Jump to content

SUBWAY - Random Thoughts Topic


Recommended Posts

----

 

Also, did anyone see R62A #'s 2221-2225 (I think) on the (6) with the red stripes under the car-number decals? Why is the (6) using (1) train R62As without the LEDs?

 

 

Either a loan or it's theirs. Besides that, the (1) has 1 R62 train to cover 2221-5 with 2346-50. 

 

---------------------------------

 

Also: R62/A list: 

 

(1): 1406-1410, 1431-1434/1438, 1456-1460, 1826-1830, 1841-1900, 2156-2220, 2226-2345, 2351-2475

 

(3): 1301-1405, 1411-1430, 1441-1455, 1461-1625, 

42 St Shuttle: 1927-1933, 1935-1937, 1940-1941, 1945-1946, 1950-1953, 1955-1956

 

(6): 1651-1825, 1831-1840, 1911-1920, 1943-1944/1947-1949, 1961-2145, 2151-2155, 2221-2225, 2346-2350

 

(7): 1901-1908, 1910, 1926, 1934, 1938-1939, 1942, 1954, 1957-1960 - single units,

1921-5, 2071-5, 2081-5, 2091-5, 2146-50 

Edited by CH3348
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Replies 30.7k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

This is probably the foamer in me, but I really want the (D) and (F) to swap their trains for that G.O. (fingers crossed for R160s in the Bronx...)

A 160 (D) and a 68 (F)...not bad

 

The FIND for the (F) reads "via Broadway" so I assume it would be:

F CONEY ISLAND 

F VIA BROADWAY

F VIA WEST END

 

F JAMAICA-179 ST

F VIA BROADWAY

F QUEENS BLVD EXP

Oh yeah. I forgot trains say "via" when not traveling on their normal trunk line

 

D CONEY ISLAND

D VIA 8 AV

D VIA CULVER

 

D NORWOOD-205 ST

D VIA 8 AV

D CONCOURSE LCL

 

F CONEY ISLAND

F VIA 63 ST/BWAY

F VIA WEST END

 

F JAMAICA-179 ST

F VIA BWAY/63 ST

F QUEENS BLVD EXP

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Are they expanding these wireless relays to the R46s?

It looks like they need to do it to all the rolling stock, or at least the ones with these countdown clocks. I've been seeing them pop up on the 6 Av, 8 Av, Broadway, and QB Lines recently.

----

 

Also, in regards to CBTC - do all R160 sets, even those without CBTC right now, have CBTC-bypass switches?  Today I saw a CBTC-bypass switch inside the cab of 9502. AFAICT, only some of the four-car sets have CBTC.

Edited by agar io
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Also, in regards to CBTC - do all R160 sets, even those without CBTC right now, have CBTC-bypass switches?  Today I saw a CBTC-bypass switch inside the cab of 9502. AFAICT, only some of the four-car sets have CBTC.

All NTT's are designed for CBTC conversion and have the necessary CBTC bypass switches installed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I wonder whats the reason why they have to run (Q) shuttle buses between Atlantic Av and Prospect Park when there is the Franklin Av Shuttle and the  (2)  (3)  (4) . Can the shuttle handle the crowds?

Well the Shuttle is only supposed to handle small crowds stuffing all those people on there will be like trying to wear a shoe that can't fit.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I wonder whats the reason why they have to run (Q) shuttle buses between Atlantic Av and Prospect Park when there is the Franklin Av Shuttle and the  (2)  (3)  (4) . Can the shuttle handle the crowds?

The (Q) is 600 feet long, while the (S) is 150 feet long. Fitting everybody from the (Q) onto the (S) would be quite difficult...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It looks like they need to do it to all the rolling stock, or at least the ones with these countdown clocks. I've been seeing them pop up on the 6 Av, 8 Av, Broadway, and QB Lines recently.

 

----

 

Also, in regards to CBTC - do all R160 sets, even those without CBTC right now, have CBTC-bypass switches? Today I saw a CBTC-bypass switch inside the cab of 9502. AFAICT, only some of the four-car sets have CBTC.

They also have them along Fulton St in Brooklyn.

 

As far as the CBTC in the 160s, those that have them installed are used for L service.

 

Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

A few days ago, I was on a n/b (4) train and we pull into 161st street. Then, the conductor announces the skipped stops to burnside avenue, with the last one being 174th,(first blunder), just before burnside, she announces the train will be making all local stops afterwards. Then, at burnside, you can hear the ding! But no msg. So afterwards, we pull off and she announces once again, we r skipping all stops to bedford avenue(haha I died). I guess she meant to say it at burnside but didn't hear herself saying it, like how do u not hear ur voice announced. But it sounds like she must be a new conductor.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

Link to comment
Share on other sites

A few days ago, I was on a n/b (4) train and we pull into 161st street. Then, the conductor announces the skipped stops to burnside avenue, with the last one being 174th,(first blunder), just before burnside, she announces the train will be making all local stops afterwards. Then, at burnside, you can hear the ding! But no msg. So afterwards, we pull off and she announces once again, we r skipping all stops to bedford avenue(haha I died). I guess she meant to say it at burnside but didn't hear herself saying it, like how do u not hear ur voice announced. But it sounds like she must be a new conductor.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

You'd be surprised that you may actually not hear yourself from inside the cab. And it also sounds like there was a lot of radio chatter where she was probably trying to find out what stops she's to make from Rail Control. In other words, she was probably just having a bad half-trip.

 

Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

They also have them along Fulton St in Brooklyn.

 

As far as the CBTC in the 160s, those that have them installed are used for L service.

Thanks for correcting me on the countdown-clock thing. I saw them on the Crosstown Line too, but I forgot to mention it.

 

The MTA doesn't seem to need that many CBTC trains on the (L), though, because they keep appearing on the (M). I see them basically every other day when I catch the (M) at either Woodhaven or Met Av.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.