Abba Posted January 2, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2011 Can they still be used for a G.O ?Been a while since I've seen one. Or are they totally not used anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 2, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 2, 2011 Can they still be used for a G.O ?Been a while since I've seen one. Or are they totally not used anymore? E3/4 is OOS for it's entire length. They are replacing the track from north of 8th Av to north of Kings Highway. I think they are up to Fort. Hamilton Pkwy with the replacement, but the GO is in effect all the way to 86th St though they can still turn trains on E3/4 on a short section just north of 8th Av but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R160 Posted January 2, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 2, 2011 lol thanks daniel (plz ignore post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted January 2, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 2, 2011 They ran trains express btwn Kings Highway and Sheepshead Bay a couple days ago. he ment the Sea Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Beach Posted January 2, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 2, 2011 E3/4 is OOS for it's entire length. They are replacing the track from north of 8th Av to north of Kings Highway. I think they are up to Fort. Hamilton Pkwy with the replacement, but the GO is in effect all the way to 86th St though they can still turn trains on E3/4 on a short section just north of 8th Av but that's it. There way past Ft Hamilton, there btwn New Utrecht and 18 Ave now, its going pretty fast....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 2, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 2, 2011 The Sea Beach Line express tracks are partially being removed. Only three tracks would exist in the future. The one express track would be used for G.O.'s, and future potential bi directional express service, but the platforms for the express service if it ever happens would have to be built on the location of one of the former express tracks. Here is a picture showing one of the express tracks being removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted January 2, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 2, 2011 Ah, I know who took that pic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted January 2, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 2, 2011 Ah, I know who took that pic.... Uhh...John Dooley?B) I miss using those tracks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted January 2, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 2, 2011 Uhh...John Dooley?B) I know him personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted January 2, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 2, 2011 The Sea Beach Line express tracks are partially being removed. Only three tracks would exist in the future. The one express track would be used for G.O.'s, and future potential bi directional express service, but the platforms for the express service if it ever happens would have to be built on the location of one of the former express tracks. Here is a picture showing one of the express tracks being removed (picture) Yeah, they're being removed so they can be replaced with new track panels right after... Are they replacing both tracks or will one of the express tracks still remain OOS? If they are replacing that currently OOS express track, will it be connected to the main line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 2, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 2, 2011 There way past Ft Hamilton, there btwn New Utrecht and 18 Ave now, its going pretty fast....... That's the last place I saw where new tracks were installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted January 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 3, 2011 is that why the was going via west end today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 3, 2011 is that why the was going via west end today? Cuz when you lift a section of track, you don't want it to have a freak accident and slam into a train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTK246 Posted January 3, 2011 Share #14 Posted January 3, 2011 Cuz when you lift a section of track, you don't want it to have a freak accident and slam into a train Yes, this is the NYC Subway, not the DC Metro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted January 3, 2011 Share #15 Posted January 3, 2011 Let's hope Forest Glen doesn't see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 1 Posted January 3, 2011 Share #16 Posted January 3, 2011 is that why the was going via west end today? Yes and anytime they can reroute the N it will go via the West End to get this work done. The express track was totally shot and will provide for a smoother ride when complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted January 3, 2011 Share #17 Posted January 3, 2011 Why are they replacing them if they aren't going to be used for revenue service anytime soon? I guess these via and via GO's will keep going for a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 3, 2011 Share #18 Posted January 3, 2011 Actually the , and the would most likely bounce back, and forth between lines till April, 2012. That's the completion month, and year, but knowing the most likely it might last a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted January 3, 2011 Share #19 Posted January 3, 2011 Actually the , and the would most likely bounce back, and forth between lines till April, 2012. That's the completion month, and year, but knowing the most likely it might last a bit longer. 2012??? At least the Chambers St project is done. What about 5 Av interlocking? Another 15 months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Posted January 4, 2011 Share #20 Posted January 4, 2011 Why are they replacing them if they aren't going to be used for revenue service anytime soon? I guess these via and via GO's will keep going for a long time... If there is a stalled train, trains can be rerouted, because the condition the tracks were in, trains using those tracks have to move at a snails' pace. Also there's a possibility that the track might be used during the Sea Beach restoration (If that will happen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted January 5, 2011 Share #21 Posted January 5, 2011 2012??? At least the Chambers St project is done. What about 5 Av interlocking? Another 15 months... Whats that? You're not talking about chambers Street (Mx), right? that station is in desperate need of renovation. Ive even seen people piss on the floor in that station, its completly disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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