Tonyboy515 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3326 Posted January 1, 2017 Did anyone notice the that went to 96th via Whitehall? Sent from my iPad using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3327 Posted January 1, 2017 Status update one of the wrapped train heading towards Coney Island rn it's on the bridge 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3328 Posted January 1, 2017 I rode the Uptown to 96 St-2 Av and when upstairs to mezzanine got a new map looks very nice and went outside, then came back down to Downtown and Brooklyn until Coney Island. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracamonte Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3329 Posted January 1, 2017 Here's my opinion. I think phase I will relieve the overcrowding of the , , and trains coming from Brooklyn since those living there will now have a second option of going to the upper east side. I believe Lexington Avenue trains coming from the Bronx and into Brooklyn will still be overcrowded. I think once Phase 3 opens, that is when we will see a reduce of overcrowding of , , and trains from the Bronx, since Bronx riders will have a second option working downtown. Regarding phase 2, it shouldn't take that long to build since there are existing tunnels built in the 1970's. It would be a total waste not to use them, not to mention requiring a sharp downgrade from the phase I tunnels in order to go underneath the segments. I am skeptical on why I am hearing that phase 2 will cost 6 billion dollars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3330 Posted January 1, 2017 Update one wrapped set heading N/B just passing Kings Hwy and the other also pass heading in the opposite direction from the same station 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3331 Posted January 1, 2017 Wrapped set one is on the bridge n/b other should be 20-30 Min behind 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3332 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) I heard the 11:08 From Stillwell was not the first train, but the second train Whoever waited south of 57th never got to ride the first train, the first train was a put in at 57th. From what I saw in a Youtube video, that first car on the 11:08 was stuffed with railfans, boy did they get screwed. Edited January 1, 2017 by trainfan22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3333 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) I heard the 11:08 From Stillwell was not the first train, but the second train Whoever waited south of 57th never got to ride the first train, the first train was a put in at 57th. From what I saw in a Youtube video, that first car on the 11:08 was stuffed with railfans, boy did they get screwed. yeah that was the first uptown Train, AND It got delayed at Lex AV/63 Street.There were 2 trains going southbound at 12 Noon. The train is running with extremely uneven headway today. Edited January 1, 2017 by Mtatransit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3334 Posted January 1, 2017 I am skeptical on why I am hearing that phase 2 will cost 6 billion dollars. It's due to the exorbitant curve towards 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. That's why I think Phase 2 is better off aiming straight up for the Third Avenue–149th Street Station. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayParkwayW Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3335 Posted January 1, 2017 It's due to the exorbitant curve towards 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. That's why I think Phase 2 is better off aiming straight up for the Third Avenue–149th Street Station. Personally, I could see them trying to cut costs by removing the third track from 125th St. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3336 Posted January 1, 2017 I hope this is just first day hiccups, but the is having horrendous delays due to the 96th Street terminal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted January 1, 2017 Share #3337 Posted January 1, 2017 I hope this is just first day hiccups, but the is having horrendous delays due to the 96th Street terminal They have horrendous delays along the entire line. The train schedules are weird some trains leave in 5 min some in 15. The today do not feel like a regular Weekend schedule. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share #3338 Posted January 1, 2017 They have horrendous delays along the entire line. The train schedules are weird some trains leave in 5 min some in 15. The today do not feel like a regular Weekend schedule. If today is a real demo of what’s to come… the basically crawls. None of the supposed speed benefits of a modern line were demonstrated in the afternoon. The tracks were very smooth though. I couldn’t feel the lateral jerk that happens on other switches in the system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3339 Posted January 2, 2017 Yea u could see (Q)'s back up along 2nd avenue today. You look out the back RFW of the and you could see another one coming up the hill. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3340 Posted January 2, 2017 I've noticed the delays to going towards 96 St-2 Av and moving slowly so imagine during Rush hours would be a mess but we will see. Q Train stayed at Lex Av-63 St for a long while then at 72 St and 86 St. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl94 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3341 Posted January 2, 2017 I'm hoping this is just opening day hiccups. Well, I'll see for myself tomorrow when I ride the thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallyhorse Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3342 Posted January 2, 2017 Personally, I could see them trying to cut costs by removing the third track from 125th St. Or doing the last part of Phase 2 as elevated between wherever the the 1970's tunnels end and 125th/Lexington with provisions to go all the way across town in the future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share #3343 Posted January 2, 2017 Or doing the last part of Phase 2 as elevated between wherever the the 1970's tunnels end and 125th/Lexington with provisions to go all the way across town in the future. That goes to show… you don’t know the pols very well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3344 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) If today is a real demo of what’s to come… the basically crawls. None of the supposed speed benefits of a modern line were demonstrated in the afternoon. The tracks were very smooth though. I couldn’t feel the lateral jerk that happens on other switches in the system. I was on the 11:08 it was slow from 63rd on in. I get the meaning of foamer now abit socially awkward as well. Charlie Pelet was on this train as well the guy that did the V/O's for the cars didn't know who he was. I couldn't stick around due to a 1:30 meeting. But I rode again at about 6:30 the NB from 63rd-86th was flying 72nd to 86th especially. S/B it seems there were workers on the track. But you get speed from 86th to 72nd S/B more so due to the grade. Edited January 2, 2017 by RailRunRob 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3345 Posted January 2, 2017 Or doing the last part of Phase 2 as elevated There is no possible scenario that would bring the to construct an elevated line in Manhattan ever again. Elevated lines are strictly pre-war for a reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3346 Posted January 2, 2017 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2541531/472stations-850miles.pdf There actually was a post-war elevated line. The elevated connection from the old Jamaica El to the Archer Line is one example; the Airtrain is the other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3347 Posted January 2, 2017 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2541531/472stations-850miles.pdf There actually was a post-war elevated line. The elevated connection from the old Jamaica El to the Archer Line is one example; the Airtrain is the other. Airtrain was in between highway using smaller trains. Connection from Jamaica El to Archer Av they have no choice, how else is the train going to get underground? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3348 Posted January 2, 2017 The last to 2nd Avenue for the day should be crossing the bridge right about now... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracamonte Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3349 Posted January 2, 2017 Hopefully, the Arnines or any museum cars will travel on this line someday, probably in summer 2017. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayParkwayW Posted January 2, 2017 Share #3350 Posted January 2, 2017 Hopefully, the Arnines or any museum cars will travel on this line someday, probably in summer 2017. Totally agree, Hopefully the Train of Many Metals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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