Harry Posted December 5, 2008 Share #51 Posted December 5, 2008 In a scathing 1949 memo, this person insisted that the subways would not generate enough revenue for a transit authority to be genuinely independent. Who was this person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad St. Belle Posted December 6, 2008 Share #52 Posted December 6, 2008 In a scathing 1949 memo, this person insisted that the subways would not generate enough revenue for a transit authority to be genuinely independent. Who was this person? I just read 722 Miles, and if memory serves me correctly, the answer is Robert Moses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 7, 2008 Share #53 Posted December 7, 2008 I just read 722 Miles, and if memory serves me correctly, the answer is Robert Moses. Very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted December 7, 2008 Share #54 Posted December 7, 2008 Here is a fairly easy question: After the Grand Central Stop on the Times Square shuttle, there is a small portal that Track 1 is connected to. Where does it lead to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted December 7, 2008 Share #55 Posted December 7, 2008 Here is a fairly easy question: After the Grand Central Stop on the Times Square shuttle, there is a small portal that Track 1 is connected to. Where does it lead to? southbound local track of lex ave line or city hall bound track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted December 8, 2008 Share #56 Posted December 8, 2008 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted December 8, 2008 Share #57 Posted December 8, 2008 southbound local track of lex ave line or city hall bound track Well, it leads to the Lex Ave. Line I guess. The other end connects to the , and trains but got cut... Your both correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted December 8, 2008 Share #58 Posted December 8, 2008 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bknightshadow45 Posted April 23, 2009 Share #59 Posted April 23, 2009 What year did the R110B was taken out of revenue service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 23, 2009 Share #60 Posted April 23, 2009 What year did the R110B was taken out of revenue service? 2000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted April 24, 2009 Share #61 Posted April 24, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 24, 2009 Share #62 Posted April 24, 2009 1997-1999?!? I rode one back in Summer 2000 on the C. I remembered that ride vividly. I was surprised then, as that the was only instance where the C ran NTT trains for revenue service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMan Posted April 24, 2009 Share #63 Posted April 24, 2009 How many stations and miles of tracks have been closed since the late '60's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bknightshadow45 Posted April 26, 2009 Share #64 Posted April 26, 2009 2000? According to nycsubway.org the R110B got retired in 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted May 4, 2009 Share #65 Posted May 4, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted May 4, 2009 Share #66 Posted May 4, 2009 Name one of the two subway cars that were introduced into service in the month of August? And I will not revel any hints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles Posted May 11, 2009 Share #67 Posted May 11, 2009 Total guess...let's say R62s and R46s? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted May 12, 2009 Share #68 Posted May 12, 2009 Name one of the two subway cars that were introduced into service in the month of August? And I will not revel any hints. R142? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustclee Posted May 16, 2009 Share #69 Posted May 16, 2009 Name one of the two subway cars that were introduced into service in the month of August? And I will not revel any hints. R160. I think I first rode it in August of 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISCwk103 Posted May 31, 2009 Share #70 Posted May 31, 2009 Here's a couple RTO multiple choice for you guys...we'll start easy and non revealing 1- An RDO is a: a) Routine Door Operation Regular Day Off c) Rail Dispatcher's Observation d) Request for Department Officer 2-A signal displays yellow over green. This means: a) stop and wait for the signal to turn green over green, then go B) go slowly, the train will diverge (switch tracks) at the switch, no more than 10MPH and be prepared to stop within vision c) proceed slowly, the train will not diverge at the switch, be prepared to stop within vision d) a Wheel detector is active in the area 3-If a particular car has a dead motor, one of the most noticeable things that will happen is: a) the dynamic brake will not work B) the lights in the car will be dark c) the affected motor truck will arc like crazy d) the HVAC unit in the car will not function 4-A hanging guard light identifies a condition related to the: a) traction motors B) doors c) brakes d) HVAC 5-The main difference between the Arnine cars and other pre 1948 equipment as compared to any trains post 1948 is: a) soft seats B) no air conditioning c) exterior conductor controls d) different braking system 1. A 2. C 3. A LOL learned this from experience.. still LOL 4. B a hanging red light on exterior and interior of car body 5. D (taking a gander at this one) LOL got tired of 'thinking' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISCwk103 Posted May 31, 2009 Share #71 Posted May 31, 2009 haha!!!!! good one.. considering no hints given...i JUST realized a correct response was submitted.. yes. i have to agree with 'dustclee'.. test runs began on AUGUST 17,2006 on the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISCwk103 Posted May 31, 2009 Share #72 Posted May 31, 2009 okay okay.. lol.. i made a couple of changes while taking this trivia as i READ 2 questions wrong...at the time...(but hey..if an actual test..as long as my FINAL answer was submitted before handing papers in) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISCwk103 Posted May 31, 2009 Share #73 Posted May 31, 2009 what YEAR did Eight present and former female conductors and train operators file a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Federal District Court in Manhattan against the New York City Transit Authority and several of its officers, charging that the TA had involuntarily laid them off because they were pregnant ...{{yes.. i was one of the train operators}}this was the most dehumanizing, frustrating and angriest times of my dealings within the NYCTA:mad::mad::mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted June 1, 2009 Share #74 Posted June 1, 2009 Name one of the two subway cars that were introduced into service in the month of August? And I will not revel any hints. R160b hmmm9000 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q53 Limited Posted June 2, 2009 Share #75 Posted June 2, 2009 LaGuardia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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