ScreechyFlange Posted June 30, 2013 Share #2101 Posted June 30, 2013 There was an 188 signed up as a super express at 61 street, pretty cool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted June 30, 2013 Share #2102 Posted June 30, 2013 There was an 188 signed up as a super express at 61 street, pretty cool.That means they're testing on the , shit... The foam begins in 3, 2, 1. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted June 30, 2013 Share #2103 Posted June 30, 2013 There was an 188 signed up as a super express at 61 street, pretty cool. Um, FOAM! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted June 30, 2013 Share #2104 Posted June 30, 2013 There was an 188 signed up as a super express at 61 street, pretty cool. Wow, they got a super express program on there? Awesome! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted June 30, 2013 Share #2105 Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) Oh boy here we go...let the foaming begin lol . Edited June 30, 2013 by R62AR33 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted June 30, 2013 Share #2106 Posted June 30, 2013 Foam on comrades! Credits to BROAdWAYexpressN for the video. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookiePhenom Posted July 1, 2013 Share #2107 Posted July 1, 2013 Foam on comrades! Credits to BROAdWAYexpressN for the video. Winnar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2108 Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) The 5 car set of R62As that was in westchester yard was in service today on the the other half of the set was borrowed cars from the , all 3 sets were out today for at least 2 trips each on the Edited July 2, 2013 by R62AR33 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2109 Posted July 2, 2013 The 5 car set of R62As that was in westchester yard was in service today on the the other half of the set was borrowed cars from the , all 3 sets were out today for at least 2 trips each on the That's something new 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2110 Posted July 2, 2013 Yes, The following cars are on the : 1721-1725, 1731-1735, 1741-1745, 1746-1750, 2191-2195. That train set was just random... Explains why I saw 1996 on the South End of a train. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2111 Posted July 2, 2013 The 5 car set of R62As that was in westchester yard was in service today on the the other half of the set was borrowed cars from the , all 3 sets were out today for at least 2 trips each on the I cought the R62A at 1:10 pm today, it ran all day, I only took it 1 stop 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2112 Posted July 2, 2013 I can't wait to see the look on all those riders when they see all those new R188's and R142A's converts on that line and I can imagine those angry riders. It's not that bad at least they will still have some new trains. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2113 Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) I can't wait to see the look on all those riders when they see all those new R188's and R142A's converts on that line and I can imagine those angry riders. It's not that bad at least they will still have some new trains. After about 10-15 years later, the will be back to NTTs once again - as in getting brand new cars to retire R62/62As. By then, the R142/142As will be the older cars. Edited July 2, 2013 by RollOverMyHead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2114 Posted July 2, 2013 After about 10-15 years later, the will be back to NTTs once again - as in getting brand new cars to retire R62/62As. By then, the R142/142As will be the older cars. Exactly I don't see the big deal over this swap people act like they own these trains, if anything riders should be the ones complaining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2115 Posted July 2, 2013 Exactly I don't see the big deal over this swap people act like they own these trains, if anything riders should be the ones complaining. In complete agreement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2116 Posted July 2, 2013 After about 10-15 years later, the will be back to NTTs once again - as in getting brand new cars to retire R62/62As. By then, the R142/142As will be the older cars. Yup, I kept saying that. If people can put up with it for that time, they will get new trains. The R188s are a mix of new and 2nd hand refurbished trains. I dunno if this means the converted R142As are going to stay over 40 years (that's the general retirement age for most trains) or if the R188s especially the inserted cars will be retired at the same time (meaning they retire 12-13 years shorter at around 27yrs when the original R142As are about 40yrs). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2117 Posted July 2, 2013 I think both the new cars and the second hand cars will last longer like around 40-45 years like most car classes before (R32, R38, R40, R42). It depends. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2118 Posted July 2, 2013 40yrs as a give or take, could be more, could be less. My question is given the nearly 12 yr gap between the R142A and R188, will they retire at the same time or separately? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2119 Posted July 2, 2013 R62s and R62As are scheduled to start seeing replacements roll in two capital programs from now starting in 2023. Also the 188s will not retire 12 years early unless they were to show severe structural and performance reliability decline. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2120 Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) @Grand Concourse Probably depends - 5 converted R142A and 6 new R188 cars to make up 11-car trains while on the . Remember, the R142As are in five-car sets. Unless if I'm mistaken, R188s are suppose to be 6-car sets. If this is correct, then it is much more likely that they'll both retire together than separately. Because then otherwise if the R142A and R188 were both separate, the former would have to remain ten car trains instead of being coupled with another six cars. Edited July 2, 2013 by RollOverMyHead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2121 Posted July 2, 2013 There are 6 car sets that are the 5 R142As with an inserted car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2122 Posted July 2, 2013 Car Equipment and the manufacturer are pretty serious about keeping the number sequence uniform. 7211-7215 remain intact. 7216-7220 now has 7221 attached if I remember seeing it correctly. Don't ask me which one is the C car. I have not the first clue. 7226 has been removed from 7227-7230 my guess is to be a C car, but that's not my best guess. I don't know how they are going about deciding which car is the C car but I do know the C car is not supposed to be an end car. That still has to be an A car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted July 3, 2013 Share #2123 Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) R62s and R62As are scheduled to start seeing replacements roll in two capital programs from now starting in 2023. Also the 188s will not retire 12 years early unless they were to show severe structural and performance reliability decline. 2023 is when the R62 is scheduled to start seeing replacements , 2026 is for the R62A , but knowing how the ta is when it comes to retiring trains don't be surprised if the R62/As hit 43-45 yrs so lets not worry about their retirement but the way that both the R62/As are running they probably wont get retired till the late 2020s. Edited July 3, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted July 3, 2013 Share #2124 Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) 40yrs as a give or take, could be more, could be less. My question is given the nearly 12 yr gap between the R142A and R188, will they retire at the same time or separately? More than likely they well retire when the 188s (new cars) hit that age. I'm assuming the converted cars got a slight overhaul in the process up at the plant Edited July 3, 2013 by Fresh Pond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted July 3, 2013 Share #2125 Posted July 3, 2013 Ah good to know, thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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