Jamaica Line

Yes, those timers do clear on the post, but few people do as not every R32 brakes well enough to stop at the 8 on what is the fastest local stop on the line. Nostrand on the local is not fast at all (not like other stations on the line), it just has the reputation as being fast, but that's really just the s/b express. The other four plats are guilty by association lol.

You got a point. From all the years of riding the , that was my second encounter with a t/o who ran those timers.

One thing I noticed as he was braking was that he'd let go of the power handle for a few secs and applied pressure to it again. What does that do? Apply more braking power? Hope I'm not bugging you with all these questions...

Only in Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy that is):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvUP8mfOiWo

Dude has skills.

As I was heading to Golden Krust in the Metro Tech area (got me some oxtail with rice and peas), I was lucky enough to catch a t/o with the cab door open. He ran the timers between Rockaway and Utica n/b - blowing into Ralph at 40 mph. Thou one thing that really got to me was when he came into Nostrand. Coming in at around 35 mph, he didn't brake until half the train was in the station. Now most operators brake early or at most two cars into Nostrand. Dude made it look easy.

Funny:

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Operated for the first time brighton exp...sweet stuff...51 at newkirk n/b 46 a piece s/b at newkirk and sheepshead bay.

How fast can one come into Sheepshead Bay n/b? I've always said to myself: If the MTA wanted to test out the coil springs on a set, run the set between Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay n/b. The cars start to bounce dramatically and weird but unique sounds can be heard from the trucks. Has to be one of my favorite runs in the system.

Operated for the first time brighton exp...sweet stuff...51 at newkirk n/b 46 a piece s/b at newkirk and sheepshead bay.

How fast can one come into Sheepshead Bay n/b? I've always said to myself: If the MTA wanted to test out the coil springs on a set, run the set between Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay n/b. The cars start to bounce dramatically and weird but unique sounds can be heard from the trucks. Has to be one of my favorite runs in the system.

If you really knew the secret behind music these days, you'll know exactly what they're talking about or referring to. Stop hearing and listen.

As I was heading to McDonald's, the tearing through that curve south of Woodhaven Blvd just got to me - sick track sound patterns and flange sounds. It's a whole different experience hearing and viewing trains run by as you're walking under an El. I've walked under numerous Els for miles on end, and certain vibes you get as your walking under an El, you just don't get as you're in the train overhead. Whether they're different sounds that cannot be heard as you're in the train or simply just seeing it from a different perspective.

Photos of trains would be much more interesting if they were captured from the street below.

Thought these were really interesting:

Hmmm...would that m/m be so proud to stand next to a 160?

These cars looked much better in their original appearance IMO. Thou do to safety reasons, the wooden bodies were replaced with steel.

View more of these "real trains" here.

Rode the Lo-V for the first time tonight. It was pretty cool seeing otherwise grumpy looking NYers with a smile on their face as the train passed by. Pretty much the same as the R1s/9s, thou not as bouncy which I really like.

I definitly wouldn't mind viewing this on the subway. This guy is sick! The action takes place from 3:18 'till the end of the video (he gets sicker as he goes on).

I never gave a few bucks to subway entertainers but I wouldn't hesitate to give this guy a few.

Does anyone has MSTS? I'm willing to buy it. Just list down your desired price and maybe we can make some arrangements. Old simulator but I love it.

@Jamaica Line: Yoooooooo that dude is playin with death...WTH he thinkin/smokin/drinkin/injectin? You recorded the vid?

Lol. Not my video thou.

Dude's crazy. I have a friend who did this once, thou he's a bit chubby. Luckily he's still here today.

Yesterday I saw a really young brotha operating a . Had to be no more than 25. Hopefully I'll be that young once I become a t/o. :cool:

Does anybody know the arrival times for the Low-V? Don't think I'll be waiting anymore than 10-15 mins for the ride.

True. But, why would they risk their lives like they do(atleast here) when they could simply ask the MTA if they could get a car and turn it into a piece of art? I know it's unlikely that they'll ask becouse they don't want to seem "weak" but still.

 

Deutsche Bahn gave a graffiti artist his own commuter coach, and he didn't even ask.

I guess doing it also gave them a rush-jumping onto tracks, the risk of getting caught by police, etc. As for asking the MTA for such, I doubt the MTA would agree.

I've gotta say, i don't understand what's so fun about graffiti. If you want to put your name on something that everyone will see, fine, but don't do this.

From their perspective, why put it on a wall with a few passers by here and there when their artwork can travel and be seen throughout the city by thousands of people almost everyday.

I wish the R-42 would look like this.

You and me both.

The pantograph gates really killed their look where as the 32s look great with 'em IMO.

Surprised no one posted this yet.

"...I guess I got my swagga back, truth..."

Why not join the party? Just got this sweet laptop Tuesday. :cool:

BTW, this is the old TrainFanatic.