S78 via Hylan Posted August 1, 2013 Share #2351 Posted August 1, 2013 In all honesty, I'm not in a rush to ride the R188s given they are little to no different than the R142A cars. Whenever they start service, then I'll maybe go out and catch it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted August 1, 2013 Share #2352 Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Maybe it's because I'm so used to the R-62s on the but the R-188s are absolutely smoother and pick up speed quicker. I was doing 12MPH in the yard and it felt like I was doing 4... the trick to make sure you can keep the train wrapped going back on the upgrade in the tube has to be tuned for this equipment–I had to go Full Service going Northbound. I guess it's not unlike the performance difference between the Bombardier and Kawasaki equipment... figure out the acceleration and brakes after a couple of stops and you're good to go Edited August 1, 2013 by FriedChikkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted August 1, 2013 Share #2353 Posted August 1, 2013 Westchester should take the line strip maps off of what ever of their R62As that still has them , some riders ask if their on a or train even though all they have to do is read . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted August 1, 2013 Share #2354 Posted August 1, 2013 Maybe it's because I'm so used to the R-62s on the but the R-188s are absolutely smoother and pick up speed quicker. I was doing 12MPH in the yard and it felt like I was doing 4... the trick to make sure you can keep the train wrapped going back on the upgrade in the tube has to be tuned for this equipment–I had to go Full Service going Northbound. I guess it's not unlike the performance difference between the Bombardier and Kawasaki equipment... figure out the acceleration and brakes after a couple of stops and you're good to go There theoretically shouldn't be, but I wonder if there would be any operational difference between the refurbed sets and the completely new sets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtransit Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2355 Posted August 2, 2013 Maybe it's because I'm so used to the R-62s on the but the R-188s are absolutely smoother and pick up speed quicker. I was doing 12MPH in the yard and it felt like I was doing 4... the trick to make sure you can keep the train wrapped going back on the upgrade in the tube has to be tuned for this equipment–I had to go Full Service going Northbound. I guess it's not unlike the performance difference between the Bombardier and Kawasaki equipment... figure out the acceleration and brakes after a couple of stops and you're good to go How long are they gonna be training you guys? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2356 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Westchester should take the line strip maps off of what ever of their R62As that still has them , some riders ask if their on a or train even though all they have to do is read . People need to pay attention and stop acting like they need their hands held for everything. Yeah, the line maps are wrong, but it's really not that difficult to discern whether the train's a 6 or 7. Edited August 2, 2013 by Lance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2357 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Maybe it's because I'm so used to the R-62s on the but the R-188s are absolutely smoother and pick up speed quicker. I was doing 12MPH in the yard and it felt like I was doing 4... the trick to make sure you can keep the train wrapped going back on the upgrade in the tube has to be tuned for this equipment–I had to go Full Service going Northbound. I guess it's not unlike the performance difference between the Bombardier and Kawasaki equipment... figure out the acceleration and brakes after a couple of stops and you're good to go How long are they gonna be training you guys? Copy that agent NYtransit sir! Yes we need an answer from the MTA corporal FriedChikken to this fundamental question for the obvious reasons, so that the NYCTF photographer corps can put into actions the wel planned out scouting mission to get those pics of the R188s and report back to base with the briefing to the sergeants and NYCTF politicians. Edited August 2, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2358 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) How long are they gonna be training you guys? They're qualifying line crews and Extra Extra/Extra List people for now... it's up to the Assistant Chief Transportation Officer of the line and School Car but I can't imagine it taking more than two months to qualify everyone. There theoretically shouldn't be, but I wonder if there would be any operational difference between the refurbed sets and the completely new sets. Completely new sets? Save for the C car of the six car sets they're all refurbished. The C car of the five car units are also refurbished. It also doesn't feel like operating a at all, everything is super smooth–it doesn't buck while braking or taking power. Edited August 2, 2013 by FriedChikkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2359 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Hence the revenue D-day for R188 revenue service as per word of mouth of two fellow T/Os and official MTA powerpoints presented here pushed to mid August to September without appropriate tst trackage (Sandy) as of yet for the Conditional Acceptance tests, hence the reforecast to March 2014. Edited August 2, 2013 by realizm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJC Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2360 Posted August 2, 2013 People need to pay attention and stop acting like they need their hands held for everything. Yeah, the line maps are wrong, but it's really not that difficult to discern whether the train's a 6 or 7. If a 2 strip map on a 5 train isn't a big problem, even though the most prominent indication of the line is on the strip map, then a 7 strip map on a 6 train certainly isn't a big problem, since the large 6 bullet in the window is much more prominent than the strip map. Completely new sets? Save for the C car of the six car sets they're all refurbished. The C car of the five car units are also refurbished. It also doesn't feel like operating a at all, everything is super smooth–it doesn't buck while braking or taking power. The R188 order includes 88 fully new 11-car trains, plus 38 existing 10-car trains converted to 11-car trains. Hence the revenue D-day for R188 revenue service as per word of mouth of two fellow T/Os and official MTA powerpoints presented here pushed to mid August to September without appropriate tst trackage (Sandy) as of yet for the Conditional Acceptance tests, hence the reforecast to March 2014. Sorry, I'm not following - reforecast of what? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2361 Posted August 2, 2013 In all honesty, I'm not in a rush to ride the R188s given they are little to no different than the R142A cars. Whenever they start service, then I'll maybe go out and catch it. People need to pay attention and stop acting like they need their hands held for everything. Yeah, the line maps are wrong, but it's really not that difficult to discern whether the train's a 6 or 7. Be careful, that kind of thinking could give some people a stroke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2362 Posted August 2, 2013 Sorry, I'm not following - reforecast of what? Reforcast of conditional acceptance testing according to the pdf scans presented here: Here is an update on the R188s. Note the delay. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJC Posted August 4, 2013 Share #2363 Posted August 4, 2013 The R188 order includes 88 fully new 11-car trains, plus 38 existing 10-car trains converted to 11-car trains. That should be 8 fully new trains (88 cars' worth), of course. Reforcast of conditional acceptance testing according to the pdf scans presented here: Conditional acceptance of of the 8 new trains. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted August 4, 2013 Share #2364 Posted August 4, 2013 In all honesty, I'm not in a rush to ride the R188s given they are little to no different than the R142A cars. Whenever they start service, then I'll maybe go out and catch it. Ill just ride the R188s if i have to go to flushing and I some how catch one . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 4, 2013 Share #2365 Posted August 4, 2013 Conditional acceptance of of the 8 new trains. Thanks. No problem 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2366 Posted August 5, 2013 It's going to be interesting seeing the R-188s on the 7 line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2367 Posted August 5, 2013 It's going to be interesting seeing the R-188s on the 7 line. Why the train is basicly seccond hand R142As wich you can ride on the or , at any time right now. If anything you should ride the and enjoy the R142As because there will be very little left with the R62As soon dominating the line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2368 Posted August 5, 2013 Why the train is basicly seccond hand R142As wich you can ride on the or , at any time right now. If anything you should ride the and enjoy the R142As because there will be very little left with the R62As soon dominating the line. Better yet, ride the R62As on the while those are still there and cherish those RFWs. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2369 Posted August 5, 2013 Oooh, the options..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2370 Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Before getting to school to take care of further enrollment of classes and take care of financial aid issues the R188 showed up again @ 5th Ave. The consist only makes one round trip before returning to Corona Yard. Between 10-10:30 AM and 12PM, the train is making the run to/from Times Square, Monday thru Friday I made a video and posted it on youtube, I guarantee you will find this interesting. Link can be found here (Reoccurring glitch in the IP Board hosting software from it's Adobe Flash issues I'm assuming is forcing me to link only the site address, many photographers yesterday had the same problem): --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ruxrBPoZp4o Apparently the FIND system is not installed yet. It's supposed to feature one. Edited August 5, 2013 by realizm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2371 Posted August 5, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ruxrBPoZp4o 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJC Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2372 Posted August 5, 2013 Apparently the FIND system is not installed yet. It's supposed to feature one. No it's not. (Why would it? The R188's are never going to run anywhere other than the 7.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2373 Posted August 5, 2013 Before getting to school to take care of further enrollment of classes and take care of financial aid issues the R188 showed up again @ 5th Ave. The consist only makes one round trip before returning to Corona Yard. Between 10-10:30 AM and 12PM, the train is making the run to/from Times Square, Monday thru Friday I made a video and posted it on youtube, I guarantee you will find this interesting. Link can be found here (Reoccurring glitch in the IP Board hosting software from it's Adobe Flash issues I'm assuming is forcing me to link only the site address, many photographers yesterday had the same problem): --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ruxrBPoZp4o Apparently the FIND system is not installed yet. It's supposed to feature one. Here it is. There are holes where the strip map would be which is where the lights would be for the strip. You can see it 54 seconds into the video. At the end of the video one of the workers is smiling at you from the inside of the train. Nice video! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2374 Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) DELETED: BBCCode adjustment Edited August 5, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodside7878 Posted August 5, 2013 Share #2375 Posted August 5, 2013 I notice that Car# 7899 windows are more tinted than the other cars, is the MTA going to replace the current windows to new tinted ones, or that's my opinion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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