N-Trizzy2609 Posted October 26, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 26, 2009 Silverliner Vs are not too far behind the M8s. Here's a Single and Double Car set coupled. Sounds like it has AC porpultion and they are just nice. They look alot like the Market-Frankfort cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted October 27, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 27, 2009 Silverliner Vs are not too far behind the M8s. Here's a Single and Double Car set coupled. Sounds like it has AC porpultion and they are just nice. They look alot like the Market-Frankfort cars. Wow It looks like Hyundai-roten won another contract for Hyundai-Roten is a south korean rail and defense manufacturer under hyundai( Yes the guys who build cars) They are know for building cars for septa and other U.S agencies.I wonder if they ever bid for a(MTA) contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted October 27, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 27, 2009 Wow It looks like Hyundai-roten won another contract for Hyundai-Roten is a south korean rail and defense manufacturer under hyundai( Yes the guys who build cars) They are know for building cars for septa and other U.S agencies.I wonder if they ever bid for a(MTA) contract. MTA seems to only go for companies with high reputation. Kawasaki has a reputation for taking part in the Shinkansen buildings and had already built the R62s, R68A, R110A (though failed), R142A, R143, and R160B. That might explain why they won the bid for the M8s. Also, having an Asian company produce trains can be significantly less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayo Posted October 28, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2009 Looks like they'll soon be ready to send them over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 28, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2009 Ugh, talk about going with the wrong contractor. GE pleaseeeeeeee :cry:? - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted October 28, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2009 Ithink Hyundai-rotem might be a big thing.If the rolling stock they building now are held in high reguard,who knows they maybe at the bidding table with kawasaki,alstom,siemens and bombardier.Someone please revive the st louis car company.:tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted October 28, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 28, 2009 More like Hyundai-Rotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted October 28, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 28, 2009 Ugh, talk about going with the wrong contractor. GE pleaseeeeeeee :cry:? - A Everyone is going cheap with Asian products now! And why GE? My new preference is now Siemens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted October 29, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted October 29, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 29, 2009 Everyone is going cheap with Asian products now! And why GE? My new preference is now Siemens! I prefer Bombardier.Yes I said it,Bombardier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted October 29, 2009 Share #11 Posted October 29, 2009 I hope the New SEPTA Siverliner V is looking better than those. Nice catch N-Trizzy, :tup:, . Those are silverliner 5`s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 29, 2009 Share #12 Posted October 29, 2009 Everyone is going cheap with Asian products now! And why GE? My new preference is now Siemens! Nothing (NJT) uses is "cheap", and the LRV's (both electric and diesel) are a proven design. There are no asian (NJT) heavy rail equipment, it's all canadian or european. does not have the money to mess up its largest rolling stock purchase in 25 years. (NJT)'s yearly budget is something like 17 billion dollars, while the emaciated and political whipping boy is just under 1 bn. If they screw up, they will not have the $ to recover. They really need to rethink their purchase plans. The factory to produce these railcars doesn't even exist, and hyundai doesn't have any formal experience building large fleets of main line heavy rail rolling stock to be used every single day 20 hours out of the day. What should have happened, is they should be purchasing DMU 3 unit sets and EMU pairs & singles from GE and bomb, this to allow restoration and expansion of service without much extra investment in rolling stock. is the only transit agency to shrink its footprint since conrail pulled out. I dunno how some half baked tin cans from a very questionable builder is going to address those 2 issues. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayo Posted October 30, 2009 Share #13 Posted October 30, 2009 Ugh, talk about going with the wrong contractor. GE pleaseeeeeeee :cry:? - A I don't think GE does railcars anymore, just locomotives... Actually, this(Korean) builder looks promising. I'm always glad to see some foreign built rolling stock in the mix! And these days, all Septa's rail systems have at least some overseas-built rolling stock!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted October 30, 2009 Share #14 Posted October 30, 2009 Yeah GE long ago left that segement of the rail car industry.All they do is make locomotives in their facility near lake Erie PA.If you want actual GE passenger cars,ride the metro north M2 cars,The manufacturer badge actually says general electric,but has no year or town and state on the plate.Oh and I forgot that they rebuilt All R38`s.RIP to the 38`s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted October 30, 2009 Share #15 Posted October 30, 2009 I prefer Bombardier.Yes I said it,Bombardier. Bombardier is alright, but the MTA really seems to dislike them after the R110B, R142, and M7/A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 30, 2009 Share #16 Posted October 30, 2009 GE built the Silverliner 4's. I'm sure if they can build them, they can build more. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayo Posted October 31, 2009 Share #17 Posted October 31, 2009 They could, but they won't! They'd rather just stick to locomotive building. Besides, I'm sure these new guys will do just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted October 31, 2009 Share #18 Posted October 31, 2009 Bombardier is alright, but the MTA really seems to dislike them after the R110B, R142, and M7/A. True,but I think Kawasaki is the new st louis car company,where they will or already have become the prime choice for new equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted October 31, 2009 Share #19 Posted October 31, 2009 True,but I think Kawasaki is the new st louis car company,where they will or already have become the prime choice for new equipment. Yeah, but the operators hate the Kawasaki cars...which is why the MTA will order more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustitution Posted October 31, 2009 Share #20 Posted October 31, 2009 I prefer Bombardier.Yes I said it,Bombardier. You are not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted October 31, 2009 Share #21 Posted October 31, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted October 31, 2009 Share #22 Posted October 31, 2009 Yeah, but the operators hate the Kawasaki cars...which is why the MTA will order more of them. LOL the will buy more Kawasaki cars because the operators hate em.Why the operator hate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted October 31, 2009 Share #23 Posted October 31, 2009 at first i was skeptical. but after seeing that video i actually have high hopes for the Silverliner V's. I too also like Bombardier. and Kawasaki. but a new manufacturer could be a good thing. and the look of those cars are growing on me. its a new look for commuter rail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayo Posted November 1, 2009 Share #24 Posted November 1, 2009 If so, St Louis Car 09, then Bombardier would be the new Budd! When you think about it, Bombardier is pretty much the closest thing we have to an American subway and trolley manufacturer, and they're Canadian, and own several overseas firms! Well, apparently Kawasaki's LRV's were disliked, considering they haven't made any LRV's since SEPTA's! It looks like SEPTA is in the same situation with its light rail cars as Toronto is with their CLRV's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted November 4, 2009 Share #25 Posted November 4, 2009 I know, you got a problem with Roman Numerals? I=1 V=5, ! LOL no but my fingers do;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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