St Louis Car 09 Posted February 14, 2010 Share #26 Posted February 14, 2010 I love the propulsion on that train. I think I may have another favorite commuter train!That propulsion pwns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted February 14, 2010 Share #27 Posted February 14, 2010 I def would like to see a r-68 servecing the lirr for a day or two. just to change things up for a lil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted February 15, 2010 Share #28 Posted February 15, 2010 Id just redo the M8 to look like an M7 with the stick on top for the electrics Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted February 15, 2010 Share #29 Posted February 15, 2010 Like this.....? That'll work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKorean Posted February 15, 2010 Share #30 Posted February 15, 2010 Nice eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted February 15, 2010 Share #31 Posted February 15, 2010 i change my idea. Lets go with the NEW M8s: lol:p I like that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted February 16, 2010 Share #32 Posted February 16, 2010 PATCO has soft seats True, but they'd need higher seat backs for a 75-mile trip like New Haven to New York. They'd also need pantographs to run on catenary wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted February 16, 2010 Share #33 Posted February 16, 2010 lol @ Thomas the Tank Engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted February 16, 2010 Share #34 Posted February 16, 2010 i change my idea. Lets go with the NEW M8s: lol:p haha..... to a shiiiiiiining tiiiimes station..... where dreams can come true.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TLINNFIGQM Used to love that show growing up... Thomas was that dude... lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted February 16, 2010 Share #35 Posted February 16, 2010 Lol or maybe we can also have Gordon pull the express to New Haven:p 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. Heres a news flash: The M8s werent designed by Kawasaki nor anyone asian. The exterior designer of the new M8s is also responsible for the following equipment: NJTs Comet 5's, 6's Pl42AC's ALP46's and the livery on them The "Genisis" loco (AMD-103/P40/P42) and others including Sweden's X2000 (part of a team) Heres his new site: http://www.vergarastudio.com Ive been following his work since the late 90's But yeah, I dont know WHAT he was thinkin with the upper headlights on the M8s :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share #36 Posted February 16, 2010 Heres a news flash:The M8s werent designed by Kawasaki nor anyone asian. The exterior designer of the new M8s is also responsible for the following equipment: NJTs Comet 5's, 6's Pl42AC's ALP46's and the livery on them The "Genisis" loco (AMD-103/P40/P42) and others including Sweden's X2000 (part of a team) Heres his new site: http://www.vergarastudio.com Ive been following his work since the late 90's But yeah, I dont know WHAT he was thinkin with the upper headlights on the M8s :confused: Thanks for that info Far Rock Depot. Those are some really good designs on those trains. But maybe he was trying to make a futuristic look on it but kinda failed:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted February 16, 2010 Share #37 Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks for that info Far Rock Depot. Those are some really good designs on those trains. But maybe he was trying to make a futuristic look on it but kinda failed:p Acutally as of recent quite the opposite. The PL42AC's were designed with the old Baldwin Shark locos in mind. The headlight "hump" on the M8s are like the tail light fins on old cars from the60s and 70s. But his designs prior were inspired by cadillac designs since the 90s. (Kinda like me). Now back to topic. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgedPolaris Posted February 18, 2010 Share #38 Posted February 18, 2010 I support the idea of a "red M7" from a traditional standpoint, and I don't think the current M8 is particularly hideous, but something like a bi-level MU would still be cool, if it could fit in the tunnel and be compatible with the current overhead power. Here's an example, although I'd change a few things with the front. (Make it a bit more like the NJT bi-levels or LIRR C3) I think the most important thing would be to have the MUs rated for 110-120mph in case the rails become upgraded in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 CNG Posted February 18, 2010 Share #39 Posted February 18, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share #40 Posted February 18, 2010 I support the idea of a "red M7" from a traditional standpoint, and I don't think the current M8 is particularly hideous, but something like a bi-level MU would still be cool, if it could fit in the tunnel and be compatible with the current overhead power. Here's an example, although I'd change a few things with the front. (Make it a bit more like the NJT bi-levels or LIRR C3) I think the most important thing would be to have the MUs rated for 110-120mph in case the rails become upgraded in the future. I wish Amtrak/MNRR would upgraded the catenary wires so that the acela can live to its potential:( But yeah imagine those running a super express to GCT:tup: Nice from Japan:tup::tup: we could add a red stripe to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted February 19, 2010 Share #41 Posted February 19, 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 19, 2010 Author Share #42 Posted February 19, 2010 I like how we're already complaining about a train that none of us have ridden yet. It might look fugly, but what was that saying about book covers...? (K)amen Rider has a good point here:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKorean Posted February 19, 2010 Share #43 Posted February 19, 2010 I wish Amtrak/MNRR would upgraded the catenary wires so that the acela can live to its potential:( But yeah imagine those running a super express to GCT:tup: Nice from Japan:tup::tup: we could add a red stripe to that! Thats a subway car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorygrice Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share #44 Posted February 19, 2010 Thats a subway car though. True but we can upgrade it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted February 20, 2010 Share #45 Posted February 20, 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...
67thAve Posted February 22, 2010 Share #46 Posted February 22, 2010 If they could modify the MBTA's Blue Line cars, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted February 23, 2010 Share #47 Posted February 23, 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...
engineerboy6561 Posted March 3, 2010 Share #48 Posted March 3, 2010 I like the M8s where they are, and the ideas for relocating R32s or restoring Redbirds is fun, but how many of you would like to see something like this: Now, for actual MNRR runs it would be upgraded to plush seating and possibly a forward-facing configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted March 4, 2010 Share #49 Posted March 4, 2010 Like this.....? this would look so hott!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3 Express Posted April 11, 2010 Share #50 Posted April 11, 2010 I would replace the M8 with the M6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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