JubaionBx12+SBS Posted July 17, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 17, 2010 Im sure that most if not all users on this site are either knowledgeable or seek knowledge dealing with the subway system. Very few people know everything there is to know about it however. This thread is designed for users to discuss their subway specialty. A specialty would qualify as a particular part of the subway system which you have gained special expertise and would know everything there is to know about it. My specialty would likely be the map being that I am great at reading maps. Users could specialize in the history of the system, operation of the system, car models etc,. Please post your specialty and discuss about it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted July 17, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 17, 2010 I am also great at reading maps and I know the subway car models very well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bveguy Posted July 17, 2010 Share #3 Posted July 17, 2010 I think I'm leaning more towards operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted July 17, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2010 Car equipment (past and present) and train subsystems, operations, and history Don't really give a shit about car moves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R42 M Train Posted July 17, 2010 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2010 I'm best at navigating and giving directions. I also know alot about car assignments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 17, 2010 Share #6 Posted July 17, 2010 Wirelessly posted via (Mozilla/5.0 (Danger hiptop 4.6; U; rv:1.7.12) Gecko/20050920) signal chaining & the history on the current fleet...I'm still learning the retired fleet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted July 17, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 17, 2010 I know all 479 Stations (Subway-SIR) in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted July 17, 2010 Share #8 Posted July 17, 2010 Routes, Maps,and Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted July 17, 2010 Share #9 Posted July 17, 2010 I know all 479 Stations (Subway-SIR) in my head. Don't you mean all 491 stations? (468 + 23) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 17, 2010 Share #10 Posted July 17, 2010 Wirelessly posted via (Mozilla/5.0 (Danger hiptop 4.6; U; rv:1.7.12) Gecko/20050920) Don't you mean all 491 stations? (468 + 23) I just call it 466½ ststions since Cortlandt St and half of Cortlandt is closed lol...I don't count SIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CulverLineGuy Posted July 17, 2010 Share #11 Posted July 17, 2010 Voice Announcements, Routes & select G/O's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT Bronx Express Posted July 17, 2010 Share #12 Posted July 17, 2010 Reading MTA maps, routes, G.O's, some subway fleets (how similar models are different) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted July 17, 2010 Share #13 Posted July 17, 2010 I know best about the routes, the subway cars, the history and the expansion plans (my personal favorite). Operations, I don't know much about and I'm still learning about unused tracks and provisions for expansion (like those along Queens Boulevard). A fitting topic for my 200th post on this message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62A 1991 Posted July 17, 2010 Share #14 Posted July 17, 2010 I always look for things to improve upon, but if I had to say my fortes, it would be: Car numbers/assignments. G.O.s and long-term construction combined with giving directions. Styles of the NTT announcements. The types of propulsion systems currently running on the subway (identifying them) But, like I said, I'm always looking to improve or learn more about things that could be more important than what I know now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted July 17, 2010 Share #15 Posted July 17, 2010 Service patterns (actual, and theoretical). Car assignments. Always been my leading interests, since childhood. Mention a line, and I get a picture of where it goes, and what equipment is on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova RTS 9147 Posted July 17, 2010 Share #16 Posted July 17, 2010 Navigation, service patterns and photography. I also have basic train operation skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted July 17, 2010 Share #17 Posted July 17, 2010 I always look for things to improve upon, but if I had to say my fortes, it would be:Car numbers/assignments. G.O.s and long-term construction combined with giving directions. Styles of the NTT announcements. Propulsion systems. But, like I said, I'm always looking to improve or learn more about things that could be more important than what I know now. So you know propulsion systems...you know all about switch groups and controllers? We could use another who knows that in and out at Branford...can you maintain groups? Navigation, service patterns and photography. I also have basic train operation skills. I very highly doubt the underlined part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62A 1991 Posted July 17, 2010 Share #18 Posted July 17, 2010 So you know propulsion systems...you know all about switch groups and controllers? We could use another who knows that in and out at Branford...can you maintain groups? I actually just meant recognizing the types that are in our subway: Adtranz, Westinghouse, G.E., Alstom Onix, Siemens. I have no knowledge currently in maintaining them. That's what I'm going to college to learn though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted July 17, 2010 Share #19 Posted July 17, 2010 I actually just meant recognizing the types that are in our subway: Adtranz, Westinghouse, G.E., Alstom Onix, Siemens. I have no knowledge currently in maintaining them. That's what I'm going to college to learn though. Ah OK then it's more of an interest than a specialty :cool: anyone can name names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62A 1991 Posted July 17, 2010 Share #20 Posted July 17, 2010 Ah OK then it's more of an interest than a specialty :cool: anyone can name names I understand. Hopefully as time goes on, I'll be able to get farther then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted July 17, 2010 Share #21 Posted July 17, 2010 I would say maps, schedules, and history. What I know about subway cars, I've learned from my fellow members and former TA T/O and C/R Mr. Ed Davis, Sr. through his wonderful book They Moved The Millions Copyright 1985. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanatic Posted July 18, 2010 Share #22 Posted July 18, 2010 I know a lot about basic signalling and operation. Such as to operate a train no more than 10 mph when; comming into a terminal ending with a bumper block, diverging without a sign reading otherwise, operating within a yard, their are track workers near the tracks, etc, etc. I'm also good at navigating within the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted July 18, 2010 Share #23 Posted July 18, 2010 I would say I'm good at maps/navigation and service patterns (both current and in the past). I guess I could say I'm good with the history of certain lines and the subway in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted July 18, 2010 Share #24 Posted July 18, 2010 I know all 479 Stations (Subway-SIR) in my head. Whoa! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklyntekgeek Posted July 18, 2010 Share #25 Posted July 18, 2010 Giving directions and navigating the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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