MichalkaManiac Posted November 29, 2013 Share #2926 Posted November 29, 2013 I finally got to take a test ride on Tuesday. It was very interesting to CP's "Q48 to LGA" for the first time. I've already heard the announcements between Times Square and Court Square via YouTube videos. One major downturn for me was that the warning tone sound used when doors are closing, was the same distorted-sounding version heard on the newer B Division cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted November 29, 2013 Share #2927 Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) Just be mindful that if you are going to wait at one station to catch it, you could potentially be waiting for up to an hour and a half. That is about as long as it takes for a full round trip, and as my luck would have it, when I went to hunt for it, I apparently JUST missed the train heading towards Flushing, and I ended up standing at 5th avenue from like, 2:30pm to just before 4pm waiting for it to come. As per an anonymous T/O that I spoken with with the same question, he estimated that a coming back from Main Street to Manhattan can take 40 minutes, so a round trip is 1 hr 20 minutes + fumigation, turnaround @ terminal, departure. So what I do is try to catch the in the middle in the line. That way I cut the possible waiting time max, in 1/2 , then only 15 minutes. Once I get the train on camera, I board to a point where I have the departure/arrival time + amount of time for terminal turnaround figured out. That cuts my wait to 1/4. Like that, start at a midpoint and work your way northbound and southbound. If the R188 is on the wrong platform, get the R62A behind it and find a midpoint, station where you know you only have to wait 0-15 min for the train to make the terminal turnaround and return trip. That's what I have done to get my pics. Edited November 29, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted November 29, 2013 Share #2928 Posted November 29, 2013 I finally got to take a test ride on Tuesday. It was very interesting to CP's "Q48 to LGA" for the first time. I've already heard the announcements between Times Square and Court Square via YouTube videos. One major downturn for me was that the warning tone sound used when doors are closing, was the same distorted-sounding version heard on the newer B Division cars. I agree with you.I felt the original warning tone was louder and more effective... As per an anonymous T/O that I spoken with with the same question, he estimated that a coming back from Main Street to Manhattan can take 40 minutes, so a round trip is 1 hr 20 minutes + fumigation, turnaround @ terminal, departure. So what I do is try to catch the in the middle in the line. That way I cut the possible waiting time max, in 1/2 , then only 15 minutes. Once I get the train on camera, I board to a point where I have the departure/arrival time + amount of time for terminal turnaround figured out. That cuts my wait to 1/4. Like that, start at a midpoint and work your way northbound and southbound. If the R188 is on the wrong platform, get the R62A behind it and find a midpoint, station where you know you only have to wait 0-15 min for the train to make the terminal turnaround and return trip. That's what I have done to get my pics. I had pure luck... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted November 29, 2013 Share #2929 Posted November 29, 2013 I had pure luck... There's a method to my madness. You have to take care of the present time to make the future happen and the other corny saying, 'all good things come to those who wait' . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted November 29, 2013 Share #2930 Posted November 29, 2013 There's a method to my madness. You have to take care of the present time to make the future happen and the other corny saying, 'all good things come to those who wait' . When I rode it I had my lunch hour(Cooper gives its HS Saturday Program students from 1pm to 2pm),So I got a quick slice of pizza & a Coke,walked over to Astor Place ,took the to 42nd,ran over to the ,got a 62a to QBP,ran down the step and down the platform to the front and crossed my fingers.The rest...is history. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted November 30, 2013 Share #2931 Posted November 30, 2013 The test R188s run at anytime right now , they go back to Corona Yard 8-8:30 Was on it today... caught it just by luck. It was taken out of service at 8 -- when we got to Junction the conductor suddenly made the announcement that the train was going out of service at Citi Field. @realizm -- I have never seen them fumigate the trains at the terminals. Literally it's in, drop off/pick up at the same time, and back out they go. Maybe a sweep when the train isn't the next one to leave, but during the rush they're only sitting there for a few minutes before they leave again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted November 30, 2013 Share #2932 Posted November 30, 2013 Was on it today... caught it just by luck. It was taken out of service at 8 -- when we got to Junction the conductor suddenly made the announcement that the train was going out of service at Citi Field. @realizm -- I have never seen them fumigate the trains at the terminals. Literally it's in, drop off/pick up at the same time, and back out they go. Maybe a sweep when the train isn't the next one to leave, but during the rush they're only sitting there for a few minutes before they leave again. Yes. That is the case during the rush hours. Here's part the description from my round trip video that can be seen in this thread (http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/43486-r188-30-day-revenue-test-day-17-112513-full-roundtrip-on-7-local/): 0 - 38:00 - Times Square 42nd Street to Flushing Main Street38:00 - 42:42 - Layover at Flushing Main Street 42:42 - 1:20:00 - Flushing Main Street to Times Square 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted November 30, 2013 Share #2933 Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Was on it today... caught it just by luck. It was taken out of service at 8 -- when we got to Junction the conductor suddenly made the announcement that the train was going out of service at Citi Field. @realizm -- I have never seen them fumigate the trains at the terminals. Literally it's in, drop off/pick up at the same time, and back out they go. Maybe a sweep when the train isn't the next one to leave, but during the rush they're only sitting there for a few minutes before they leave again. I didnt see prolonged waiting time either unless they are taking trains OOS to the yard. T/D's have to make sure all trains @ Main Street are moving fast entering and departing the station as capacity is limited on a heavily traveled line. Anyway, the T/O threw that SOP regarding fumigation (30 second procedure in the rulebook) and turnaround in in his estimate of a one way trip to Manhattan. Makes sense. Since it can get congested sometimes with trains entering Main Street stopping right at the bellmouth underground waiting for a line up through the switches and a clear to the terminal. (T/D's holding up the T/O on red signal to allow for a free track) Edited November 30, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted November 30, 2013 Share #2934 Posted November 30, 2013 1706-1710 at Unionport. 7833-7837 at 239. So far 30 day test going pretty well. The transition is going to start to pick up in pace very soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted November 30, 2013 Share #2935 Posted November 30, 2013 I caught the R188 at Court Square today and rode it to Flushing. Loved the ride. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted December 1, 2013 Share #2936 Posted December 1, 2013 1706-1710 at Unionport. 7833-7837 at 239. So far 30 day test going pretty well. The transition is going to start to pick up in pace very soon. Isn't that the yard for the ? What are they doing over there? I saw that set just a few days ago. Never occurred of me to take a photo of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted December 1, 2013 Share #2937 Posted December 1, 2013 Westchester Yard is likely out of room for holding anymore extra cars without giving something else up permanently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted December 1, 2013 Share #2938 Posted December 1, 2013 Westchester Yard is likely out of room for holding anymore extra cars without giving something else up permanently. Meanwhile the is short... They should have just kept it over there. (And before someone says they aren't, remember, they are still borrowing 1891-1895, and took 10 singles from the ). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted December 1, 2013 Share #2939 Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Perhaps it's me, but I think the insulation on the R188 is much better than that of the R142A. The interior propulsion sounds are noticeably more quiet. Edited December 1, 2013 by Fan Railer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted December 1, 2013 Share #2940 Posted December 1, 2013 Well it's only natural that it would. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted December 1, 2013 Share #2941 Posted December 1, 2013 When was 7821-7811 built? 2011 or 2012? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted December 1, 2013 Share #2942 Posted December 1, 2013 Perhaps it's me, but I think the insulation on the R188 is much better than that of the R142A. The interior propulsion sounds are noticeably more quiet. It really is. Then again, the set is brand new. Maybe it'll be different, a couple months down the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted December 2, 2013 Share #2943 Posted December 2, 2013 When was 7821-7811 built? 2011 or 2012? I wanna say early 2012, based on these images: http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/35774-exclusive-r188-7811-at-kawasaki-plant-in-yonkers-photos/?hl=%2Br188+%2Byonkers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted December 2, 2013 Share #2944 Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) 1706-1710 at Unionport. 7833-7837 at 239. So far 30 day test going pretty well. The transition is going to start to pick up in pace very soon. Yep , if this R188 passes its 30 day testing , starting January each week , a R188 will go in service on the , and a R62A will be taken off the and will get sent back to the . Before we know it Most R62As will be off Flushing , so get your R62A shots while you can. Seems like when another R142A leaves for conversions then R62As 1706-1710 can get stored at westchester yard . Edited December 2, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R42N Posted December 4, 2013 Share #2945 Posted December 4, 2013 Well the 30 day test is almost over! Pretty soon we will we multiple R188s! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted December 5, 2013 Share #2946 Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Well the 30 day test is almost over! Pretty soon we will we multiple R188s! It ends this sunday and yep if it passes then in January each week a new set will enter service on the . I just want to know if Westchester Yard will go back to Yellow Yard stickers or if Purple will represent the R62As on the now, Considering that all strip maps are off of all 5 sets of R62As on the and ,when a set gets swapped back it will get its strip maps taken out before re entering service on the . Edited December 5, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrema94 Posted December 5, 2013 Share #2947 Posted December 5, 2013 R188 test is close to be over just a few more days hopefully the test passes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted December 5, 2013 Share #2948 Posted December 5, 2013 It ends this sunday and yep if it passes then in January each week a new set will enter service on the . I just want to know if Westchester Yard will go back to Yellow Yard stickers or if Purple will represent the R62As on the now, Considering that all strip maps are off of all 5 sets of R62As on the and ,when a set gets swapped back it will get its strip maps taken out before re entering service on the . Wow this month flew. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted December 5, 2013 Share #2949 Posted December 5, 2013 It ends this sunday and yep if it passes then in January each week a new set will enter service on the . I just want to know if Westchester Yard will go back to Yellow Yard stickers or if Purple will represent the R62As on the now, Considering that all strip maps are off of all 5 sets of R62As on the and ,when a set gets swapped back it will get its strip maps taken out before re entering service on the . Photos I took about 2 weeks ago: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted December 5, 2013 Share #2950 Posted December 5, 2013 Awesome as usual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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