R179 8258 Posted October 26, 2021 Share #2426 Posted October 26, 2021 There are rumors (or might not be ) but it’s word being thrown around that the is going to Concourse ? Can anyone confirm ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted October 26, 2021 Share #2427 Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, R179 8258 said: There are rumors (or might not be ) but it’s word being thrown around that the is going to Concourse ? Can anyone confirm ? I Doubt it, Wouldn't make any sense now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted October 26, 2021 Share #2428 Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, rbrome said: Can the post from 2019 be un-pinned from the top of this thread? It's really old info at this point. Done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted October 27, 2021 Share #2429 Posted October 27, 2021 18 hours ago, R32 3838 said: I Doubt it, Wouldn't make any sense now. Its heading to Concourse due to the planning of 8th Ave/6th Ave and Central Park West CBTC. The R211's are going to be ordered to head to Concourse after pitkins transfer. Including because what if B/D trains get's rerouted and can't go to 8th Avenue due to them having SMEE's n sort instead of NTT's. It makes sense. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68ACTrain Posted October 27, 2021 Share #2430 Posted October 27, 2021 20 hours ago, R32 3838 said: I Doubt it, Wouldn't make any sense now. Well the has always had some space at Concourse since they've been running on Grand Concourse, but it does make sense. Why would it make sense to have a CBTC route at a yard with other routes that don't have CBTC, and will not get it for some time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted October 27, 2021 Share #2431 Posted October 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Jacob said: Its heading to Concourse due to the planning of 8th Ave/6th Ave and Central Park West CBTC. The R211's are going to be ordered to head to Concourse after pitkins transfer. Including because what if B/D trains get's rerouted and can't go to 8th Avenue due to them having SMEE's n sort instead of NTT's. It makes sense. 5 hours ago, R68ACTrain said: Well the has always had some space at Concourse since they've been running on Grand Concourse, but it does make sense. Why would it make sense to have a CBTC route at a yard with other routes that don't have CBTC, and will not get it for some time? I was saying now it wouldn't , later on yeah it would make sense. This would make concourse a mixed yard of R211's an R160's. I could see the going to concourse in 2024 or 2025. Right now it's fine at Coney island, Plus they have to upgrade concourse barn to handle NTT's and etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted October 27, 2021 Share #2432 Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, R32 3838 said: I was saying now it wouldn't , later on yeah it would make sense. This would make concourse a mixed yard of R211's an R160's. I could see the going to concourse in 2024 or 2025. Right now it's fine at Coney island, Plus they have to upgrade concourse barn to handle NTT's and etc. Probably when the R211 order starts heading in touch with concourse, the will be moved. I don't know it'll be concourse based this year or early 2022. it's probably unlikely that concourse will be getting R160s from Jamaica even if its getting pulled off if the gangway order is set. But we'll see actually Edited October 27, 2021 by Jacob 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted October 27, 2021 Share #2433 Posted October 27, 2021 The test train making its normal run to the test track and back today: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2434 Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Fan Railer said: The test train making its normal run to the test track and back today: Does it has to do the normal 500 miles test part like the other NTT in the past ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2435 Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, R179 8258 said: Does it has to do the normal 500 miles test part like the other NTT in the past ? I don't see why not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2436 Posted October 28, 2021 9 hours ago, Fan Railer said: I don't see why not. I meant is it doing that currently lol sorry should’ve word it better 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2437 Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 8:54 AM, Jacob said: Its heading to Concourse due to the planning of 8th Ave/6th Ave and Central Park West CBTC. The R211's are going to be ordered to head to Concourse after pitkins transfer. Including because what if B/D trains get's rerouted and can't go to 8th Avenue due to them having SMEE's n sort instead of NTT's. It makes sense. Old signals are kept, so non CBTC trains could operate there if needed. The only difference is that the signal blocks are longer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2438 Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 10:37 AM, R68ACTrain said: Well the has always had some space at Concourse since they've been running on Grand Concourse, but it does make sense. Why would it make sense to have a CBTC route at a yard with other routes that don't have CBTC, and will not get it for some time? The whole idea is if CCYD can handle maintenance requirements on twice the number of cars. Too many of you forget (or don't know) there is a big difference between where trains are laid up and where they are assigned for maintenance/inspection purposes. I don't see the advantage of having the cars assigned to the B being maintained at CCYD when CIYD has 3 times as much room. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2439 Posted October 28, 2021 18 hours ago, Fan Railer said: The test train making its normal run to the test track and back today: Am I correct in that there is only one side destination sign per car? I'm surprised there aren't more per car 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2440 Posted October 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: Am I correct in that there is only one side destination sign per car? I'm surprised there aren't more per car One side destination sign per car side. So two in total per car. It's always been that way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2441 Posted October 28, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 7:49 AM, brakethrow said: I actually don't find the propulsion sound on these things all that great. Siemens still takes the cake IMO. Is the acceleration on these any faster than the NTTs currently in service? No. Acceleration conforms to the design spec of 2.5 mph/s. As for the propulsion, it is my opinion after watching the following video that the R211 is just a higher pitched 1996 Tube Stock lol: 1996TS to compare: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2442 Posted October 28, 2021 10 hours ago, R179 8258 said: I meant is it doing that currently lol sorry should’ve word it better It does not appear so. It looks like they're still testing systems. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulturious Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2443 Posted October 28, 2021 R211 is back at ENY again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted October 28, 2021 Share #2444 Posted October 28, 2021 3 hours ago, T to Dyre Avenue said: One side destination sign per car side. So two in total per car. It's always been that way. It would be helpful to have 2 per side, IMO. Especially on a crowded platform, sometimes it's hard to see the one sign 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Logan Posted November 13, 2021 Share #2445 Posted November 13, 2021 I wonder why the Concourse Line isn’t getting any love at all. After all, it’s the IND’s second line that opens (First being the 8th avenue Line) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheMiner Posted November 14, 2021 Share #2446 Posted November 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Gabriel Logan said: I wonder why the Concourse Line isn’t getting any love at all. After all, it’s the IND’s second line that opens (First being the 8th avenue Line) Well, it's apparently getting R211s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActiveCity Posted November 14, 2021 Share #2447 Posted November 14, 2021 15 hours ago, Gabriel Logan said: I wonder why the Concourse Line isn’t getting any love at all. After all, it’s the IND’s second line that opens (First being the 8th avenue Line) Because it was originally supposed to be a 4 track line. If it were a 4 track line, the B would be local to Bedford Park Blvd at all times no matter what. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulturious Posted November 14, 2021 Share #2448 Posted November 14, 2021 5 hours ago, ActiveCity said: Because it was originally supposed to be a 4 track line. If it were a 4 track line, the B would be local to Bedford Park Blvd at all times no matter what. Well except for late nights obviously. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted November 14, 2021 Share #2449 Posted November 14, 2021 6 hours ago, ActiveCity said: Because it was originally supposed to be a 4 track line. If it were a 4 track line, the B would be local to Bedford Park Blvd at all times no matter what. Nah, the would still replace it, of peak. Obviously, The four track would be a waste being that the is parallel to that corridor..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulturious Posted November 14, 2021 Share #2450 Posted November 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Metro CSW said: Nah, the would still replace it, of peak. Obviously, The four track would be a waste being that the is parallel to that corridor..... Wasn't the idea to replace that line? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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