lupojohn

Maybe it's best not to post my opinions on these topics. I see how it is. Break it up.

That's still four lines too many to not see service. The is the , though.

To shut down this much of the system at once is inexcusable.

Regarding the last two statements, some out-of-towners i've run into don't get it, no matter what. As I stated when I originally jumped into the conversation about this, to understand the importance of the Wood Memorial and how it needs to not be changed in any regards is to be a part of the racing community. For the sake of not wanting to argue any more, i'll leave it at that. Message me if you feel the need to be respond.

Pushing it back one weekend or two hurts NO ONE.

The out-of-towners who may not understand the NYC Transit System may get confused and give up. Does anyone really want that?

Let's be honest: the only cares about the , regardless of what Wally says.

In no way am I agreeing with Wally, but the Wood is not just '''another race''. It's a NY tradition.

I do not mean to insult anyone's knowledge and i'm glad no one(so far)has taken it that way. I can see it from both points of view: The (MTA)should know better than to schedule a G.O. the weekend of the Wood. The date is set well in advance. The inclement weather postponing the G.O. is obviously understandable, but again, this is the biggest day in NY racing save the Belmont. My comment simply meant you had to be a member of the racing community to get that, as racing is not mainstream like most major sports here. On the other hand, politicians can't complain unless they are willing to do something about it themselves. The (MTA)does things they want to and there's nothing local officials, racing fans, or racing officials can do. What would concern me and what should NOT be brushed aside as I see here is the out-of-towners. We that live in NYC know how G.O.'s work, but they don't. It is not good for anyone if, as was mentioned here above, if they turn away at the first sign of discouragement or frustration because they need to understand, but no one explained it to them. I've encountered these types and most have understood, but not everyone is smart enough to realize this. Not their fault. Just the way it is. Simply put, there should be compromise for everyone involved in a situation like this.

Although I will not be attending the Wood, i'll just say this as someone who follows horse racing: you can't comment on the impact the Wood has on the state unless you're a horse racing expert. You really have no idea what it means unless you're a diehard and I suggest not commenting unless you're as such and merely ignore Wally.

This is the second time i've incurred this, but the last time, they used the CI-bound tracks for the Avenue X-Coney Island shuttle. This time, they used the Jamaica-bound tracks for the shuttle and the CI-bound tracks for trains turning back to Jamaica.

Why is it that whenever the has problems, it terminates at Avenue X? I'm guessing because the yard is so close.

I must say that, using it for the first time today, East 105 Street is a very unusual station.

It's a joke. On a separate note, they really do need to do something about the rollsigns for the northbound terminals.

I would assume the used the middle track at Broadway-Junction.

I need to keep my timetables in better shape after seeing that.

I'd like to know what lines predominantly still use RTS'.

The idea is for all that can to enjoy it. I don't see the harm in him continuing to post stuff like that. I guess i'm lucky I can just walk to 207th and wait for it till it comes. Maybe that's where the perspective comes from.

Someone's willing to go to jail just to fiddle with an MTA rollsign?

That could cause people to miss it.

Neither do I, but it is a ''Random Thoughts'' thread and I was merely giving an observation. I doubt anyone has the capabilities or balls to make one, though.

Saw a completely empty M7 at 63rd Street today. Not a soul on board.

Skeleton key would do the trick.

Run extra late-night service from Bedford Park to 125th as a shuttle.

Not saying it is.