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On 1/19/2024 at 4:18 PM, Ale188 said:

8313, 8323, 8236 to RET

3640-41 to CAL or FRO, they say both

 

3640 & 3641 now at Callowhill. So Frontier’s atollment has been completed from 3595-3639. 

15 hours ago, RSMG106 said:

There are other instances of that happening, however the others were not fire related. 5868 from Tuskegee, and 5928 from Kingsbridge were examples of an auto crashing in the rear of the bus, but did not caught fire.

While 5868 was repaired a few months later, 5928 has yet to come back to service.

I'm not sure if Ulmer Park has enough spares after losing one local bus. Also, the 2011 bus fleet, part of the Bus Evaluation Program, now has at least one or more buses retired due to incidents or reaching the maximum mileage.

The Orion VII 3rd Gen’s 2 buses was retired by the act of God. No accident or incidents. The other one was NF XD60 4799 that was caught on fire while it was out of Gun Hill. It never made it to Brooklyn. Many 2011 buses are 13 years old this year. So I do believe it’s about their time to head for the sunset. With new buses on the way, yes. 

1 hour ago, darkstar8983 said:

I agree. If the R211 cannot operate on an Express corridor, then the train is limited to the following routes:

1.  (unless the Central Park West Local is blocked), at which point, the R211T must be discharged at 59 St-Columbus Circle (or run light from 145 St/Bedford Park Blvd to 59 St-Columbus Circle - I'm assuming no express tracks can have the R211T trains. - Wait, would the  be able to be an option via the Brighton Express? or what about the specific express corridors precludes operation of the R211T trains on those routes, YET the 8 Av Express track between Canal St and 59 St-Columbus Circle is still fair game.

2.  (except the Culver Express track, unless these don't count since the express and local tracks are separated between 7 Av and Church Av, and the  cannot use the express tracks north of 4 Av anyways since they don't connect to Crosstown).

3.  (unless rerouted via Broadway Express)

4.  Rockaway. This should just be the assignment (three 5-car units and one spare). Then shift current R179 trains back to the . The Rockaway  is already fully outdoors and there are no revenue express tracks along the Rockaway Line.

Why would you wanna include the ? No CBTC on the Broadway line 

the ? It is peak hours to the Bronx, then local from 145th to 34th St, then express the rest of the way. 
 

the  isn’t an express train no matter what track it’s using. 
 

but remember: it’s up to the DOS & RTO to assign cars to where and what date to start. It could be tomorrow morning or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday or Friday for all we know. If they do start running, do this and run them back to back or run it as a follower: 3 trains of R179, 1 R46, 1 R179, 1 R211T (1trip) , 2 R179, 1 R46, 2 R179, 1 R211T (1roundtrip), 2 R179 & 1 R46. Mix it up a lil bit, and see how it goes from here on out. 

On 1/17/2024 at 11:02 PM, darkstar8983 said:

Today cars 4060-4069 had announcement issues (or maybe it was the operator having to turn off the maps due to various reroutes on the  this morning).

I think R211 cars 4060-4069 were assigned to the 168 St-bound trip out of Far Rockaway but because of the smoke condition in the Cranberry St tunnel, that train wan express in Brooklyn, then via the  line to West 4 St, then rerouted back to 8 Av (but local to 59 St-Columbus Circle - I boarded at 14 St, train displayed as a 207 St-bound  train and 8’Av Express but announcements and maps off until CC). Then the  switched back to Express but only until 145 St (and announcements back on), then switched back to local service to 168 St (announcements turned off again). Then when arriving at 168 St on the  train track, the train instead of having announcements turned back on, was taken out of service at 168 St and went to the yard. Not sure if this set was then put back into service later that AM rush, or was it sent to the yard, or assigned to a Rockaway Park  trip out of 168 St, or least likely, swapped over to the . Can anyone verify?

17 hours ago, Lawrence St said:

The R211T’s got hit by graffiti vandals in Pitkin Yard today. Add that to more expenses…🙄

How are these folks getting into train yards?? Is there no security?

That’s not the first time that these guys got hit with graffiti. Think 2022 or last year at CI. That not just expenses, it more work for employees to scrub off. Stainless steel subway cars, graffiti comes off. Remember: these guys know the ins and outs of subway yards cameras can see who trespasses yards. They catch them, it’s time in jail

On 12/13/2023 at 9:43 PM, ABCDEFGJLMNQRSSSWZ said:

Is the MTA's current plan with the R211 to replace the entire train fleet with R211, or just to replace all the R46 on the with R211? Also, is it assumed that MTA won't give the R211 to any other line until it's done being rolled out on the . I feel like being signed as an  is part of the R211's identity at this point.   

The  is mixed of R179/211. The R211As Base order is for the 8th Ave CBTC, so the A is home for these. Once the Base Order: 4060-4499 is ordered, then 4500-4989? will come in. And the  will decide what IND car gets the option 1 order of these cars. Right now, let’s focus on the base order. 

On 1/6/2024 at 11:36 AM, Ale188 said:

Im guessing they either got more issues or they haven't even got fixed yet.

These are the ones not fixed yet

5 hours ago, NYC Bus Roster said:

Is this an actual transfer or is it another loan?

Winter picks begin on 1/7/24

2 minutes ago, CyclonicTrainLookout said:

Pretty sure there were already plans on replacing signals at Lexington Avenue with CPTC sometime in the future in line with R262 deliveries (which I don't think even came out of the planning stages). Lexington Avenue CBTC was pushed back in favor of replacing IND signals with CBTC first.

I wonder where would they get the money for the Broadway-7th Ave CBTC from. They gotta phase the project first before anything comes up.  

6 hours ago, BreeddekalbL said:

Made it to cbs2 news 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02iZspmnZ6g3LZv75Xh63hQwVybzs4jkUKjJA3Xqp8MMUnQkvHNTFGC8965dRkyvRml&id=100064424841992&mibextid=Nif5oz

 

5 hours ago, 7-express said:

1010WINS has a brief story about it: https://www.audacy.com/1010wins/news/local/youth-took-subway-trains-on-joyrides-in-queens-nypd

These conquestors are in super deep shit with the authorities. Chs 2, 4, & 7, WINS-1010/92.3, WCBS-AM 880 already has stories and tipoffs, and a reward for the capture of conquestors. 

Transfers as of 1/2/24: 

7370, 7371, 7414 & 7415 from AL to CO. 
 

3628-3633 new to FRT

8083 from CA to Midvale Scrap Yard 

8 minutes ago, Ale188 said:

So If it was New Years eve, would It be "New Year Eve"?

If it does not include “Happy” before it. And it’s actually New Year’s Eve (12/31) and New Year’s Day (1/1). Either or, it’s just another day to live off on. 

On 1/1/2024 at 11:48 AM, Kamen Rider said:

I kicked someone off my train back in September for doing that with a full sized E-scooter. He blocked the door from my alternate conductors position into the car.

”it’s electric… I’m allowed to…” he protested as the cops came over

”you’re not allowed to block my cab doors with it and I already asked you to move it and you didn’t. Don’t care what size it is or what it runs on. My train, my decision.”

 

rule number 1: do not block my escape routes in the event of an emergency.

On 1/1/2024 at 12:02 PM, Lawrence St said:

I deal with the same thing. I really don't understand why people can't just follow the rules when we enforce them. I don't want to get into arguments, I'm asking you nicely.

Rule number 2: Do not interfere with the operations of service when you are bringing a small vehicle on the subway. That will cost you an ejection from the system. Operators need a certain spot clear for an escape route, as you guys mentioned, for emergency cases. No wonder why trains get delayed. Because some dumb nut decided to pick an irrelevant argument with either the motorman or the conductor of the train, then people need LTW forgiveness papers all the time. I’ve experienced that myself. 

On 1/1/2024 at 12:08 AM, Chris89292 said:

Happy new years to all😁 !!!!

It’s not “New Years”, it’s New Year

4 hours ago, Biggie said:

I heard some very ugly statements concerning this, the whole situation makes this place look like a Wringling Brothers Circus. This is going to get ugly starting from up top.

You mean the now defunct Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus. 
 

6 years ago, I was on my way to Wilmington, Del and I heard that some of these conquestors and transit brats (those who don’t know how to behave when they see new subway or rail cars on their first day of revenue service) were going to the Amtrak Wilmington Yard (where new engines get delivered and old engines get scrapped) and derail the engines. So this is what I said: Do that and I’ll see you in 10 years and I hope this teaches you a lesson for trespassing in a spot you don’t belong. 

If these were the same conquestors who:

 were playing with the lights on the R46 cars while in passenger service 

 threw rocks on the R68 C I bound  during the morning peak a few months back

 vandalized 76 R46 cars that suspended the  in early fall? 
 

then Karma is waiting at the door. 
IDGARA if they say “kids are gonna be kids” but these kids are to be taught a lesson regardless of their age. If u don’t see them outside, then grounding them is the action. 

14 hours ago, Ale188 said:

So...You want them to fix 20 cars in 4 days...got it. Besides that, how do you know if the other cars are even coming back to service by the new year? I just feel like the MTA or Pitkin Yard themselves can't really do so much shit at once since Pit doesn't have a car wash unlike 207 or CIY.

He didn’t give a specific date. It could be from the 2nd all the way to the 31st. Remember: trains get sent back to CI for inspection and trackage checks before going back to Pitkin. 

Say if the Bronx wants to continue to use NovaBus LFSAs. Then the new XD or XDE60s (whichever they order) should go to MQ, then all Novas used as + buses at Quill can go to the Bronx for local service, while their + buses get Xs for their + routes. 
Same goes for Hale’s if they decide to keep the  in the long haul (spring pick ‘24 being the latest).
 

FLA could sweep the X order off the bat, but wait until the Brooklyn & Queens redesign takes effect, then we can start talking about it

11 hours ago, Ale188 said:

Man, people are bitches nowadays. Off topic but trust me, I see kids 'slapboxing' in front of their house with other kids. If they really do wanna fight me, they gonna run. But here, because the train is about to leave, what makes you think you can point the gun at the train conductor? Like wtf? You forget, there's always another train you can f**king wait for? This damn system runs 24/7/365. Like chill and wait f**king 3 MINUTES!!! Both the B and Q are going the same way in bklyn. Man, these people...

I wholeheartedly agree. I miss one train at one time, and had to wait 2 min for the next train, but point a gun a an authorized employee isn’t one of those

On 12/21/2023 at 10:24 AM, Calvin said:

https://pix11.com/video/man-arrested-after-threatening-mta-train-conductor-with-gun-nypd/9271486/

On Tuesday, December 20th morning on the  there was an individual showing a gun to the conductor so, she could open the doors. But, was arrested at the location. Glad that the crew and passengers are okay from this chaos. 

Of all places, Prospect Park Station on the  and . Since this idiot didn’t wanna wait for the next train, and she was on schedule to leave PP, then she’s gotta do what she’s gotta do. She gets threatened with a pistol, she’s got no other choice but to delay service and call the police. That’s the whole agenda of keeping passengers safe. Remember: it takes  a**hole to f**k things up for everybody. 

7 hours ago, darkstar8983 said:

From what I remember in the 90s;

 - R38s and R44s (Rockaway  had R44s too)

 - R40S (switched for R68As in the mid 90s)

 - 8-car R32 and 8-car R38

 - R68

 - R46s (switched to R32s in the mid 90s)

 - R46s (occasional R32s ran too)

 - 8-car R32s (switched to 6-car R46s)

 - R40M and R42s

 - R42

 - R40M, R40S, R42

 - R32, R68, R40S

- R68A (switched to R40S from the   in the mid 90s)

 - R46s (an occasional R32 would appear)

 - R62A

 - R26/R28/R33 (mixed with the )

 - 9-car R62A

 - R62 and R33

 - R26/R28/R33 (mixed with the )

 - R29 R62A

 - R33, R36 (11-car units)

 

You forgot R29s on the 2/5

3 hours ago, Vulturious said:

You know, I always forget about the Franklin Shuttle. I'm kinda surprised I forgot about the R32's on the  and , especially since i have taken all 3 at one point, too. IIRC, I'm pretty sure the R68A also appeared on the  in normal service more often during the 90's or rather early 90's. Though, I wouldn't know for sure.

Occasionally 

3 hours ago, NewFlyer 230 said:

I’m not familiar with the history of the M35 all too well but back in the 1980s it did run to Astoria from Harlem via Randall/Wards Island. 

M34 ran from 125th St to Wards Isle until 1980, when it merged with the M35. The  needed that route for its 34th St Crosstown as they wanted every Crosstown route renumbered after the street it runs under: 

Street          before.        Now

8/9.              M13.             M8

14.               M14.             Same

23.               M26.             M23

34               M16.              M34/34A

42.              M106.           M42

49/50.        M27.             M50 (Port Authority still M27 until 2010) 

57.             M28.              M57

59.             M103.           M58 short lived

65/66/67/68 M29.         M66

72             M30.              M72, M30 to 58th until 2010

79/81.      M17.               M79

86.            M18.               M86

96.            M19.               M96

106          M19                 M106

116          M20                 M116

125          Bx15                M125 (6/22/2022) 

14 hours ago, Vulturious said:

Since the first question was answered, I'll answer the second. The MTA had a bunch of cars running around in the early 90's. 

• The R26/28/29 are IRT trains that ran throughout the 90's retiring in 2002.
• The R30's were operating on specific lines like the  and (the Rockaway ), but they were retired around the beginning of the 90's.
• The R32's were everywhere in the 90's even in the 2000's until the R160's came in shifting a bunch of them elsewhere or retirement. You'd find them on the   and . 
• There were 2 different kinds of R33's, mainline (R33) and World's Fair (R33S or R33WF). Mainline is everything but the  so all of 7 Av and Lexington Av lines, World's Fair is the , don't ask me about what the differences are. The  is just one of those lines that require special cars like the R188's currently running around.
• The R36's is another mainline train that ran in the 90's, it retired in 2003 on the  as more R142/A's were delivered.
• The R38's was mainly running on the  in the 90's and retired in 2009.
• Like the R33's, there were 2 different variants of the R40, the R40S (slant face) and the R40M (not slanted). Both retired officially in 2009.
  • The R40S were mainly based out of Coney Island yard for the  and East New York yard for the  (still don't know why there's no circle emoji when there used to be one) and . Later in the late 90's they were running on other lines like the  and .
  • The R40M were based out of ENY for the  and stayed that way until the early 2000's had them based out of CIY running along the  and .
• From what I remember, the R42's were mainly an ENY train running along the  lines, they had appearances along the Queens Blvd line like the , but these were later on.
• The R44's were pretty much just on the  and  as well as the  until it got discontinued during the early 90's, nothing much else during those times.
• The R46's were based out of Jamaica yard all throughout the 90's along the .
• The R62/A's were mainline IRT trains all over for all 7 Av and Lexington Av. They didn't appear on the  until the 2000's when the R142/A's were being delivered in the late 90's
• Last but not least are the R68/A's, really nothing different from today's service, they were and still are based out of both Concourse and CIY. The  has always had them since its introduction and Concourse loves them and CIY had them running along the  and . I don't think they ran them on the  until in the late 2000's.

These are all the trains that ran during the early 90's with extra info just for the fun of it, I do hope someone can correct me on all this in case I got something wrong or missed a few things.

Correct on some, but not all. 

R30/30A 8250-8411 & 8412-8569 ran on both the  and the  

R32s ran on  Phase 1 & GE,  Phase 1 & GE,  Phase 1 & 2,  Phase 1 & 2,  Phase 2

R26/28/29: 

7750-7959 & 8688-8805 to the , then the  

8570-8687 to the  

R33 ML: listen real close: 

8806-8835 on the  

8836-8883, 8886-8967, 8970-9113, 9115-9130, 9132-9179, 9212, 9214-9215 on the  until 1994, then the  

9180-9211  

9216-9223, 9226-9305  

R33/36WF: 9307-9477 & 9558-9769 to the  

9478-9523 & R36MLs 9524-9557 to the  

R38:  &  

R40: 4150-4349 to the B, 4350-4449 to the L after 1991 and sometimes on the M.  when 8350-8411 was transferred to the C

R40M & R42: 4450-4549 & 4550-4839 to the J/Z. 4840-4949 to the L & M

R44: on the A, and a few month on the JFK

R46: on the F, G & R 

R62: 1301-1625 (lost 1435-1437, 1439-1440 & 1366-1370) on the 4 

R62A: 1651-1910 on the 6, 1911-2155 to the 3, 2156-2475 to the 1

R68: 2500-2783 to the D, 2784-2915 to the CI yard, 2916-2924 to the Franklin Ave Shuttle 

R68A: N/Q

1 hour ago, BrooklynBus said:

https://www.qchron.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/mta-inefficiency-waste/article_ca6e696a-99c3-11ee-9409-3fbf6bd975d0.html

This article should be filed under “Random Bus Threads”, NOT UNDER NEW YORK CITY SUBWAY!