4P3607 Posted April 12, 2013 Share #2801 Posted April 12, 2013 Speaking of the R62A train, yesterday at Union Square it pulls into the downtown local track, though the doors don't open. Then I had noticed no one was in the first car except firefighters with some gear (picks and other stuff). The T/O had his cab door open and he keyed open the door to let the firefighters out. I couldn't really see the train when it left due to express trains blocking my sight (I was on the other side), but it did seem that there were a few passengers in the middle of the train, though the train was basically empty. Shortly after when I did go onto the other side (the local side of the platform was PACKED (then again, it was rush hour although the train was definetly late)), over the PA I heard "After an earlier incident, there are delays in downtown train service. Select trains are running express from 14 Street Union Square -to- Brooklyn Bridge". A packed downtown local did pull in, along with a on the express track right after. Another 2 s did go express, then (6)s were running local again. Im wondering, did something happen with the R62A yesterday? Not only was it late, but that thing with the firefighters and the announcement about delays. Sure seems like something did... Also, a few s got sent up 8 Ave exp due to switch problems at Canal (switch or signal, it seemed like switch but announcements said signal and switch), only about 3-4 s went exp. Felt like summer again with the R32s on the express and the AC on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted April 12, 2013 Share #2802 Posted April 12, 2013 > gets on train > signal problems 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted April 12, 2013 Share #2803 Posted April 12, 2013 ^ Story of my life..... commuting on the .... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted April 12, 2013 Share #2804 Posted April 12, 2013 ^ Story of my life..... commuting on the .... Its always something else on the ...I need a damn car already 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 12, 2013 Share #2805 Posted April 12, 2013 God help the 7 when it gets CBTC.... lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted April 12, 2013 Share #2806 Posted April 12, 2013 Different system so hopefully there won't be as many glitches as there are on the L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted April 12, 2013 Share #2807 Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) God help the 7 when it gets CBTC.... lol The will use a Thales CBTC system, not that Siemens bullshit the has. Edited April 12, 2013 by Culver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overclocked Posted April 13, 2013 Share #2808 Posted April 13, 2013 How often does non-emergency G/O not make it to the service changes advisories? I just find it odd to see track panels, crane and other equipment by Brighton Beach station, and yet no track work is scheduled for the line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted April 13, 2013 Share #2809 Posted April 13, 2013 > gets on train > signal problems What signals? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 13, 2013 Share #2810 Posted April 13, 2013 How often does non-emergency G/O not make it to the service changes advisories? I just find it odd to see track panels, crane and other equipment by Brighton Beach station, and yet no track work is scheduled for the line. They could simply just re route train to the express track... since Brighton Beach and Ocean Parkway both have island platforms service is not affected, just stopping on a different track, thus no need to put up a service advisory on the site. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted April 16, 2013 Share #2811 Posted April 16, 2013 This is primarily an LIRR thought, but why does :"new" rail look dirty? I know that passing trains are supposed to "polish" the rails. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted April 16, 2013 Share #2812 Posted April 16, 2013 This is primarily an LIRR thought, but why does :"new" rail look dirty? I know that passing trains are supposed to "polish" the rails. Just a thought, it may be to provide traction for the trains? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted April 16, 2013 Share #2813 Posted April 16, 2013 just realized that the reason the r160s show ATLANTC-BARCLAYS is probably because the MTA copied and pasted the r142 sign 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted April 16, 2013 Share #2814 Posted April 16, 2013 just realized that the reason the r160s show ATLANTC-BARCLAYS is probably because the MTA copied and pasted the r142 sign How do you copy and paste a sign? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted April 16, 2013 Share #2815 Posted April 16, 2013 My afternoon in the subway on the and . The was doing some skip-stops due to lateness as there was another right behind that was about two minutes apart. I don't know what caused this. Then I caught an R42, rode it from Norwood to Jamaica Center then RFW'ed it to Broad. Then on the , as usual at rush hour it and the are so slow...There was another right infront of the one I was on. We made a connection to the at Franklin and my crawl all the way to Utica. However, the , although it got ahead out of Franklin, got held at Utica for who knows what reason.... The End.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted April 16, 2013 Share #2816 Posted April 16, 2013 How do you copy and paste a sign? in the computer program... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted April 17, 2013 Share #2817 Posted April 17, 2013 This is primarily an LIRR thought, but why does :"new" rail look dirty? I know that passing trains are supposed to "polish" the rails. I was under the impression the rails generally get a coating of rust when no trains run over them. It's harmless; gets worn off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted April 17, 2013 Share #2818 Posted April 17, 2013 I was under the impression the rails generally get a coating of rust when no trains run over them. It's harmless; gets worn off. I believe it's the same concept with brake rotors on cars, it'll rust up when not in use. But once in use, it'll look new afterwards. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abba Posted April 17, 2013 Share #2819 Posted April 17, 2013 My afternoon in the subway on the and . The was doing some skip-stops due to lateness as there was another right behind that was about two minutes apart. I don't know what caused this. Then I caught an R42, rode it from Norwood to Jamaica Center then RFW'ed it to Broad. Then on the , as usual at rush hour it and the are so slow...There was another right infront of the one I was on. We made a connection to the at Franklin and my crawl all the way to Utica. However, the , although it got ahead out of Franklin, got held at Utica for who knows what reason.... The End.... Traveld on a to Utica today.Pretty Similair to what your are saying.Sometimes I feel they should send a or via the local track from Franklin to Utica. But that's just me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted April 17, 2013 Share #2820 Posted April 17, 2013 There's a guy on Subchat looking to make a documentary on Darius McCollum... http://www.subchat.com/read.asp?Id=1217214 Seeking New Yorkers, especially subway buffs, who are familiar with Darius McCollum's exploits and would be interested in commenting on camera about Darius for a documentary film. Thanks! Oh boy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 18, 2013 Share #2821 Posted April 18, 2013 Speaking of subchat, omg at all the 'extend the subway to SI' posts there. How about worry about getting the other side of the island up and ready with rail service and then worry about a connection to Brooklyn? And also why send the subway there when service is already spotty? Can't SIRT spare a few extra trains to send to Brooklyn and riders transfer for the express? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted April 18, 2013 Share #2822 Posted April 18, 2013 Well they only have a fleet of 63 cars...they gonna need more cars from somewhere for any kind of extension 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 18, 2013 Share #2823 Posted April 18, 2013 Of course, but I mean, there's no need to run an 8 car train to SI. Give SI a few extra r46 trains for the extension. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gong Gahou Posted April 18, 2013 Share #2824 Posted April 18, 2013 It seems some R68As have been spruced up. Car numbers are 5085-5088, and another four-car set containing 5193 and 5194. Besides their trucks and underbodies being mostly polished, they seem to be the first ones to get their bonnets repainted. The paint they used is much better - very faithful to the original color unlike the silver on the R68s. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted April 19, 2013 Share #2825 Posted April 19, 2013 I had myself a sort-of RFW of 1886 on the two days ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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