Novabus 5000 Posted April 7, 2008 Share #51 Posted April 7, 2008 what about the R143 cars on weekends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted April 8, 2008 Share #52 Posted April 8, 2008 R160As have replaced the (M)'s R143s during the weeknd shuttle since February. R160As are now on the fullltime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted April 8, 2008 Share #53 Posted April 8, 2008 Any R42's remain on the ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share #54 Posted April 8, 2008 Any R42's remain on the ? Yep like three during rush hours. Ive heard that some MK R42s were put into storage at concouse yard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted April 8, 2008 Share #55 Posted April 8, 2008 Yep like three during rush hours. Ive heard that some MK R42s were put into storage at concouse yard...Theres way more then 3 out there kid. More like 7-8. I was out there this morning and this evening. Look for my post in the next few mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted April 8, 2008 Share #56 Posted April 8, 2008 So if the is getting R160s, what happens to the ones on the ? do they stay or does the revert back to R42 times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted April 8, 2008 Share #57 Posted April 8, 2008 The is keeping R 160's as well as the . We have lots of New R160's that will now be in service instead of sitting in ENY and CIYD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share #58 Posted April 8, 2008 The is keeping R 160's as well as the . We have lots of New R160's that will now be in service instead of sitting in ENY and CIYD. When will they start running on the ? I heard that the MTA was fighting with the company that makes the CCTV monitors. have they came to an agreement so they can finally run on the ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted April 8, 2008 Share #59 Posted April 8, 2008 we are the original, we are the pioneer, if it weren't for us in 1904 then most likely they would not have built their own subways as well besides PATH sucks they don't even let you do your damn crossword puzzle on it and definitely no photos Wrong. R68 Subway Car told you how you was wrong on your first point. But on your second, about PATH, is wrong. Ya, it sucks you can't take photos, but the ride and RFW views make up for it. Why don't take a ride on PATH one of these days before the PA 1-4s go. And also, I do crossword puzzles and Sudokus on PATH.......... Mind you, commuters are given free newspapers from Metro and AMNY right in front of the station. Theres something blocking the spot now. So that photo opt will never happen....It can still happen if you do it right and if you catch the trains in the right spot. I'll see if I can try the shot next time I'm at QBP to see if possible for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 8, 2008 Share #60 Posted April 8, 2008 When will they start running on the ? I heard that the MTA was fighting with the company that makes the CCTV monitors. have they came to an agreement so they can finally run on the ? IINM, they're aiming for 6/30. So start getting your last rides in there too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTrainExp Posted April 10, 2008 Share #61 Posted April 10, 2008 Soon the and trains will become a place busyed with tourists wanting to ride a new tech train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 10, 2008 Share #62 Posted April 10, 2008 Perhaps. I am going to miss that view though. Get your last rides in before its gone... :cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share #63 Posted April 10, 2008 Soon the and trains will become a place busyed with tourists wanting to ride a new tech train. Uh no tourists dont come to the city that never sleeps to ride R160s. They come to see the empire state building statue of liberty museum of natural history times square and the transit museum to see vintage subway cars. Like i said before you dont see tourists taking pics of NTT. But when the old trains come out from the TM you see tourists taking pics of the old trains. And besides you think tourists really want to look at bed stuy and ENY. No they dont they probaly would be scared. Also no offence to people who live in ENY and bed stuy i think they are nice niahorhoods esp the sideblocks with the brownstones...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted April 10, 2008 Share #64 Posted April 10, 2008 I've never seen or heard of tourist come to NY for the subway. If anything, the subway is their worst nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted April 10, 2008 Share #65 Posted April 10, 2008 Looks like I was wrong today on the I noticed all the trains were R42's. Also Wed the ran 10 out of 17 trains R 160's. A new R160 will be added every week. So R 42's got two Months to live on the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 10, 2008 Share #66 Posted April 10, 2008 I've never seen or heard of tourist come to NY for the subway. If anything, the subway is their worst nightmare. Most have trouble finding the station entrances which keeps them "above ground" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keysersoze Posted April 10, 2008 Share #67 Posted April 10, 2008 I've never seen or heard of tourist come to NY for the subway. If anything, the subway is their worst nightmare. Well, what about me? I might be the only one but I'm definitely out there I did all the "touristy" stuff like ESB, Statue of Liberty and Times Square on my first trip to NYC back in 2003... in 2007, I came back for the subway only... and this year, I'll be back for the subway, too! The bustling city life and the city as a whole (architecture) is definitely unique and a beautiful background for my subway tours but it's not what I'm coming for... I want my R-40 slants and my rotten Chambers St station! Also, I like to see the different neighborhoods outside Manhattan - I've been to ENY (trainfan you mentioned it ) and I've walked through areas that most tourists would not usually go to (Broadway in Brooklyn etc.). On my next trip to NYC, besides from railfanning the subway, I will check out some of the NYCHA public housing projects throughout the Bronx (Morrisania), Queens (LeFrak City) and Brooklyn (abandoned Prospect Plaza housing). I never liked going somewhere and only see the touristy stuff, I want to get the whole picture. Especially on city trips I'd rather check out the local transit system and residential neighborhoods than wasting my time waiting in line for some overpriced tourist "attraction". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted April 10, 2008 Share #68 Posted April 10, 2008 Wa oh. I better get out there then. Forgot they add one set of R160s every week on the . Should've railfanned more during my vacation a while back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted April 10, 2008 Share #69 Posted April 10, 2008 Wa oh. I better get out there then. Forgot they add one set of R160s every week on the . Should've railfanned more during my vacation a while back...... Oh god more foamers hitting up my line..... Just playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted April 10, 2008 Share #70 Posted April 10, 2008 you think that's alot, wait until the day comes when they take the last R42 M out of service... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted April 10, 2008 Share #71 Posted April 10, 2008 Oh god more foamers hitting up my line..... Just playing. Haha! You shouldn't talk boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted April 11, 2008 Share #72 Posted April 11, 2008 Haha! You shouldn't talk boy. lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share #73 Posted April 11, 2008 Today i railfanned the and those R160s well they SUCK!!!!! They are boring as hell to ride and the HAVC noise is way to loud. You can barely hear the automated aconncements because of the loud HAVC units. And that climate control is garbage it made my head hurt i was feeling dizzy. From what ive seen today it seems like line crews are not that impressed with the R160s. Same goes for the daily riders on that line. The R42s are much better IMO have good A/C have good heat none of that climate control bull and are fun to ride!!! And on a side note the line was a 100% R42 today. i guess that they took those R160s off the and put them on the line. And some of those R160s are already vandalized!!! With scrachings on the widows!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted April 11, 2008 Share #74 Posted April 11, 2008 Lots of the old timers don't want the R 160 because its still new to them and everything is being recorded on the black boxes which will tell on you. However I like those train and my C/R does too. I am just use them since I operate those trains on the Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted April 11, 2008 Share #75 Posted April 11, 2008 Today i railfanned the and those R160s well they SUCK!!!!! They are boring as hell to ride and the HAVC noise is way to loud. You can barely hear the automated aconncements because of the loud HAVC units. And that climate control is garbage it made my head hurt i was feeling dizzy. From what ive seen today it seems like line crews are not that impressed with the R160s. Same goes for the daily riders on that line. The R42s are much better IMO have good A/C have good heat none of that climate control bull and are fun to ride!!! And on a side note the line was a 100% R42 today. i guess that they took those R160s off the and put them on the line. And some of those R160s are already vandalized!!! With scrachings on the widows!!! lol What did I tell you guys? I deal with those Pieces of junk every day on the Larry and now the Mikey. Its pleasure to my ears when that stupid Japanese designed HVAC goes off but then I have to suffer with the horrible motor sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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