realizm Posted August 22, 2013 Share #2451 Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) The R188 is doing simulated stops along the line, which means that it should start it 30 day test in the next couple weeks. Been doing them for a few weeks now. Did the times change though? When I managed to get pics on it it was for training for those in RTO between 10:30 and 12:30PM. Then it changed to nights (R188 was spotted @ 8PM approximately) according to a member and confirmed by a T/O. If so I'm going to absolutely add more R188 footage to my portfolio. *Times were on weekdays. Edited August 22, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted August 23, 2013 Share #2452 Posted August 23, 2013 The R188 is doing simulated stops along the line, which means that it should start it 30 day test in the next couple weeks. No....It's not a 30 day test. It's not a new train. It's a converted train. No 30 day test is needed. It has and will continue to be used to train crews. It's no where near being ready for customer service as a lot of finishes has to be added. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted August 23, 2013 Share #2453 Posted August 23, 2013 No....It's not a 30 day test. It's not a new train. It's a converted train. No 30 day test is needed. It has and will continue to be used to train crews. It's no where near being ready for customer service as a lot of finishes has to be added. I wish people would learn from my little "dispute" with RTOman to stop posting misinformation it's getting annoying now... But thanks for the info RTOPRO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 23, 2013 Share #2454 Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Day off today so I was hitting up the Bronx for pics on the IRT WPR line , IND GC etc. I spotted a R188 consist @ the E 180th-Bronx Park yard. Couldn't get the damn pic, too much rolling stock in the way, was on the couldn't focus in on time. Really converted R142's, roster numbers did'nt match but it had the new car smell to it, seats in blue wrapping, Kawasaki tags on the picture windows and such. Still in the boggie down gonna get more pics as I chill in this bar as I type this waiting for my camera battery pack to recharge..... Edited August 23, 2013 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted August 23, 2013 Share #2455 Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) I wish people would learn from my little "dispute" with RTOman to stop posting misinformation it's getting annoying now... But thanks for the info RTOPRO. Remember the R142As did their 30 day testing back in 2001 when being accepted , so they are already nyc subway cars and are qualified to run on the transit system , the only difference is as R188s they have to train the crews from flushing to know how to use them , that is why it takes awhile so that they can enter passenger service. After conversions the only testing that is done is to see if the CBTC works properly on the trains once , they are given the ok then they can get transfered to flushing where they will then see passenger service. Edited August 23, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted August 23, 2013 Share #2456 Posted August 23, 2013 Day off today so I was hitting up the Bronx for pics on the IRT WPR line , IND GC etc. I spotted a R188 consist @ the E 180th-Bronx Park yard. Couldn't get the damn pic, too much rolling stock in the way, was on the couldn't focus in on time. Really converted R142's, roster numbers did'nt match but it had the new car smell to it, seats in blue wrapping, Kawasaki tags on the picture windows and such. Still in the boggie down gonna get more pics as I chill in this bar as I type this waiting for my camera battery pack to recharge..... Man I wish you would've invited me I can sure use a drink right now... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted August 30, 2013 Share #2457 Posted August 30, 2013 I wish people would learn from my little "dispute" with RTOman to stop posting misinformation it's getting annoying now... But thanks for the info RTOPRO. It's nothing to get upset over. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted September 1, 2013 Share #2458 Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Another 5 car set of R62A's are at Westchester yard. The current two sets were in service and another 10-car set was sitting at Westchester yard this morning. The Newest sets are indeed 1751-1755 , they will likely get coupled with Broadway sets 2191-2195 until Flushing is able to transfer another 5 set cars of R62As to the so that the broadway singles can go back to the Edited September 1, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyD60 Posted September 2, 2013 Share #2459 Posted September 2, 2013 Are all the new r188 trains still at Unionport and East 180? And does anyone know where 7221-7235 are I heard they got converted a while back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted September 2, 2013 Share #2460 Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Are all the new r188 trains still at Unionport and East 180? And does anyone know where 7221-7235 are I heard they got converted a while back. 7221-7230 were the ones that recently got converted , 7231-7235 are still on the but are next to get converted with cbtc , i spotted 7221-7230 at 207st yard yesterday , im not sure why its there. Edited September 2, 2013 by R62AR33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted September 2, 2013 Share #2461 Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Incorrect. 7231-7235 have been broken up and shipped off to Kawasaki. NYCT is responsible for the necessary truck overhaul work either before or after the conversion process. 207th is an overhaul shop. Edited September 2, 2013 by RTOPRO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyD60 Posted September 2, 2013 Share #2462 Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Ah i see so 7231-7235 are becoming r188s now while 7221-7230 have been converted already. Does you guys then know what the number of the new c car is inside the 7226-7230 is because i see that a 7899 is inside 7216-7220. Edited September 2, 2013 by ScrappyD60 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted September 2, 2013 Share #2463 Posted September 2, 2013 Most likely 7900. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob60 Posted September 3, 2013 Share #2464 Posted September 3, 2013 FYI I did see from my living room window an empty R188 consist heading Flushing bound from Queensboro Plaza one weekday last week just after 11:45 AM. I could not see the #'s to determine if it was a converted R142A plus R188 or all new R188 consist. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted September 3, 2013 Share #2465 Posted September 3, 2013 FYI I did see from my living room window an empty R188 consist heading Flushing bound from Queensboro Plaza one weekday last week just after 11:45 AM. I could not see the #'s to determine if it was a converted R142A plus R188 or all new R188 consist. They're simulated-stop testing at this time. So much for service starting in March 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted September 3, 2013 Share #2466 Posted September 3, 2013 They're simulated-stop testing at this time. So much for service starting in March Once again is not a test. It's crew qualifications. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted September 4, 2013 Share #2467 Posted September 4, 2013 The Newest sets are indeed 1751-1755 , they will likely get coupled with Broadway sets 2191-2195 until Flushing is able to transfer another 5 set cars of R62As to the so that the broadway singles can go back to the Nope. 1751-1755 are still in service on the line. I ran into them about 2 hours ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted September 4, 2013 Share #2468 Posted September 4, 2013 I wonder if the conversion will fix the bucking on the trains. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted September 4, 2013 Share #2469 Posted September 4, 2013 Nope. 1751-1755 are still in service on the line. I ran into them about 2 hours ago. The New Sets are 1791-1795 I rode them today they were coupled with 1741-1745. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted September 5, 2013 Share #2470 Posted September 5, 2013 The New Sets are 1791-1795 I rode them today they were coupled with 1741-1745. Does that mean 1746-1750 were relocated to a different trainset on the ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted September 5, 2013 Share #2471 Posted September 5, 2013 Does that mean 1746-1750 were relocated to a different trainset on the ? 1746-1750 are coupled with 1721-1725. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R62AR33 Posted September 5, 2013 Share #2472 Posted September 5, 2013 Does that mean 1746-1750 were relocated to a different trainset on the ? R62As 1791-1795 are coupled with 1741-1745 , 1721-1725 are coupled with 1746-1750 and 1731-1735 are coupled with 2191-2195 and I spotted all 3 sets out today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E For Erica Posted September 7, 2013 Share #2473 Posted September 7, 2013 I'm not against the move , whatever the MTA gotta do at the end of the day . But I'm going to miss R142As on the even though I never take that shit lmao 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted September 7, 2013 Share #2474 Posted September 7, 2013 Does anyone know if the new tracks to 34th street will be installed with cbtc? Most likely yeah 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted September 7, 2013 Share #2475 Posted September 7, 2013 I'm not against the move , whatever the MTA gotta do at the end of the day . But I'm going to miss R142As on the even though I never take that shit lmao Haha I like the 62As on the , gonna take a little getting used to but it's gonna be nice to see some variety on Lex. The 142A/188s are gonna look much better on the anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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