CHItransitFan88 Posted February 6, 2012 Share #151 Posted February 6, 2012 the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted February 6, 2012 Share #152 Posted February 6, 2012 I'll go. Here's an easy one. I connect to all services except one. Who am I? the A. connects with all routes but the 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted February 6, 2012 Share #153 Posted February 6, 2012 Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted February 7, 2012 Share #154 Posted February 7, 2012 i lasted longer than the V. i was a local celebrity. i was on tv and newspapers. my route was unchanged except for the last year of my service where i ended and began in the same boro. i had a song too. who am i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted February 7, 2012 Share #155 Posted February 7, 2012 (Mx)/(M) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted February 7, 2012 Share #156 Posted February 7, 2012 (Mx)/(M) nope. what song is there for the M? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted February 7, 2012 Share #157 Posted February 7, 2012 Well, I can't really think of too many routes (with songs) that started/ended in the same boro on their last year of service. ---Deleted as per rules of the game. Sorry--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted February 7, 2012 Share #158 Posted February 7, 2012 sorry NX one post per user per question rules are rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted February 7, 2012 Share #159 Posted February 7, 2012 The only thing I can think of is the (AA), which it's express the had Duke Ellignton's "Take the "A" Train"... I guess that is close enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted February 7, 2012 Share #160 Posted February 7, 2012 deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGerald Posted February 7, 2012 Share #161 Posted February 7, 2012 The answer is the JFK Express. It had a song in TV commercials, "Take The Train To The Plane" repeated as part of the jingle. In its last year, the JFK Express traveled along the 63rd Street tunnel to Queens. So the JFK Express traveled from "Queens" to "Queens", while of course traveling through Manhattan and Brooklyn Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted February 7, 2012 Share #162 Posted February 7, 2012 Ignore this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted February 7, 2012 Share #163 Posted February 7, 2012 The answer is the JFK Express. It had a song in TV commercials, "Take The Train To The Plane" repeated as part of the jingle. In its last year, the JFK Express traveled along the 63rd Street tunnel to Queens. So the JFK Express traveled from "Queens" to "Queens", while of course traveling through Manhattan and Brooklyn Mike that is correct. your turn Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share #164 Posted February 7, 2012 that is correct. your turn Mike Im am not here to post a new riddle. I have recently thought to do a riddles jeapordy, thought if anyone was interested. PM me for more info or if you want to participate. I first want to see how much demand there will be first on the bus riddles thread, so visit that page if you want to participate in the bus riddles jeapordy for more info I have modified my rule to the following *Up to twoguesses per member. Other rules are unchanged. Thank You. The Riddles Thread may now resume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted February 7, 2012 Share #165 Posted February 7, 2012 The answer is the JFK Express. It had a song in TV commercials, "Take The Train To The Plane" repeated as part of the jingle. In its last year, the JFK Express traveled along the 63rd Street tunnel to Queens. So the JFK Express traveled from "Queens" to "Queens", while of course traveling through Manhattan and Brooklyn Mike The big question: Pass or go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGerald Posted February 8, 2012 Share #166 Posted February 8, 2012 I am a simple route I used to run all the time, but now my sister route takes over with an additional transfer I was the first to have a "robo-train" To look at the floor pattern of my original station you'd never know there was a fire Who am I? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted February 8, 2012 Share #167 Posted February 8, 2012 (S)42 Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbr40 Posted February 8, 2012 Share #168 Posted February 8, 2012 agree with nx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGerald Posted February 8, 2012 Share #169 Posted February 8, 2012 Yes the answer is the Grand Central-Times Square Shuttle. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGerald Posted February 8, 2012 Share #170 Posted February 8, 2012 Poor, poor pitiful me I used to be normal I used to be orange At least Linda Ronstadt liked me Who am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted February 8, 2012 Share #171 Posted February 8, 2012 Poor, poor pitiful meI used to be normal I used to be orange At least Linda Ronstadt liked me Who am I? The ? If right, I will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted February 10, 2012 Share #172 Posted February 10, 2012 Well since 24 hours passed, lets keep the thread rolling... I was a member of the Blues Brothers for quite some time before getting fired. Although I'm not around anymore, I still make an occasional appearance once in a while under a different name Who am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGerald Posted February 10, 2012 Share #173 Posted February 10, 2012 Poor, poor pitiful me I used to be normal I used to be orange At least Linda Ronstadt liked me Who am I? ----------- The answer is the EE, which ran during the "normal hours" in the 1970's. The EE route was completely local, running from 71st Avenue-Forest Hills to Whitehall Street, with some rush hour trains starting/end at Canal Street. The "normal hours" were 6am to 8pm, Mondays to Fridays. The map and route color of the line was orange, and the RR train's map and route color was green. The EE was paired with two "green routes" - the RR in Manhattan, and the GG along Queens Blvd, then the GG train ran at all times to/from 71st Avenue-Forest Hills and Smith/9th Street. During the fiscal crisis the EE route was eliminated and replaced by the N-train along the Queens Blvd segment. This was the beginning of the N-train becoming a local along the Manhattan Broadway segment. During the am rush hours - N-trains from Brooklyn were express in Manhattan - replicating the experience of its riders, while at the same time N-trains coming from Queens were local in Manhattan, duplicating the experience of former EE-train riders. During the evening rush hours, N-trains to Brooklyn were express in Manhattan, while Queens bound N-trains were local in Manhattan. There was also a limited rush hours only version of the N-train that was all local traveling to/from Whitehall Street. The N-train traveled to/from 71st Avenue-Forest Hills for 10 years before being replaced by the current R-train. How does Linda Ronstadt figure into this? Simple in the 1970's, after the EE was eliminated, she had a hit record called Poor Poor Pitiful Me. This record remained on the music hit charts for several weeks in NYC and across the country. This is one of few songs to actually name a subway line. Below are the lyrics. Artist: Ronstadt Linda Song: Poor Poor Pififul Me Album: The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt Well I lay my head on the railroad track Waiting on the Double E But the train don't run by here no more Poor poor pitiful me Poor poor pitiful me Poor poor pitiful me Oh these boys won't let me be Lord have mercy on me Woe woe is me Well I met a man out in Hollywood Now I ain't naming names Well he really worked me over good Just like Jesse James Yes he really worked me over good He was a credit to his gender Put me through some changes Lord Sort of like a Waring blender Poor poor pitiful me Poor poor pitiful me Oh these boys won't let me be Lord have mercy on me Woe woe is me Well I met a boy in the Vieux Carres Down in Yokohama He picked me up and he threw me down He said "Please don't hurt me Mama" Poor poor pitiful me Poor poor pitiful me Oh these boys won't let me be Lord have mercy on me Woe woe is me Poor poor poor me Poor poor pitiful me Poor poor poor me Poor poor pitiful me Poor poor poor me Poor poor pitiful me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted February 10, 2012 Share #174 Posted February 10, 2012 Well since 24 hours passed, lets keep the thread rolling... I was a member of the Blues Brothers for quite some time before getting fired. Although I'm not around anymore, I still make an occasional appearance once in a while under a different name Who am I? The 70(A)? If right, I will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted February 10, 2012 Share #175 Posted February 10, 2012 The 70(A)? If right, I will go. Incorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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