MTR Admiralty Posted April 24, 2010 Share #276 Posted April 24, 2010 Do they still install asbestos in railcars now and days? Unless the R44 was the last car to use the magic mineral. When they discovered that asbestos contained materials that are potentially harmful to humans, all new construction stopped using it. Asbestos roofs in buildings are still present, but during renovations or new construction, they are replaced. The same goes for railcars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 CNG Posted April 27, 2010 Share #277 Posted April 27, 2010 yes 5417 is still alive:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted April 27, 2010 Share #278 Posted April 27, 2010 Are they going to sell the digital signs as memorabilia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted April 27, 2010 Share #279 Posted April 27, 2010 Are they going to sell the digital signs as memorabilia? I'd buy one (if they do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share #280 Posted April 28, 2010 Are they going to sell the digital signs as memorabilia? I doubt it, the signs have several parts on the 4 car unit that are needed to make it work other then the sign it's self and the controller in the cab. If they do sell it, it will be a useless hunk of junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted August 7, 2010 Share #281 Posted August 7, 2010 Aha, I see. Well it came from the Curbed Photopool, it must be old. Not exactly; if you see carefully, you will see an R40, and an R33WF. Also on the barge are R32's 3742/3743, 2 R40A/M's and several R42's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #282 Posted November 14, 2010 Just a slight update. All R44s are off the road and are either in storage and dead or are beign held. About 64 R44s are being kept in "revenue inactive" status at Pitkin Yard where they will be mantained and will run periodicly at night to keep them in working order. They are being held incase that R32s have problems next summer like they did this past summer. The remaining R44s are set to be scrapped along with 20 something redbirds (R36s) and several other random cars still on the property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted November 15, 2010 Share #283 Posted November 15, 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...
INDman Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share #284 Posted November 15, 2010 I have a good feeling about which other cars are going to be scrapped. it's not a tough one to figure out, the TA is running out f room in the yard to store cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted November 15, 2010 Share #285 Posted November 15, 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...
The Tram man Posted January 5, 2011 Share #286 Posted January 5, 2011 I know this might have been asked already, but im new so i apologize but why are these being reefed? They're not that old compared to the R32s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lance25 Posted January 5, 2011 Share #287 Posted January 5, 2011 The R44s were scrapped because they were falling apart due to structural integrity issues. PS. Welcome to the forums. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tram man Posted January 5, 2011 Share #288 Posted January 5, 2011 Huh. I see. Well may they rest in peace then. And im sure i will enjoy it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted January 10, 2011 Share #289 Posted January 10, 2011 So long R44s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paniagua Posted January 16, 2011 Share #290 Posted January 16, 2011 And I won't miss them either. I like the 46s better, I did not mourn the R44 departure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadway Local Posted January 16, 2011 Share #291 Posted January 16, 2011 And I won't miss them either. I like the 46s better, I did not mourn the R44 departure IWATP! The R46 has smoother brakes and has great front/rear looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Train Master Posted January 16, 2011 Share #292 Posted January 16, 2011 has great front/rear looks! They face is pretty much the same it's just the R-46's rollsign is higher and brighter.The R-44's rollsign is lower and more dim in color. As for the brakes the R-44's tend to grip the rail in what I used to feel and the 46's slide less grip giving a smoother braking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share #293 Posted January 16, 2011 They face is pretty much the same it's just the R-46's rollsign is higher and brighter.The R-44's rollsign is lower and more dim in color.As for the brakes the R-44's tend to grip the rail in what I used to feel and the 46's slide less grip giving a smoother braking. The R40 thru R46 have the SAME signs on the front end, just most of the R44s still have Bway B and D as well as the and <R>. But yea, those R44s are dead and the 64 of them that are being held as a reserve fleet won't see passengers again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted January 16, 2011 Share #294 Posted January 16, 2011 About those 64. If the R32's have problems during the summer, will we see this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share #295 Posted January 16, 2011 About those 64. If the R32's have problems during the summer, will we see this? Plans are under way so that it won't happen. People at the very top of NYCT don't want the R44s on the road ever again even if that means reduced service on the during the summer since they see those cars as a huge risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted January 16, 2011 Share #296 Posted January 16, 2011 Plans are under way so that it won't happen. People at the very top of NYCT don't want the R44s on the road ever again even if that means reduced service on the during the summer since they see those cars as a huge risk. Are they rotting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share #297 Posted January 17, 2011 Are they rotting? Yes, that's why they have all been retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 17, 2011 Share #298 Posted January 17, 2011 We can't say the R44's are out of service when the SIR still runs modified R44's. They are still R44's wherever they go, and if I want to fan them I would just go hitch a ride on the SIR, and the Ferry is free, and hey they are still doing fine for their age on the SIR. Plus their seats have been modified, and they look fine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share #299 Posted January 17, 2011 We can't say the R44's are out of service when the SIR still runs modified R44's. They are still R44's wherever they go, and if I want to fan them I would just go hitch a ride on the SIR, and the Ferry is free, and hey they are still doing fine for their age on the SIR. Plus their seats have been modified, and they look fine too. Several things: No one was talking about the SIR R44s The SIR R44s are NOT in good shape Those seats are not modified, just repainted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova RTS 9147 Posted January 17, 2011 Share #300 Posted January 17, 2011 Several things:No one was talking about the SIR R44s The SIR R44s are NOT in good shape Those seats are not modified, just repainted Whats up with the Si R44s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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