mtattrain Posted November 23, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2012 Sorry if posted before but I was wondering how and trains are able to reach higher speeds than other express trains on the Jamaica El. Does anyone know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted November 23, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 23, 2012 Well, I am not sure how to answer this question, but I think it is maybe because of the equipment and speed limits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted November 23, 2012 Share #3 Posted November 23, 2012 Sorry if posted before but I was wondering how and trains are able to reach higher speeds than other express trains on the Jamaica El. Does anyone know why? What do you mean by "other express trains"? The and are the only express trains there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted November 23, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 23, 2012 What do you mean by "other express trains"? The and are the only express trains there... Don't forget the to 179... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted November 23, 2012 Share #5 Posted November 23, 2012 Don't forget the to 179... He said the "Jamaica El." The is all underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious2train Posted November 23, 2012 Share #6 Posted November 23, 2012 What do you mean by "other express trains"? The and are the only express trains there... mtattrain is probably referring to other express runs in the system and he just worded his post poorly. I don't know the answer myself. It is interesting how one of the nicer express runs around is also one of the shortest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaica Express Posted November 24, 2012 Share #7 Posted November 24, 2012 I'll take a stab at it. Assuming you mean't other express runs in the system, I don't think there are any timers on the express track between Marcy and Myrtle Aves..which allows higher speeds. The 6th Ave express between W4th and 34th gets some pretty good speed though as well. Other express segments used to be pretty fast but after the Williamsburg Bridge Wreck, the timer installation spree the MTA went on afterwards slowed down a lot areas in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted November 24, 2012 Share #8 Posted November 24, 2012 There's a timer just outside Myrtle-Bway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaica Express Posted November 24, 2012 Share #9 Posted November 24, 2012 There's a timer just outside Myrtle-Bway Oh ok, but the train wouldn't be moving too fast anyway since its just leaving/arriving at the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Railfan Posted November 24, 2012 Share #10 Posted November 24, 2012 The reason it's fast is because of the downgrades in both directions. When trains are bound for queens, there is a downgrade from Hewes to Lorimer street and an upgrade from there to Myrtle av before hitting the 40 mph timer outside of Myrtle. When trains are heading to Manhattan there is a downgrade from Myrtle to Lorimer street and then an upgrade from there to Marcy av. Trains start to sow down at lorimer street because of the curve ahead and timers. This is why trains are fast on that small express stretch. There are downgrades in both directions for a couple of stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted November 24, 2012 Share #11 Posted November 24, 2012 Probably the fastest regular express run on an el is the Hunts Pt to Parkchester over on Pelham. the best one is probably the one on WPR to E180 but thats only during go. The Jamaica el one is short but it does run the 160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted November 25, 2012 Ya, I meant the other express line throughout the system, sorry for the unclearness and thanks! (do the lock if you wish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted November 25, 2012 Share #13 Posted November 25, 2012 Gun Hill to E180 on tk M is the only time I've ever seen a 142 get up to 56 mph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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