Urbanfortitude Posted July 30, 2009 Share #26 Posted July 30, 2009 that....looks very weird... ;; but if it helps people to figure out where the train is going...so be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 30, 2009 Share #27 Posted July 30, 2009 It looks hot, but I don't think the workers will go easy on this when R62As may undergo another reassignment (it's possible). Those rollsigns have carpal tunnel all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 30, 2009 Share #28 Posted July 30, 2009 It looks hot, but I don't think the workers will go easy on this when R62As may undergo another reassignment (it's possible). Those rollsigns have carpal tunnel all over it. I'm not 100% sure, but I do thik they are electric rollsigns like the one on the R40-46. Either that or they use a rollsign key so it's not like the X handle on old side signs. I would love to see the whole sign though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Feldman Posted July 30, 2009 Share #29 Posted July 30, 2009 Um, yeah, just leave the original rollsign just the way it is! You want to do the right thing, change the side rollsign destination boards to be that of the R68/68A, but that's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 30, 2009 Share #30 Posted July 30, 2009 I'm not 100% sure, but I do thik they are electric rollsigns like the one on the R40-46. Either that or they use a rollsign key so it's not like the X handle on old side signs. I would love to see the whole sign though. That is true, but only the R44s and the R46s are capable of changing the front rollsigns with the push of a button, not the R40s and R42s. How they do it I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted July 30, 2009 Share #31 Posted July 30, 2009 hmm looks strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 30, 2009 Share #32 Posted July 30, 2009 That is true, but only the R44s and the R46s are capable of changing the front rollsigns with the push of a button, not the R40s and R42s. How they do it I don't know. Worng, I have an R40 front sign and it is electric. There is a swtich on top that changes the direction you are scrolling the signs. On all cars R40-46, each front sign is changed individualy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 30, 2009 Share #33 Posted July 30, 2009 Worng, I have an R40 front sign and it is electric. There is a swtich on top that changes the direction you are scrolling the signs. On all cars R40-46, each front sign is changed individualy. Oh, okay. You should BE so lucky to have an R40 front sign! I'm extremely jealous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted July 30, 2009 Share #34 Posted July 30, 2009 That Crap is so Ugly, I rather the old ones but those R62A's on the needed new Rollsigns anyway but not those, I rather to see a big in the Front then to see some crap like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTrainExp Posted July 30, 2009 Share #35 Posted July 30, 2009 I think it's only for the G.Os on the weekends. But it still looks like garbage and a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted July 30, 2009 Share #36 Posted July 30, 2009 Okay, firstly it looks terrible. Secondly, the doesn't terminate at Chambers street. Thirdly, they would need too many roll signs to use that. Fourthly, nice catch. A test at most. The did end at Chambers when they were doing work on South Ferry and the WTC tunnel underpinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 30, 2009 Share #37 Posted July 30, 2009 A test at most. The did end at Chambers when they were doing work on South Ferry and the WTC tunnel underpinning. Yeah, until they realized that Chambers Street was an inadequate terminal during the day so they had to make the stay in Manhattan and the come to Brooklyn. The was local until there were switching congestion at 14th Street so it was changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted July 31, 2009 Share #38 Posted July 31, 2009 I would not have this for all possible designations. If the MTA is sure that only NTT's will be on the , then just adding a to the rollsign will do enough justice. If the may eventually get back the R62, then adding Nereid Av, Flatbush, Dyre Av, Utica, New Lots, Bowling Green, etc. This would be a REALLY good idea for Far Rockaway and Lefferts Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted July 31, 2009 Share #39 Posted July 31, 2009 Yeah, until they realized that Chambers Street was an inadequate terminal during the day so they had to make the stay in Manhattan and the come to Brooklyn. The was local until there were switching congestion at 14th Street so it was changed. Yes, 14th Street is a much more effective terminal than Chambers. @Amtrak 7: I would use a smaller rollsign and then another rollsign for the destination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt91 Posted July 31, 2009 Share #40 Posted July 31, 2009 This would be a REALLY good idea for Far Rockaway and Lefferts Blvd. agreed. I'll make an exception to what I said before just for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted July 31, 2009 Share #41 Posted July 31, 2009 This is the same car I have seen last week: http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted August 1, 2009 Share #42 Posted August 1, 2009 no way! that sign looks retarted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted August 1, 2009 Share #43 Posted August 1, 2009 Nice picture, but that is a waste. I do hope they are not concidering adding more of those signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted August 1, 2009 Share #44 Posted August 1, 2009 OMG what the hell ,no I hate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted August 1, 2009 Share #45 Posted August 1, 2009 Also someone mentioned about the A's two routes. I say simply have A's heading to Far Rockaway become the 'H' and the Lefferts bound A's stay as the A. Or vice versa. Then you eliminate the confusion at Rockaway Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 1, 2009 Share #46 Posted August 1, 2009 Also someone mentioned about the A's two routes. I say simply have A's heading to Far Rockaway become the 'H' and the Lefferts bound A's stay as the A. Or vice versa.Then you eliminate the confusion at Rockaway Blvd. Hm, that is a good idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted August 1, 2009 Share #47 Posted August 1, 2009 Yup, either the H or the K, whatever letter. At least then riders can see from the front and the side of the train, which is which. Sometimes those pa's don't work and riders might end up on the wrong train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted August 1, 2009 Share #48 Posted August 1, 2009 Its time to 'retire' the roll signs imo and just put lcd on all r-62's and r-68's. They did it w/ the R44/46's so why not on these trains bulit between 1984-88?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted August 1, 2009 Share #49 Posted August 1, 2009 Nice catch and photos! That rollsign reminds me of the R110B rollsign to lefferts, which looked slimar to that. The on the sign did. I don't have a pic unfortunately. i knew i had one. Its NOT a photo i took. And i forgot where i got it from but as soon as i find out ill credit it to the source. the sign used for far rock service had Far Rockaway via JFK Airport or just via JFK it was so long ago....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 1, 2009 Share #50 Posted August 1, 2009 I think it looks alright. It looks like it could be very helpful. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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