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Lol some of these t/o's barely even try to hide them being on the phone..head all down with the phone positioned to the right of the cab right near the window..screen bright as day.

Some had said it was due to our signal system being ancient but nothing too specific. 

1 hour ago, danielhg121 said:

Doesn't the signal usually change from red to green as you approach the end of the platform as it expects you to stop in time? But since you're doing a battery run you can't just barrel through the station or you might trip the signal at the end of the platform. 

No, I've never seen this unless of course the blocks ahead are occupied.

16 hours ago, RedLine said:

The 15 mph rule is done to not confuse the block signaling system.

How would the signaling system be confused?

Both n/b and the local s/b trains can wrap it up coming into/out of Nevins but s/b trains entering on the exp track are forced to obey timers.. Was caught off guard by a s/b local coming in slow but as soon as the first set of wheels cleared the curve he wrapped it up to around 20 mph. 

Makes me think what's their train of thought whenever they decide to do that.. "f-ck it, no timers so it can't be that bad and I've never heard of a derailment here."

Is there any train operator on here who believes the 15 mph rule when bypassing a station is a fitting rule? Just curious on your perspectives on this.. What is the penalty if a TSS were to catch an operator bypassing a station wrapped up?

Always wondered this but never cared enough to ask until now.. On the buses where the stop request sign is behind the driver, is there a notification specifically for the driver? I'd imagine it may be easy to tune out sometimes and not hear that stop request sound.

I don't know one happily married man. All miserable and put in overtime just to escape the hell at home. 

Another good trip with a train op who really knew those timers between Franklin and Atlantic. Kept the train at a good 25-35 mph throughout most of that section compared to many who seems to run at a dreadful 20 and below.. Kept it wrapped up after clearing that little speed restriction out of Brooklyn Bridge. Pounded through those switches just before 14th St with a light brake just after and didn't apply more brake until he hit the platform.

I'll admit I've become borderline obsessed with this run.

4 hours ago, trainfan22 said:

I'm not I'm not employed by either of the two MTA railroads but, I would imagine that some of the cab controls in the middle of the train are "cut off" when not in use?

 

I been inside the cab of both the M3 and M7's at Croton Harmon shop open house tour and none of the buttons worked when I pressed them. 

 

I know that on NYC Subway trains the horns still work in the C/R cabs as C/R's honk to T/O's on another train on local/express runs.

 

I never felt tempted to do such a thing cause I'm pretty sure the train crew would call MTA Police to meet the train en route to have you arrested.

I seen train crews on multiple occasions on both LIRR and NJT call for cops to meet a train en route and eventually see a passenger taking off the train in cuffs. I'm good lol

Interesting, I always assumed the horns still remained functional. But I think the most you'd get is a "ummm sir, you're not allowed to touch the controls" or something a bit more stern if you're bold enough to actually sit in the cab whilst doing so (not encouraging anyone here lol).

Most of us would be lying if we said we never felt tempted to blow the horn when crossing between cars on the M7+ fleets. MetroNorth seems real lax when it comes to leaving the cab doors open throughout the train.

Definitely glad for the return of a one seat ride from Lexington to Flatbush.

What's with so many of these odd speed limits throughout the system? 31 mph, 26, etc..

Did Metro-North ever have wayside signaling at one point? Besides the few at interlockings.

Must be beyond boring for London Tube "drivers" once they're underground. The tunnels are so small and claustrophobic. The trains themselves are very small. 

13 hours ago, B35 via Church said:

Really now

Unreliable ass bus service ass you already know (just venting). The amount of times I've seen three B25s come and go before a B12 while waiting at Alabama during rush hour is ridiculous. 20+ min wait times at that stop during rush hour was the norm.

What is it that makes the B12 literally the most unreliable bus service in the city?

Is the MTA now a little lenient with their workers calling out sick? I'd think they wouldn't want to take any risk but knowing some of the stories I wouldn't be surprised if that isn't the case.

13 hours ago, Lex said:

It's an ad campaign for Awkwafina's show on Comedy Central.

If you don't like them, take solace in the fact that it's only for one week.

The commentary was so cringey. I hardly ever ride the  so thankfully I don't have to deal with it.

I'm probably late on this but what's with the extra enthusiastic automatic announcements on the ?

"This is 40th St, I don't want to say it's my favorite street but its definitely top 40!"

On 11/27/2019 at 8:26 PM, Trainmaster5 said:

That’s part of the reason why I responded the way I did. There was never a timer leaving Nevins on either track. We were taught by our instructors that the reasoning was twofold . One was that the C/R and any passengers riding the rear section of the train were not to be whipped around any curves where they might lose their balance or their seats. That was an instant write up. The second reason I learned from working with the track department. Excessive force on the outer rail was a constant worry and Car Equipment was concerned about the wheel flanges. Early in my career I witnessed a fist fight in the parking lot at East 180th St because a C/R took exception to being thrown around at Nevins and the curve at Astor Place. Back then the consensus was that the conductor was justified. Times change. Carry on.

I have to start riding in the last car to see how severe it is ripping through Astor Pl on the express tracks n/b.

Sometimes you can see the "I'm tired and just want to get home" look on some of the t/o's faces..slight slouch with their heads tilted to the side..

Slightly off topic but I noticed the 142As are a little more stable and quieter when going through curves at speed compared to the 142s.

11 hours ago, RR503 said:

They changed the speed signs leaving the station. 10 became 15 or 20 (can't remember which).

Plenty t/o's were wrapping it up out of Nevins as if there wasn't a speed restriction prior to the change anyway.

On 9/25/2019 at 7:43 PM, Jsunflyguy said:

It isn't dirt, it's the plastic breaking down in the windshield itself. It's common on the southside due to sunlighting. 

I wish they'd find a way to fix the squealing suspension. 8hrs of that will drive you mad...20years of it will drive you deaf.

You get the worst of it when bypassing ENY. That slight curve along with the rapid change in grade and the trucks start hollering like a pig. There has been a handful of times in which I've witnessed a reaction out of some passengers because of it.

First time riding the M9s last week and was a little disappointed to hear some slight squealing. I'm guessing they'll be sounding just as bad as the M7s some years from now.

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Still beats me how engineers can remember every one of those signal indications. I remember talking with an engineer over the summer and he said he'd be lying if there wasn't a time he'd forgotten an indication for a quick sec as he was on the road. One of the things that really separates American railroads from railways outside the country - the complexity of our signals. In the UK it's literally pretty much the same as traffic lights with the exception of a double yellow.

Also are you guys trained to brake with the lightest air just before coming to a complete stop or does the train do that itself?

*Edit* I thought this was the LIRR And MNRR Random Thoughts Thread. Sorry for the bump lol.

Why were timers ever placed on the Manhattan bd / exp tracks heading into Borough Hall?

I like how relaxed the LIRR is when it comes to engineers not having to wear uniform. I've seen engineers dressed as if they could be in a biker gang at the controls. Compared to other railroads where it seems like a polo tee and blue jeans is the most relaxed fit engineers can wear. 

Not a sarcastic comment btw, one of the handful of reasons that has gained my interest in the LIRR lately. 

I mean, we have to pay for LIRR employees massive O/T somehow.