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16 minutes ago, Around the Horn said:

Serious question for the technically minded folks:

how possible would it be to install a "simplified" CBTC system on the museum fleet that sends out its location so the system knows where it is and receives signals from it (almost like cab signaling) but doesn't include ATO, so that museum trains can continue to operate as more and more sections of track are cut over?

It would still likely be quite expensive to retrofit any kind of CBTC equipment onto a SMEE. (That is why the R62/As and R68/As will not get the technology installed.) Only small sections of the system are currently using CBTC and the rollout of new sections is going very slow. (I would love it if the MTA could get their act together and speed up the roll out.) Also, the CBTC equipped sections all receive a new backup fixed block system that is currently used for work trains, and will likely be used for museum trains in the future.

2 hours ago, Joyjliradio said:

Why still low ridership?

Work from home and fear of crime/homelessness.

12 hours ago, rbrome said:

We're only at about 2/3 the ridership compared to pre-pandemic

Did WFH put a permanent dent in ridership?

Do other systems not have problems with money?

Speaking of Patco and signals, why did the  never install ATC / cab signals on the subway unlike the rapid transit lines run by the CTA, MBTA, SEPTA, and others?

10 hours ago, darkstar8983 said:

Worst offenders for subway  car cleanliness

1. Jerome Av Yard

Ah yes, The  train, home of the dirty cars whose brakes scream like a banshee.

8 hours ago, Milano said:

Wish they had a phone number to take orders

https://imgur.com/a/XPKrz0l

5 hours ago, darkstar8983 said:

the MTA also needs to get a grip on contractors who are abusing the system and trying to milk the TA for dollars

I have heard that this is a Major reason why their transit projects are so expensive.

The R44 B cars have couplers?

4 hours ago, Milano said:

needs more RAM in the system or something

https://downloadmoreram.com You might need a usb stick to transfer it on to the TOD.

16 minutes ago, T to Dyre Avenue said:

big cabinet on the left side outside the cab.

I am pretty sure this is nicknamed the "Thales toilet".

So we will get to see a R62 coupled to a R62A occasionally on the  ?

10 minutes ago, trainfan22 said:

I do wonder if they finally figured out how to have the NTT have good braking performance in the rain/snow with the R211 fleet. All NTT fleets have poor braking in the rain. I wonder if the TA shop forces ever tried to "adjust" them.

Another system (outside the country) used to have a "rain mode" on all their trains that improved performance in rain but slightly reduced acceleration and brake rates. The mode would also occasionally disable dynamic brakes.

Obviously the R179, this is the discussion thread for it after all.

1 hour ago, AlgorithmOfTruth said:

I'm not trusting of any politicians in their motives. Neither side.

If you could pick anybody to run the city and or state, who would you choose?

1 hour ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

someone struck by a train

If that would stop happening, then half of theses delays would never occur.

The map link is private.

I wonder if they will actually try to keep the stations clean after doing this?

2 minutes ago, BreeddekalbL said:

video tape

link?

6 hours ago, trainfan22 said:

Foamers can easily pass the exam and get an TA job like anyone else. Just because an buff work for the MTA doesn't mean your overzealous love for transit goes away, JMO.

Should railfans even be able to work for the TA? Banning them from working there would weed out many non-serious job candidates.

Guaranteed that operators will get fired based on footage from cab cameras.

16 hours ago, trainfan22 said:

Riding the train on the EL's during sunset

That's one thing I will like get a chance to experience one day.

How many layers of paint do these things have at this point?

8 hours ago, Calvin said:

R33/36 Redbirds

WF of ML?

10 hours ago, Kamen Rider said:

money

With the MTA always running out of it, I propose they let railfans volunteer to do light tasks for them. (Some railfans would love to)