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mtattrain

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  1. Oh, so it was YOU then?

     

    Do forgive me about the expletive, but

     

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    What were pantographs used for, and why don't the R142/143/160 use them? I'd never bothered thinking about it until now. 

     

    Pantograph gates were installed at a time where the MTA was real concerned about people falling out between subway cars (they acted like gates, at least on the NYC subway). Now, I believe they just use chain gates, which can be seen on the NTTs, and they don't need pantographs on the bulkheads of the trains, since it is impossible to pass from A-car to A-car (even the BMT/IND equipment from R44-R68 don't have pantograph gates if I'm not mistaken doe).

     

     

    On a side note, one week till the (G) weekend closures start! Wonder if 21st St. will be rehabbed finally...

  2. Damn, Mark, real sorry to hear this! Stealing money from you (basically)... that's real bad and messed up! Also, that's real messed up how you almost got shot by your grandpa... hope you feel better from all of this crap, and I can't wait to see your full personality finally!

  3. Speaking of locations, here's where manufactured R188s currently are:

     

    Corona Yard*:

    R142A Conversions/C-cars: 7211-7215

     

    Coney Island Complex:

    R188 New Cars - base order: 7811-7821

     

    Unionport/E180 St. Yards:

    R142A Conversions/C-cars: 7216-7220/7899

    R188 New Cars - base order: 7822-7832

     

    Kawasaki Yonkers Facility or Unknown Location (R188 new cars 1st option order not included at this time):

    R142A Conversions/C-cars: 7221-7230/7900

     

    * I have not confirmed if 7211-7215 are still at Corona. If anyone knows where 7211-7215 is, please notify me via this thread.

     

     

    Please add some spottings if you see any R188s, and I will try to post an update soon!

  4. Good morning fellas i just spotted the r188 on the corona yard its 5 car set i couldnt make out the car number so im guess the testing on the flushing line will begin soon :)

     

    I think that is 7211-7215, which has been reported to be there for a very long time.

  5. Im sorry but why go and waste time trying to get the R32 on the (J) now when more sets will be on it in the next month or 2 , lets not forget the R42s there as well for a RFW .

     

    Because in this transit hobby, railfans strive to find foam first (not all, but there are some good examples out there)...

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