N-Trizzy2609 Posted February 1, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2008 Just got the word that more R-143's were testing on the and then I saw the pics on NYCSubway.org. I know there doing test to try out new equipment that they repaired but could there be a possibility the might see some R-143's? Sometimes I wonder if the subway can make up their mind. First 160's were going to now and might or might not get 41st/11th Av station. Now R-143's on ? Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted February 1, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 1, 2008 No R143's are going to the line they are only used for Line service. The (7x) will NEVER see R 160's in service or running along the line. The R 143's are just testing on the Middle track on the culver line to test out the repairs they got at Coney Island Yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted February 1, 2008 No R143's are going to the line they are only used for Line service. The (7x) will NEVER see R 160's in service or running along the line. The R 143's are just testing on the Middle track on the culver line to test out the repairs they got at Coney Island Yard. Thanks for the clear up but who said (7x) was getting R-160's. I was talking about the Hell's Kitchen Station that might or might not be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted February 1, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2008 Ok it was easy to mistake that last sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted February 1, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2008 Ok it was easy to mistake that last sentence. yes it looks like it says that. I to was mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted February 1, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 1, 2008 Just got the word that more R-143's were testing on the and then I saw the pics on NYCSubway.org. I know there doing test to try out new equipment that they repaired but could there be a possibility the might see some R-143's? Sometimes I wonder if the subway can make up their mind. First 160's were going to now and might or might not get 41st/11th Av station. Now R-143's on ? Hmmm....Heh, I took those pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted February 1, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2008 Just got the word that more R-143's were testing on the and then I saw the pics on NYCSubway.org. I know there doing test to try out new equipment that they repaired but could there be a possibility the might see some R-143's? Sometimes I wonder if the subway can make up their mind. First 160's were going to now and might or might not get 41st/11th Av station. Now R-143's on ? Hmmm.... R143's on the F? Sure why not! Put some on the R line too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted February 1, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 1, 2008 R143's on the F? Sure why not! Put some on the R line too How the hell and why would the MTA do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted February 1, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 1, 2008 R143s can't run on the F because they are in 4-car sets. An 8-car R143 will be 480' long, 120' shorter than an IND-length train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted February 1, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2008 damn it! why couldn't they make the R143's in 2-car sets ????????????????? why out of all numbers 4!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted February 1, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2008 They were intended for Eastern Division use. 4-car sets are more efficient and easier to maintain than married pairs, if I'm correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S. Posted February 1, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 1, 2008 R143s can't run on the F because they are in 4-car sets. An 8-car R143 will be 480' long, 120' shorter than an IND-length train. Isn't the 8 cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted February 1, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2008 Yes the is 8 cars. The R 143's are really just intended for and OPTO Service only. Soon R143's will be only on the Line with OPTO replaced with R 160's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted February 2, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 2, 2008 R143s can't run on the F because they are in 4-car sets. An 8-car R143 will be 480' long, 120' shorter than an IND-length train. Beat me too it dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted February 3, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 3, 2008 damn it! why couldn't they make the R143's in 2-car sets ????????????????? why out of all numbers 4!!!! Like R160B8713 said, they were meant for Eastern Division! But everything seems to get tested on Culver coming out of CI because few R142s tested there too....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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