Union Tpke Posted June 1, 2014 Share #6776 Posted June 1, 2014 Funny thing is that's my birthday. But I'm not gonna pay all that money just to go back and forth, I'm gonna get wasted instead lol My b-day is the day before, June 13th! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Hammers Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6777 Posted June 2, 2014 I saw a full 8 car set of arnines heading uptown past Jay Street to presumably 207th Street yard for what I'd assume is preparations for shuttle service on the 14th. I'll post a vid in an hour or so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Hammers Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6778 Posted June 2, 2014 Here's the vid: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6779 Posted June 2, 2014 What causes that shudder when an R143 comes to a stop at a station? Is that ATO trying to be precise about the stopping point or what? In a nutshell, yes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6780 Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) I got pretty lucky earlier this morning. Caught an R32 put-in at Broadway Junction which went express to Crescent, then Woodhaven and then Sutphin due to lateness. Later, I caught an R188 local which actually went express from Willets Point to 74, to 61 and then 33, then made regular stops, and then I caught an uptown at Grand Central going to East 180 that went express after 3 Av-149 St. Edited June 2, 2014 by S78 via Hylan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6781 Posted June 2, 2014 I've been noticing this for a while in the morning: There's supposedly a train that goes to 241st in the morning during the tail end of rush hour. The countdown clocks say it's going to 241st and so does the train itself. I wonder if that train actually makes it to 241st at the end of the trip... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6782 Posted June 2, 2014 I've been noticing this for a while in the morning: There's supposedly a train that goes to 241st in the morning during the tail end of rush hour. The countdown clocks say it's going to 241st and so does the train itself. I wonder if that train actually makes it to 241st at the end of the trip... Why wouldn't it if it says that? Why not take the train to the last stop if you're that intrigued?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted June 3, 2014 Share #6783 Posted June 3, 2014 So this may be embarrassing to the transit hobbyists, but, I've finally rode a via Lexington. I guess, as well, saw a 62 but then again I've seen them before the 142 as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted June 3, 2014 Share #6784 Posted June 3, 2014 Why wouldn't it if it says that? Why not take the train to the last stop if you're that intrigued?? 1: During the PM rush, some of the trains that are scheduled to head up that way (to Nereid) either terminate at Gun Hill/WPR or get sent to Dyre, or vice versa. 2: I'm on another train going the other way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbr40 Posted June 3, 2014 Share #6785 Posted June 3, 2014 I read from internet that there was heavy smoke at grand central on the early wee hours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted June 3, 2014 Share #6786 Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) So this may be embarrassing to the transit hobbyists, but, I've finally rode a via Lexington. I guess, as well, saw a 62 but then again I've seen them before the 142 as well. Why would that be embarrassing? Edited June 3, 2014 by R32sdabest 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted June 3, 2014 Share #6787 Posted June 3, 2014 Something hilarious happened on Sunday when the Train operator of my R train at the last stop, 71 Av started singing the last stop announcements! Never had seen it before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 3, 2014 Share #6788 Posted June 3, 2014 1: During the PM rush, some of the trains that are scheduled to head up that way (to Nereid) either terminate at Gun Hill/WPR or get sent to Dyre, or vice versa. 2: I'm on another train going the other way. I see... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted June 3, 2014 Share #6789 Posted June 3, 2014 Why would that be embarrassing? Given the crap I see on this thread about skipping work or class for something extraordinary or rare or uncommon...I'd say it was. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Dude Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6790 Posted June 4, 2014 I think they can do more when the terminates at 74th Street-Broadway. They already increased train service, but now for some other things. and trains should swap terminals, and the should run local, with the replacing it. When the terminated at Queensboro Plaza and the got extended to Astoria, it's so that Broadway riders can get to the via express. So if trains are extended to Forest Hills, then Broadway express riders can transfer to the at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6791 Posted June 4, 2014 Why... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6792 Posted June 4, 2014 I think they can do more when the terminates at 74th Street-Broadway. They already increased train service, but now for some other things. and trains should swap terminals, and the should run local, with the replacing it. When the terminated at Queensboro Plaza and the got extended to Astoria, it's so that Broadway riders can get to the via express. So if trains are extended to Forest Hills, then Broadway express riders can transfer to the at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue. -Running the and/or local violates ridership demands and guidelines, causing severe overcrowding for long-distance riders traveling between Jamaica, Queens and Midtown/Downtown Manhattan. That's the only reason why they run express anyway. -Eliminating the from the Queens Boulevard Line takes away its current access from Jamaica's shop and yard, where its trains are maintain and stored. If it ran between Astoria and Bay Ridge, there wouldn't be any decent place to store its trains until at least Canal Street or deadhead via the Sea Beach or West End lines. -The already has a single yard access, which is Coney Island. Why should it have two? -With no weekend Flushing service between 74th and TSQ, simple solution they did in the long run was simply increasing the by 50% without making things more complicated than they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6793 Posted June 4, 2014 -Running the and/or local violates ridership demands and guidelines, causing severe overcrowding for long-distance riders traveling between Jamaica, Queens and Midtown/Downtown Manhattan. That's the only reason why they run express anyway. -Eliminating the from the Queens Boulevard Line takes away its current access from Jamaica's shop and yard, where its trains are maintain and stored. If it ran between Astoria and Bay Ridge, there wouldn't be any decent place to store its trains until at least Canal Street or deadhead via the Sea Beach or West End lines. -The already has a single yard access, which is Coney Island. Why should it have two? -With no weekend Flushing service between 74th and TSQ, simple solution they did in the long run was simply increasing the by 50% without making things more complicated than they are. I agree... Local No way 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6794 Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) I think they can do more when the terminates at 74th Street-Broadway. They already increased train service, but now for some other things. and trains should swap terminals, and the should run local, with the replacing it. When the terminated at Queensboro Plaza and the got extended to Astoria, it's so that Broadway riders can get to the via express. So if trains are extended to Forest Hills, then Broadway express riders can transfer to the at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue. I see where you're coming from, but your ideas really don't benefit anyone. Switching the Q and R doesn't change anything but the southern destination and whether the Broadway line from Queens is either a local or express in Manhattan. With only five local stops (really four since trains to/from Queens stop at 49 St), it doesn't save much time. Running the E and/or F trains local serves no purpose other than annoying customers who have had to deal with full local Queens Blvd service off and on for the past several months. 65 St on Queens Blvd is the only station closest to the Flushing Line (at 69 St-Fisk) All of the other stations are several long blocks away from the nearest corresponding Flushing station. Switching topics, there's another update to the NTTs signs. Apparently Pelham has become a dirty word because PELHAM LCL is out on the Parkchester-bound 6 and has been replaced with BRONX EXPRESS on Pelham Bay Park-bound 6-diamond trains Edited June 4, 2014 by Lance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDose Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6795 Posted June 4, 2014 I see where you're coming from, but your ideas really don't benefit anyone. Switching the Q and R doesn't change anything but the southern destination and whether the Broadway line from Queens is either a local or express in Manhattan. With only five local stops (really four since trains to/from Queens stop at 49 St), it doesn't save much time. Running the E and/or F trains local serves no purpose other than annoying customers who have had to deal with full local Queens Blvd service off and on for the past several months. 65 St on Queens Blvd is the only station closest to the Flushing Line (at 69 St-Fisk) All of the other stations are several long blocks away from the nearest corresponding Flushing station. Switching topics, there's another update to the NTTs signs. Apparently Pelham has become a dirty word because PELHAM LCL is out on the Parkchester-bound 6 and has been replaced with BRONX EXPRESS on Pelham Bay Park-bound 6-diamond trains Probably changed for easy navigation and recognition of the and 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itmaybeokay Posted June 4, 2014 Share #6796 Posted June 4, 2014 I think they can do more when the terminates at 74th Street-Broadway. They already increased train service, but now for some other things. and trains should swap terminals, and the should run local, with the replacing it. When the terminated at Queensboro Plaza and the got extended to Astoria, it's so that Broadway riders can get to the via express. So if trains are extended to Forest Hills, then Broadway express riders can transfer to the at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue. All they have to do is add more train service. The riders from the flushing line don't transfer to the - they transfer to the . Yes the is faster but the is an easier transfer. If you don't believe me see for yourself. R trains are loaded to the gills weekends when the 7 isn't running. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Bus Posted June 5, 2014 Share #6797 Posted June 5, 2014 This is going to be very interesting !! https://www.facebook.com/nytransitmuseum/photos/a.190236633842.131481.89895068842/10152218891048843/?type=1&theater 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted June 5, 2014 Share #6798 Posted June 5, 2014 Wow who took that photo? Thats an excellent shot, totally impressed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 5, 2014 Share #6799 Posted June 5, 2014 Oh wow, the R9s running on the Eastern Division.. that hasn't happened in years! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted June 5, 2014 Share #6800 Posted June 5, 2014 That's a great shot...impressive 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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