2 Train Master Posted June 15, 2016 Share #2376 Posted June 15, 2016 Nothing that's news to me. Was just saying that there were two cars not sets cars of 179s in but I didn't ask where becaus he got talking about other stuff. Not sure where his source was and he mentioned that they're the MTA is hoping to get the production trains in service by time the 2nd av subway open. So... not sure if the test train is an 8 car or 10car set. Other than that he was just sharing his experiences with operating different equipment hates the 46s but likes that 68/68A even told me off topic the 68s used to be able to hit 70 but that's all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeayo Posted June 16, 2016 Share #2377 Posted June 16, 2016 Nothing that's news to me. Was just saying that there were two cars not sets cars of 179s in but I didn't ask where becaus he got talking about other stuff. Not sure where his source was and he mentioned that they're the MTA is hoping to get the production trains in service by time the 2nd av subway open. So... not sure if the test train is an 8 car or 10car set. Other than that he was just sharing his experiences with operating different equipment hates the 46s but likes that 68/68A even told me off topic the 68s used to be able to hit 70 but that's all. There is no way the production cars will be operating by the time the second ave extension opens (if it opens at the end of the year). The prototype consist will need to complete qual testing and burn in, which usually takes up to a year or more, before production cars can even enter service. From what I know, the 179's haven't been delivered yet. Therefore, the earliest I can see production cars running, unless MTA tries to accelerate the testing period for the prototype cars, is sometime next summer or fall. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2378 Posted June 17, 2016 There is no way the production cars will be operating by the time the second ave extension opens (if it opens at the end of the year). The prototype consist will need to complete qual testing and burn in, which usually takes up to a year or more, before production cars can even enter service. From what I know, the 179's haven't been delivered yet. Therefore, the earliest I can see production cars running, unless MTA tries to accelerate the testing period for the prototype cars, is sometime next summer or fall. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2379 Posted June 17, 2016 Update: A person on FB confirmed he saw a R179 on a flatbed heading towards NYC on the I-85. Is this ttue!?!? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2380 Posted June 17, 2016 What group/person? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2381 Posted June 17, 2016 Update: A person on FB confirmed he saw a R179 on a flatbed heading towards NYC on the I-85. Is this ttue!?!? please tell us more. Who is this? Are they credible? I-85? That doesn't make any sense. This is a map of I-85. Do you mean 95? This is already a red flag. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2382 Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Never trust a source from a Facebook group until you see it and/or photograph it. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Edited June 17, 2016 by Metro CSW 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwayboy Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2383 Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) LOL. Gentlemen, let the rumour-mill engines begin!! (Ya, I'm Canadian, so-what? and that's how we spell "rumour". LOL) By the way, we do love our American neighbours (see what I did there?) Edited June 17, 2016 by subwayboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2384 Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Perhaps he got I-85 confused with I-87, which is the NY Thruway and a Highway that one would travel on to go from Plattsburgh NY where the Bombardier plant is located, to NYC. The delivery truck would split off from the Thruway at some point between Albany and Rockland County to go though Jersey and go into NYC via the GWB... subway car deliveries always go over the GWB. Edited June 17, 2016 by trainfan22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2385 Posted June 18, 2016 The persons first name is Ricky, and apparently he's a die hard subway fan... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share #2386 Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) Update: The first 10 car set is in fact supposed to be on the way as I type. T/O's have been notified that Qualification for the R179 will begin by months end. in other news, which I will mention in the R211 thread. Bombardier has officially been disqualified from bidding on the R211. Nothing that's news to me. Was just saying that there were two cars not sets cars of 179s in but I didn't ask where becaus he got talking about other stuff. Not sure where his source was and he mentioned that they're the MTA is hoping to get the production trains in service by time the 2nd av subway open. So... not sure if the test train is an 8 car or 10car set. Other than that he was just sharing his experiences with operating different equipment hates the 46s but likes that 68/68A even told me off topic the 68s used to be able to hit 70 but that's all. That's accurate info. 1st 10 cars are in delivery now. There is no way the production cars will be operating by the time the second ave extension opens (if it opens at the end of the year). The prototype consist will need to complete qual testing and burn in, which usually takes up to a year or more, before production cars can even enter service. From what I know, the 179's haven't been delivered yet. Therefore, the earliest I can see production cars running, unless MTA tries to accelerate the testing period for the prototype cars, is sometime next summer or fall. We haven't expected any production cars to show up in the Q in at least a year now as the delays have been well documented. However, Burn in and Qualification testing will not take as long as it normally does. The first 4 train sets are complete, and will be tested simultaneously with the pilot set. That way, when MTA qualifies the train, Bombardier can begin immediate delivery of the first production sets. Entry into service us expected by next spring at the latest. However, that depends on the pilot testing. Update:A person on FB confirmed he saw a R179 on a flatbed heading towards NYC on the I-85.Is this ttue!?!? Most likely is, as the first 10 car set is scheduled to be on TA property by Monday. I should be able to confirm the validity of actual delivery being in progress or not this evening after 12. Edited June 18, 2016 by East New York 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2387 Posted June 18, 2016 Alright!! The R179 is upon up gents!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2388 Posted June 18, 2016 I guessing they would be here by Monday I mean the pilot ?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2389 Posted June 18, 2016 Well, I'll be damned... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2390 Posted June 18, 2016 Cool! Can't wait to see some pictures of that one! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2391 Posted June 18, 2016 The first 10 car set is scheduled to be on TA property by Monday. I should be able to confirm the validity of actual delivery being in progress or not this evening after 12.FINALLY!!! A reason to go back to fanning the subway. Can't wait to hear that bombardier propulsion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share #2392 Posted June 18, 2016 Breaking news! Just confirmed from my good friend Trevor Logan. Bombardier now has 3 trailers set up at 207 Street in preparation for for fleet support. So as I reported, R179's are definitely on the way. However, I was told the first 10 car set would be here by Monday. A couple/few cars may in fact be delivered during the week. It's also reported that Bombardier is now working on the 6th production set. Let's hope the Pilot passesfinal Audit inspection. However, Bombardier has confirmed to me that even if the pilot does not pass Audit Inspection, they can incorporate any changes into the train sets already built. On a side not, even though Bombardier is trying by all means to to make up their failures, MTA doesn't care..... The R179 will likely go on to be one of the best fleets ever, but they won't be making anything for us anytime soon. Maybe they can get the R22X contract! Lol..... No actually I'm ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!! Now back on topic.... R179's are definitely on the way! Oh and in case you are wondering why the trains look slightly different from the R160's? Just wait on it!!! This is a good one! I can't speak on it yet. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDNQ2345 Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2393 Posted June 18, 2016 Finally it came since a decade and a year before the first r160 came 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2394 Posted June 18, 2016 So where would they test these cars? Sea Beach? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylbaniaga38 Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2395 Posted June 18, 2016 So where would they test these cars? Sea Beach? Or the Rockaways. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beelinefan Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2396 Posted June 18, 2016 About time the R179s arrived. If everything had been on time we would be about halfway done with the delivery of the R179 by now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share #2397 Posted June 18, 2016 Although the trailers are set up for fleet support, we have yet to see any sign of a train car. All of them won't come at once, so seeing that none of them are here, I don't see the whole set coming in before the end of next week. The trains are scheduled to test out in the Rockaways as long as nothing has changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtoon Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2398 Posted June 18, 2016 Have the power issues in the rockaways been resolved or does the R179 have different power voltage requirements to an R160? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted June 18, 2016 Share #2399 Posted June 18, 2016 We'll find out soon enough. If the five-car sets aren't on the , which would likely be the default line if the four-car sets are on the , the cars cannot run on the line for some reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted June 19, 2016 Share #2400 Posted June 19, 2016 Ugh, Lance! Why do you have to remind us of that awful R188 sign? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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