2 Train Master Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share #26 Posted July 15, 2010 Awesome! Next up...R68 ©s! (in another 15 years) ummm...maybe less b\c the 46's won't be around much long either after the 44's are gone.They'll last at least 6yrs but I think about 8yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted July 15, 2010 Share #27 Posted July 15, 2010 ummm...maybe less b\c the 46's won't be around much long either after the 44's are gone.They'll last at least 6yrs but I think about 8yrs. That means that in ~8 years we'll be seeing this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted July 15, 2010 Share #28 Posted July 15, 2010 Awesome pics and vids! :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted July 15, 2010 Share #29 Posted July 15, 2010 The reason why this happened is because too many R32's have blown out A/C's, this is what happens when you put all 244 R32's at a yard that didn't need all of those R32's, If they would have kept those 10 cars and added 3 more trainsets at CI, this would have been prevented and plus you have R32's at ENY and Work (Garbage) service so they are short on R32's right now. Fail to see how putting a few sets of R32s at CI is going to prevent the others from getting A/C issues. 62As/62s have had this problem for a while and they're managed pretty well. You can't stop defects from happening no matter how well maintained the equipment is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. W Supporter Posted July 15, 2010 Share #30 Posted July 15, 2010 I SAW THAT TRAIN!!! It's so weird... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33WF Posted July 15, 2010 Share #31 Posted July 15, 2010 Nice Photos/Vids. Now I know I will be on the tomorrow with my video camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 15, 2010 Share #32 Posted July 15, 2010 Nice Photos/Vids. Now I know I will be on the tomorrow with my video camera Me too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 15, 2010 Share #33 Posted July 15, 2010 Fail to see how putting a few sets of R32s at CI is going to prevent the others from getting A/C issues. 62As/62s have had this problem for a while and they're managed pretty well. You can't stop defects from happening no matter how well maintained the equipment is. Don't look for a response from that kid who pretends to know all. Anytime I have asked him about his "information", he never replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33WF Posted July 15, 2010 Share #34 Posted July 15, 2010 Remember the R44© won't last long just like the R40s/R42s on the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 15, 2010 Share #35 Posted July 15, 2010 Who would that have prevented A/C problems which always happen during the summer? It's also been stated that the R32s HVAC don't work so well underground. A T/O from SubChat said it but I don't have the post. To me I think having all the R32s go to 207th is a good idea. I was iffy about it for a while but if it means that their MDBFs go up since 207th has a better track record than Jamaica then I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklyntekgeek Posted July 15, 2010 Share #36 Posted July 15, 2010 I'm glad to see the R-44's alive from these vids B) Gonna try to catch them on the C tomorrow to the city if I'm lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted July 15, 2010 Share #37 Posted July 15, 2010 Question: How many sets of R44s are there on the C and how long will they stay there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 16, 2010 Share #38 Posted July 16, 2010 Question: How many sets of R44s are there on the C and how long will they stay there? There are only 32 cars active; it's too early to tell as how long they'll stay since I don't have all the details about this sudden move but I'll try to dig for some info from a T/O friend of mine and see what I can repost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted July 16, 2010 Share #39 Posted July 16, 2010 Lets just hope the R44's would have a longer lifespan on the . I don't want to go that quick. If they recieve SMS will they last a bit longer like the 2020's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 16, 2010 Share #40 Posted July 16, 2010 Lets just hope the R44's would have a longer lifespan on the . I don't want to go that quick. If they recieve SMS will they last a bit longer like the 2020's? Are you forgetting that the R44s are being retired due to structural deficiencies? They can't and won't last another year. Besides the R44s would get more wear and tear on the due to the constant starting and stopping and door opening and closing. A local line has its downsides just like an express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted July 16, 2010 Share #41 Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks for reminding me though I do wish that some of them would survive in the transit museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted July 16, 2010 Share #42 Posted July 16, 2010 Question: How many sets of R44s are there on the C and how long will they stay there? There were 3 R44 sets on the the today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted July 16, 2010 Share #43 Posted July 16, 2010 They should keep those R44 on until retirement. I can't believe there's now 32 = 4 (8-car train sets) left in service. Dropping like flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted July 16, 2010 Share #44 Posted July 16, 2010 That's one reason. Another is to test 10 cars on the . Explain why it's necessary to test a 10 car C train when the A runs that exact same route when the C is not operating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted July 16, 2010 Share #45 Posted July 16, 2010 Nice!!!!The R44s should be put into service on that line for a few years. Well they're not. Stop foaming. If you follow this board in the slightest you'd know that the R44's are in the process of being retired. The R44's are on the C due to a shortage of R32's due to faulty air conditioning. Happens every year. The R38's had great a/c and they're long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted July 16, 2010 Share #46 Posted July 16, 2010 It's also been stated that the R32s HVAC don't work so well underground. A T/O from SubChat said it but I don't have the post. To me I think having all the R32s go to 207th is a good idea. I was iffy about it for a while but if it means that their MDBFs go up since 207th has a better track record than Jamaica then I'm all for it. The operating conditions for the R32's are much "easier" for them on the C then they were on the Queens Blvd. lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R42 M Train Posted July 16, 2010 Share #47 Posted July 16, 2010 Nice catch! I'm gonna check this out tomorrow even if I do hate the R44s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted July 16, 2010 Share #48 Posted July 16, 2010 I'm at loss for words right now ...:tup::tup::tup::tup:The looks terrific with these cars and I'm so happy to have witness this Epic event R44's have found A new home for now and the with R32's are the Hot shit right now(K)<R> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Train Master Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share #49 Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks Everyone.I guess I'll be seeing a lot of new faces tomorrow b\c I'll be on one of the 44's again.But it'd be messed up if they don't run tomorow but let me not jinx it I'll be out there again myself with friends.Good luck and thanks for the comments again. FYI: I SAW 4 SETS OF 44'S ON THE today!! 3 NORTH motors are #5426,#5300 and #5316. Good luck and thanks once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Bus&Subway Posted July 16, 2010 Share #50 Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks you can see more pics of 44's on the on nycsubway.org from decades ago. ooo! I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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