jamesman8 Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2676 Posted September 7, 2016 Heres a comparison of the R179 and R160. 160 is on the right. It looks like its essentially just an R160 with no changed whatsoever (besides the interior and possibly a propulsion change) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2677 Posted September 7, 2016 They are 5-car sets. See this image 3010–3014, 3015–3019 3010–3049 5-Car 3050–3309 4-Car 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2678 Posted September 7, 2016 Had a friend tell me that weight restrictions might prevent it from coming in until after 12:00 AM. Jeez. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2679 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Thats They are 5-car sets. See this image 3010–3014, 3015–3019 3010–3049 5-Car 3050–3309 4-Car the rejected set sir. Look at this video and then look at the real image of the delivery.https://youtu.be/mODRh1AfGTA?t=6m37s EDIT (nevermind got confused) Edited September 7, 2016 by jamesman8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2680 Posted September 7, 2016 Handlebar on the side of the front looks to be a little higher. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2681 Posted September 7, 2016 Handlebar on the side of the front looks to be a little higher. That's just one of the changes... There is less stainless steel surrounding the storm door. Note how on the 160, the handlebars are on the stainless steel and on the 179 they are attached to the fiberglass. Also the area around the lights is slightly different. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2682 Posted September 7, 2016 It's on the property now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2683 Posted September 7, 2016 It's on the property now. What happened to the whole wait until midnight thing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2684 Posted September 7, 2016 Looks like an article is already released for the R179s: http://www.amny.com/transit/new-mta-subway-cars-to-arrive-for-testing-will-replace-oldest-fleet-1.12276227 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2685 Posted September 7, 2016 More photos All from here: http://wakefieldbxdave.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-r179-subway-car-has-finally-arrived.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2686 Posted September 7, 2016 Can't wait for these to hit the and ???????????????????? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2fwannabe Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2687 Posted September 7, 2016 Good show, everyone! Well done to all. If all works out the rest of the set should be on property by next Monday night. After they get put together and ogled by every passer-by (inside the 207 facility that is), the (1/2) train will be forwarded to Pitkin for more ogling (this in addition to the schooling), prodding, probing and picking before it gets plugged in (via house electrical), lights up; charges up (via house air), and assuming there are no indeterminate, confounding hissing noises, accomplishes its first subway car-like act: Going BIE! A "stah" is Born! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2688 Posted September 7, 2016 After all these years, finally they get delivered. I know it's already been stated that it won't hit service until 2017, but will go on the first or the ? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Flxible Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2689 Posted September 7, 2016 That's just one of the changes... There is less stainless steel surrounding the storm door. Note how on the 160, the handlebars are on the stainless steel and on the 179 they are attached to the fiberglass. Also the area around the lights is slightly different. The diagonal arrangement of the headlights is also slightly shallower on the R179. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2690 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 3010–3014, 3015–3019 3010–3049 5-Car 3050–3309 4-Car Why are they numbered incorrectly?? Yes, I'm being weird and its pretty insignificant in the greater scheme of things, but it kinda gets on my nerves a little.... I just feel like the proper way is to start with 1, not zero..... --End Rant-- Edited September 7, 2016 by Missabassie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2691 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Better than having the 5-car sets ending in 2,3,7, & 8. It's either 1 or 0. Mein OCD would have preferred the 5-car sets being last to continue nicely with the R211, assuming those continue in the 3000s. Edited September 7, 2016 by GojiMet86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2692 Posted September 7, 2016 These cars will have the same propulsion as the R142, right? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Hammers Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2693 Posted September 7, 2016 Well, there you have it. NYCT now harbors an R179. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2fwannabe Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2694 Posted September 7, 2016 These cars will have the same propulsion as the R142, right? The R-179's have a "slightly beefed up" version of the R-142 truck (the one with the "Balloon" air bags vs. the Kawasakis (and later Alstoms) with the side dampers). They also are equipped with Bombardier's own propulsion system, which is advanced off the former ADTranz version originally employed on the R-142A and R-143. AFAIK, it's basically identical to that of the (New) R-188's, 7811-7898 and the "C1" cars (7899-7936). Best of my understanding the R-179 will NOT be operationally compatible with the R-160's; certainly not the CBTC-equipped ones as they provide for, but do not have, CBTC equipment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2695 Posted September 7, 2016 An update: 3013 is the next R179 to be sent out of Bombardier, along with an escort. The date may be today or tommorow, depending on the traffic. 3019 would be the last R179 to be sent out after the rest, where the prototype will do testing and then eventually the rest will start coming in. New features include: A new and improved FIND system, a new and improved passenger information system, as well as TOD. As for propulsion, I still do not know what they used yet. And a big news for riders: They brake better then the R32's lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2696 Posted September 7, 2016 An update: 3013 is the next R179 to be sent out of Bombardier, along with an escort. The date may be today or tommorow, depending on the traffic. 3019 would be the last R179 to be sent out after the rest, where the prototype will do testing and then eventually the rest will start coming in. New features include: A new and improved FIND system, a new and improved passenger information system, as well as TOD. As for propulsion, I still do not know what they used yet. And a big news for riders: They brake better then the R32's lol. Do you know what would be improved with the FIND? Could I meet up with you and use your boat to watch the R179s go across the George Washington Bridge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2697 Posted September 7, 2016 Oh and here's another thing: The LED display inside the car where it displays the route information has shifted upward a little, so it's not in the middle like on the R160. All I can say about the FIND is that it's less prone to glitches and burnt out displays. There's also a new feature that I'll keep quiet about for a later time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2698 Posted September 7, 2016 Oh and here's another thing: The LED display inside the car where it displays the route information has shifted upward a little, so it's not in the middle like on the R160. All I can say about the FIND is that it's less prone to glitches and burnt out displays. There's also a new feature that I'll keep quiet about for a later time. I am just guessing, but are they more flexible? I hope that they could be compatible with Wi-Fi to be changed on the fly. I hope that a later time is soon, as now I just want to see the new cars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2699 Posted September 7, 2016 I am just guessing, but are they more flexible? I hope that they could be compatible with Wi-Fi to be changed on the fly. I hope that a later time is soon, as now I just want to see the new cars. Aren't the R160s already connected to WiFi or some sort of clock? I was on an E yesterday that listed the as a transfer. As soon as the clock struck ten, the disappeared off the FIND. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted September 7, 2016 Share #2700 Posted September 7, 2016 The announcements are set by the current time as it's set on the computers. However, a conductor can choose the time/day period for the transfers when selecting a route as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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