Update on the R179's:
As you all know, 3015-3019 was expected to arrive by Mid to late Septemeber/October, however we've come into more roadblocks.
3015 had cracks in its chassis when it was being built, one of the reasons why the set has been delayed.
3016 passed the vibration testing and started having components installed, nearing 87% completion.
3017 passed the vibration testing and started having components installed.
3018 had a "design construction flaw" (I don't know what this means I'm just reading off the email) in the front of the car, delaying it by 2 weeks.
3019 had major software issues and onboard electronic power issues that delayed it by 2 weeks (similar to what 3010 is experiencing.)
3020-3024 was suppose to start construction a week ago, but the delayment of 3015-3019 delayed the who entire construction back by at least a month and a half.
If these issues are sorted out, 3015-3019 should be here by mid-December.