SubwayFan3000 Posted June 29, 2019 Share #8326 Posted June 29, 2019 Any Updates on the R179s? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Posted June 29, 2019 Share #8327 Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, subwayfan1998 said: Any Updates on the R179s? Edited June 29, 2019 by VIP Mistake 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2fwannabe Posted July 1, 2019 Share #8328 Posted July 1, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 9:21 PM, subwayfan1998 said: Any Updates on the R179s? Its generally a quiet time in July with staff vacations and all. When we left off, 3258-67 were burning in, 3268-72 were delivered and 3273-77 were expected. Has anyone else seen anything in this regard? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted July 1, 2019 Share #8329 Posted July 1, 2019 29 minutes ago, m2fwannabe said: Its generally a quiet time in July with staff vacations and all. When we left off, 3258-67 were burning in, 3268-72 were delivered and 3273-77 were expected. Has anyone else seen anything in this regard? 3273-77 has been delivered, to my knowledge 3258-67 is still burn in 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Island Av Posted July 1, 2019 Share #8330 Posted July 1, 2019 Observations of the R42s from what I've seen as of late: The R42s aren't limited to rush hours only like some people have observed. ENY normally brings out 1-2 sets of R42s on the weekends for service. They're still being used on a regular basis for now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaycommuter1983 Posted July 1, 2019 Share #8331 Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Coney Island Av said: Observations of the R42s from what I've seen as of late: The R42s aren't limited to rush hours only like some people have observed. ENY normally brings out 1-2 sets of R42s on the weekends for service. They're still being used on a regular basis for now. I'm surprised that there are still r42's running on the J. ENY has all 8 car r160's plus most of the 8 car r179's. How many trains do the J/Z need versus how many 8 car trains are available for the J/Z??? I just hope ENY doesn't decide to have NTT's just sitting around in the yard getting dust, when they can be used in other lines. Edited July 1, 2019 by subwaycommuter1983 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted July 1, 2019 Share #8332 Posted July 1, 2019 2 hours ago, subwaycommuter1983 said: I'm surprised that there are still r42's running on the J. ENY has all 8 car r160's plus most of the 8 car r179's. How many trains do the J/Z need versus how many 8 car trains are available for the J/Z??? I just hope ENY doesn't decide to have NTT's just sitting around in the yard getting dust, when they can be used in other lines. R179 issues and R160A-1 SMS and cbtc retrofit is why the R42's are still running. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted July 1, 2019 Share #8333 Posted July 1, 2019 2 hours ago, subwaycommuter1983 said: I'm surprised that there are still r42's running on the J. ENY has all 8 car r160's plus most of the 8 car r179's. How many trains do the J/Z need versus how many 8 car trains are available for the J/Z??? 20 trains total: R160A total - 10 trains, R179 total - 7-8, the other 2-3 are R42 trains. Leftovers (spares) at ENY lies 4-5 160As and 3-5 179 trains. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Posted July 2, 2019 Share #8334 Posted July 2, 2019 9 hours ago, R32 3838 said: R179 issues and R160A-1 SMS and cbtc retrofit is why the R42's are still running. Correct. The software issue with the R179’s are currently being corrected. They’re also now looking into the door motors as C/Rs have complained about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2fwannabe Posted July 8, 2019 Share #8335 Posted July 8, 2019 As of July 6: 3258-3267 were still burning in, and 3268-3277 were all parked at Pitkin. Let's see if 3278-3282, perhaps even 3283-3287, appear this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaycommuter1983 Posted July 10, 2019 Share #8336 Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) I found a YouTube video of an r179 C train running to Leffert Blvd due to A train delays. How do you guys feel about a future (post r211) C train extension to Lefferts Blvd with the A going to the Rockaways?? Edited July 10, 2019 by subwaycommuter1983 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8337 Posted July 12, 2019 The 4th R179 set: 3258-3267 is now in-passenger service. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 via Mosholu Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8338 Posted July 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, Calvin said: The 4th R179 set: 3258-3267 is now in-passenger service. Do you know the timeslots in the weekdays that they enter service for the train? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8339 Posted July 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, 4 via Mosholu said: Do you know the timeslots in the weekdays that they enter service for the train? They come out randomly, one is leaving at 1:20PM from Far Rock currently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABFan3746 Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8340 Posted July 12, 2019 Currently on 3258 as we speak heading to Howard Beach-JFK at around 1:25PM. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2fwannabe Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8341 Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Calvin said: The 4th R179 set: 3258-3267 is now in-passenger service. Thank you! Any whereabouts on 3278-3282 yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan the Tourist Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8342 Posted July 12, 2019 Yes! Does that mean there will be 4 R179s running on the by next weekend? I'm flying into JFK & staying near Beach-44th Street til Wednesday. I hope to catch a 10-car R179 during my trip at least once. I'm also fine with riding R46 trains otherwise. I love looking out over Jamaica Bay between the Hammels Wye & Howard Beach without twisting my neck too much. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8343 Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Evan the Tourist said: Yes! Does that mean there will be 4 R179s running on the by next weekend? I'm flying into JFK & staying near Beach-44th Street til Wednesday. I hope to catch a 10-car R179 during my trip at least once. I'm also fine with riding R46 trains otherwise. I love looking out over Jamaica Bay between the Hammels Wye & Howard Beach without twisting my neck too much. Yes, 3-4 total you'll have a better chance looking for it at Rockaway Blvd to avoid longer waits. If by any chance that is Far Rockaway bound from the countdown clocks, then you'll have a sweet ride along the bay. Edited July 12, 2019 by Calvin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan the Tourist Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8344 Posted July 12, 2019 Quote Yes, 3-4 total you'll have a better chance looking for it at Rockaway Blvd to avoid longer waits. If by any chance that is Far Rockaway bound from the countdown clocks, then you'll have a sweet ride along the bay. I look forward to it. I come up for a vacation next weekend. The weather says sunshine & upper 80s too. I'll definitely get some beach time as well. Thanks for letting me know. I could also take the Rockaway Park to Rockaway Blvd on the weekends. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8345 Posted July 12, 2019 4 hours ago, 4 via Mosholu said: Do you know the timeslots in the weekdays that they enter service for the train? There pretty easy to find now, just post up at Chambers or 34th Penn and wait for one to show up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted July 12, 2019 Share #8346 Posted July 12, 2019 Since the and share the same fleet wouldn't an R179 pop on the the Rockaway Pk ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U-BahnNYC Posted July 15, 2019 Share #8347 Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 5:48 PM, Lawrence St said: Since the and share the same fleet wouldn't an R179 pop on the the Rockaway Pk ? Probably not. The is a very short route and the trains are half the length of an . The R179s are being put on the mainly to help with the rush hour crowds that are better handled by 60ft cars. The is never crowded. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted July 15, 2019 Share #8348 Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, U-BahnNYC said: Probably not. The is a very short route and the trains are half the length of an . The R179s are being put on the mainly to help with the rush hour crowds that are better handled by 60ft cars. The is never crowded. The crowding part is when all the seats have been used during the summer weekend. No standees for the seasonal extension. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted July 15, 2019 Share #8349 Posted July 15, 2019 We're still rather early in the introduction stage of the R179s on the . I'd imagine they're still putting out the available sets at certain specific times, even thought they can theoretically run any time, to ensure they stay on the and off the rush hour Rockaway Park specials (although there was one on the Lefferts Blvd to Dyckman Street AM trip a while back) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgorithmOfTruth Posted July 15, 2019 Share #8350 Posted July 15, 2019 16 hours ago, Around the Horn said: We're still rather early in the introduction stage of the R179s on the . I'd imagine they're still putting out the available sets at certain specific times, even thought they can theoretically run any time, to ensure they stay on the and off the rush hour Rockaway Park specials (although there was one on the Lefferts Blvd to Dyckman Street AM trip a while back) I don't see why the R179s should intentionally be kept off those PM rush hour trips to Rockaway Park. They travel to Far Rockaway everyday, so why should it be an issue? Not too long ago an R179 set or two were deliberately assigned to cover the special /between Rockaway Park and Far Rockaway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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