I saw a R68/A was in March 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted August 11, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 11, 2009 Nice to see them hippos back on the :tup::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave160 Posted August 11, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 11, 2009 Nice catch, haven't rode a 68 since last summer.... and I ride the frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted August 11, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 11, 2009 Yehhh baby 5000's out on the it's really good to see those bad boys out there :tup::tup: <R> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted August 11, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 11, 2009 The R160s have a MDBF mileage for a reason meaning that at least one broke down already. The high number means that it's extremely rare, but still took place. If none broke down, there would be no number recorded for that year as in the case with the R44s back in 2000, 2002, or 2003 and the R68/As in another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted August 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 11, 2009 I will be Railfanning the , Today to look for those Hippos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustclee Posted August 11, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 11, 2009 There was a set of R68's too. Last car was 2914. It left Bay Parkway around 10:47AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted August 11, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 11, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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