Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2526 Posted September 13, 2013 Well there's an R62A running on the 2 as I speak for you who have Facebook go on the nycsubway.org fan page Saw the pic, it was just thrown there for the morning rush. I know since I ran into that set on the around 6:00 P.M. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2527 Posted September 13, 2013 Saw the pic, it was just thrown there for the morning rush. I know since I ran into that set on the around 6:00 P.M. And i caught the same set at about midnight...one if the cars still said and there was a dead car in the set lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2528 Posted September 13, 2013 Saw the pic, it was just thrown there for the morning rush. I know since I ran into that set on the around 6:00 P.M. Can you give me the link for the pic please? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2529 Posted September 13, 2013 The 2nd R188 is the brand new one, they might just put that or both in service 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2530 Posted September 13, 2013 Can you give me the link for the pic please? Taken at Simpson St by Mr. Thomas Risi... The shitstorm this caused on facebook...come to find out, it was just a gap (spare) train making up service 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2531 Posted September 13, 2013 Funny thing is, I had a strong feeling it was a gap train. People overreact about anything nowadays. A lone 62A popping up on the deuce must mean that line is getting all the 62As, right? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2532 Posted September 13, 2013 I mean the T/D's had put in R62A's here and there out of the clear blue on the and before as needed, if a R142 consist had to be put OOS for whatever reason relating to mechanical failure. Seen it many times for years after the R142's were assigned to these lines so it's no surprise to me why this rare occurrence took place after thinking about it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2533 Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) For example: Credits to David Pirrman, 2004, nycsubway.org This was a sudden put in from 2001. I've personally seen this for myself during that summer when I started seeing R142's on the before I moved out state temporarily. Another very rare sight as at that time the redbirds were being permanently taken OOS to be retired. The R142's started service in 1999. Edited September 13, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2534 Posted September 13, 2013 but a much comfortable and safe trip Of course, since the R62As are rife with safety violations! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2535 Posted September 13, 2013 Of course, since the R62As are rife with safety violations! Yep! And also with those bucket seats that make the passengers uncomfortable when people have to scoot over into each other when people wanna sit (mostly during Rush Hours) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2536 Posted September 13, 2013 Yep! And also with those bucket seats that make the passengers uncomfortable when people have to scoot over into each other when people wanna sit (mostly during Rush Hours) That was sarcasm - if the R62As were "unsafe" they would be pulled from service. As for bucket seating - that they don't work in New York doesn't mean they don't work everywhere. In Toronto, most people actually prefer individual seating over bench seats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2537 Posted September 13, 2013 Well, I'm just saying its too crowded no matter what sets of cars the uses. I know that because I am a daily rider. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2538 Posted September 13, 2013 Also, what about the extension of the ? Will the strip maps have the new extension stops? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2539 Posted September 13, 2013 Also, what about the extension of the ? Will the strip maps have the new extension stops? Most likely yes but have it taped over or something like that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2540 Posted September 13, 2013 Most likely yes but have it taped over or something like that Ah! Because some people say there won't be R188's until the extension is done. How about annoncements? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2541 Posted September 13, 2013 How about annoncements? There was a R142 on the @ Dyre Avenue that had the announcements hardwired into the intercom system, caught on video apparently in 2001, I think according to some of the comments on the video. But some of the announcements and LED messages will be different from back then. It's anyone's guess how it will actually sound on the R188's but it could be similar to how it plays in this video. Credits to Railfan2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FDBgMS_xYzI 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2542 Posted September 13, 2013 There was a R142 on the @ Dyre Avenue that had the announcements hardwired into the intercom system, caught on video apparently in 2001, I think according to some of the comments on the video. But some of the announcements and LED messages will be different from back then. It's anyone's guess how it will actually sound on the R188's but it could be similar to how it plays in this video. Credits to Railfan2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FDBgMS_xYzI Yep I saw that video long ago already and it was an R142, as you can see of the blinking led annoncements and not very visible Bombaider Plate at the corner. Did Railfan2 ask an employee or conductor to play the announcements just to see? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2543 Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) So the announcements must of been fixed for the 188's Edited September 13, 2013 by queenspapi 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted September 13, 2013 Share #2544 Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Doubt it was codebreaking because the transit worker asked the person who shot the video to exit the train. Some say that the reason why the R142 failed testing on the during it's debut in 1999-2004 was because the contact shoe failed to make contact on the third rails in certain areas of the Flushing line during the initial 30 day testing phase way back when over a decade ago. This is unconfirmed however. But apparently the R142A's can work on the during more up to date testing and these battery of tests years later having everything to do with the R188's. Edited September 13, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted September 14, 2013 Share #2545 Posted September 14, 2013 There was a R142 on the @ Dyre Avenue that had the announcements hardwired into the intercom system, caught on video apparently in 2001, I think according to some of the comments on the video. But some of the announcements and LED messages will be different from back then. It's anyone's guess how it will actually sound on the R188's but it could be similar to how it plays in this video. Credits to Railfan2. 2006. Doubt it was codebreaking because the transit worker asked the person who shot the video to exit the train. Some say that the reason why the R142 failed testing on the during it's debut in 1999-2004 was because the contact shoe failed to make contact on the third rails in certain areas of the Flushing line during the initial 30 day testing phase way back when over a decade ago. This is unconfirmed however. But apparently the R142A's can work on the during more up to date testing and these battery of tests years later having everything to do with the R188's. Nope. The train operator told me to go get a shot of the other signs before the conductor changed them 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted September 14, 2013 Share #2546 Posted September 14, 2013 lol. It was YOU that did the video? +1 to that! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted September 14, 2013 Share #2547 Posted September 14, 2013 And let me add that it may be impossible to get that anymore since I think they updated all of them to "Mets - Willets Point" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airplanepilotgod8888 Posted September 14, 2013 Share #2548 Posted September 14, 2013 Will the R188 be used on other IRT lines like the train? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted September 14, 2013 Share #2549 Posted September 14, 2013 My only guess at this time regarding the 2nd set of the R-188s at corona are either 7811-7821 or 7822-7832...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted September 14, 2013 Share #2550 Posted September 14, 2013 2006. Nope. The train operator told me to go get a shot of the other signs before the conductor changed them So your Railfan2? Wow man great video! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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