SubwayGuy Posted June 20, 2010 Share #26 Posted June 20, 2010 I don't think the MTA wants to run them outdoors. They might do 2 Av to Continental if they want to extend the route, but I doubt it. It shouldn't have any designation, both and would confuse people. It's official designation is for Special. That's what every sign in the train will say. For simplicity to the general ridership, it is referred to by the crew as "V Train to Queens Plaza" or "V Train to 2nd Avenue" because they recognize the V on the map and know that means 6th Avenue Local/53rd Street. Since the V designation will cease to exist in a week, the train will be announced in other ways *IF* that is the route that runs (if any) this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted June 20, 2010 Share #27 Posted June 20, 2010 It's official designation is for Special. That's what every sign in the train will say. For simplicity to the general ridership, it is referred to by the crew as "V Train to Queens Plaza" or "V Train to 2nd Avenue" because they recognize the V on the map and know that means 6th Avenue Local/53rd Street. Since the V designation will cease to exist in a week, the train will be announced in other ways *IF* that is the route that runs (if any) this year. With all the confusion about the , why not just call it an to 2 Av or Queens Plaza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted June 20, 2010 Share #28 Posted June 20, 2010 With all the confusion about the , why not just call it an to 2 Av or Queens Plaza? Does it run on 8th Av? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted June 20, 2010 Share #29 Posted June 20, 2010 With all the confusion about the , why not just call it an to 2 Av or Queens Plaza? Does it run on 8th Av? Just call it the via 53rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted June 20, 2010 Share #30 Posted June 20, 2010 If it's going to run from 2nd avenue to Queens Plaza or Forest Hills then I think it might be labeled as FF. Just a thought. I have doubts myself that the Arnines will run at all after the August 21st fantrip. Now I got one question to ask if the Arnines don't run is there a chance they might use something else like the TOMC or Redbirds. No one aside from railians would get why they would be signed as an FF so I don't think that will happen. Also why would the R1-9s not run after the August trip but you want to know if the TOMC will run? The TOMC is in terrible shape and the R1-9s are the best of the museum equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted June 20, 2010 Share #31 Posted June 20, 2010 Just extend it all the way to Met and call it "M". As it is the train doesn't run that often. The longer the route, the less frequent it serves each station. I know your're joking, but still........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted June 20, 2010 Share #32 Posted June 20, 2010 As it is the train doesn't run that often. The longer the route, the less frequent it serves each station. But it would be a nice change of pace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted June 20, 2010 Share #33 Posted June 20, 2010 Will that Train run from 2nd Av to Queens Plaza still or from Metropolitan Av to 71st Av...Thanks Spiderina is now getting a bit viral and quite annoying And most likely from 2nd Ave, although starting from Metro would be cool. You have to pay those guys to run the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted June 20, 2010 Share #34 Posted June 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...
INDman Posted June 20, 2010 Share #35 Posted June 20, 2010 The TOMC or Redbirds were just a suggestion. It really wouldn't matter which of the three ran. It's doubtful that the TOMC will run anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted June 20, 2010 Share #36 Posted June 20, 2010 If it's going to run from 2nd avenue to Queens Plaza or Forest Hills then I think it might be labeled as FF. Just a thought. I have doubts myself that the Arnines will run at all after the August 21st fantrip. Now I got one question to ask if the Arnines don't run is there a chance they might use something else like the TOMC or Redbirds. If they don't run the Arnines because of lack of funding, why would they run the TOMC with that same lack of funding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted June 21, 2010 Share #37 Posted June 21, 2010 As it is the train doesn't run that often. The longer the route, the less frequent it serves each station. I know your're joking, but still........... Well, then, it would serve more stations (we're still talking about a museum train, right?) Some people would have more of an opportunity to catch it by not having to travel as far to get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted June 21, 2010 Share #38 Posted June 21, 2010 It's doubtful that the TOMC will run anytime soon.That's a shame Well I'm glad I rode it in 2008 for the final Shea Stadium home opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted June 21, 2010 Share #39 Posted June 21, 2010 That's a shame Well I'm glad I rode it in 2008 for the final Shea Stadium home opener. I don't like them, never rode them because I never rode the IRT as a kid. I have to check, but I think the Redbird cars that were repainted, were repainted just for the hell of it to run MOD trips not that they were rally meant to be saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted June 21, 2010 Share #40 Posted June 21, 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...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted June 21, 2010 Share #41 Posted June 21, 2010 I just hope they Run the (H)oliday train Last year was fun meeting everyone and hope to see everybody again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted June 21, 2010 Share #42 Posted June 21, 2010 I don't like them, never rode them because I never rode the IRT as a kid. I have to check, but I think the Redbird cars that were repainted, were repainted just for the hell of it to run MOD trips not that they were rally meant to be saved. Well, that's a waste of good paint... but like the Low Vs where they ran 4-car trains [until this recent one where they added a 5th car/trailer] - couldn't they run the 4 museum cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted June 21, 2010 Share #43 Posted June 21, 2010 What is with the buffs and the obsession with the TOMC? The Arnines are in the best mechanical shape of all the museum equipment, and in addition, when the general riding public thinks of "museum trains" or "nostalgia trains" they think of rattan seats, paddle fans, and incandescent lightbulbs. They do not think of the TOMC. If you're itching for the interior look and feel of the TOMC, just go hop on the and ride one of the R32's since it's pretty darn similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted June 21, 2010 Share #44 Posted June 21, 2010 The Arnines are in the best mechanical shape of all the museum equipment, That's true, even with the doors that need human help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted June 21, 2010 Share #45 Posted June 21, 2010 That's true, even with the doors that need human help ...Do you really find it necessary to respond to every single one of my posts with an unfunny attempt at a joke? The doors work don't they? Air operated doors are much more temperamental and sometimes need a little help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted June 21, 2010 Share #46 Posted June 21, 2010 Well, that's a waste of good paint... It was not a waste of paint, they did what they needed to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted June 21, 2010 Share #47 Posted June 21, 2010 Well at least they made for some nice photo ops while they were running. As for the 'obsession' of the TOMC. I am not ungrateful about the R9s running every year, but it would be nice if an equivalent ran on the IRT line [like the from 96th to South Ferry]. Is that too much to ask as far as changing things up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted June 21, 2010 Share #48 Posted June 21, 2010 Well at least they made for some nice photo ops while they were running. As for the 'obsession' of the TOMC. I am not ungrateful about the R9s running every year, but it would be nice if an equivalent ran on the IRT line [like the from 96th to South Ferry]. Is that too much to ask as far as changing things up? I think having a holiday train of Low-Vs would be a nice change of pace, anything is better then the Train of Many Troubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted June 21, 2010 Share #49 Posted June 21, 2010 That's fair [though I would be fine with just the 4 museum cars]. But any change from the 'same plan' year after year would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted June 21, 2010 Share #50 Posted June 21, 2010 ...Do you really find it necessary to respond to every single one of my posts with an unfunny attempt at a joke? The doors work don't they? Air operated doors are much more temperamental and sometimes need a little help. Do you have to be such a jackass about everything? I was agreeing with you for christ's sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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