TwoTimer Posted July 3, 2012 Share #126 Posted July 3, 2012 If u want information like that, please utilize a pm. on the bridge, it depends on side And direction 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted July 4, 2012 Share #127 Posted July 4, 2012 I had a R68 at 47 the other day n/b before slowing for timers. The last (and slowest) timer clears at 20, but up to 25 will allow a train to enter a station without tripping. Manhattan bridge (span itself) s/b Bway - varies, there's a couple that clears wrapped (and since its 160's they're around 30 at that point), there's a slow one midspan that only lets u through at 18-20, the rest clear as posted. s/b 6Av - they all clear at 22-23. n/b Bway - varies, there's a slow one on the downgrade that clears only at 18, the rest clear as posted. n/b 6Av - clear as posted or a mile or two below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share #128 Posted July 4, 2012 Okay, here's a little speed quiz for you guys: Both of these trains are passing the same station going in the same direction. Which one is going faster: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted July 4, 2012 Share #129 Posted July 4, 2012 The R40. All the way. But then again, you have to consider that the T/Os must have to follow the speed limit, so they could both be going at the same speed. But if I had to say, the R40. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted July 4, 2012 Share #130 Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) The R40. All the way. But then again, you have to consider that the T/Os must have to follow the speed limit, so they could both be going at the same speed. But if I had to say, the R40. I do remember how fast those babies went down the 59th Street tunnel, especially if you looked out any window. Edited July 4, 2012 by GojiMet86 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted July 4, 2012 Share #131 Posted July 4, 2012 There is no speed limit in that area for the express tracks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted July 5, 2012 Share #132 Posted July 5, 2012 Damn I would just rip it wide open if I were a T/O. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Hammers Posted July 5, 2012 Share #133 Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) Now I know A trains always enter 42nd Street southbound very fast, but this is fast EVEN for 42nd street: Taken Yesterday, July 4th by myself: Also caught this on the same day: Edited July 5, 2012 by Dj Hammers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted July 5, 2012 Share #134 Posted July 5, 2012 I had my R32 today at 46 coming into 42nd a lil after 930p. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share #135 Posted July 5, 2012 @ DJ Hammers, the train would appear to be going 43 MPH. About 40 MPH for the train. Hey, does anybody else have a guess for my speed quiz above? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 CNG Posted July 5, 2012 Share #136 Posted July 5, 2012 @ DJ Hammers, the train would appear to be going 43 MPH. About 40 MPH for the train. Hey, does anybody else have a guess for my speed quiz above? I guess 29MPH for the R40 and 31MPH for the R68A 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted July 6, 2012 Share #137 Posted July 6, 2012 I had my R32 today at 46 coming into 42nd a lil after 930p. But doesn't the run Local at night? Damn that sounds pretty fast for that track. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted July 6, 2012 Share #138 Posted July 6, 2012 It could just be me, but it seems like the can haul some serious ass. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted July 6, 2012 Share #139 Posted July 6, 2012 It could just be me, but it seems like the can haul some serious ass. Is there a specific stretch where it does run really fast? I'd imagine the East River tunnel would be the place, or coming out of Broadway Junction. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted July 6, 2012 Share #140 Posted July 6, 2012 It could just be me, but it seems like the can haul some serious ass. Is there a specific stretch where it does run really fast? I'd imagine the East River tunnel would be the place, or coming out of Broadway Junction. CBTC = No Timers necessary. ATO does wonders my friends. Trains will reach the max of 55 mph going through the East River Tunnels in both directions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share #141 Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) The R40. All the way. But then again, you have to consider that the T/Os must have to follow the speed limit, so they could both be going at the same speed. But if I had to say, the R40. I guess 29MPH for the R40 and 31MPH for the R68A Okay, the answer is that they're both going at the same speed, 30 MPH. Here's another one: Which train is going faster: Edited July 7, 2012 by TheSubwayStation 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 CNG Posted July 7, 2012 Share #142 Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Okay, the answer is that they're both going at the same speed, 30 MPH. Here's another one: Which train is going faster: R62 @ 38MPH and R68 @ 40MPH Edited July 7, 2012 by R44 CNG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted July 9, 2012 Share #143 Posted July 9, 2012 BTW, in the IRT pic the trains don't reach their top speed until they've actually enterred the curve as it is slightly uphill until they enter Houston than race downhill (and its still amazing how TA never timed the curve). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share #144 Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) BTW, in the IRT pic the trains don't reach their top speed until they've actually enterred the curve as it is slightly uphill until they enter Houston than race downhill (and its still amazing how TA never timed the curve). Yeah, that's one of my favorite express runs, with that "surge" of speed going down the hill...I don't see why they would ever want to put in timers, as it's only 40 or so MPH. What I really don't understand is the timers at Christopher St... Edited July 9, 2012 by TheSubwayStation 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted July 9, 2012 Share #145 Posted July 9, 2012 Those are there probably to make sure you dont slam into the train in front of you, as you can easily be 45 at that point, even today. Timers extend the braking period to make sure you dont go flying around the curve into red (and then your leader). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share #146 Posted July 9, 2012 But, there's no curve at Christopher St. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Train Master Posted July 9, 2012 Share #147 Posted July 9, 2012 In the good 'ol days pre 2009 as far as I remember from '97 or '98 to 2009 the trains to ride were the R-32,38,40S/M for the B division IMO they could all hit mid to upper 50's even 60+ in those hot spots along the as far as I remember.Loved the Mods on the the operators ran them good. For the A-Division hands down to those cats on the formerly on the they hauled 10-15 yr old R-62's on the was the spotlight for me growing up in the 90's I'm unsure about speeds but they kicked ass up and down Lex as the R-142 and Kawa 142A's are doing todau but those 62's lightweight they didn't sway like the 46's in the B division but if felt they like were jolting or jumping from side to side when they were flying.I don't remember the Redbirds much because I didn't like them but I heard those were rockets. Now in days things are a bit slower because of more timers but the spotlight to enjoy are the 32's and 46's flying in 42nd S/B,Nostrand S/B,14th S/B easily all the time at least 42mph at most possibly 48 although I remember a operator came in 42nd flying at 47. The Brighton is still decent with the 68/A's also 34th to W4 trains just come in at least 45.The A-division the 62's on the are kicking ass up and down 7th Av/Broadway also the 142 and 142A's are getting things done but too me the R-62A's are sluggish although the brakes are very good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted July 9, 2012 Share #148 Posted July 9, 2012 I have to go with the . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted July 9, 2012 Share #149 Posted July 9, 2012 ahhhh man TwoTimer you've got me even more excited to take the next T/O promo test. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share #150 Posted July 9, 2012 In the good 'ol days pre 2009 as far as I remember from '97 or '98 to 2009 the trains to ride were the R-32,38,40S/M for the B division IMO they could all hit mid to upper 50's even 60+ in those hot spots along the as far as I remember.50 is sometimes possible in those areas, but definitely not 60 MPH... In any case, the answer to my quiz was the train, going at 42 MPH. The train went 40-41 MPH. Still, it's close. I thought I could trick you guys into thinking that the was much faster, as shorter cars generally look faster (because each car, each window, and each door pass you more quickly). That's part of why people think that 75-footers are so slow... Okay, here's the next SPEEDy video for you guys: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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