Transitfan007

MCI got an order to stop production.  http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2016/07/stop_building_our_new_buses_nj_transit_tells_supplier.html

Too expensive to repair. 4000 per rear sign. 4009 was removed, every bus after the demo came without the rear sign. The mta rejects are going to be removed also.

I don't see removing them... Can i assume has more money to spare???

Does anyone know why the rear L.E.D route displays have been removed from all the new CNGs? 

Just saw a brand new one; 16001 on the HELIX for the second time. Has (NJT) changed their numbering scheme?

You are starting to see less 62As on the .  CBTC is still pushed back until...

 

 Posted by Lance on 11 May 2014 - 03:13 PM in New York City Subway

Ethan777, on 11 May 2014 - 10:54 AM, said:

Unless otherwise impossible, the car transfers are done via rail through a roundabout trip. From Corona Yard:

 

1) switch from Flushing line to Broadway line at Queensboro Plaza

2) via Broadway southbound over Manhattan Bridge

3) reverse direction via crossover near Atlantic Av-Pacific St

4) northbound back over Manhattan Bridge via 6th Avenue (north) tracks

5) continue up 6th Avenue to the Bronx and the Concourse Yard

6) to IRT Jerome Avenue line via track connection at Concourse-Mosholu Yards

7) continue back to Manhattan once again via Lexington Avenue line

8) reverse direction at one of various switches along line

9) continue northbound to final destination at Westchester Yard

 

Sheesh... there really needs to be an FAQ on the forums for questions like this.

 

OMG...Finally got my question answered, I've spoken to a few T/Os, dispatchers and CIs at Westchester & Corona could not get a solid answer.  Makes sense, I saw a 5 set at Broad Channel testing while I was in flag training about over 2 years ago then at Jay St (same set) with the plastic still on the seats heading north on the line.  Just a few months ago I saw an R188 set in the Concourse Yard just sitting pretty waiting to be moved.  Thanks for the info!

Question???  How are trains moved from Corona to Westchester yard vise versa?

Just wanted to share this:

They've finally made the move to RGB on the newest buses (but this, I heard was because that was the only sign being offered by the vendor now?) though they are keeping them set on amber for the time being.

PATH also has the RGB in front. The question is whether the vendor of the MTA's special signs (with the circle and diamond outlines around the text character) has RGB available. (I've suggested the letter should be white LED only, and only the circle/diamond be color changing, which would improve cost).

This is even better, I totally agree with you on this.

IMO the Red L.E.Ds on the front should be in color according to the line its running on; for example imagine in L.E.D lights or even LCD

Seeing alot more new CTs in service. There are 17 7000s decommissioned from what I see.

On 7295 right now, such a smooth ride. Much better than those Design crap.

Saw 2 sets of R160A, 1 @ W4th and the other @ High St. Are they starting to roll in?