Union Tpke Posted August 1, 2018 Share #576 Posted August 1, 2018 21 hours ago, OverlyObsessed said: In case anybody in these forums were wondering, the test schedules for the LIRR M9's are as follows: The M9's leave Hillside Support Facility at 10:00pm and depart to Jamaica The M9's arrive at Jamcia (Track 5) at 10:02pm and remain stationary until a clear track on the main line (Woodside - Jamaica) is available The train will then stop at Signal Bridge 30 and will uncouple 2 pairs of EMUs Single pair test trains will commence from Woodside to Kew Gardens Keep in mind this schedule is prone to change due to anything from derailments, faulty signals, weather, or late trains. What time is the train at Kew Gardens? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlyObsessed Posted August 1, 2018 Share #577 Posted August 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, Union Tpke said: What time is the train at Kew Gardens? Probably around 10:05 - 10:15 (just to be safe) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted August 1, 2018 Share #578 Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, OverlyObsessed said: Probably around 10:05 - 10:15 (just to be safe) Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlyObsessed Posted August 1, 2018 Share #579 Posted August 1, 2018 Notice: possible move of M9's to undisclosed location to due the M9's being spotted at Hillside being sandwiched with M7's as seen in the previous move to Babylon. If any railfans are out and about at night, hang around Hillside and see if a move will occur. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted August 5, 2018 Share #580 Posted August 5, 2018 Nice to see that the M9's can operate in union with the M7 sets, I doubt that will EVER happen in revenue service, but its good to know that they're capable of operating together. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlyObsessed Posted August 18, 2018 Share #581 Posted August 18, 2018 Does anybody where the M9 Bumblebees are? Last time I heard of them they were still in Yonkers about a month ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted August 19, 2018 Share #582 Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, OverlyObsessed said: Does anybody where the M9 Bumblebees are? Last time I heard of them they were still in Yonkers about a month ago. 9001-9008 are still undergoing repairs, and some of them have already gotten the new scheme. The derailment caused more damage than initially thought. The first three production cars from Nebraska (9015-9016, and 9017) are up there as well. On 8/4/2018 at 10:06 PM, jamesman8 said: Nice to see that the M9's can operate in union with the M7 sets, I doubt that will EVER happen in revenue service, but its good to know that they're capable of operating together. I think that's only for towing purposes (the R160s could tow a R179 in theory). Edited August 19, 2018 by Bosco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted August 20, 2018 Share #583 Posted August 20, 2018 What derailment? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted August 21, 2018 Share #584 Posted August 21, 2018 12 hours ago, Lawrence St said: What derailment? Some of the M9 cars got derailed while apart of a freight train while being delivered to NY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesman8 Posted August 23, 2018 Share #585 Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 9:06 PM, Bosco said: 9001-9008 are still undergoing repairs, and some of them have already gotten the new scheme. The derailment caused more damage than initially thought. The first three production cars from Nebraska (9015-9016, and 9017) are up there as well. I think that's only for towing purposes (the R160s could tow a R179 in theory). You can clearly hear both propulsions are powered in the married pair, so it's not being towed... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 26, 2018 Share #586 Posted August 26, 2018 The sandwiched M9s between the M7s are rght outside Huntington station next to where they store the Port Jeff connection as of 1pm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted August 27, 2018 Share #587 Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) Found a on board video of the M9s, the automated announcements are done by a different person: https://streamable.com/cbw58 Edited August 27, 2018 by trainfan22 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted August 28, 2018 Share #588 Posted August 28, 2018 Can the M7s be programmed to display what car in the consist you're in? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNR Beacon Line Posted August 28, 2018 Share #589 Posted August 28, 2018 On 8/26/2018 at 11:53 PM, trainfan22 said: Found a on board video of the M9s, the automated announcements are done by a different person: https://streamable.com/cbw58 I don't like this. The new announcer has a really weird inflection. The old guy was kind of a Long Island icon too, randomly loud station names and all. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 28, 2018 Share #590 Posted August 28, 2018 Does anyone know if the M9's are still doing Midday testing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted August 29, 2018 Share #591 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, m7zanr160s said: Can the M7s be programmed to display what car in the consist you're in? For right now, no. That is exclusive to the M9s. 5 hours ago, MNR Beacon Line said: I don't like this. The new announcer has a really weird inflection. The old guy was kind of a Long Island icon too, randomly loud station names and all. It's weird, but at least it's clearer. It will take some getting used to. I'm also not a fan of the truck-in-reverse like door closing warning. Edited August 29, 2018 by Bosco 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlyObsessed Posted September 5, 2018 Share #592 Posted September 5, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 6:30 PM, Justin said: Does anyone know if the M9's are still doing Midday testing? Yeah, I just saw them the other day, i'm pretty sure it's the same route as the nightime testing was. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted September 18, 2018 Share #593 Posted September 18, 2018 I saw a six-car M9 roll by my window about an hour and a half ago, going east towards Locust Manor. I just happened to look up since it sounded pretty much like an M7. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted October 19, 2018 Share #594 Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.37.48 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.38.04 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.38.22 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.38.28 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.38.33 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.38.49 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.38.55 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.02 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.08 PM 1 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.13 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.18 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.22 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.31 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.36 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.53 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.39.59 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.40.04 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Screen Shot 2018-10-19 at 4.40.10 PM by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Edited October 19, 2018 by Union Tpke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted October 26, 2018 Share #595 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Here's a video of the M9 testing. If you wear noise canceling headphones you can hear the almost full acceleration from 0-40ish. It honestly sounds like the M8 but with the M7 pitch change around 30mph or so. Edited October 26, 2018 by XcelsiorBoii4888 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted October 29, 2018 Share #596 Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) On 10/19/2018 at 4:41 PM, Union Tpke said: LIRR M-9 and LIRR/MNR M-9A Railcar Procurements Briefing to CPOC*Not quoting the photos to save space* This is good news and finally some progress with the M9/A. It looks as though the M9A is going ahead, with renderings and all. I'm just worried if Kawasaki gets it, since they will be working on this and the R211 at the same time. I'm hoping they don't bite off more than they can chew. Edited October 29, 2018 by Bosco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted October 29, 2018 Share #597 Posted October 29, 2018 27 minutes ago, Bosco said: This is good news and finally some progress with the M9/A. It looks as though the M9A is going ahead, with renderings and all. I'm just worried if Kawasaki gets it, since they will be working on this and the R211 at the same time. I'm hoping they don't bite off more than they can chew. They worked on the R142A and R143 at the same time and it worked out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted October 29, 2018 Share #598 Posted October 29, 2018 55 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: They worked on the R142A and R143 at the same time and it worked out. The R211 has a pretty crazy delivery schedule though... I'm curious if anyone on here knows how many cars per month were delivered for both of those contracts? In addition, while this may have nothing to do with it, the American content on those contracts was more lax, so more components were made in Japan. With the R160 and R188, 100% of the production cars had to be built in the US. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted October 29, 2018 Share #599 Posted October 29, 2018 Guess the wikipedia page needs to be updated again lol. Surprised no one has gotten around to this yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted December 4, 2018 Share #600 Posted December 4, 2018 Another finely shot test train video: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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