Jump to content

Bosco

Veteran Member
  • Posts

    374
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

Everything posted by Bosco

  1. Yeah, I meant the propulsion system in particular. To be honest I consider all the components to be computers because essentially they are. That location would explain why we haven't seen any e-brake testing. Speaking of which, since the 10-car train is still on Brighton, I'm guessing they're using that track in the Rockaways to test the 8-car train?
  2. Well first, there's a mileage requirement that says that before the 30-day revenue test, the train has to perform a certain distance (500 miles IIMN) without any problems. As for the test runs that are done, some of them include but are not limited to: • Clearance testing (the train runs through every line in the division it's built for, making sure it clears the tunnels and platforms) • Simulated stop testing (this trains the employees and ensures the FIND and tachometer are working properly) • EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) testing (the strength of the magnetic field generated by all the computers on the train can't exceed a certain amount) • Emergency brake testing (self-explanatory, not sure if there's footage for the R179s but there is for the R188s) If I missed any or if I'm wrong on the ones I mentioned, please feel free to correct me.
  3. The bigger issue is that Cuomo continues to play politics with infrastructure at the worst possible time. We shouldn't even have to worry about the cars coming in later than possible, especially with all the fleet problems we've been having. The R179s are way behind schedule (given that they're doing EMI testing now, I wouldn't be surprised if the delivery schedule has slipped even further), and the R32s, R42s, and R44s are hanging by threads. We need new subway cars yesterday.
  4. My guess is that would be the plan assuming the MTA gets the money to do it (and as is evident from the impending train shutdown, it's needed badly). But we are getting ahead of ourselves. I have to look back at the plans, but would it be possible to make 2 island platforms at 14 Street?
  5. The current plan is for SAS to connect to the 63 Street Line east of Second Avenue. The bell mouths exist for it and are visible on the Manhattan-bound just before Lex-63. The connection will be similar in layout to the split at 64 Street. The only tentative pocket tracks are to be between 14 and 23 Streets (someone correct me if I'm wrong), which won't connect to anything according to the current Phase 3 plan. Yup. I think the only bell mouth that still exists is the former connection from the BMT Broadway Line to Brooklyn (now visible from Brooklyn-bound trains just past Grand St.
  6. There's an exact timeline for when the stops at Woodside. The sign reads, "To Main St, Flushing via Express, weekdays 3:10pm-9:55pm." I'm having trouble posting the image here.
  7. IIRC, isn't the supposed to be all R179s eventually? It would make sense as it would reduce the amount of fleets each yard has to deal with. That, and the will get R179s too and the uses 207 Street as well. As for Montague, I believe the reason the R32s are banned is they moved some of the wires that were in the duct banks to the ceiling to protect them from future floods. As a result, all cars after the R42s, with their curved bodies, can clear the wiring, but not the straight-built R32s and R42s.
  8. Cuomo is really obsessed about image, isn't he? I actually like the sides of the cars, but I'm not big on the front end. I like it better than the original color scheme (which IMO was just ugly), but this one looks really tacky, especially with the white stripe.
  9. There's usually at least one set of R62As a day on the , but that's going to change fairly soon. They're still installing and testing CBTC on the R188s so those R62As are just filling in until CBTC goes online. After that, they'll go back to the main line, with a few singles still staying for work service. As for the orange strips, the reason they put one on the was to indicate that it was a test train. Now that most of them have the same system, there's no need. Now the ones on the are to indicate the Digimove test trains (the R143s/R160A-1s are being fitted with Digimove CBTC equipment). I'm not 100% sure on this, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
  10. Whether or not CSSR partners with BBD (which would be a nail in the coffin for their bid on the R211s), I'm not so sure the MTA will even consider their bid at all given the urgency and scope of this contract. The last thing they need is any more headaches because they simply went with the lowest bidder. And as has been the case, CSSR's other orders are not up to snuff. If the MTA were logical about this (which they're unfortunately not always), they should just give this contract to Alstom/Kawasaki already and figure out how to split the order.
  11. Tentatively, everything up to and including the R46s are supposed to go. That would explain the increase in the order so the MTA doesn't wind up short like they did with the R179s.
  12. Agreed. More likely than not this document was for show--hence all the pictures and colors. While this isn't the first time it's happened, the true number of R211s with options is still unknown but rapidly increasing. Potentially this order could be larger than the R160 order by the time all is said and done, but we'll see next week.
  13. While I'd love such a layout and think it would be better for capacity, I wouldn't get too excited. Remember, the cars they're replacing (the R44s) are some of the worst cars in service right now and ordering them with slightly different specs could potentially delay the order, which is something the MTA doesn't want or need.
  14. I remember ENY saying something about that a while ago, but this is the MTA. And even if that were the case, by default the contract should've been awarded already to Alskaw as they are the only qualified bidder ATM, and not considering CRRC's numerous problems, there's no way they'd be qualified in time if at all.
  15. The R32s and R42s staying for longer is not necessarily Bombardier's fault. The MTA needs additional cars especially for the L train shutdown. Remember, this contract was signed in June 2012, months before Hurricane Sandy hit. That being said, the delays in their other contracts are inexcusable and it would be a travesty if they are even considered for the R211s. The R179s aren't even anything new and they've been dropping the ball on them.
  16. Yeah, it seems like a common trend now for buses to go to BC right before they retire. Why is there still a shortage of buses at those depots right now? Is the C40 recall still going or is it finished?
  17. IINM, the reason the yard east of 179 and Hillside is double decked is because of provisions for the line to branch out further into Queens.
  18. That's pretty cool. Certainly the IRT's NTTs are limited by the number of characters as each character has its own display. While we're on the subject, it appears the R179s would have room to display some of those readings--any word on that?
  19. There is a Subway Proposals/Ideas thread here: http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/48571-department-of-subways-proposalsideas/page-448?do=findComment&comment=901709 That being said, while I agree with the idea of providing better travel options for traveling in-between the outer-boroughs (Queens-Bronx travel comes to mind), extending the as such would be an engineering nightmare given the existing infrastructure. There are no true layup tracks, and even if you branched them from the existing connecting tracks between Queens Plaza and Court Square (which is where they're laid up now), you'd still have to work around the and underpin the . And even if you were to connect them to the Astoria line, that line is already at capacity. Nevertheless, service should be improved to reflect the surge in ridership and, yes, the shutdown. Someone mentioned either on here or on the Facebook group the possibility of restoring Queens Boulevard service once CBTC goes online.
  20. Thanks for the clarification on the R-type contracts. As for the put-ins on the or for any line, they're usually timed so that they don't interfere with other trains in service. And during rush hour, 3 minutes is a long time, especially when the is supposed to run every 4-6 minutes. So I don't think that would work, but correct me if I'm wrong.
  21. I'm not sure what the R stands for, but it's not revenue. Examples: R127/R134 garbage trains, R156 diesel, TGC, etc. So it would appear to pertain to anything ®olling stock. That would be my best guess. Fun fact: the true R-type contract names are actually R34XXX. So the R160 contract is technically called the R34160, and the contract for the R211 is R34211.
  22. Good luck with getting the unions to be okay with that. At least one crew member is required per 300 feet--cameras have nothing to do with it. Even with the cameras, I would feel more comfortable with more crew members in case of an emergency (sick customer, etc). Speaking of digital displays, is there any chance that the ads will also be digital?
  23. According to Wikipedia, there are unused trackways on the lower level of the station. Is it possible the layout of this station was designed with the possibility of a connection to the Utica Avenue Line?
  24. My guess is that it will be used for certain GOs? Like the one last weekend, where and trains ran local south of 42 St. Is that how the stops are listed?
  25. What happened with 3015-3019? Another problem?
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.