Jcb Posted November 10, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 10, 2015 This is a thread for the best express runs you've encountered on the subway. For example, one of my favorites is the Hoyt St-Nostrand Av S/B (when the T/O doesn't slow down for the timer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanrailerz Posted November 10, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 10, 2015 Train of many colors 7 train to Flushing via express There was a moment of slowdown between 69 and 82 but overall it was very good especially between Queensboro Plz and 61 which is usually the slowest express part of the 7 train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted November 10, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 10, 2015 B Exp in Brooklyn Brighton Line and sometimes Q goes Exp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoBrickBreaker101 Posted November 10, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 10, 2015 Damn, the from Hunts Point to Parkchester is dope af... it almost feels like you're flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitJusticeForAll Posted November 10, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 10, 2015 The from 125th-59th Streets......feels like a bullettrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abba Posted November 10, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 10, 2015 Uptown and from just before 9th to right after Union. Downtown Jerolamen,uptown Avenue H-Newkirk, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted November 10, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 10, 2015 I've started to like the barreling down Broadway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted November 10, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 10, 2015 & passing Woodhaven blvd. Back in the day, the R40 slants on 6 Av , and Broadway . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted November 10, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 10, 2015 and southbound from 96 to 72, 72 to 42, and even 34 to 14 are a great experience. They may not be the fastest runs of all, but you can hit up the upper-40s with a good T/O on some of those sections, and the moderate curves encountered make it a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoBrickBreaker101 Posted November 10, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2015 I've started to like the barreling down Broadway. Forgot about that... That's also a great run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted November 10, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 10, 2015 Having operated every express run, the best are (in no particular order) these. Doesn't mean they're the fastest, but the difference between skilled operation and anything else is extremely apparent. A/D from 59 to 125. A from 59 to 14. Very underrated since you make most of the stops, but a fast run worth mentioning regardless. B in Brooklyn. One of the fastest expresses around. Much better with a slant 40 though than a 68A. A in Brooklyn, both directions. Slowed down significantly by timers, but a good T/O or M/M will not take many brakes in this run, even with all the timers. It's possible to clear a lot of them without having to brake a lot. E/F Roosevelt to Continental. 2/3 in Manhattan, both directions. Bonus points if you get someone on the 3 that can really handle a 62. 4/5 in Manhattan. Great run if you know what you're doing and aren't following a train (the evening is the best time for these lines). 6 from Hunts Point to Parkchester. 7 going into Junction Blvd. both directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfanrod Posted November 10, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 10, 2015 i think the 4 and the A are the fastest trains from brooklyn into manhattan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted November 10, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 10, 2015 Having operated every express run, the best are (in no particular order) these. Doesn't mean they're the fastest, but the difference between skilled operation and anything else is extremely apparent. 4/5 in Manhattan. Great run if you know what you're doing and aren't following a train (the evening is the best time for these lines). Not really an express run but the 4 through Joralemon going Brooklyn bound is exceptional especially if you get the perfect storm" mix of a really good TO who flies all the time and a R142A that really wants to run...Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted November 10, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 10, 2015 Nothing beats Gun Hill Rd to Bronx Park East going down the middle track. All downhill and no timers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B46 via Utica Posted November 11, 2015 Share #15 Posted November 11, 2015 Here is my list and haul ass past woodhaven blvd and between west 4 st and 34 St Herald square T/O usually ignore the timers. and myrtle ave to marcy ave when there isin't an in front. Nothing Beats the Brighton express between prospect park and Sheepshead bay R40 slants would haul ass but the R68As are alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted November 11, 2015 Share #16 Posted November 11, 2015 No timers are ignored. The T/O or M/M obviously have been on the line long enough to know when the next signal clears and do it in one shot without applying the brakes at all. It happens on every line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted November 11, 2015 Share #17 Posted November 11, 2015 CPW Express Northbound Via 6th Avenue Express Either Way Express Between 42nd Street and 96th Street Express in The Bronx Brighton Express Northbound Via Concourse Concourse Express from Tremont Avenue To Kingsbridge Road Express between Jay Street and 7th Avenue on the Express Either way. Between Utica Avenue and Nostrand on the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B46 via Utica Posted November 11, 2015 Share #18 Posted November 11, 2015 No timers are ignored. The T/O or M/M obviously have been on the line long enough to know when the next signal clears and do it in one shot without applying the brakes at all. It happens on every line. Yup Most of T/Os on the and are old T/Os that know exactly when exactly when a signal is cleared you will be very lucky if you get an experienced T/O especially if there are no trains ahead of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted November 11, 2015 Share #19 Posted November 11, 2015 Like S/B to Nostrand Av some T/Os fly right into the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted November 11, 2015 Share #20 Posted November 11, 2015 Nothing beats Gun Hill Rd to Bronx Park East going down the middle track. All downhill and no timers! A great run, but that's not entirely true. Haven't done it in a while but IIRC first timer is south end of Pelham Parkway. Here is my list and haul ass past woodhaven blvd and between west 4 st and 34 St Herald square T/O usually ignore the timers. and myrtle ave to marcy ave when there isin't an in front. Nothing Beats the Brighton express between prospect park and Sheepshead bay R40 slants would haul ass but the R68As are alright. There are no timers between 34th and West 4th, or vice versa, on the 6th Ave express so I'm not sure what you're referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted November 11, 2015 Share #21 Posted November 11, 2015 and southbound from 96 to 72, 72 to 42, and even 34 to 14 are a great experience. They may not be the fastest runs of all, but you can hit up the upper-40s with a good T/O on some of those sections, and the moderate curves encountered make it a great ride. I consider this the best express run period. Also like the express run on the elevated portion, especially when going through the curve out of whitlock ave. The express is pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R404377 Posted November 11, 2015 Share #22 Posted November 11, 2015 and between Queensboro Plaza and 59th street, both ways. Not express per say, but almost always do you get past 40 mph down there and with a good operator even past 50! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxBombers Posted November 13, 2015 Share #23 Posted November 13, 2015 42nd to 72nd 125th to City Hall (Going Downtown, outside rush hours) 42nd to 59th City Hall to 14th Hunts Point to Parkchester 59th to 125th Hoyt to Nostrand Brighton Express (Both Directions) Roosevelt to Forest Hills Pretty much similar to others that were already mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted November 13, 2015 Share #24 Posted November 13, 2015 The best expresses, in my opinion, are the IRT expresses. They were built before transit planners started with the consecutive-express-stations nonsense. On a weekday (when frequency is high), I can usually transfer to an express train, and catch up to another local train ahead 3~4 express stations down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkdirect Posted November 13, 2015 Share #25 Posted November 13, 2015 Although its not express the kicks the ass all the time. The needs two express stops to get away from a sometimes 3. The flies from 125st to 59st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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