Union Tpke Posted May 11, 2014 Share #2726 Posted May 11, 2014 Hi I'm new here. Is it okay if I can get things straight here? So far what I understand is that: Every summer, there is an R32-NTT fleet swap between the and the . Which trains go to where and why is this swap done? Welcome, Currently its between the C and the J/Z. The R32s have HVAC problems in the summer while running on underground routes, with the C being fully underground. So, the MTA swaps R32s from the C to the J/Z in exchange for R160A-1s. The swap works because the C also uses 480 foot trains like the BMT eastern. Last year they only swapped half. The swap started at the end of May last year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan777 Posted May 11, 2014 Share #2727 Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Welcome, Currently its between the C and the J/Z. The R32s have HVAC problems in the summer while running on underground routes, with the C being fully underground. So, the MTA swaps R32s from the C to the J/Z in exchange for R160A-1s. The swap works because the C also uses 480 foot trains like the BMT eastern. Last year they only swapped half. The swap started at the end of May last year. I see. What does HV stand for? This swap isn't some seasonal every year thing right? Its not like when its winter again the trains as swapped back? Its a permanent swap operation? Any idea how these trains get from to the and vice versa? I'm sure its a lot of switching Edited May 11, 2014 by Ethan777 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted May 11, 2014 Share #2728 Posted May 11, 2014 I see. What does HV stand for? Has this swap been going on these past few decades? Any idea how these trains get from to the and vice versa? I'm sure its a lot of switching Its the AC units. They go through the Chrystie St connection and then switch from the 6th Avenue line to the 8th at W 4 St. The current arrangement started last summer. Before that it was a swap between the A and the C, with R32s to the A, and R46s to the C. Many people enjoyed riding the A with the R32s into the Rockaways. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan777 Posted May 11, 2014 Share #2729 Posted May 11, 2014 Its the AC units. They go through the Chrystie St connection and then switch from the 6th Avenue line to the 8th at W 4 St. The current arrangement started last summer. Before that it was a swap between the A and the C, with R32s to the A, and R46s to the C. Many people enjoyed riding the A with the R32s into the Rockaways. I guess the swapping is done during late night with lesser trains on the lines.. So does this mean all the R32s will spend their final years on the Eastern Division? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted May 11, 2014 Share #2730 Posted May 11, 2014 I guess the swapping is done during late night with lesser trains on the lines.. So does this mean all the R32s will spend their final years on the Eastern Division? Its only for the summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gong Gahou Posted May 11, 2014 Share #2731 Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) I see. What does HV stand for? HV stands for Heating and Ventilation. Its the AC units. Not exactly. In the most general sense yes, air conditioning would also include heating and ventilation, but technically they are all separate since in a HVAC system air conditioning systems remove heat. Edited May 11, 2014 by Gong Gahou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted May 11, 2014 Share #2732 Posted May 11, 2014 They use the tracks the M line uses between Essex and Broadway Lafayette to transfer cars between the J and C line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transitfan007 Posted May 14, 2014 Share #2733 Posted May 14, 2014 Saw 2 sets of R160A, 1 @ W4th and the other @ High St. Are they starting to roll in? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted May 14, 2014 Share #2734 Posted May 14, 2014 I spotted a 3rd R32 set on the Make that 4 sets of R32's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted May 14, 2014 Share #2735 Posted May 14, 2014 I'm hearing that the swap is starting early this year....................like now. Why? No spies from "corporate" posts on social media to share the mindset as to why. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojohn Posted May 14, 2014 Share #2736 Posted May 14, 2014 I saw two sets of R160's on the . Got a couple of shots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted May 14, 2014 Share #2737 Posted May 14, 2014 8457-8460 and one low series 85xx set make up one train. Just had it on the . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted May 14, 2014 Share #2738 Posted May 14, 2014 I was on one of the four R32 sets running on the . As always I go RFWing (either an R32 or R42, whichever shows up first on whatever direction) on the entire route of the aforementioned line whenever I go on it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted May 15, 2014 Share #2739 Posted May 15, 2014 New car assignments have been released. Nine trainsets of 160s are to be assigned to the C in exchange for nine full length 32s on the J. http://www.thejoekorner.com/carassignments/index.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted May 15, 2014 Share #2740 Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks for the heads up Lance. +1. I hope they may run on the weekends, if so I will be out there with the camera for some solid shots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojohn Posted May 15, 2014 Share #2741 Posted May 15, 2014 I got a shot of the R32 today, but it came out blurry. I plan on going for the R32, R42 and R160 all in one day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted May 15, 2014 Share #2742 Posted May 15, 2014 I got a shot of the R32 today, but it came out blurry. I plan on going for the R32, R42 and R160 all in one day. Your read my mind thats exactkly what I am set out to do if the opportunity arises for a window of time this weekend. Great to see the R160's on the C and R32's back on the J enmasse for some great photos. In general as far as the C the 89th Ave line is a great on the camera with lighting and everything applied. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojohn Posted May 15, 2014 Share #2743 Posted May 15, 2014 Your read my mind thats exactkly what I am set out to do if the opportunity arises for a window of time this weekend. Great to see the R160's on the C and R32's back on the J enmasse for some great photos. In general as far as the C the 89th Ave line is a great on the camera with lighting and everything applied. And also because the train pulls up short(even the R160 ), so I have lots of room to get quality shots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted May 15, 2014 Share #2744 Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Thanks Lance. Makes alot more sense to keep the same car assignments on both lines (like last year) because 207th Street and Pitkin Avenue still can't maintain the R160s. The R32s and R160s will still be regularly maintain and inspected at their respective home shops though. Edited May 15, 2014 by RollOver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted May 16, 2014 Share #2745 Posted May 16, 2014 Thanks for the heads up Lance. +1. I hope they may run on the weekends, if so I will be out there with the camera for some solid shots. I don't see why they wouldn't. They ran them on weekends last year too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted May 16, 2014 Share #2746 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Its supposed to be 10 sets, he's off by one, a source who works for the ta stated on subchat that its a 10 for 10 swap like last year, the assignments are subject to change it can increase like last year or decrease They'll run on weekends and overnights Edited May 16, 2014 by R32 3838 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priincenene Posted May 16, 2014 Share #2747 Posted May 16, 2014 I see more R160's on the than R32/42 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted May 16, 2014 Share #2748 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) I see more R160's on the than R32/42 It was a mixed fleet of the 32s, 42s and 160A-1s when I was on the line itself after school from around 2:45 through about 5:30 p.m. (RFWing in both directions on the entirety of the line as usual). Edited May 16, 2014 by RollOver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted May 16, 2014 Share #2749 Posted May 16, 2014 I see more R160's on the than R32/42 I guess I am the lucky one who always gets the 32 or 42.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted May 17, 2014 Share #2750 Posted May 17, 2014 It's been about one year since they started swapping and I still have yet to see an R32 on the . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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