B3 Via Av U Posted August 30, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2012 Hey guys! I am wondering about the air brake gauge on the trains. While watching it today from the window of a disabled R68 cab that had not been covered that, thankfully, had a working brake pressure gauge, I noticed that the black needle stayed stationary while the red needle flew around when the brake was applied. My question is, what exactly does the red and black needle mean? I would also like to ask why the speedometer on the disabled R68 cabs remain at 0 when the train is flying down the express tracks. I'd also like to ask if the reverser is set to reverse and the throttle is put into power, will the train back up/operate in reverse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3 Via Av U Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted August 30, 2012 Another question: What does the Advance button do on the R160, and whyare there Left Door Open and Left Door Close buttons on the driver's console? And what does the Door Bypass button do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted August 30, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 30, 2012 In order from the best of my knowledge... 1. the stationary one is for the tanks while the moving one is for the regular brake pressure whenever the T/O applies the brakes ( a T/O could elaborate more) 2. They disabled the speedometers (if it's still there to begin with) 3. It will go in reverse 4. Not sure about the Advance button, may have something to do with coupling the cars. The R46s have it too 5. Another way of opening the doors without leaving the seat for OPTO purposes. Not sure how often its used, if ever 6. If memory serves me right, that's to operate the train with the doors open in case of an emergency. Once again, a T/O can elaborate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 30, 2012 Those buttons on the console are used often at Bedford-Nostrand Avenue on the , on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3 Via Av U Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted August 30, 2012 4. Not sure about the Advance button, may have something to do with coupling the cars. The R46s have it too 5. Another way of opening the doors without leaving the seat for OPTO purposes. Not sure how often its used, if ever 4. I believe so, as it's right above the keyhole to activate the coupler. 5. Say a guy gets crushed by the door since the train operator is on the right. Whatever happened to Local Recycle? Also, is the NTT reverser a switch or a wrench like older cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted August 30, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 30, 2012 5. Another way of opening the doors without leaving the seat for OPTO purposes. Not sure how often its used, if ever 6. If memory serves me right, that's to operate the train with the doors open in case of an emergency. Once again, a T/O can elaborate The T/O opens the doors with the door enablers. It's standard practice during revenue operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3 Via Av U Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted August 30, 2012 The T/O opens the doors with the door enablers. It's standard practice during revenue operation. Really? I never saw the T/O press the door buttons any time while I was looking at them the entire trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted August 30, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 30, 2012 4. I believe so, as it's right above the keyhole to activate the coupler. 5. Say a guy gets crushed by the door since the train operator is on the right. Whatever happened to Local Recycle? Also, is the NTT reverser a switch or a wrench like older cars? Why would a guy get crushed by the door? If the train is in OPTO, the only purpose the door enablers serve is to open the doors. the T/O would have to get up and go to the relevant side of the train and visually confirm that the doors are clear before closing them with the wall mounted door controls. Not sure about the reverse switch on the NTTs though, but it is probably still either wrench, or the safety, or it is operated through the diagnostic panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3 Via Av U Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted August 30, 2012 I thought the train operator could use the console button to shut the doors, then he wouldn't be able to get a view on the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted August 31, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 31, 2012 I thought the train operator could use the console button to shut the doors, then he wouldn't be able to get a view on the train. I suppose it is possible, but common sense prohibits that kind of operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted August 31, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 31, 2012 Hey guys! I am wondering about the air brake gauge on the trains. While watching it today from the window of a disabled R68 cab that had not been covered that, thankfully, had a working brake pressure gauge, I noticed that the black needle stayed stationary while the red needle flew around when the brake was applied. My question is, what exactly does the red and black needle mean? I would also like to ask why the speedometer on the disabled R68 cabs remain at 0 when the train is flying down the express tracks. I'd also like to ask if the reverser is set to reverse and the throttle is put into power, will the train back up/operate in reverse? Red needle indicates how much air pressure is being applied, black indicates how much air is reserved for the emergency brakes Speedometer not working is common on the 68 Reverser is set to Neutral on all other cars except the t/o's position when they set the direction of travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted August 31, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 31, 2012 Another question: What does the Advance button do on the R160, and whyare there Left Door Open and Left Door Close buttons on the driver's console? And what does the Door Bypass button do? Advanced has something to do with the electrical connections between trains when coupling, so they can touch each other door control buttons on the console is for opto door bypass is to move the train when the doors are open. When the train is in a yard or in the shop, or when theres a door problem and train has to be taken out of service with doors open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted August 31, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 31, 2012 4. I believe so, as it's right above the keyhole to activate the coupler. 5. Say a guy gets crushed by the door since the train operator is on the right. Whatever happened to Local Recycle? Also, is the NTT reverser a switch or a wrench like older cars? The doors will still open and close the usual way and he would still get an indication when all the doors are closed and locked The "reverser" on the NTT cars is actually a knob-like thing (can't find the right word for it) that says forward and reverse, but it's useless unless you insert a special key (forgot the name of it) and turn it to the "on" position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted August 31, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 31, 2012 The doors will still open and close the usual way and he would still get an indication when all the doors are closed and locked The "reverser" on the NTT cars is actually a knob-like thing (can't find the right word for it) that says forward and reverse, but it's useless unless you insert a special key (forgot the name of it) and turn it to the "on" position Oh yea, that's right. Now I remember. The reverser should be the silver circle on below the yellow horn actuator. You can see the three notches that designate the F, N, and R settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Railfan Posted August 31, 2012 Share #15 Posted August 31, 2012 Really? I never saw the T/O press the door buttons any time while I was looking at them the entire trip. Those button are in ever class after the R38s. The T.O. presses the button on the correct side which "Enables" the doors on that side. After that the conductor opens the door. Without the T.O. pressing the buttons the doors will not open when the conductor tries to open them. On the earler classes , (R38 and Prior) the Conductor did all the work, Why would a guy get crushed by the door? If the train is in OPTO, the only purpose the door enablers serve is to open the doors. the T/O would have to get up and go to the relevant side of the train and visually confirm that the doors are clear before closing them with the wall mounted door controls. Not sure about the reverse switch on the NTTs though, but it is probably still either wrench, or the safety, or it is operated through the diagnostic panel. I'm not 100% sure how this works in OPTO. But the train operator would still have to hit the door enabler, then get up go to the door control board, open the door , close the door , make sure no ones trapped or jammed in a door. Then he would be on his way. Take a look at the Franklin shuttle next time as it is OPTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted August 31, 2012 Share #16 Posted August 31, 2012 Oh yea, that's right. Now I remember. The reverser should be the silver circle on below the yellow horn actuator. You can see the three notches that designate the F, N, and R settings. Wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted August 31, 2012 Share #17 Posted August 31, 2012 Oh yea, that's right. Now I remember. The reverser should be the silver circle on below the yellow horn actuator. You can see the three notches that designate the F, N, and R settings. The reverser is actually on the other side right near the throttle/brake handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted August 31, 2012 Share #18 Posted August 31, 2012 There is no throttle or brake handle on an R160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted August 31, 2012 Share #19 Posted August 31, 2012 Why are there Left Door Open and Left Door Close buttons on the driver's console? Franklin Av. That is all. Also, is the NTT reverser a switch or a wrench like older cars? Wrench. Just like all the others. There is no throttle or brake handle on an R160. Yep. Lever control boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted September 1, 2012 Share #20 Posted September 1, 2012 Franklin Av. That is all. What about platforms on the left side? Wrench. Just like all the others. NO! Yep. Lever control boys. Keep you wrenches home Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted September 1, 2012 Share #21 Posted September 1, 2012 Franklin Av. That is all. Never knew the NTTs ran on the Franklin ...guess you learn something new every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3 Via Av U Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted September 1, 2012 Never knew the NTTs ran on the Franklin ...guess you learn something new every day No they don't, still the good ol' 68's. What does SP CHG mean on the keyhole? I also assume that since the handle is vertical, the train operator turns it horizontial and holds it as such for the entirety of the time he is operating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted September 1, 2012 Share #23 Posted September 1, 2012 No they don't, still the good ol' 68's. What does SP CHG mean on the keyhole? I also assume that since the handle is vertical, the train operator turns it horizontial and holds it as such for the entirety of the time he is operating. Yes that's how the deadman works on the NTTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted September 1, 2012 Share #24 Posted September 1, 2012 Keep you wrenches home Thank You. Wow I guess I am losing the touch. I havent been in an NTT cab for quite a while, so I must have forgotten. Lol love how they put MAX Power and MIN Power. They got the Coast correct though lmao. Never knew the NTTs ran on the Franklin ...guess you learn something new every day I guess people don't interpret the way they used to anymore... Anyways, do you really need a conductor for a 4 Car Consist NTT? Thats why they have the door control in the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted September 1, 2012 Share #25 Posted September 1, 2012 I stand corrected on the reverser issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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