LGA Link N Train Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4351 Posted November 19, 2017 Since I use the to go to school, then I hope to see the R179 tomorrow, though I'm not keeping my hopes high 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4352 Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Test train just failed. Offloading at 111th and taking it out of service. That lasted long lmao. You can all go home now. Edited November 19, 2017 by Fan Railer 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4353 Posted November 19, 2017 Train failed test due to going BIE at 111 Street. It hit debris while passing through 121st Street and that was the cause. Heading back to the yard. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4354 Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) It's back in-service now, you can turn back to where you're coming from now. Eat a healthy lunch and enjoy the rest of your day. Edited November 19, 2017 by Calvin 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4355 Posted November 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, LTA1992 said: Train failed test due to going BIE at 111 Street. It hit debris while passing through 121st Street and that was the cause. Heading back to the yard. What does BIE mean ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4356 Posted November 19, 2017 Just now, R179 8258 said: What does BIE mean ? Brakes In Emergency 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4357 Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) 55 minutes ago, R179 8258 said: What does BIE mean ? Breaks in Emergency. Edited November 19, 2017 by S78 via Hylan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaycommuter1983 Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4358 Posted November 19, 2017 One of many clips in YouTube 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTK246 Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4359 Posted November 19, 2017 1 hour ago, LTA1992 said: Train failed test due to going BIE at 111 Street. It hit debris while passing through 121st Street and that was the cause. Heading back to the yard. So no mechanical failure, just environmental interference? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaycommuter1983 Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4360 Posted November 19, 2017 More clips from YouTube 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4361 Posted November 19, 2017 I rode the train, the interior is much more different than I expected it to be, what stood out was the different FIND and ceiling display, which I liked. They ride the same as the 143/160s, despite the different trucks. All three B div NTT car classes were running on the line today, one set of 143s, couple of 160s and of course the 179s. They are nice but nothing special, I rode an 143 on the home and said to myself, this is pretty similar to the 179s. I'm still excited whenever they debut on the & line cause those routes haven't gotten new trains fresh out the factory in quite some time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jchambers2120 Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4362 Posted November 19, 2017 31 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: I rode the train, the interior is much more different than I expected it to be, what stood out was the different FIND and ceiling display, which I liked. They ride the same as the 143/160s, despite the different trucks. All three B div NTT car classes were running on the line today, one set of 143s, couple of 160s and of course the 179s. They are nice but nothing special, I rode an 143 on the home and said to myself, this is pretty similar to the 179s. I'm still excited whenever they debut on the & line cause those routes haven't gotten new trains fresh out the factory in quite some time. Indeed. I'm moreso looking forward to riding them on the Can't wait to ride a NTT up CPW express, especially when the train does that dip at around 103-110th street N/b. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4363 Posted November 19, 2017 15 minutes ago, Jchambers2120 said: Indeed. I'm moreso looking forward to riding them on the Can't wait to ride a NTT up CPW express, especially when the train does that dip at around 103-110th street N/b. It will be nice to see the finally get permanent NTTs, even if it's only a handful. Assuming the 30-day test goes well the first time (don't want to jinx it), the production cars should start rolling in early next year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Island Av Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4364 Posted November 19, 2017 I rode it today, but not the first run. It looks much more wider than the R160s. Also the announcements were altered slightly, with Diane Thompson voicing "The Next Stop Is." The FIND also looked nice. Next stop... and ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4365 Posted November 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, D to 96 St said: I rode it today, but not the first run. It looks much more wider than the R160s. Also the announcements were altered slightly, with Diane Thompson voicing "The Next Stop Is." The FIND also looked nice. Next stop... and ! The 'new' announcement for "The next stop is" is actually done by Kathleen Campion, and is the same one that is used on the and . Not sure why the MTA keeps playing around with the announcements, but so be it. The new FINDs are laid out nicer than the R160s and the route indicator screen is larger. 4 hours ago, CTK246 said: So no mechanical failure, just environmental interference? Yup. It's good to know that the brake system is working as intended. As such, it went back into service about an hour later. The real fun for this train will come tomorrow with the rush hour! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Island Av Posted November 19, 2017 Share #4366 Posted November 19, 2017 Just now, Bosco said: The 'new' announcement for "The next stop is" is actually done by Kathleen Campion, and is the same one that is used on the and . Not sure why the MTA keeps playing around with the announcements, but so be it. The new FINDs are laid out nicer than the R160s and the route indicator screen is larger. Yup. It's good to know that the brake system is working as intended. As such, it went back into service about an hour later. The real fun for this train will come tomorrow with the rush hour! http://IMG_0403 by Jacob Robles, on Flickr http://IMG_0413 by Jacob Robles, on Flickr See if you can tell the difference! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted November 20, 2017 Share #4367 Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Jchambers2120 said: Indeed. I'm moreso looking forward to riding them on the Can't wait to ride a NTT up CPW express, especially when the train does that dip at around 103-110th street N/b. I'm looking forward to riding them out the Rockaways as I never been on a Tech Train out there. I rode a 160 on the Lefferts Blvd branch when their was a to Lefferts weekend G.O a few years ago. I ridden 160s on the CPW express when they had that trains go express in both directions in Manthattan G.O, it was quite fast. 31 minutes ago, D to 96 St said: http://IMG_0403 by Jacob Robles, on Flickr http://IMG_0413 by Jacob Robles, on Flickr See if you can tell the difference! The top pic is a 160 and the bottom is the 179. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted November 20, 2017 Share #4368 Posted November 20, 2017 How are the FINDs different? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Posted November 20, 2017 Share #4369 Posted November 20, 2017 32 minutes ago, P3F said: How are the FINDs different? They’re wider and crisp clear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted November 20, 2017 Share #4370 Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) 36 minutes ago, P3F said: How are the FINDs different? R160 FINDs are manufactured by Koito; R179 FINDs are manufactured by Panasonic. The R179 FINDs have larger LCD route indicator screens than the R160s. From a photo on Facebook, it appears the LED screens for each stop are different. The R160s have a 2-row screen for each station displaying the station on top and the transfers below; the R179s have 2 one-row screens, one for the station, and the other for the transfers. The R179 FINDs look more neatly organized than the R160s, but part of this might be that they are still brand new. Edited November 20, 2017 by Bosco 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cait Sith Posted November 20, 2017 Share #4373 Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Safe to say that they did pretty damn well on their first day, outside of the train hitting debris(i think a milk crate or something) causing it to go BIE. Let's hope that it stays that way. I saw them heading to the yard from Jamaica Center around 7:45pm. Edited November 20, 2017 by Cait Sith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68OnBroadway Posted November 20, 2017 Share #4374 Posted November 20, 2017 15 hours ago, LTA1992 said: Maybe for those without an eye for detail. Whether people notice or not, the R179 does have a distinct look. It's just hard for me to describe it. You missed the joke... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGA Link N Train Posted November 20, 2017 Share #4375 Posted November 20, 2017 I can't wait to ride the R179 to/from school tomorrow. I use the as part of my regular weekday commute 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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