R44 5278 Posted August 18, 2009 Share #26 Posted August 18, 2009 Come on guys, enough with the put-downs. We all have our views on certain situations and for some the R160B arrival means a lot to them. This thread is only good for those that appreciate it, otherwise just ignore it. And there's definitely no need to lock it b/c there were no foamings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted August 18, 2009 Share #27 Posted August 18, 2009 Ali pls don't even stress yourself...if they don't like it then that's them! yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted August 18, 2009 Share #28 Posted August 18, 2009 Personally, I see this post as a "this date in transit history" type of post. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62A 1991 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share #29 Posted August 18, 2009 Personally, I see this post as a "this date in transit history" type of post. Just my 2 cents. That actually was my intention. I see the discussion is continuing about the topic, so please, go on ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 18, 2009 Share #30 Posted August 18, 2009 I don't see anything wrong with this thread. If you don't like the topic then don't post simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted August 18, 2009 Share #31 Posted August 18, 2009 Personally, I see this post as a "this date in transit history" type of post. Just my 2 cents. I agree 1000%, IMO this thread just got worded wrong thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted August 18, 2009 Share #32 Posted August 18, 2009 Honestly, who cares? Not me. Besides, I was amongst one of the first railrans to set foot inside of an R160. I even have proof as well. Some of you need to quit foaming over something that's going to be around till we get some gray hairs on our body. Hate to sound rude but that was spoken like a true foamer. Who gives a shit that you were the first to ride the R160. You have proof, you want a cookie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted August 18, 2009 Share #33 Posted August 18, 2009 Me, a foamer? I'm laughing. I first set foot inside of an R160 back in 2005. Don't worry about them; most people didn't take advantage of the opportunities to be the last railfan or even a passenger to exit the South Ferry loop station and the final Slant ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted August 18, 2009 Share #34 Posted August 18, 2009 Anyone else think these three years went by fast? It seems like just yesterday i was freezing my butt off on an R160 because they for some stupid reason kept the AC on and it was late-November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted August 19, 2009 Share #35 Posted August 19, 2009 Happy birthday to the R160 B! Time flies when you're riding the rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted August 19, 2009 Share #36 Posted August 19, 2009 Anyone else think these three years went by fast? It seems like just yesterday i was freezing my butt off on an R160 because they for some stupid reason kept the AC on and it was late-November. The A/C is thermostaticly controlled to keep the train around 65 or so. It comein handy during the winter when everyone has heavy winter coats on during rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #37 Posted August 19, 2009 This Thread is so Weird but yet The R160's Real Birthday is in July of 2005 when they 1st came on property, When I 1st rode these cars on the , I liked it and wished they would have stayed, But after a while I began to hate the damn things, The R142A's are still the best and most Reliable along with the R143's. Happy Birthday to Rolling Junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Line1291 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #38 Posted August 19, 2009 At least people has something that gets them from point A to B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #39 Posted August 19, 2009 Who gave birth to the 160? and are their trucks included in their 'birthday' also? we should start threads on all other revenue equiptment's 'birthdays' I'm sure the sweaty tired union car inspector or the train op whose working a long shift cares that some people are wishing there money maker a 'happy birthday' :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #40 Posted August 19, 2009 lol This thread is giving me the strange case of the funnies. I agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted August 19, 2009 Share #41 Posted August 19, 2009 This Thread is so Weird but yet The R160's Real Birthday is in July of 2005 when they 1st came on property, When I 1st rode these cars on the , I liked it and wished they would have stayed, But after a while I began to hate the damn things, The R142A's are still the best and most Reliable along with the R143's. Happy Birthday to Rolling Junk. I agree, R160s on the would have been the best thing that would have happened to Fulton Street. Too bad that after the 30-day test was over they left the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #42 Posted August 19, 2009 lol This thread is giving me the strange case of the funnies. I think this is the best thread on this whole site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #43 Posted August 19, 2009 Now you sound like you need Help, Serouisly, How can this be the Best Thread, Wait, I forgot 90% of the forums like the the Garbage Cans called the R160's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #44 Posted August 19, 2009 I agree, R160s on the would have been the best thing that would have happened to Fulton Street. Yes I agree especially if they replace those 60 ft SMEEs directly from the A to supplement the 75 ft trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJC Posted August 19, 2009 Share #45 Posted August 19, 2009 this topic went the wrong way pretty fast..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted August 19, 2009 Share #46 Posted August 19, 2009 Yes I agree especially if they replace those 60 ft SMEEs directly from the A to supplement the 75 ft trains. Not even; I hope they give the R44s the boot and the R46s stay. No offense, but the farts suck. They run so slow and they're nothing but rusting and rolling junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #47 Posted August 19, 2009 Not even; I hope they give the R44s the boot and the R46s stay. No offense, but the farts suck. They run so slow and they're nothing but rusting and rolling junk. Getting rid of the 60 ft SMEEs for the most part is a glory as I don't have to be swerved by their poor suspension and killed by their horrible brakes. Like I said, the R160As brake the best among the NTTs. As the first trains that I rode in the system and as the most comfortable of the line for so many years, the R44s will always be special to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted August 19, 2009 Share #48 Posted August 19, 2009 Oh boy... The best NTT out there is the R142A's. The 142A's are a thousand times better than that rolling junk of a 160. The TA is going to regret getting rid of the R32's. The R32's have a lot more history than any other fleet in the New York City Subway system. Besides, the R44's would be gone by 2012-2013. I hope the TA doesn't preserve any R44's. Agreed, the R142A, and IMO, the R143, are the best out there; they're like twins except they run on different divisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted August 20, 2009 Share #49 Posted August 20, 2009 Not even; I hope they give the R44s the boot and the R46s stay. No offense, but the farts suck. They run so slow and they're nothing but rusting and rolling junk. I don't understand how you loathe the R44 but want the R46 to stay... 1) Since the interiors are basically the same. 2) The trucks and suspension are identical. 3) The R-44s maintained their windscreens while the R-46 did not. 4) The R-44 HVAC runs a bit cooler in summer and in winter the heat is identical 4) The doors and door systems are identical. 5) Braking and acceleration are the same. What do you see as the difference? Oh boy... The best NTT out there is the R142A's. The 142A's are a thousand times better than that rolling junk of a 160. The TA is going to regret getting rid of the R32's. The R32's have a lot more history than any other fleet in the New York City Subway system. Besides, the R44's would be gone by 2012-2013. I hope the TA doesn't preserve any R44's. Why does history matter in a car if it's outlived its useful life? The R32s need to be replaced. If you don't think they do now you will probably not think the same thing if they hung out for 5 more years. And why do you not want the TA not to preserve any R44s? Just because you don't like it doesn't mean no one else does either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlushingExpress Posted August 20, 2009 Share #50 Posted August 20, 2009 I don't understand how you loathe the R44 but want the R46 to stay... 1) Since the interiors are basically the same. 2) The trucks and suspension are identical. 3) The R-44s maintained their windscreens while the R-46 did not. 4) The R-44 HVAC runs a bit cooler in summer and in winter the heat is identical 4) The doors and door systems are identical. 5) Braking and acceleration are the same. What do you see as the difference? R46s are cosmetically and structurally better than the R44s both inside and out. they also do not seem to suffer from the frequent mechanical and technical problems that have plagued the R44s from day one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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