lupojohn Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6826 Posted June 9, 2014 Actually there's R46s too on the during the weekends as well. It isn't all R160s They always are on the I don't see why they'd take them off just because it's the weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6827 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Actually there's R46s too on the during the weekends as well. It isn't all R160s Thats not what I meant. I said it was mostly R160s on weekends. I didnt mean all literally. Let me put it this way: This weekend only 1 R46 was running on the F. One, thats it. Edited June 9, 2014 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6828 Posted June 9, 2014 Thats not what I meant. I said it was mostly R160s on weekends. I didnt mean all literally. Let me put it this way: This weekend only 1 R46 was running on the F. One, thats it. Nope there was 3 or possibly 4 running 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6829 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Nope there was 3 or possibly 4 running I dont believe so. But we can agree to disagree. Add: Remember that usually there are a couple of R46s running on the F on weekend not disputing that -but- that simply was not the case this weekend. I only saw one all weekend long. Thats it. There was a F GO thats a possible reason. Moving on from this now. Edited June 9, 2014 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6830 Posted June 9, 2014 I was told an R68/A might pop up on the during the PM Rush. Not sure how true it is. Don't take my word for it (meaning don't waste your time by standing at one of the platforms for 3 hours). If it's true it will be there all pick. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDose Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6831 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) I was told an R68/A might pop up on the during the PM Rush. Not sure how true it is. Don't take my word for it (meaning don't waste your time by standing at one of the platforms for 3 hours). If it's true it will be there all pick. There has never been an R68 on the , Pitkin does not service them and unless it's for track testing, the only time you will probably see a R68 on the 8th Avenue line is if a is re-routed. But nevertheless, there is always a chance... Edited June 9, 2014 by DailyDose 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6832 Posted June 9, 2014 There has never been an R68 on the , Pitkin does not service them and unless it's for track testing, the only time you will probably see a R68 on the 8th Avenue line is if a is re-routed. But nevertheless, there is always a chance... With the involved you never know what might pop up... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6833 Posted June 9, 2014 You feel much more safe on an R160 than an R32.. I've felt equally safe on both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6834 Posted June 9, 2014 There is no safety issue with R32s--if there were, they wouldn't be in service. Their "time" has not come until they are no longer effective in service, and they are still effective in service. R68/As can and will run on the 8th Ave line as per necessity; concerts see a set as a put-in frequently, other service needs will lead to them running. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itmaybeokay Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6835 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Okay, but then I waited 30 minutes for my to come today. Ratio: 5 to 6 to 1 . I thought the MTA could've done better. -.- Right. Hence why they need to add more weekend R service when the 7 isn't running. Overcrowding leads to delays. Delays lead to overcrowding. The cycle continues and the delays are residual. Although - that sounds more like the aftermath of some sort of earlier incident. Edited June 9, 2014 by itmaybeokay 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6836 Posted June 9, 2014 There has never been an R68 on the , Pitkin does not service them and unless it's for track testing, the only time you will probably see a R68 on the 8th Avenue line is if a is re-routed. But nevertheless, there is always a chance... There have been R68s/68As on the before in the 90s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6837 Posted June 9, 2014 There have been R68s/68As on the before in the 90s when exactly, i have never seen any pics of it at all. Still entirely possible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6838 Posted June 10, 2014 when exactly, i have never seen any pics of it at all. Still entirely possible. There are no pics but if anything, I have spoken to old school older railfans and they said they've seen it before. BTW, an R68 did pop up on the 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6839 Posted June 10, 2014 From what I hear an R68 did run on the today and a few R32s. Look for it tomorrow. Only comes out PM rush. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbr40 Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6840 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) I saw it on fb page that r68 is on the also someone have pic of r46 Edited June 10, 2014 by pjbr40 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6841 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) One R32 and one R68 (or R68A) will come from 207 Yard for PM line service only. The R32 will either be made up at 207 Yard or will be an AM line lay up from 168 with 2 cars added. The requires one less train for the PM rush than the AM rush. The R68 will be a post AM rush lay up off the stored at 207 Yard. Like the , the requires one less train for the PM rush compared to the AM rush. At night, the R68 will return to Concourse for the the next morning. Edited June 10, 2014 by R32sdabest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6842 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) One R32 and one R68 (or R68A) will come from 207 Yard for PM line service only. From the service patterns I have seen today I think your assessment is right on the money. Thats exactly what I think as well. The last R68 on the A went uptown at approx 9PM when I intercepted it at High Street and got the photo, That was the last run. The N/B R32 from 207th Street terminal set never showed up at High Street Brooklyn where I was at after traveling S/B from 14th Street, so I believe they took it out of service and was sent to 207th St yard. Edited June 10, 2014 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6843 Posted June 10, 2014 I was told an R68/A might pop up on the during the PM Rush. Not sure how true it is. Don't take my word for it (meaning don't waste your time by standing at one of the platforms for 3 hours). If it's true it will be there all pick. There is some truth to this. In fact, there's a very good chance that yours truly might be operating it tomorrow, since I'm scheduled to do a put-in from 207Y. At the least, I will ask the yard dispatcher what the whole story is. And yes, I know some of you will take this rumor alone as enough reason to stand all night on the platform waiting for it. I can tell you one thing - EXPECT to see an R68A on the upper broadway line around 9:45AM tomorrow morning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6844 Posted June 10, 2014 Many thanks for the tip Snowblock. +1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6845 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Too bad I can't even hunt for the R68 nor the R32 on the , since my parents want me and everyone else home by at least 7 p.m. Edited June 10, 2014 by RollOver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6846 Posted June 10, 2014 R68/A on the ..Wow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6847 Posted June 10, 2014 What's the reason behind putting the hippos on the A anyway? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6848 Posted June 10, 2014 A random thought: I've ridden an R46 train but that was back in the 90s shortly after GOH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6849 Posted June 10, 2014 What's the reason behind putting the hippos on the A anyway? New daily schedule calls for 40 PM sets, up from 38 last pick, which is more than the has readily available on most days. The and both have one set they can borrow, since their PM requirement is one less than their AM. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted June 10, 2014 Share #6850 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) New daily schedule calls for 40 PM sets, up from 38 last pick, which is more than the has readily available on most days. The and both have one set they can borrow, since their PM requirement is one less than their AM. Ok I get it now. I was about to ask the same question. A random thought: I've ridden an R46 train but that was back in the 90s shortly after GOH. You know speaking of which I never to this date was on an R160 D even thiugh I did spot one. This was I think over the winter. Edited June 10, 2014 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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