RTOMan Posted August 5, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 5, 2008 Just wanted y'all to know as of 1800 hrs Yesterday(since its 0040 hrs now) The R160's are in Service on the line.. All 5 R160 (Z)ebras did not get layed up they stayed in Service as trains, they will be running on the Line Full Time now.. The reaction of the customers at Parsons was "Interesting" to say the least when the (Z)ebra R160 came in the station and did not go out of service like its been doing.. They are ALL running as i type they will continue to run on the Line, So look for more R160's to be put in service and more R42's to be put out of their misery or shipped somewhere else.. NorthEasten got two of em on his last two trips lucky son of a gun... Now the R42's will be (Z)ebra Put-ins from Easy New York Yard but look for that to change as well... So happy hunting for those looking for pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted August 5, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 5, 2008 Just wanted y'all to know as of 1800 hrs Yesterday(since its 0040 hrs now) The R160's are in Service on the line.. All 5 R160 (Z)ebras did not get layed up they stayed in Service as trains, they will be running on the Line Full Time now.. The reaction of the customers at Parsons was "Interesting" to say the least when the (Z)ebra R160 came in the station and did not go out of service like its been doing.. They are ALL running as i type they will continue to run on the Line, So look for more R160's to be put in service and more R42's to be put out of their misery or shipped somewhere else.. NorthEasten got two of em on his last two trips lucky son of a gun... Now the R42's will be (Z)ebra Put-ins from Easy New York Yard but look for that to change as well... So happy hunting for those looking for pictures... Well well well.....thats some good news. My camera will be ready to film:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Toasty Posted August 5, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 5, 2008 Hmm... what a twist! It's a mixed blessing I guess, no more RFW, but a much more pleasant ride (IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 5, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 5, 2008 So its finally happening. This will be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted August 5, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 5, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted August 5, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 5, 2008 But you gotta admit, those R42 are falling apart. One of these day they going to break into piece on the if the R160a don't come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62A 1991 Posted August 5, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 5, 2008 Enough said, I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted August 5, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 5, 2008 But you gotta admit, those R42 are falling apart. One of these day they going to break into piece on the if the R160a don't come. There falling apart because ENY doesn't maintain them right. They run pretty good on the line though. But if they sent to jamaica,then oh noes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 5, 2008 Share #9 Posted August 5, 2008 enough said, i assume. nice shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghome Posted August 5, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 5, 2008 It is ABOUT TIME! I can't wait until my first ride on the line in a R160 train. That means if I wanted to ride a R160 on the BMT Jamaica Line , I do not have to wait to ride a train. I going to miss the R42 on the line thougth. It is a good thing that I can now ride a R42 on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted August 5, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 5, 2008 It is ABOUT TIME! I can't wait until my first ride on the line in a R160 train. That means if I wanted to ride a R160 on the BMT Jamaica Line , I do not have to wait to ride a train. I going to miss the R42 on the line thougth. It is a good thing that I can now ride a R42 on the line. i know but the (A)'s R44 is plian dumb. hah i got to sent the pic to Harry fast before the deadline!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 5, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 5, 2008 Now i'm speaking from a railfan's perspective here. I liked the R42s, but personally, I thought these were the most boring cars out of the whole fleet. Although I'm not happy that these are getting reefed, I dont like them on the and lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted August 5, 2008 Share #13 Posted August 5, 2008 Finally!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 5, 2008 Share #14 Posted August 5, 2008 Finally!!!!! Yes, FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 6, 2008 Share #15 Posted August 6, 2008 Well going to miss the R42's, line is a railfan's delight because of the great views, and Im going to miss the window, but hey the window isn't everything and I see why the R42s need to go...theyre in bad shape anyway, so welcome aboard R160's on the Stuck around Chambers today to see if I could spot a set, didn't get one though, may take the same "long way home" tomorrow to see for myself. Bet RTOMan is pretty happy about this news, I remember you liked those 160's on the (N)ovember "back in the day"...now no more motors dropping out and better brakes right? An expired Fun Pass for the first to get pictures of those cars going over the Crescent St curve signed as a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 6, 2008 Share #16 Posted August 6, 2008 Well going to miss the R42's, line is a railfan's delight because of the great views, and Im going to miss the window, but hey the window isn't everything and I see why the R42s need to go...theyre in bad shape anyway, so welcome aboard R160's on the Stuck around Chambers today to see if I could spot a set, didn't get one though, may take the same "long way home" tomorrow to see for myself. Bet RTOMan is pretty happy about this news, I remember you liked those 160's on the (N)ovember "back in the day"...now no more motors dropping out and better brakes right? An expired Fun Pass for the first to get pictures of those cars going over the Crescent St curve signed as a honestly i liked the 42s for similar reasons, but not on the Janet, Miranda or Zoe. they ride well on the adrian. so here they are, the 160s making their debut on the Janet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62A 1991 Posted August 6, 2008 Share #17 Posted August 6, 2008 Oh, by the way, yes, the R160s are on the , but I saw one set on the still, so there is at LEAST one set still being put-in on the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'89 Liberty MCI Posted August 6, 2008 Share #18 Posted August 6, 2008 Rode an R160 on the today from Essex to Jamaica Center. It was alright, they look great inside and feel great but I always like the feel of old equipment. So rickety and historic. I had an R42 on the going back from the JAM to Essex which I liked better than the 160 to JAM. About 1/4 of the trains I saw out there were R160s, they are popping up frequently now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted August 6, 2008 Well going to miss the R42's, line is a railfan's delight because of the great views, and Im going to miss the window, but hey the window isn't everything and I see why the R42s need to go...theyre in bad shape anyway, so welcome aboard R160's on the Stuck around Chambers today to see if I could spot a set, didn't get one though, may take the same "long way home" tomorrow to see for myself. Bet RTOMan is pretty happy about this news, I remember you liked those 160's on the (N)ovember "back in the day"...now no more motors dropping out and better brakes right? An expired Fun Pass for the first to get pictures of those cars going over the Crescent St curve signed as a Actually yes but after doing a trip with 8553 From Parsons to Broad Street yesterday it wore of.. There are six of them out there sometimes one of them will be a ... After a while all you will see them on is the and thats it, R42's that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred G Posted August 6, 2008 Share #20 Posted August 6, 2008 I posted these elsewhere for fun and comment. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 6, 2008 Share #21 Posted August 6, 2008 I posted these elsewhere for fun and comment. Same here. nice takes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share #22 Posted August 6, 2008 I posted these elsewhere for fun and comment. Same here. Hey Fred was you around Marcy Ave yesterday around 1800 hrs taking pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghome Posted August 6, 2008 Share #23 Posted August 6, 2008 It is ABOUT TIME! I can't wait until my first ride on the line in a R160 train. That means if I wanted to ride a R160 on the BMT Jamaica Line , I do not have to wait to ride a train. I going to miss the R42 on the line thougth. It is a good thing that I can now ride a R42 on the line. Today I rode my first R160 and train rides. Both rides was excellent. The only problem with the I was on is the advertisements. The advertisement, "This is an __________ bound train; The next stop is _______" ; Was not working on my ride. The other main advertisements were working thougth. Examples, "This is ___________, Transfer is available for _________; and the closing doors advertisements worked. The conductor started making advertisements in Brooklyn though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred G Posted August 6, 2008 Share #24 Posted August 6, 2008 Hey Fred was you around Marcy Ave yesterday around 1800 hrs taking pictures? No Sir, I was surveying in a boat in CT :cool: (Seriously, hydrographic survey, was working) One of these days you'll see me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62A 1991 Posted August 6, 2008 Share #25 Posted August 6, 2008 I'm still disappointed that the MTA refuses to show anything BUT Nassau St on the displays of these trains (besides Skip-Stop). I mean, they only travel on Nassau St for 1 Stop (Fulton St), and that means trains aren't even "Nassau St Locals" during Middays (neither are (J)s on weekends). They can display Jamaica Local or Myrtle Av Local or (if it won't confuse people) Broadway Local/EXP (J)/(Z), in addition to Nassau St. And what happened to West End for the rush hour ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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