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Bosco

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  1. At least one R62A will remain at Corona for work service, no?
  2. For right now, no. That is exclusive to the M9s. It's weird, but at least it's clearer. It will take some getting used to. I'm also not a fan of the truck-in-reverse like door closing warning.
  3. Only involvement Kawasaki had on that was the trucks. Other than that, I'm not really familiar with the R156 so I can't say. From Dj Hammers himself: In any event, @Coney Island Av, what difference does it make where 3010-3019 are at this moment? They are MIA, and at least one unit got sent to Bombardier for modifications. That's it. They will come back when the modifications are made and NYCT finds them acceptable. That is where we are at, and have been at for a few months. It's one thing to want to keep score of which R179s are in-service, testing, OOS, etc. (although it is sort of redundant). But the rampant speculation is a waste of time and causes frustration on this group. And claiming someone as a source who never made the claim in question and has asked that he not be attributed to such claims is unprofessional. As Dj Hammers said, just because he mentioned something about a particular assignment doesn't mean it's true, and doesn't mean he himself is claiming it (he could've heard it from the grapevine). Please leave the baseless speculation and misattribution of quotes to Fox News, thank you.
  4. I think from the Facebook group, the R142s were towed on a flatbed railcar, not push-pulled because NYCT's cars are not true FRA-rated railcars, and therefore cannot be push-pulled. And they probably determined it is cheaper overall just to tow them on a tractor trailer. That is, of course, not considering the liability issue (which has come up with the M9 derailment and has thrown a huge wrench into an already late contract)...
  5. No clue. In addition to the gas/toll that the towing company charges (Silk Road), Port Authority charges a hefty fee for crossing the GWB. I'm not sure whether the MTA covers that cost, or Bombardier. Most, if not all, railcar facilities have a test track (including Kawasaki in Yonkers, although that test track is relatively small). All trains generally do some tests at the facility. The modifications are being done there because the MTA does not have the resources, so it's faster and easier to do it there. The (P) and programs that were spotted were spotted on MTA on existing cars. That has nothing to do with the issues 3010-3019 have. So everything you just said is either already true, or is just irrelevant. It's fine to discuss the status of trains and whatnot, but the amount of energy some people put into certain topics is mind boggling...
  6. While I agree the MTA should've done more 5-car sets (and ideally kept the original assignment of mostly 5-car sets), getting more cars out of something doesn't just happen. Even added option orders, as was the case with the R142A (technically R142S), PA5, and M8, have to go through extensive negotiations between the contractor and the customer. Plus, it's not like Bombardier has the resources to build any more trains as they are also way behind on other projects. On a side note, I did the math and at the current rate of one 4-car or 5-car set per week, the last 4-car set won't be delivered until sometime in February, and the last 5-car set until late June. I don't see how Bombardier will meet the goal of having all trains on property before the shutdown begins.
  7. 9001-9008 are still undergoing repairs, and some of them have already gotten the new scheme. The derailment caused more damage than initially thought. The first three production cars from Nebraska (9015-9016, and 9017) are up there as well. I think that's only for towing purposes (the R160s could tow a R179 in theory).
  8. Had a feeling it was either that, or crew members wanting to troll fans again (like they did with the R160 two weeks ago).
  9. If this is still the case, I think the priority is the four-car sets as ENY needs to be 100% NTT before the shutdown begins. I don't see anything else stopping production of the five-car sets as they are mechanically and electrically the same, just with one extra B-car. Speaking of which, have 3010-3019 returned? If so, when can we expect them to enter service?
  10. 9017 is being prepped for final assembly at Yonkers.
  11. The R142/As also never had provisions for CBTC, at least not initially. That's why the R142As needed the extensive rebuild to become R188s, and why the original TOD is only one screen. Yes, all future B-division cars will be 60 feet. The R211s will also be 60 feet.
  12. I'm hoping (don't want to jinx) that this will impact the R179, but... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-bombardier-streetcars-welding-problem-quebec-1.4732985
  13. Out of curiosity, has 9003-9004 been spotted on MTA property or en route to NY? It's the only pilot pair I haven't seen either at MTA or Yonkers.
  14. Yes, but Byford's plan calls for CBTC for Lexington within the next five years, not ten as originally planned. This means a new contract would need to come sooner, and then there's the issue of scrapping the R62/As too early (although those can be used as work trains). The other issue long-term is even if the money is there, how quickly can new cars be built? Kawasaki will be backlogged through 2025 assuming all R211 options are exercised, Bombardier has a lot of work to do before they regain the MTA's trust, and Alstom will be busy with Acela through 2022. That means the earliest new cars for the A division can start coming is 2023-4, and that's assuming an ideal situation, which is not the case here. I am interested to see what happens though regarding post-R211 contracts as the industry has had a lot of shake-ups in recent years.
  15. Agreed. While I'm cautiously optimistic about Byford's plans, achieving the level of CBTC he wants will not only require both option orders of R211s, but potentially a third and a new contract for the A division.
  16. So the is almost exactly 50/50 R142 and R142A... What's the story with 7661-7665 though? Was that the set that died and was sitting in Westchester for awhile? Also, has serviced been increased on the or or do those extra R142s just serve as spares for both lines?
  17. The three propulsion systems for the M8 are catenary, and two for the dual current collector. The M8 collectors can run on overhanging (LIRR) or underhanging (MNR) third rails. This is because the M8s were designed to be able to run into Penn Station, should that ever happen. While the M7, M8, and M9 propulsions are all supplied by Melco and all use AC traction motors, there are improvements such as size and different pitch curves that affect the sound of the propulsion. Let's not forget also that the M7 propulsion package is over 15 years old, and the M8 propulsion package is almost 10 years old. The electronics of rail cars evolve very, very quickly, and it's the electronics that dictate the propulsion sound. While the R179s and R160s are very similar in terms of overall design, there are actually many electrical differences between the two.
  18. He's currently the VP. Another good guy (many of the people there have great experience and there's a lot to learn from them). Welcome aboard! Definitely a great time to be working at Kawasaki.
  19. Was not aware of this, and the current double-decker trains won't be able to clear ESA anyway. 9015 (along with 9016) are currently being assembled inside Yonkers.
  20. What about the 240 St units that are on the ? If those are being loaned indefinitely, shouldn't they also get those LEDs? It was really stupid of them to separate 1921-1925 in the first place, perhaps they could reunify that set.
  21. 1. The yellow M9s were the original paint scheme. The reason being (which is why the M3s and M7s are also yellow) is to increase visibility at grade crossings. The color was changed when Emperor Cuomo stepped in and wanted the stripe added like the R160 and R211. As this was in the middle of production/delivery of the pilot trains, some cars received it, while others have the original scheme. At least one car (I think either 9005 or 9006) has yellow outside the cab windows, but a silver cab door. 2. Needless to say, the double-decker trains increase capacity. However, only the diesel trains can be double-decker because the EMUs require individual modules for the propulsion, battery, etc. The double-decker cars are powerless, so all they need are the HVACs (which IINM are roof-mounted; correct me if I’m wrong) , some electricity for the lighting and doors, and air for the brakes. And the air supply and electricity comes from the diesel locomotive.
  22. First production car (9016) waiting for final assembly in Yonkers.
  23. They went up to Bombardier a few months ago and they might also be doing tests there since the MTA is short on resources (which was one of the reasons they're doing the mods at Bombardier). Either way, the priority is the 4-car sets, so the production 5-car sets likely won't be built under the bulk of the 4-car sets are done.
  24. An interesting program change. When it's OOS entirely, the LCD screen also displays "Route Change: This map is not in use." I know it's been asked a lot, but are there any updates on 3070-3077? I understand they probably needed to make modifications, but how many modifications were necessary given that it's a production set?
  25. I think that might be the car which was damaged in the derailment.
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