NYCRailfan523 Posted October 12, 2012 Share #26 Posted October 12, 2012 I love Lo-V's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share #27 Posted October 12, 2012 The train went completely express, stopping only at Grand Central and Yankee Stadium. It stopped momentarily around 125th Street and the Bronx stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted October 12, 2012 Share #28 Posted October 12, 2012 The train ran on Wednesday and Thursday, I was there both days but actually got on the train yesterday (on Wednesday got a run-by at one of the stations). It might run today at 4 pm, it depends if the Yankees lose or not (If they lose its another game tonight), but from the looks of it they are tied so idk if another game might happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCRailfan523 Posted October 13, 2012 Share #29 Posted October 13, 2012 The only problem is that, it doesn't have air-conditioning. Even though I love riding Lo-V's, I will ride a normal train to Yankee Stadium if it is like jam-packed, making it so hot inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted October 13, 2012 Share #30 Posted October 13, 2012 Why would you need ac? It was pretty breezy-cold outside. Plus even on an R142, if it's packed, you probably won't feel much cool air anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 13, 2012 Share #31 Posted October 13, 2012 Nonstop? Are they sure about that? Every time the MTA has run this trip it has made all the regular line stops (even 138th if regular trains are stopping there when the Lo-V gets there). Besides, track capacity is still a little tight at that hour so even if this train runs non-stop it's going to be a slow ride. So? We're not allowed to ever change things? Yes, the trains ran non-stop. The only stops they made were for signals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted October 13, 2012 Share #32 Posted October 13, 2012 Meh, if there were going to be red signals along the way, I see little reason to run the trips non-stop. The one thing it should accomplish however is this keeps the regular geese away. The one time I rode the Lo-V (before a 4pm game during the 2010 playoffs) the train was jam packed with Yankee fans, school kids, and peculiar geese that rode for the heck of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Hammers Posted October 13, 2012 Share #33 Posted October 13, 2012 I heard rumors that the Low-Vs will be running AGAIN this weekend for ACLS. Any more details on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted October 13, 2012 Share #34 Posted October 13, 2012 I wouldn't be surprised they run again. They run for all the home games for the playoffs. So tomorrow and Sunday, 'come on down'. *Of course check the MTA website. Meh, if there were going to be red signals along the way, I see little reason to run the trips non-stop. The one thing it should accomplish however is this keeps the regular geese away. The one time I rode the Lo-V (before a 4pm game during the 2010 playoffs) the train was jam packed with Yankee fans, school kids, and peculiar geese that rode for the heck of it. Same deal with me regarding the 2010 ALCS. It was packed with people getting on at 86th and 125th. I was surprised about the no stops this year, but I don't mind. No worries about crowding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Hammers Posted October 13, 2012 Share #35 Posted October 13, 2012 I wouldn't be surprised they run again. They run for all the home games for the playoffs. So tomorrow and Sunday, 'come on down'. *Of course check the MTA website. What will the departure times be out of GCS if they run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted October 13, 2012 Share #36 Posted October 13, 2012 Not sure, but usually 1 hour before the start of the game. I think tomorrow is 8pm, so it might arrive ~7pm, *but this is just what I think. Not making any promises if it doesn't run for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 13, 2012 Share #37 Posted October 13, 2012 The GO doesn't specify when the Lo-V goes into service, but it's scheduled to leave E180 at 1500, run lite to the South Ferry loop and then up to Grand Central. Today's trip left E180 at 1300 so do the math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted October 13, 2012 Share #38 Posted October 13, 2012 The GO doesn't specify when the Lo-V goes into service, but it's scheduled to leave E180 at 1500, run lite to the South Ferry loop and then up to Grand Central. Today's trip left E180 at 1300 so do the math. So it's being stored at 180th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 13, 2012 Share #39 Posted October 13, 2012 Yes. it's in the barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted October 13, 2012 Share #40 Posted October 13, 2012 Yes. it's in the barn. It seems like it would make more sense to store it at Jerome, but I don't know much about yards, so i'm sure theres a reason it's at 180th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 13, 2012 Share #41 Posted October 13, 2012 It runs out of E180 so that they have the flexibility of sending it down either the East or West side in order to loop. Mosholu Yard doesn't have any extra room. That's why it needs to lay up a couple 's next door in Concourse. I suppose keeping it there could be an option though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted October 13, 2012 Share #42 Posted October 13, 2012 It runs out of E180 so that they have the flexibility of sending it down either the East or West side in order to loop. Mosholu Yard doesn't have any extra room. That's why it needs to lay up a couple 's next door in Concourse. I suppose keeping it there could be an option though..... And that also answers my R142's in Concourse question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted October 13, 2012 Share #43 Posted October 13, 2012 I heard there was a Low V yesterday outside 161 on the middle track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 13, 2012 Share #44 Posted October 13, 2012 I heard there was some kind of sporting event going on near 161 yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted October 13, 2012 Share #45 Posted October 13, 2012 The remainder of my post shouod have read "I wih I got to see it or better yet, OPERATE it." I was on board at WOodlawn so I was waiting for the call to come... Oh well, no Low V for me. Not that I would have any idea how to operate such an ancient piece of equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted October 13, 2012 Share #46 Posted October 13, 2012 Odds are it's probably a very short list on who can operate vintage equipment. As for whether or not it is running today, the Low-V is indeed running today and tomorrow for sure, and next weekend too if games 6 and 7 are needed, and "as long as the Bronx Bombers are in the playoffs" according to Mr. Prendergast. Proof here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCRailfan523 Posted October 14, 2012 Share #47 Posted October 14, 2012 Why would you need ac? It was pretty breezy-cold outside. Plus even on an R142, if it's packed, you probably won't feel much cool air anyway. I feel more comfortable when riding trains with HVAC or just A/C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted October 14, 2012 Share #48 Posted October 14, 2012 Ummm, virtually the entire trip from Grand Central to Yankee Stadium is underground. Cool air outside will be of no help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted October 14, 2012 Share #49 Posted October 14, 2012 Ok, but even if he was on a packed R142, there's no way you are going to feel the cool air when everyone is packed on top of one another. So I don't see what the fuss is about riding a Low V vs an R142. No one is forcing anyone to ride the Low V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abba Posted October 14, 2012 Share #50 Posted October 14, 2012 Was this train running today on The local tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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