trainfan22 Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17576 Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, LGA Link N train said: What were the fleet assignments in the 90's. I'm curious IRT.. line - 62A line - R33ML line - R62A line - mostly R62s and R33ML line - R26/28/29 plus one set of R62As line - R62A and R29 line R33/36 WF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17577 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: IRT.. line - 62A line - R33ML line - R62A line - mostly R62s and R33ML line - R26/28/29 plus one set of R62As line - R62A and R29 line R33/36 WF had some R36's as well. 94-95XX R33's were like (92-93xx) R62/A were about 18xx to 21xx 21xx -24xx Had two sets of the Westchester R62/A 18xx? might have had a few R29's 88xx? I remember when the had R26,28 29's R17's and R33's This is kinda of from memory wasn't too much into trains at the time kinda figured out what was what after the fact in my 20's so I might be missing something. Edited January 23, 2018 by RailRunRob 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17578 Posted January 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, RailRunRob said: Indeed it is. But another fun fact is Eastchester-Dyre is the closest station to the NYC City limits at just under 1000ft! Yep. It's like the 2nd farthest northern terminal. 3. Is Woodlawn 4. Van Cortland Park-242nd Street 5. Norwood-205th Street 6. Pelham Bay Park 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17579 Posted January 23, 2018 Don't forget about Nereid it's neck and neck with Dyre. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17580 Posted January 23, 2018 Just now, RailRunRob said: Don't forget about Nereid it's neck and neck with Dyre. I'm not counting Nereid. It's not the end of the line really. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17581 Posted January 23, 2018 Just now, Daniel The Cool said: I'm not counting Nereid. It's not the end of the line really. Gotcha. Line terminal not route. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17582 Posted January 23, 2018 Here’s another fun one: excluding SIRT, Bay Ridge 95th is the westernmost terminal and westernmost station in the system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGA Link N Train Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17583 Posted January 23, 2018 Is 34 St-Hudson Yards the westernmost terminal in the system 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17584 Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, RailRunRob said: had some R36's as well. 94-95XX R33's were like (92-93xx) R62/A were about 18xx to 21xx 21xx -24xx Had two sets of the Westchester R62/A 18xx? might have had a few R29's 88xx? I remember when the had R26,28 29's R17's and R33's This is kinda of from memory wasn't too much into trains at the time kinda figured out what was what after the fact in my 20's so I might be missing something. From GOH to some point in the mid 90s the had the R26/28/29 and the had the R33ML, 180th and 239 yards swapped cars since the 33ML was in better shape and better suited for a long 24/7 line like the . I'm pretty sure they had swaps at Flatbush back then as I remember the "2 via 7th Ave/5 via Lexington" readings being on the same rollsign on some of the Redbird cars, I took pics of it on a TOMC fantrip I went on but I can't access the photos cause of photobucket being an ass. So its very possible some of the line's 29s ran on the every now and then even after the yard swap. When the 142s came it pushed the 33ML back to the and the 26/28/29 got pushed into the Atlantic Ocean. I completely forgot their was R36ML cars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17585 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, LGA Link N train said: Is 34 St-Hudson Yards the westernmost terminal in the system Excluding the Staten Island Railroad (which obviously possesses both the westernmost and southernmost station), the westernmost station is Bay Ridge–95 Street (). The southernmost station is West 8 Street (). It was even mentioned already: 12 hours ago, RR503 said: Here’s another fun one: excluding SIRT, Bay Ridge 95th is the westernmost terminal and westernmost station in the system. Edited January 23, 2018 by CenSin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17586 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, LGA Link N train said: Is 34 St-Hudson Yards the westernmost terminal in the system Dude. 2 posts above you... Always think twice, post once... 12 hours ago, RR503 said: Here’s another fun one: excluding SIRT, Bay Ridge 95th is the westernmost terminal and westernmost station in the system. Edited January 23, 2018 by RR503 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17587 Posted January 23, 2018 58 minutes ago, CenSin said: Excluding the Staten Island Railroad (which obviously possesses both the westernmost and southernmost station), the westernmost station is Bay Ridge–95 Street (). The southernmost station is West 8 Street (). It was even mentioned already: Mhh the funny thing is I never look at the map that way, I always rotate it so that the streets of Manhattan are in perfect compass formation.It's weird to think Bay Ridge is further west than Hudson Yards. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17588 Posted January 23, 2018 15 hours ago, trainfan22 said: IRT.. line - 62A line - R33ML line - R62A line - mostly R62s and R33ML line - R26/28/29 plus one set of R62As line - R62A and R29 line R33/36 WF Thats how i remember the 90's....God i miss those days 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted January 23, 2018 Share #17589 Posted January 23, 2018 13 hours ago, trainfan22 said: I remember the "2 via 7th Ave/5 via Lexington" readings being on the same rollsign on some of the Redbird cars, Yeah, that was because of construction on the Lenox Ave line in like 97/98.. It was one-way operation during that period. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHacksJustKhaks Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17590 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Coney Island Av said: This is a real story that actually happened. Can't believe people are doing this, taking subways a bit too far... Those who want to see what pics I took today are below! Anyways, on with the story... Today, I decided it would be a good idea to fan on the line, since I haven't been over there since November. I wanted to see the R32s, R42s, and especially the R179s, whose production set recently entered service. At Chambers St, I was taking photos when I noticed a ragtag group of kids in their teens waiting for the . I took pictures of an put-in from Chambers, which was parked on the middle track. Eventually, an R32 showed up and took it to Bowery. I then got off at the latter station and the R32 pulled out. I decided to look through a tiny gap at the abandoned side of Bowery, but those kids apparently followed me here. I saw them standing at the end of the platform, which caught my gaze. However, the next thing those teen foamers did was illegal and could've gotten themselves KILLED in the process. The teens jumped off the platform onto the tracks and ran to look at the abandoned Jamaica-bound platform. The first two teens jumped off, but what the third one did was unsatisfying. Shortly after the third teen jumped off, an R160 pulled in a few moments later. I then got on the and went off to explore the Broadway EL. These foamers just take things too far. They could've tripped over a third rail and got electrocuted, or the third teen, if he wasn't quick enough to jump, would've been struck by that incoming train and died. Also rats and other nasty horsecrap roam the tracks everyday, and they could've got bitten by one. But illegal trespassing. I mean, come on, it's the SAME EXACT THING ON THE OTHER SIDE. I want to look at the abandoned side too, but I don't trespass or jump onto the tracks, because I hate illicit activity and putting my life in danger. Get a life. That's all I have to say. Agreed, there's a fine line between adventurous foamers and adventurous foamers that do criminal activity, and doing stuff like that definitely crosses the line. I've also seen stuff like that at Broad channel station, not sure why, but it's super sad. Edited January 24, 2018 by NoHacksJustKhaks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoBrickBreaker101 Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17591 Posted January 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, Coney Island Av said: This is a real story that actually happened. Can't believe people are doing this, taking subways a bit too far... Those who want to see what pics I took today are below! Anyways, on with the story... Today, I decided it would be a good idea to fan on the line, since I haven't been over there since November. I wanted to see the R32s, R42s, and especially the R179s, whose production set recently entered service. At Chambers St, I was taking photos when I noticed a ragtag group of kids in their teens waiting for the . I took pictures of an put-in from Chambers, which was parked on the middle track. Eventually, an R32 showed up and took it to Bowery. I then got off at the latter station and the R32 pulled out. I decided to look through a tiny gap at the abandoned side of Bowery, but those kids apparently followed me here. I saw them standing at the end of the platform, which caught my gaze. However, the next thing those teen foamers did was illegal and could've gotten themselves KILLED in the process. The teens jumped off the platform onto the tracks and ran to look at the abandoned Jamaica-bound platform. The first two teens jumped off, but what the third one did was unsatisfying. Shortly after the third teen jumped off, an R160 pulled in a few moments later. I then got on the and went off to explore the Broadway EL. These foamers just take things too far. They could've tripped over a third rail and got electrocuted, or the third teen, if he wasn't quick enough to jump, would've been struck by that incoming train and died. Also rats and other nasty horsecrap roam the tracks everyday, and they could've got bitten by one. But illegal trespassing. I mean, come on, it's the SAME EXACT THING ON THE OTHER SIDE. I want to look at the abandoned side too, but I don't trespass or jump onto the tracks, because I hate illicit activity and putting my life in danger. Get a life. That's all I have to say. 7 minutes ago, NoHacksJustKhaks said: Agreed, there's a fine line between adventurous foamers and adventurous foamers that do criminal activity, and doing stuff like that definitely crosses the line. I've also seen stuff like that at Broad channel station, not sure why, but it's super sad. They could just be urban explorers who go out into abandoned tunnels. There's a ton of NYC based photographers who do that as well, so I wouldn't necessarily say that they're foamers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHacksJustKhaks Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17592 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, LegoBrickBreaker101 said: They could just be urban explorers who go out into abandoned tunnels. There's a ton of NYC based photographers who do that as well, so I wouldn't necessarily say that they're foamers. Good point, foamers isn't the best way to put it. Still, as everyone (including you) hopefully knows, it's very dangerous to be exploring or wasting your life on the subway compared to exploring other areas, the electrified rails and train's that can potentially hit you while you go to the abandoned area. They could be urban explorers, foamers or drug addicts, it's still dumb and will probably land them in prison. As for NYC photographers, not much different but usually their very careful and understand all the risks prior to their actions, a gang of teens with cameras in their hand's is not the same thing (especially since they weren't careful, jumped off the platform edge and barely made it back up, instead of going to the end of the platform for instance). Then again we don't know who they were, so unless there's any more info, it's hard to conclude. Edited January 24, 2018 by NoHacksJustKhaks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17593 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Note about the Lex. Av local: During the PM rush, the in both directions runs in 6 minute headways. Edited January 24, 2018 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17594 Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Calvin said: Note about the Lex. Av local: During the PM rush, the in both directions runs in 6 minute headways. Ridiculous!!! It should be 3 minutes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17595 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, VIP said: Ridiculous!!! It should be 3 minutes It is, just between Brooklyn Bridge and up to 125 St. Edited January 24, 2018 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17596 Posted January 24, 2018 How will CBTC affect track maintenance? A lot of trackwork or inspections happen during mid day and late night/weekend hours with slow speed orders, how will CBTC affect this once installed? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17597 Posted January 24, 2018 Probably not as much as you'd think. The signal system has very little to do with the conditions of the tracks. That's why you still see slow speed orders and reduced service on the at times despite the new signal system. CBTC won't change that process all that much, so you'll see the usual maintenance work during middays and off-hours, even as CBTC expands to Flushing and later Queens Blvd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17598 Posted January 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, Lance said: Probably not as much as you'd think. The signal system has very little to do with the conditions of the tracks. That's why you still see slow speed orders and reduced service on the at times despite the new signal system. CBTC won't change that process all that much, so you'll see the usual maintenance work during middays and off-hours, even as CBTC expands to Flushing and later Queens Blvd. I was under the impression that service reductions on the were due to it being 1 track/direction... I had read that CBTC at least somewhat increased throughput in flagged. Am I wrong? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17599 Posted January 24, 2018 That's quite possible. Right now we only have Canarsie as an example and it isn't proving to be a good one as it pertains to maintenance work under CBTC signaling. Maybe it'll be different on the triple-tracked Flushing line, but until I see some evidence that train movement under CBTC during track work is improved, I expect the operations to continue as they were prior to the new signal system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted January 24, 2018 Share #17600 Posted January 24, 2018 Do you know if CBTC sets the trains to a specific speed when flagging is done? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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