Cait Sith Posted June 18, 2017 Share #251 Posted June 18, 2017 Folks, relax with the quoting of the photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted July 20, 2017 Share #252 Posted July 20, 2017 Someone at the factory must've been colorblind or didn't look at the blueprint enough. Or the rendering was wrong. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app The rendering was wrong, as of today, and all cars built today have the paint scheme in the image. The side panel is basically the same as an M7 and has the profile of the M8. https://youtu.be/6sDIyleCLN0?t=1m9s Uploaded today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4 Via Merrick Rd Posted July 20, 2017 Share #253 Posted July 20, 2017 Yeah. I've seen those videos.. it doesn't seem like it'll carry that scheme. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted July 22, 2017 Share #254 Posted July 22, 2017 M9 has started testing under power, 2 units appear to be completed however I know there are more cars outside of this video at other locations in the facility. Here is a video from a poster in Japan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted July 22, 2017 Share #255 Posted July 22, 2017 M9 has started testing under power, 2 units appear to be completed however I know there are more cars outside of this video at other locations in the facility. Here is a video from a poster in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKiODoL2YFQ Nice! Are there any videos of the train going forward? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted July 22, 2017 Share #256 Posted July 22, 2017 Nice! Are there any videos of the train going forward? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They have videos of them being towed but I don't believe the motors have been tested yet, I'll keep an eye out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted July 22, 2017 Share #257 Posted July 22, 2017 They have videos of them being towed but I don't believe the motors have been tested yet, I'll keep an eye out. Okay thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4 Via Merrick Rd Posted July 22, 2017 Share #258 Posted July 22, 2017 https://youtu.be/pYBsMcPmkd0 Here's a video giving a good view of the side. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted July 22, 2017 Share #259 Posted July 22, 2017 https://youtu.be/pYBsMcPmkd0 Here's a video giving a good view of the side. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Lol, I thought the train at 4:42 was an M9. That would've been weird. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted July 23, 2017 Share #260 Posted July 23, 2017 how long till arrival in America? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted July 23, 2017 Share #261 Posted July 23, 2017 how long till arrival in America? I had actually thought some already arrived, at least the pilot cars. Some official sheet said they would be tested in "Pueblo". I don't think they mean Colorado, or Kentucky for that matter. I have no idea what that meant. But at least according to the original schedule, the pilot cars are here. I really don't know, sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted July 23, 2017 Share #262 Posted July 23, 2017 I had actually thought some already arrived, at least the pilot cars. Some official sheet said they would be tested in "Pueblo". I don't think they mean Colorado, or Kentucky for that matter. I have no idea what that meant. But at least according to the original schedule, the pilot cars are here. I really don't know, sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That is Pueblo, Colorado, where the FRA has its testing facilities. The schedule has been pushed back so nothing's in America as of yet. But when they do arrive, the FRA will test them in Puebla then the LIRR tests the at home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted July 23, 2017 Share #263 Posted July 23, 2017 That is Pueblo, Colorado, where the FRA has its testing facilities. The schedule has been pushed back so nothing's in America as of yet. But when they do arrive, the FRA will test them in Puebla then the LIRR tests the at home. Oh, completely forgot about the federal railway administration testing. Thanks. Is there a freight carrier that'll attach the cars to bring them over to long island, or by a different method? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted July 24, 2017 Share #264 Posted July 24, 2017 The M8s were delivered by rail, were they not? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted July 24, 2017 Share #265 Posted July 24, 2017 The M8s were delivered by rail, were they not? The ones built in Lincoln definitely. Not sure about the M8s built in Japan... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted July 24, 2017 Share #266 Posted July 24, 2017 The ones built in Lincoln definitely. Not sure about the M8s built in Japan... So the trains, after tested by the FRA, will probably be brought by a freight carrier? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted July 24, 2017 Share #267 Posted July 24, 2017 So the trains, after tested by the FRA, will probably be brought by a freight carrier? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's the most likely scenario. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted July 24, 2017 Share #268 Posted July 24, 2017 That's the most likely scenario. Sorry to bombard you with questions, but do all of the train sets have to be tested there? Or just the pilot cars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted July 24, 2017 Share #269 Posted July 24, 2017 Sorry to bombard you with questions, but do all of the train sets have to be tested there? Or just the pilot cars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk AFAIK, it's just pilots. Someone else correct me if I'm wrong. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted July 24, 2017 Share #270 Posted July 24, 2017 Nope you're right. The Pueblo tests are to make sure the cars meet standards, but once certified, other cars of the same type don't have to test. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted July 24, 2017 Share #271 Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) AFAIK, it's just pilots. Someone else correct me if I'm wrong. I remember specifically the M8's built in Japan were NOT tested in Pueblo, I was watching a ship documentary and The M8's were being loaded on from Hyogo. The ships arrival point was in New York, and I know those units had immediately been testing on MTA property, however the FRA had inspectors onboard during the testing periods, so a likely scenario is probable, where they will test on Long Island and have FRA inspectors on board. I believe testing in Pueblo is only neccesarry for inter-city long distance units such as the Charger and ACS-64. Edited July 24, 2017 by jamesman8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted July 24, 2017 Share #272 Posted July 24, 2017 I am pretty sure the M8 arrangement was special -- all other locomotives/EMUs that I can think of were Puebloed. Silverliner Vs, M9s, M7s, ALP-45/46s... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted July 24, 2017 Share #273 Posted July 24, 2017 I am pretty sure the M8 arrangement was special -- all other locomotives/EMUs that I can think of were Puebloed. Silverliner Vs, M9s, M7s, ALP-45/46s... This is the TTC center correct? They definitely test commuter trains as well I remember when I was at Kawasaki they had just opened this testing center. This was around 1999-2000 and they had 3rd rail testing track(s). I think they even tested subway cars out there in the 1970's not at TTC but another division. Question are the M9 units shipping with PTC hardware? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted July 24, 2017 Share #274 Posted July 24, 2017 Yes. They actually forgot to include a PTC locker in the specs so they're adding them now... Oh the MTA... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted July 24, 2017 Share #275 Posted July 24, 2017 Yes. They actually forgot to include a PTC locker in the specs so they're adding them now... Oh the MTA... (Facepalm) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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