RTOPRO Posted July 26, 2013 Share #2276 Posted July 26, 2013 The test train is making simulated stops on the local track right now, signed up NIS. It's not running a test. Those converted cars are ready. They are being used to get crews familiarized. Conductors are practicing getting familiar with the door controls which is why they open on the opposite side. Train Operators are getting familiar with handling the operation of the train since the position of the master controller is moved. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 27, 2013 Share #2277 Posted July 27, 2013 Already on youtube (not my video): Thanks for posting my vid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted July 27, 2013 Share #2278 Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Well, shiet! Edited July 27, 2013 by mtattrain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted July 27, 2013 Share #2279 Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks for posting my vid. Oh, that was you? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted July 27, 2013 Share #2280 Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) I love how it's so easy to pick out the brand new car at the end of the set. Sticks out like a sore thumb lol. (not mine) Edited July 27, 2013 by Fan Railer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 27, 2013 Share #2281 Posted July 27, 2013 I love how it's so easy to pick out the brand new car at the end of the set. Sticks out like a sore thumb lol. (not mine)Was that yesterday? I didn't see the train signed up as the ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 28, 2013 Share #2282 Posted July 28, 2013 So... is the revenue service 30 day test still on to start Wednesday? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted July 28, 2013 Share #2283 Posted July 28, 2013 So... is the revenue service 30 day test still on to start Wednesday? Its still supposed to no reason why it should change. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q90 Posted July 28, 2013 Share #2284 Posted July 28, 2013 This new R188 really has me thinking. So I wonder if more cars will be ordered to be used on the train as well. Also I also am skeptical about an "R188A" provided by Bombarider which would consist of converted standard R142s and an order would consist of new builds as well to replace the aging R62/R62As. I would expect ultilization on the A division to look like this if the MTA decided to buy more R188s and introduce R188A. R188 (Kawasaki): , , R188A (Bombarider): , , , 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted July 28, 2013 Share #2285 Posted July 28, 2013 The R188 was only ordered to allow for CBTC capability on the 7 line. And the R62s still have at least 12 more years left before anyone seriously considers the idea of replacing them with new vehicles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJC Posted July 28, 2013 Share #2286 Posted July 28, 2013 I love how it's so easy to pick out the brand new car at the end of the set. Sticks out like a sore thumb lol. (not mine) The brand new car is not at the end of the set. (On the converted sets, none of the A cars are new.) This new R188 really has me thinking. So I wonder if more cars will be ordered to be used on the train as well. Also I also am skeptical about an "R188A" provided by Bombarider which would consist of converted standard R142s and an order would consist of new builds as well to replace the aging R62/R62As. I would expect ultilization on the A division to look like this if the MTA decided to buy more R188s and introduce R188A. R188 (Kawasaki): , , R188A (Bombarider): , , , All of the new R188's are for fleet growth. None of the R188's are replacing any existing cars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted July 28, 2013 Share #2287 Posted July 28, 2013 The brand new car is not at the end of the set. (On the converted sets, none of the A cars are new.) I think we was referring to the new car (7899)'s general position, which was towards the end of the set (second-to-last car). As for why it's easy to pick out, it's the LED lighting that's most prominent. Though what I hadn't noticed before were the apparently tinted passenger windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2288 Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) This new R188 really has me thinking. So I wonder if more cars will be ordered to be used on the train as well. Also I also am skeptical about an "R188A" provided by Bombarider which would consist of converted standard R142s and an order would consist of new builds as well to replace the aging R62/R62As. I would expect ultilization on the A division to look like this if the MTA decided to buy more R188s and introduce R188A. R188 (Kawasaki): , , R188A (Bombarider): , , , The R188 order is only for the Number line to enable it to run cbtc.The line will consist of what ever R142As remain that wont be converted , and of all of the R62As that currently run on the wich most were originally from the . You still have about 12-14 yrs before there can be talks about replacing any of the R62/As Edited July 29, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q90 Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2289 Posted July 29, 2013 The R188 order is only for the Number line to enable it to run cbtc.The line will consist of what ever R142As remain that wont be converted , and of all of the R62As that currently run on the wich most were originally from the . You still have about 12-14 yrs before there can be talks about replacing any of the R62/As Well the R62s are quite old being built from 1983-1985. And however long that takes for MTA to decide on replacing them, I was giving a thought on the R188 and a hypothetical R188A replacing them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2290 Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Well the R62s are quite old being built from 1983-1985. And however long that takes for MTA to decide on replacing them, I was giving a thought on the R188 and a hypothetical R188A replacing them. Remember a subway car must be 40 yrs old before it can be retired unless there is something wrong with it where it is not fit for passanger service anymore . Considering that the Oldest R62 is 30 and the Youngest is 28 and the Oldest R62A is 28 and the youngest is 26 you still have about 12 -15 yrs roughly before they can get retired , by the time the ta orders its replacements , there will be issues likely with their replacement order as usual, so don't be shocked if we see the R62/As for at least 14-17 yrs more only time will tell . Edited July 29, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q90 Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2291 Posted July 29, 2013 Remember a subway car must be 40 yrs old before it can be retired unless there is something wrong with it where it is not fit for passanger service anymore . Considering that the Oldest R62 is 30 and the Youngest is 28 and the Oldest R62A is 28 and the youngest is 26 you still have about 12 -15 yrs roughly before they can get retired , by the time the ta orders its replacements , there will be issues likely with their replacement order as usual, so don't be shocked if we see the R62/As for at least 14-17 yrs more only time will tell . Don't worry I'm not shocked. The R62s are brand new compared to the R32s that are still operating on the and have been recently assigned to the / too. But I prefer the R142/R188 since they are better trains. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Bus Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2292 Posted July 29, 2013 The line is going to be full of foamers on Wednesday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2293 Posted July 29, 2013 Why is that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Bus Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2294 Posted July 29, 2013 Wednesday is the expected day that the R188s will start the 30 day test. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2295 Posted July 29, 2013 The line is going to be full of foamers on Wednesday. I feel bad for the T/O and conducter that will be on that train 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2296 Posted July 29, 2013 Watch it not happen Wednesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2297 Posted July 29, 2013 30 day in service test? Uh oh lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2298 Posted July 29, 2013 I feel bad for the T/O and conducter that will be on that train God help their poor souls! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2299 Posted July 29, 2013 The line is going to be full of foamers on Wednesday. Crap. I'll be there for Thursday or Friday for pics. Time conflict on Wednesday. Watch it not happen Wednesday. Don't jinx it lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted July 29, 2013 Share #2300 Posted July 29, 2013 Don't worry I'm not shocked. The R62s are brand new compared to the R32s that are still operating on the and have been recently assigned to the / too. But I prefer the R142/R188 since they are better trains. That's your opinion... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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