ttcsubwayfan Posted May 3, 2013 Share #26 Posted May 3, 2013 There are pics from subchat that showed the train (at least a month or so ago that is or was on track 1) was linked. How can you tell if it's linked or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted May 3, 2013 Share #27 Posted May 3, 2013 How can you tell if it's linked or not? Look between the cars. If it looks like a thin straight bar between the 2 cars, then its linked. If not, then they still in individual sets I'll probably check it out today...if I'm feeling any better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted May 3, 2013 Share #28 Posted May 3, 2013 There are pics from subchat that showed the train (at least a month or so ago that is or was on track 1) was linked. I checked track 1 the other day, they were still singles. I think ill check this out when they run the TOMC on the shuttle or whenever I happen to pass the area. If they are linked, that means they just linked random numbers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted May 3, 2013 Share #29 Posted May 3, 2013 Even if the ones you see are not linked. It is a known fact that shuttle cars have been linked and they were last seen in Livonia yard as of a month and a half ago on a track outside and in the barn. The work was very recent and was done by either 207th or Coney Island Yard. My bet is 207th did the work. Plus you all have to remember two things. 1) There are a very limited number of cars set aside for shuttle service 2) As a result, extras can only be kept out of commission for but so long to allow the in service cars to be replaced in case they B/O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted May 3, 2013 Share #30 Posted May 3, 2013 Even if the ones you see are not linked. It is a known fact that shuttle cars have been linked and they were last seen in Livonia yard as of a month and a half ago on a track outside and in the barn. The work was very recent and was done by either 207th or Coney Island Yard. My bet is 207th did the work. Plus you all have to remember two things. 1) There are a very limited number of cars set aside for shuttle service 2) As a result, extras can only be kept out of commission for but so long to allow the in service cars to be replaced in case they B/O The entire shuttle fleet is 20 cars. 10 in Manhattan in service and the other 10 sitting in Livonia yard waiting to be rotated into service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted May 4, 2013 Share #31 Posted May 4, 2013 Exactly! However upon last inspection 3 or 4 cars were missing from Livonia and may have been up at 207 receiving the linkage. Also the other work performed when linking cars is the removal of the brake valve and master controller in some B cars for parts as well as rebuilt trucks for the under body. This is all done in careful consideration that if one of the cars in service B/O they have to be serviced immediately while their replacement cars are in the shop. Not so difficult for tracks 1 & 4 but very much complicated for track 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 4, 2013 Share #32 Posted May 4, 2013 I am not sure if answered already, but: if trains are linked, is it possible to unlink them? And i still think it is short sighted to link all 3 cars considering track 3 runs a 4 car train. Linking 2 cars would've made more sense and they can attach a single or connect 2 paired sets for track 4. Now they have no flexibility should something happen to one of the cars, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted May 4, 2013 Share #33 Posted May 4, 2013 The links can only be removed by the maintenance shop. The days of having flexibility are gone. These parts are in short supply and are not really made anymore. Linking the cars together and keeping the extra parts to the side saves a ton of money as these cars have to provide 15 more ears minimum of service. Coupling and Un-coupling creates more wear and tear on a number of pieces. That's why new car orders have gone in the direction of married sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted May 5, 2013 Share #34 Posted May 5, 2013 thanks and do you know which cars numbers are assigned to the , , , and Not at the moment cause some of the lines R62As are on the so its abit difficult to determine wich R62As are on the and wich are on the . The has R62s 1301-1365,1371-1434 and 1441-1625 assigned to it and last but not least the has R62As 1741-1750. Im not sure wich R62As are on the maybe some one else can answer that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted May 5, 2013 Share #35 Posted May 5, 2013 thanks and do you know which cars numbers are assigned to the , , , and The info is available on the TTMG wiki: http://www.ttmg.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=MTA_Subway_Yard_Roster : 1826-1830, 1841-1890, 1896-1900, 2156-2235, 2241-2475 : 1301-1365, 1371-1434, 1438, 1441-1625 : 1741-1745, and one other unit which I'm unsure of, because I'm hearing 2141-2145 went back to the : 1651-1740, 1746-1825, 1831-1840, 1891-1895, 1901-1908, 1910-1926, 1934, 1938-1939, 1942-1944, 1947-1949, 1954, 1957-2140, possibly 2141-2145, 2146-2155, 2236-2240 : 1927-1933, 1935-1937, 1940-1941, 1945-1946, 1950-1953, 1955-1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted May 5, 2013 Share #36 Posted May 5, 2013 ...possibly 2141-2145... 2141-2145 are back on the lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted May 5, 2013 Share #37 Posted May 5, 2013 The info is available on the TTMG wiki: http://www.ttmg.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=MTA_Subway_Yard_Roster : 1826-1830, 1841-1890, 1896-1900, 2156-2235, 2241-2475 : 1301-1365, 1371-1434, 1438, 1441-1625 : 1741-1745, and one other unit which I'm unsure of, because I'm hearing 2141-2145 went back to the : 1651-1740, 1746-1825, 1831-1840, 1891-1895, 1901-1908, 1910-1926, 1934, 1938-1939, 1942-1944, 1947-1949, 1954, 1957-2140, possibly 2141-2145, 2146-2155, 2236-2240 : 1927-1933, 1935-1937, 1940-1941, 1945-1946, 1950-1953, 1955-1956 For now, the has 1341-1345, and 1391-1395 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted May 5, 2013 Share #38 Posted May 5, 2013 2141-2145 are back on the lol. 2141-2145 are back on the to get converted to full width cab and got replaced on the with 1746-1750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted May 5, 2013 Share #39 Posted May 5, 2013 Are they still running the R62A with the RFW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted May 5, 2013 Share #40 Posted May 5, 2013 Are they still running the R62A with the RFW? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted May 5, 2013 Share #41 Posted May 5, 2013 No Aw, poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted May 5, 2013 Share #42 Posted May 5, 2013 For now, the has 1341-1345, and 1391-1395 I believe those cars are still assigned to the , I think the reason they haven't been changing sets like they used to is because 240 St now maintains R62s as well, so they don't have to send it back to Livonia for maintnence. The has had that set for a long time now, though I remember a few months back it did slip on the again. (I see this thread has turned into a thread for updates on where R62A's are...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted May 6, 2013 Share #43 Posted May 6, 2013 Was it 1651-1900 and 1966-2475 that were converted to 5-car sets? And does anyone know if any more 1900-series R62As will be converted to 5-car sets (possibly 1960-1965 and others?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share #44 Posted May 19, 2013 Was it 1651-1900 and 1966-2475 that were converted to 5-car sets? And does anyone know if any more 1900-series R62As will be converted to 5-car sets (possibly 1960-1965 and others?)? 1651-1900 2156-2475 are 5-car set with full width cabs 1901-1908, 1910-1926, 1934, 1938-1939, 1942-1944, 1947-1949, 1954, 1957-1965 are singles on the . 1917-1926 was the bfre 1966-2155 are singles convert to 5-car sets without full width cab tho 1927-1933, 1935-1937, 1940-1941, 1945-1946, 1950-1953, 1955-1956 are Shuttle based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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