chrisliz09 Posted September 27, 2011 Share #451 Posted September 27, 2011 ok, maybe i'm late, but does anyone know what the R188's are gonna look like??? or sound like???the R188 are going to sound just like the R142as they are using the same kind of system 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmouse Posted September 27, 2011 Share #452 Posted September 27, 2011 ok, maybe i'm late, but does anyone know what the R188's are gonna look like??? or sound like??? Exactly like the R142As right now plus a one car insert. Propulsion might be changed to Alstom im not sure about that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted September 27, 2011 Share #453 Posted September 27, 2011 Exactly like the R142As right now plus a one car insert. Propulsion might be changed to Alstom im not sure about that Although I already know that that is on the table, that would be atrocious if they did that.... most of us, I dare to say, quite enjoy hearing something other than Alstom propulsion every once in a while =_= ... besides, what would be the financial benefit of such a replacement anyway? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracamonte Posted September 27, 2011 Share #454 Posted September 27, 2011 Since the R142A is doing a 30-day test on the Flushing Line, how many days has it been so far? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princelex Posted September 28, 2011 Share #455 Posted September 28, 2011 Exactly like the R142As right now plus a one car insert. Propulsion might be changed to Alstom im not sure about that I thought it was going to be Siemens? Don't quote me but that's what I thought I heard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmouse Posted September 29, 2011 Share #456 Posted September 29, 2011 I thought it was going to be Siemens? Don't quote me but that's what I thought I heard. I dont know I think it was here I read it that it would be more cost effective to have the traction motors done by one company instead of having like 3-4 different suppliers.. something like that. Im not saying it is it might be true and it might be Alstom providing them but well see if its Siemens then woo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted September 30, 2011 Share #457 Posted September 30, 2011 To the best of my knowledge the MTA also purchases from those whom did not win the initial bids to comply with anti-trust laws. The same person told me the equipment from off the line would be going to the line after the retrofitted R-142As (aka R-188s) make it to the line. Who is he? Welllll... I'll just say that he's a Motor Instructor (aka TSS), and when he goes to pick, there's no one before him. Has it come up that they'll also have R-143/R-160-style, right-hand-only controls? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted September 30, 2011 Share #458 Posted September 30, 2011 I doubt they will change the motors of the R142A, It would be a total waste of money, to me they will be the same just with the added B car along with the 23 Brand New R188's 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Lexington Ave Posted September 30, 2011 Share #459 Posted September 30, 2011 A post I read in on Subchat, which I consider worth posting: http://www.subchat.com/read.asp?Id=1106488 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted September 30, 2011 Share #460 Posted September 30, 2011 I doubt they will change the motors of the R142A, It would be a total waste of money, to me they will be the same just with the added B car along with the 23 Brand New R188's This is the MTA... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted October 1, 2011 Share #461 Posted October 1, 2011 A post I read in on Subchat, which I consider worth posting:http://www.subchat.com/read.asp?Id=1106488 good to hear they're starting some real work on the installation =) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Lexington Ave Posted October 1, 2011 Share #462 Posted October 1, 2011 http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/building7update.htm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelde96st Posted October 11, 2011 Share #463 Posted October 11, 2011 Question Does anyone know were the r-142a at ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelde96st Posted October 11, 2011 Share #464 Posted October 11, 2011 Question Does anyone know were the r-142a at ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted October 11, 2011 Share #465 Posted October 11, 2011 Question Does anyone know were the r-142a at ? If it's still at Corona Yard, then it'll be there when it's not testing along the line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted October 11, 2011 Share #466 Posted October 11, 2011 Question Does anyone know were the r-142a at ? If it's still at Corona Yard, then it'll be there when it's not testing along the line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Lexington Ave Posted November 11, 2011 Share #467 Posted November 11, 2011 Some news... http://www.subchat.com/read.asp?Id=1116540 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share #468 Posted November 12, 2011 The R142A Conversion cars are scheduled to begin delivery immediately, and yes the options are supposed to be exercised next month. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Posted November 12, 2011 Share #469 Posted November 12, 2011 Has anybody yet gotten a chance to get a pic of the Train at yonkers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted November 12, 2011 Share #470 Posted November 12, 2011 A few TSSs, including our instructors, went up there two days ago and got pictures, video and pamphlets full of schematics (the cover featured and angled picture of the front bonnet and a few feet of the body... of course it only looked like a 142A fresh from a wash). The Master Controller Console actually isn't like the R-143/160 as I thought it would be, and the Dead Man feature only allows the handle to be twisted in one direction-against the right hand's normal angle of rest, to prevent BIEs. Of course there's the extra TOD as it's utilized on the . They barely felt comfortable showing us, so I won't post anything. It looked really cool, though. They got to play with them, too! Boo! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted November 13, 2011 Share #471 Posted November 13, 2011 A few TSSs, including our instructors, went up there two days ago and got pictures, video and pamphlets full of schematics (the cover featured and angled picture of the front bonnet and a few feet of the body... of course it only looked like a 142A fresh from a wash). The Master Controller Console actually isn't like the R-143/160 as I thought it would be, and the Dead Man feature only allows the handle to be twisted in one direction-against the right hand's normal angle of rest, to prevent BIEs. Of course there's the extra TOD as it's utilized on the . They barely felt comfortable showing us, so I won't post anything. It looked really cool, though. They got to play with them, too! Boo! Nice =D glad to see progress and all. You sure you wouldn't be able to tell us at least what they're doing with the propulsion (keeping it the same, or swapping it out) and such? I also wonder if they're doing anything with the trailer trucks, or if they're just going to leave the B cars as they are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Posted November 14, 2011 Share #472 Posted November 14, 2011 A few TSSs, including our instructors, went up there two days ago and got pictures, video and pamphlets full of schematics (the cover featured and angled picture of the front bonnet and a few feet of the body... of course it only looked like a 142A fresh from a wash). The Master Controller Console actually isn't like the R-143/160 as I thought it would be, and the Dead Man feature only allows the handle to be twisted in one direction-against the right hand's normal angle of rest, to prevent BIEs. Of course there's the extra TOD as it's utilized on the . They barely felt comfortable showing us, so I won't post anything. It looked really cool, though. They got to play with them, too! Boo! Wouldn't it even be possible to show a sneak peek of the Front bonnet? Not even the entire front just a little piece? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainStreetBound7 Posted November 15, 2011 Share #473 Posted November 15, 2011 Anyone know what the car numbers are gona be? Are they gona stay the same or be re-numbered? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share #474 Posted November 19, 2011 MTA ordered 33 R188's for the Flushing line. The order includes 10 converted R142A's, and 23 standard R188's. Kawasaki will convert the cab (A cars) within it's Yonkers facility. The B cars will be converted jointly with the MTA, at the 207th Street Overhaul Shop. 46 Eleven Car Trains Total R142A(36 eleven car set inserts) - The R142A is a 10 car train set. Therefore the 11th car (C Car) will be added to each set to make a converted R142A(R188). The first conversion set has been completed. R188(10 standard eleven car sets) - Delivery of the brand new cars is slated for the 4th quarter of 2012. These 23 cars, will make up 2 new 11 car trains. The 23rd car (C Car) will be inserted within a converted R142A set. The trains will all use the same current propulsion system, save a few CBTC modifications. MTA also holds options for an additional 473 cars. (123 new cars, and 350 R142A converted cars.) The option contract is set to be awarded in December. MTA's board previously approved an expedited change order procedure. Delivery of these cars, including options will run through 2015. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted November 20, 2011 Share #475 Posted November 20, 2011 A few TSSs, including our instructors, went up there two days ago and got pictures, video and pamphlets full of schematics (the cover featured and angled picture of the front bonnet and a few feet of the body... of course it only looked like a 142A fresh from a wash). The Master Controller Console actually isn't like the R-143/160 as I thought it would be, and the Dead Man feature only allows the handle to be twisted in one direction-against the right hand's normal angle of rest, to prevent BIEs. Of course there's the extra TOD as it's utilized on the . They barely felt comfortable showing us, so I won't post anything. It looked really cool, though. They got to play with them, too! Boo! I was further told that, at this point, the master controller has an "L" shape, CBTC is not implemented on the equipment (yet) and the length of track they had to test it on was tighter than the distance between Beverly and Courtelyou Road stations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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