trainfan22 Posted June 6, 2018 Share #451 Posted June 6, 2018 2 hours ago, jamesman8 said: I wasn't aware of that, but arent there 8-10 cars in NY at Fresh Pond/Hillside already? There's six cars at Hillside right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted June 6, 2018 Share #452 Posted June 6, 2018 5 hours ago, jamesman8 said: I wasn't aware of that, but arent there 8-10 cars in NY at Fresh Pond/Hillside already? Yeah those were the first two shipments... There was a third spotted two weeks ago in the Midwest on an BNSF train. It must have been this one that derailed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted June 6, 2018 Share #453 Posted June 6, 2018 Any pictures? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted June 12, 2018 Share #454 Posted June 12, 2018 Credit to the video poster, here's another move of the M9's in Fresh Pond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted June 12, 2018 Share #455 Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) Word has it these will be moving to Ronkonkoma today coupled to an M7. They will be following train 2010 out of Hillside. Not my direct source, but keep your eyes open! Edited June 12, 2018 by RR503 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 12, 2018 Share #456 Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) Video of the M9 set at Yonkers (Not mine) I suspect later on today there will be video of the M9 actually moving since they supposedly went on a rest run today, like what was mentioned in the post above. Edited June 12, 2018 by trainfan22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted June 12, 2018 Share #457 Posted June 12, 2018 7 hours ago, RR503 said: Word has it these will be moving to Ronkonkoma today coupled to an M7. They will be following train 2010 out of Hillside. Not my direct source, but keep your eyes open! I am 2 miles from the ronkonkoma yard, I'll go check it out and see if I can see anything 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 12, 2018 Share #458 Posted June 12, 2018 Photo taken by Edward Hand https://flic.kr/p/L1Mfof https://flic.kr/p/JuJNiv ^^^ this photo is interesting because they don't want LIRR employees photographing the train. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted June 13, 2018 Share #459 Posted June 13, 2018 I am so amazed that these are finally here. This order was planned over seven years ago now, in early 2011. So cool to see it begin to conclude. 😀 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted June 13, 2018 Share #460 Posted June 13, 2018 credit to vid poster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted June 13, 2018 Share #461 Posted June 13, 2018 Returning to Hillside in the afternoon (seen at Queens Village): 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlyObsessed Posted June 13, 2018 Share #462 Posted June 13, 2018 Are there supposed to be any moves or tests for the M9’s on the weekend? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted June 14, 2018 Share #463 Posted June 14, 2018 On 6/12/2018 at 10:18 AM, trainfan22 said: Video of the M9 set at Yonkers (Not mine) I suspect later on today there will be video of the M9 actually moving since they supposedly went on a rest run today, like what was mentioned in the post above. I think that might be the car which was damaged in the derailment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 14, 2018 Share #464 Posted June 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Bosco said: I think that might be the car which was damaged in the derailment. The derailment cars are at Kawasaki in Yonkers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted June 19, 2018 Share #465 Posted June 19, 2018 First production car (9016) waiting for final assembly in Yonkers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimB Posted June 19, 2018 Share #466 Posted June 19, 2018 What's the difference between the yellow M9s and the regular M9s. Also, why are the LIRR diesel trains double-decker and the third-rail LIRR trains (M series) single-decker? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted June 20, 2018 Share #467 Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, EphraimB said: What's the difference between the yellow M9s and the regular M9s. Also, why are the LIRR diesel trains double-decker and the third-rail LIRR trains (M series) single-decker? 1. The yellow M9s were the original paint scheme. The reason being (which is why the M3s and M7s are also yellow) is to increase visibility at grade crossings. The color was changed when Emperor Cuomo stepped in and wanted the stripe added like the R160 and R211. As this was in the middle of production/delivery of the pilot trains, some cars received it, while others have the original scheme. At least one car (I think either 9005 or 9006) has yellow outside the cab windows, but a silver cab door. 2. Needless to say, the double-decker trains increase capacity. However, only the diesel trains can be double-decker because the EMUs require individual modules for the propulsion, battery, etc. The double-decker cars are powerless, so all they need are the HVACs (which IINM are roof-mounted; correct me if I’m wrong) , some electricity for the lighting and doors, and air for the brakes. And the air supply and electricity comes from the diesel locomotive. Edited June 20, 2018 by Bosco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted June 27, 2018 Share #468 Posted June 27, 2018 The 6 M9s at HSF made an appearance at Jamaica last night under their own power. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted June 27, 2018 Share #469 Posted June 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, Fan Railer said: The 6 M9s at HSF made an appearance at Jamaica last night under their own power. I hope you caught that propulsion, hoping for WMATA 7000 series similarities. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted June 27, 2018 Share #470 Posted June 27, 2018 I unfortunately was not present. Only relaying information gleaned from photos posted elsewhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted June 27, 2018 Share #471 Posted June 27, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 8:55 PM, Bosco said: However, only the diesel trains can be double-decker because the EMUs require individual modules for the propulsion, battery, etc. There are double-decker EMU's out there. So it's possible nothing stop that from happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted June 27, 2018 Share #472 Posted June 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, RailRunRob said: There are double-decker EMU's out there. So it's possible nothing stop that from happening. NJT is ordering EMU versions of the MLV to replace remaining Arrows. I think it’s a safe assumption that those cars will be able to clear Penn, so I see no reason that the LIRR couldn’t order a similar fleet with 3rd rail shoes. They wouldn’t be able to make it into ESA, sure, but any new capacity to Penn is certainly worth investigating. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted June 28, 2018 Share #473 Posted June 28, 2018 2 hours ago, RR503 said: NJT is ordering EMU versions of the MLV to replace remaining Arrows. I think it’s a safe assumption that those cars will be able to clear Penn, so I see no reason that the LIRR couldn’t order a similar fleet with 3rd rail shoes. They wouldn’t be able to make it into ESA, sure, but any new capacity to Penn is certainly worth investigating. There you go! I was thinking the Twidexx family from Bombardier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted June 28, 2018 Share #474 Posted June 28, 2018 2 hours ago, RR503 said: NJT is ordering EMU versions of the MLV to replace remaining Arrows. I think it’s a safe assumption that those cars will be able to clear Penn, so I see no reason that the LIRR couldn’t order a similar fleet with 3rd rail shoes. They wouldn’t be able to make it into ESA, sure, but any new capacity to Penn is certainly worth investigating. Was not aware of this, and the current double-decker trains won't be able to clear ESA anyway. 9015 (along with 9016) are currently being assembled inside Yonkers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted June 28, 2018 Share #475 Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Bosco said: Was not aware of this, and the current double-decker trains won't be able to clear ESA anyway. 9015 (along with 9016) are currently being assembled inside Yonkers. What's the clearance for the ESA? less than 16 feet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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