Ftrainfan Posted April 18, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 18, 2010 So here what happened... I was taking a normal railfanning trip to get the R160 train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted April 18, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 18, 2010 So here what happened... I was taking a normal railfanning trip to get the R160 train ...and?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 18, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 18, 2010 Can you finish your story, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R110B Posted April 18, 2010 Share #4 Posted April 18, 2010 what a waste of a thread if he didn't even finish the story come on what happend next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave160 Posted April 18, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 18, 2010 So here what happened... I was taking a normal railfanning trip to get the R160 train Sounds dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftrainfan Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted April 18, 2010 Sorry! My CPU restarted. Anyway... I was on the , my starting line of course. Going to court square to take the shuttle bus to the . When I got to the at queens plaza , It was the R46. I was thinking "Darn! Oh well. I still have the rest of my trip to see if I could get the 160 train." I rode the normal train to 71 ave. That's when I saw it. The R160 train across from my end. I got off my train and tried to get it before the doors closed. But I was too late. Darn again! I just disappointedly watched the R160 leave the station. From that point I waited at the platform for it to come again.(cause I know there's more than one R160 on the R line.) I was waiting for about a hour and some change. All I saw between that time were several R46 trains , and R160 and trains. plus I saw a dude with a striped shirt holding a canon camera. I think that was a railfanner. I wanted to approach him , but I was scared. So I didn't. Anyway after all that time waiting , I saw the R160 TRAIN AGAIN!!!! . I was happily switching sides and I got in. The bad news is.... I FORGOT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HEADING TO LAY-UP!!! :eek: The train closed it's doors and started moving. It was going and going until I saw sunlight. from the corner of the tunnel. Then the train stopped. released it's breaks and then all the lights and LED's in the train turned off. I WAS STUCK!!!:eek:. I panicked for about 5 minutes. Then I gave up and just sad there. cried a little. I was like " Well this is what I get for railfanning . I should never hop on just any train." I was so scared. An hour later, a conductor comes and turns all the stuff back on. He told me "Hey , Why are you here. This train was out of service. You're just lucky this train is not set to stay until tuesday. Don't worry , this train will go back around shortly." That's when I was relieved. The train did in fact made a reverse trip back. I was so happy. I got pics of inside and on board stuff. I'll upload them as soon as I get a new USB. Later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted April 18, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 18, 2010 That's not exactly dangerous, but cool story bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted April 18, 2010 Share #8 Posted April 18, 2010 Well, after all that, you got to ride the R160 train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted April 18, 2010 Share #9 Posted April 18, 2010 Woah...I have had nightmares like this one before lol. What happened to those guys at Continental that check the train for leftover passengers before the doors close? Someone should get in trouble for this one. Also, where exactly were you laid up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 18, 2010 Share #10 Posted April 18, 2010 Must have been pretty scary, can't wait to see the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted April 18, 2010 Share #11 Posted April 18, 2010 Mmmmmmmhmmmmmmmm.... Wow, just...wow. And THAT is exactly what happens when people foam over trains...they get stuck inside them and get trapped! But interesting lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 19, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 19, 2010 Yeah it's not worth it. But I did have a nearly similar experience: A few years ago when the GC-TS S had the wraps to promote that HBO show deadwood, I wanted to get a few interior shots of the train and then the lights turned off [9pm] I was muttering 'oh shit' or something to that degree, but the t/o got out of the cab and keyed us out. Basically that taught me to not stay on the train and just wait another day for pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted April 19, 2010 Share #13 Posted April 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...
YankeesPwnMets Posted April 19, 2010 Share #14 Posted April 19, 2010 your lucky you didnt ride the train in the yard and got stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanatic Posted April 19, 2010 Share #15 Posted April 19, 2010 Wow. What a rush. I cant believe you waited an hour until the train went back into service. At least you got some interesting pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted April 19, 2010 Share #16 Posted April 19, 2010 They really need to do a better job of fumigating the train at 71st/Continental. If an overzealous railfan could get stuck on a train, imagine what a terrorist could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted April 19, 2010 Share #17 Posted April 19, 2010 They really need to do a better job of fumigating the train at 71st/Continental. If an overzealous railfan could get stuck on a train, imagine what a terrorist could do. With surface security, that'll dwindle their chances of getting in somewhat, but I agree with you for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeesPwnMets Posted April 19, 2010 Share #18 Posted April 19, 2010 Terrorist wouldnt blow that up becuase its just darkness around it and no one is in the train... unless he sets a bomb and detonates it when it reverses back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted April 19, 2010 Share #19 Posted April 19, 2010 Wow just wow.A dedicated railfanner right here,but man imagine if you were stuck til tuesday?Write a list of how you would have survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 19, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 19, 2010 Terrorist wouldnt blow that up becuase its just darkness around it and no one is in the train... unless he sets a bomb and detonates it when it reverses back I have to agree with that point. But I can imagine why they'd want R160s on the locals. At least the crews can peer thru all the cars because of the added rear windows b/w cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted April 19, 2010 Share #21 Posted April 19, 2010 I don't see any photos in this thread & very "interesting" story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted April 19, 2010 Share #22 Posted April 19, 2010 Terrorist wouldnt blow that up becuase its just darkness around it and no one is in the train... unless he sets a bomb and detonates it when it reverses back Blowing up a layed-up train sitting on the tracks near Continental would seriously damage the infastructure of the main artery and terminal of the QB corridor. Not all terrorists want to kill people, some just want to cause serious economic disruptions to send a message. An empty, dark train is a perfect place for a terrorist to want to infiltrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted April 19, 2010 Share #23 Posted April 19, 2010 Sounds interesting... If I was you I would probably look for help right away, but an hour in darkness does seem long and scary. Getting trapped in a layup train on a Sunday isn't the best thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted April 19, 2010 Share #24 Posted April 19, 2010 That happens to everyone. My former teacher missed her stop on Bowling Green-bound , but that was going back uptown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 19, 2010 Share #25 Posted April 19, 2010 You sure you managed to get onto an OOS train at CTL, which has plenty of TA personnel around to kick you off if you did attempt such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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