Fresh Pond Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12501 Posted May 11, 2016 Question; let's say that the 1 has a G.O that cuts off access to 207th and 240th Street yards, and is only able to run up to 137th Street. The lets the borrow some of its R142 fleet (the is also suspended in this case, as well as the .) Does that mean R142's can now stop at SFL since crews that are from the are operating the fleets? The odds of it happening are slim, but yes. The point is to not have foreign crews stopping at them stations. Much like when they had the and going to 148 St, both trains skipped 145 St. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j express Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12502 Posted May 11, 2016 Question; let's say that the 1 has a G.O that cuts off access to 207th and 240th Street yards, and is only able to run up to 137th Street. The lets the borrow some of its R142 fleet (the is also suspended in this case, as well as the .) Does that mean R142's can now stop at SFL since crews that are from the are operating the fleets? Usually when the get cut back to 137 St, it dosent borrow trains since 137 St yard is sufficient to cover the . 137 St layup tracks can hold 10 trains. If its running only between 96 Street and South Ferry, there is a small chance that an R62 from Lenox may be put into service since Lenox yard is the nearest to the line and the dosent use all of its trains on weekends. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12503 Posted May 11, 2016 Usually when the get cut back to 137 St, it dosent borrow trains since 137 St yard is sufficient to cover the . 137 St layup tracks can hold 10 trains. If its running only between 96 Street and South Ferry, there is a small chance that an R62 from Lenox may be put into service since Lenox yard is the nearest to the line and the dosent use all of its trains on weekends. The between 96th and South Ferry only uses 10 trains? I thought the number would be much higher... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12504 Posted May 11, 2016 Did something happen on the Eastern Parkway Line yesterday? I tried to take the to BG but after about 5 minutes sitting in the station, the C/R announced that the train would be going up the West Side. The behind it ran to the Lex as normal, which is what confounded me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12505 Posted May 11, 2016 The between 96th and South Ferry only uses 10 trains? I thought the number would be much higher... Well, the run between 96 and SF is shorter than the entire line between 242 and SF, and that the runs less frequently on weekends. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12506 Posted May 11, 2016 Did something happen on the Eastern Parkway Line yesterday? I tried to take the to BG but after about 5 minutes sitting in the station, the C/R announced that the train would be going up the West Side. The behind it ran to the Lex as normal, which is what confounded me. Wait...a via 7th Avenue... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewYorkElevated Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12507 Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) I imagine of the following; -Some video game & cartoon characters are railfans (characters from the Sonic universe, some of the Toads, toons, etc.) -Sonic, Tails, Mario, Luigi, and many others have interest into the NYC subway, and taken pictures of the system in the past. They still do so on some occasions during their freetime. (I would imagine Sonic, Mario, and Luigi being Redbird fans, and Tails being an R110A & B fan.) -Video game & cartoon characters attending the Holiday Train, along with fan trips. To add on another note, I would also imagine the 4 (Sonic, Tails, Mario, Luigi) participating in the ERA fan trips that used to be common back then (the brothers starting in the late 1970's; Sonic and Tails with the R30 farewell trip) with all 4 of them (along with others) attending the last one in 2002. What do you think? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Edited May 11, 2016 by TheNewYorkElevated 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12508 Posted May 11, 2016 I imagine of the following; -Some video game & cartoon characters are railfans (characters from the Sonic universe, some of the Toads, toons, etc.) -Sonic, Tails, Mario, Luigi, and many others have interest into the NYC subway, and taken pictures of the system in the past. They still do so on some occasions during their freetime. (I would imagine Sonic, Mario, and Luigi being Redbird fans, and Tails being an R110A & B fan.) -Video game & cartoon characters attending the Holiday Train, along with fan trips. To add on another note, I would also imagine the 4 (Sonic, Tails, Mario, Luigi) participating in the ERA fan trips that used to be common back then (the brothers starting in the late 1970's; Sonic and Tails with the R30 farewell trip) with all 4 of them (along with others) attending the last one in 2002. What do you think? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app I think you are bored 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3 Via Av U Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12509 Posted May 11, 2016 Why is it that the R46 only has one grab bar on the ends of the car? I'd imagine that this is quite the safety overlook considering that the rest of the fleet has grab bars on both sides of the door available to persons moving between cars. Also, I think that a switch to unlock the end door on the 75-footers should be placed inside the car, under the seat behind a plastic case that needs to be smashed first. Currently the only way out is to kick the window through and I'd imagine that that would be quite difficult, considering the age of the rubber gaskets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted May 11, 2016 Share #12510 Posted May 11, 2016 Well, the run between 96 and SF is shorter than the entire line between 242 and SF, and that the runs less frequently on weekends. I guess that's true. I was under the impression that the and operate at similar frequency(8 minutes-as you can tell I am not a regular rider). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12511 Posted May 12, 2016 Why is it that the R46 only has one grab bar on the ends of the car? I'd imagine that this is quite the safety overlook considering that the rest of the fleet has grab bars on both sides of the door available to persons moving between cars. Also, I think that a switch to unlock the end door on the 75-footers should be placed inside the car, under the seat behind a plastic case that needs to be smashed first. Currently the only way out is to kick the window through and I'd imagine that that would be quite difficult, considering the age of the rubber gaskets. The windows on the end doors of all of the 75' cars are made out of plastic/plexiglass instead of the regular glass used on the side doors. The rubber gaskets themselves aren't that old to begin with, as they get replaced regularly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12512 Posted May 12, 2016 I've noticed that a lot of the FIND screens on the R160 are starting to either blank out, glitch, or show nothing at all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12513 Posted May 12, 2016 They've been doing that for quite some time now. It could be the same glitch that causes them to get stuck on a particular route. They'll probably fix it never. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j express Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12514 Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) The between 96th and South Ferry only uses 10 trains? I thought the number would be much higher... About 11 trains. To increase recovery time. The shorter the route and the travel time, the less trains are needed while the longer the route or the travel time, more trains are needed. This is if the headway is the same. Edited May 12, 2016 by j express 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12515 Posted May 12, 2016 Has the Subwaytime website/app been acting funny (not displaying train data) or is it just me? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12516 Posted May 12, 2016 Has the Subwaytime website/app been acting funny (not displaying train data) or is it just me? Yep, its been actin' up, been having the same problem with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12517 Posted May 12, 2016 Will the have the rest of the IRT arrival countdown lock announcements or the announcements? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12518 Posted May 12, 2016 When I was was on the today, I was talking to a friend when I realized that when we left QBP we were on the local track skipping stops. I thought that was weird but I didn't care cause as long as it's express, I don't care what track it's on. When I got to Woodside there was an OOS train on the express track. The C/R said the next stop was Junction, now my train got pretty packed carry 2 trains worth of passengers. Even though the C/R said the next stop was Junction we stopped at 74th which was also packed. We stood at the station for 30+ seconds without opening the doors. (Most likely the operator was on the switch box.) When the train left the station without picking up passengers you could see a sigh of relief from all the passengers on the train. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted May 12, 2016 Share #12519 Posted May 12, 2016 When the train left the station without picking up passengers you could see a sigh of relief from all the passengers on the train. Good thing those darn lowly local passengers can’t hop on the train for the express folks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted May 13, 2016 Share #12520 Posted May 13, 2016 Does anyone know what/when the first railfanners started appearing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted May 13, 2016 Share #12521 Posted May 13, 2016 Does anyone know what/when the first railfanners started appearing? Shorty after trains was invented. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted May 13, 2016 Share #12522 Posted May 13, 2016 The Bay Ridge bound is running express on Queens Blvd, Broadway and 4 Avenue this weekend. I can't wait to see that FIND. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted May 13, 2016 Share #12523 Posted May 13, 2016 The PA system on the A division that states when a train will arrive is being modified to sound similar to those on the B division, Original " The next uptown local train to Parkchester will arrive in 2 mins. New "There is an uptown local train to Parkchester 2 mins away." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted May 13, 2016 Share #12524 Posted May 13, 2016 The PA system on the A division that states when a train will arrive is being modified to sound similar to those on the B division, Original " The next uptown local train to Parkchester will arrive in 2 mins. New "There is an uptown local train to Parkchester 2 mins away." No No Nooooo!!! Please tell me its still the guy voice... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted May 13, 2016 Share #12525 Posted May 13, 2016 No No Nooooo!!! Please tell me its still the guy voice... Yep, its still good ol' Charlie lol. He just added "Away". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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