gregorygrice Posted February 6, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 6, 2010 I know how some people love the M8s and some people hate them (I like em:tup: ). So if you could decide what the MNRR used for the New Haven Line, what train would you use? It can be any train from any country around the world. Just include a pic and why you would choose that train. I would choose the 253 series from JR East in Japan. To me it looks stylish and would be perfect for the MNRR. And it has a great interior *Not my Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbiaDeath Posted February 6, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 6, 2010 I would use the R32 train because it is stylish and comfortable to boot! I also like it because it has a window for me to railfan in the front not my pix either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted February 6, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 6, 2010 I like the M8s, so it should stay! How ever, put these into service on the MNCRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted February 6, 2010 I would use the R32 train because it is stylish and comfortable to boot! I also like it because it has a window for me to railfan in the front I like that choice too:tup::tup: Imagine an R32 with pantographs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted February 6, 2010 I like the M8s, so it should stay! How ever, put these into service on the MNCRR Go redbirds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted February 6, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 6, 2010 Id just redo the M8 to look like an M7 with the stick on top for the electrics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted February 6, 2010 Id just redo the M8 to look like an M7 with the stick on top for the electrics Like this.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 6, 2010 Share #8 Posted February 6, 2010 I would use the R32 train because it is stylish and comfortable to boot! I also like it because it has a window for me to railfan in the front not my pix either Nice pic, looks familiar lol :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted February 6, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 6, 2010 If there is an R32 and a Redbird, why not have a PATCO train replace the M8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted February 6, 2010 Everyone has some good choices!:tup::tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted February 6, 2010 Share #11 Posted February 6, 2010 Like this.....? Perfection. The M8 has an excellent interior, just an ugly exterior. The seats are very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted February 6, 2010 Share #12 Posted February 6, 2010 mm, get something that has been railroad proven and FRA regulated already, the PA-5s..... Or give them bats some Jersey Arrow IIIs, at least they'll still get that crappy ride but with some good sound effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted February 6, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 6, 2010 I would order some of Montreal AMT's MR-90 EMU by Bombardier, but have them modified for high level platform use only: they sound very quiet and nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted February 6, 2010 I would order some of Montreal AMT's MR-90 EMU by Bombardier, but have them modified for high level platform use only: they sound very quiet and nice too. I love the propulsion on that train. I think I may have another favorite commuter train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jashawn R. Posted February 7, 2010 Share #15 Posted February 7, 2010 Does anyone have a pic of the M8?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted February 7, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 7, 2010 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted February 7, 2010 Does anyone have a pic of the M8?... Look in the "M8s are a go!" thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted February 13, 2010 Share #18 Posted February 13, 2010 I would order some of Montreal AMT's MR-90 EMU by Bombardier, but have them modified for high level platform use only: they sound very quiet and nice too. Good choice! I like the MR-90s as well. I made sure to ride them when I last visited Montreal in August 2007. They ride well and they're quiet. They would have been perfect for the New Haven Line. should have ordered them too as the Silverliner 5 fleet. Let's just hope their Rotem-built cars work out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted February 13, 2010 Share #19 Posted February 13, 2010 I would use the R32 train because it is stylish and comfortable to boot! I also like it because it has a window for me to railfan in the front not my pix either Nah... can you imagine riding from New Haven to New York (75 miles) sitting on those hard plastic seats? I wouldn't want to. Much as I like the R32, it's no good for commuter rail service and doesn't look as stylish as it used to before GOH. For me, the sickly-green "Cyclops" flipdot sign, the loss of their blue doors and the interior grab bars that don't reach all the way to the side doors ruined their looks. They were way more stylish when they looked like this: ...and like this on the inside: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted February 13, 2010 Definitely these Bombardier MR-90 EMU units with a pair of high-platform doors near each end at each side (total: 4 pairs), eliminate center door as well. This will definitely make the ConnDOT section look sweet, :tup: ! The MR-90 is a beast!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted February 14, 2010 Share #21 Posted February 14, 2010 Nah... can you imagine riding from New Haven to New York (75 miles) sitting on those hard plastic seats PATCO has soft seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted February 14, 2010 Share #22 Posted February 14, 2010 i change my idea. Lets go with the NEW M8s: lol:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted February 14, 2010 Share #23 Posted February 14, 2010 Before I do anything with the M8 I would kick off that stupid light in front of the train that sits there on the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share #24 Posted February 14, 2010 i change my idea. Lets go with the NEW M8s: lol:p Lol or maybe we can also have Gordon pull the express to New Haven:p Before I do anything with the M8 I would kick off that stupid light in front of the train that sits there on the roof. Lol I don't know what they were thinking with that. If they were gonna have the lights like that they didn't have to make them stick out like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted February 14, 2010 Share #25 Posted February 14, 2010 Lol I don't know what they were thinking with that. If they were gonna have the lights like that they didn't have to make them stick out like that. Which makes the train look even more Japanese than it already is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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