Around the Horn Posted July 31, 2017 Share #3876 Posted July 31, 2017 If they want to expand the C to 600-foot length trains in the *near* future, expect a fleet swap of some sort to accomplish that goal. If railfan gossip is to be believed, they're going to do exactly that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted July 31, 2017 Share #3877 Posted July 31, 2017 If railfan gossip is to be believed, they're going to do exactly that.Wouldn’t a swap be at someone else’s expense? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted July 31, 2017 Share #3878 Posted July 31, 2017 If the C goes 600 feet (full length train) this would trigger changes in car assignments. Like for example the ENY R32's would probably go back to 207th or the A/C could be 96% R46's with the 40 10 car trains could be on the A(I hope making the A/C mostly R46 wouldn't be the case). Meaning the 8 car units of R179's or R160A-1's could possibly go to the . But its too early to tell and its best to wait and see 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtoro7 Posted August 1, 2017 Share #3879 Posted August 1, 2017 https://youtu.be/G0uArNR_1io Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTK246 Posted August 1, 2017 Share #3880 Posted August 1, 2017 https://youtu.be/G0uArNR_1io Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk No offense, but those announcement imitations are really cringe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted August 1, 2017 Share #3881 Posted August 1, 2017 IIMN, it has to do with the storage tracks at 174 Street Yard, because not all of them are long enough to accommodate 600' trains. How is THAT relevant? 1 2 6 7 all hold 600 ft (as well as both leads), and 5 holds 240 ft which wasn't even enough for the 8 car . And 207 Yard can accommodate 600 ft trains, although some tracks can only be double stacked with a 600 and a 480. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted August 2, 2017 Share #3882 Posted August 2, 2017 3050-3057(bird poop train) testing in Rockaways Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3883 Posted August 8, 2017 Coney Island now has 3050-3053. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3884 Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Since everything is subject to change, I'm holdin down my opinion from day 1. I look at the politics in things, these R179s are going to the G. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 8, 2017 by XcelsiorBoii4888 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3885 Posted August 8, 2017 3050-3057(bird poop train) testing in Rockaways Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Bird poop train? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3886 Posted August 8, 2017 Bird poop train? He means that the outside of the test train is covered with this flaw given 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share #3887 Posted August 8, 2017 Since everything is subject to change, I'm holdin down my opinion from day 1. I look at the politics in things, these R179s are going to the G. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What makes you say this? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3888 Posted August 8, 2017 What makes you say this?Rail fan speculation logic? Lol Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Hammers Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3889 Posted August 8, 2017 Sometimes rail fan speculation logic isn't that far off! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3890 Posted August 8, 2017 Sometimes rail fan speculation logic isn't that far off! *eye raises* In any event, they're probably doing this to speed up EMI testing. Any chance of them setting up shop on West End with these alongside the ten car set on Brighton? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted August 8, 2017 Share #3891 Posted August 8, 2017 Sometimes rail fan speculation logic isn't that far off!This is true. Sometimes my logic prior to being train crew pulled off. But railfan logic comes off with a basis for said logic. Like one of my personal logics is still the rumor of certain cars on the B. This was based on mdbf, times the line operates and a previous car swap for needing cars to be shopped during off times. But knowing what we no SO FAR bout the 179s, I would actually like to hear the training for this thought of them going to the G. Which BTW, I see as a second reason for my personal thought of what I mentioned about the B. Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3892 Posted August 9, 2017 What makes you say this? Just my opinion, I mean its an R179 discussion, and there's always last min changes. I haven't been around when all the talk was happening, and I know you said they're heading to certain lines already. However, I personally think that some last min change might send a few to the G, to extend the G line to "full length" (8 60ft cars) 600ft of train might be too much. I don't even ride the G, nor do I care about the line, but I'm just lookin at it from a political standpoint, I'm not trying derail nothing or spark up some ish. I didn't talk about it earlier when this thread started, so I'm just sharing my viewpoint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3893 Posted August 9, 2017 Just my opinion, I mean its an R179 discussion, and there's always last min changes. I haven't been around when all the talk was happening, and I know you said they're heading to certain lines already. However, I personally think that some last min change might send a few to the G, to extend the G line to "full length" (8 60ft cars) 600ft of train might be too much. I don't even ride the G, nor do I care about the line, but I'm just lookin at it from a political standpoint, I'm not trying derail nothing or spark up some ish. I didn't talk about it earlier when this thread started, so I'm just sharing my viewpoint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk i get where he's coming from cause it could line up with the recent iniative to lengthen and trains 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3894 Posted August 9, 2017 I can see the getting the 179's and the R32's the has gets sent back on the to make 10 car train sets. Or the gets them... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3895 Posted August 9, 2017 Just my opinion, I mean its an R179 discussion, and there's always last min changes. I haven't been around when all the talk was happening, and I know you said they're heading to certain lines already. However, I personally think that some last min change might send a few to the G, to extend the G line to "full length" (8 60ft cars) 600ft of train might be too much. I don't even ride the G, nor do I care about the line, but I'm just lookin at it from a political standpoint, I'm not trying derail nothing or spark up some ish. I didn't talk about it earlier when this thread started, so I'm just sharing my viewpoint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This is actually pretty sound. And seeing how politics is a huge factor, it makes sense. Who knows. It could happen. Not saying it will, but nothing is set in stone yet. Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3896 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) In that case where would the train's R68/As go and what happens to the train's R32s? Edited August 9, 2017 by Around the Horn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3897 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) I think they're better off going to East New York for the as this would allow the R32's to move to either Pitkin and/or 207th for the . As a result, some R46's can go to the enable full-length trains. Here ,we kill three birds with one stone. It's the only possibility I can think of to get the 600' without reducing spare factors from other yards. As stated, politics also comes into play. Edited August 9, 2017 by S78 via Hylan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3898 Posted August 9, 2017 In all honesty, the C doesn't need full length trains. The order was catered for 480' trains. I'm not going yo go into a "what I would do is....", but one thing is for sure, the c could use those 179s and doesn't need 600' trains. Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3899 Posted August 9, 2017 In all honesty, the C doesn't need full length trains. The order was catered for 480' trains. I'm not going yo go into a "what I would do is....", but one thing is for sure, the c could use those 179s and doesn't need 600' trains. Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk so your saying you would ignore their new initative to lengthen trains? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3900 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) In all honesty, the C doesn't need full length trains. The order was catered for 480' trains. I'm not going yo go into a "what I would do is....", but one thing is for sure, the c could use those 179s and doesn't need 600' trains. Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk I could agree with that. The has increased in ridership, but it's not seeing Lexington Ave crowds or heavy to the point where passengers can't fit in. Something we tend to forget is that nearly every line sees crowding during rush hours. As for the whole "full length" aspect, I only mentioned it because Joe Lhota did announce to add more cars to trains as part of his plans to fix service. Edited August 9, 2017 by S78 via Hylan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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