Gong Gahou Posted April 26, 2019 Share #576 Posted April 26, 2019 @Engineer Sorry for the late reply. I knew I missed something in my last post - your assumption is correct, HPS lamps will not work under household current - they simply will not light up. I am no electrician so I can't tell you what to do, and it can be risky if you don't know what you're doing. I might revisit this when I learn about basic electricity concepts and do some more research, but until then I'd stick with household lighting - its definitely much less hassle to deal with. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enjineer Posted April 30, 2019 Share #577 Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) On the left is a hat I got from the Eagle Team that does the M86 SBS, as we're somewhat friendly with them as the bus stops right in front of my building. The hat on the right I got a few days ago from a friend; he got it from someone else who was selling a lot of transit merch. Edited April 30, 2019 by Enjineer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q Broadway Express Posted May 17, 2019 Share #578 Posted May 17, 2019 On eBay, I was the winning bidder for a 1974 New York Subway Guide. My winning bid was $12.75. My map is used but beautiful. The cover features the MOMA circles: (AA) (QB) There is a large tear along the bottom crease where the fold has worn loose but that is ok. I will be careful with opening my map. I was eleven years old when this map came out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted May 31, 2019 Share #579 Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) As I have hinted at multiple times, I have a huge transit collection. Over the summer I will try to post portions of it regularly. Feel free to ask if I have something or suggest that I post pictures of something. Here is a hint of more to come: IMG_5604 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5603 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5602 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5549 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5550 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5551 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Edited May 31, 2019 by Union Tpke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted June 1, 2019 Share #580 Posted June 1, 2019 They had had numerous bridge closures the four ears before the big one, but I didn't remember the '83 one was that long, or that the B was routed via tunnel. (Since they were getting so long, I don't know why they didn't think to eliminate the split B and D, and run the QB (which was identical to the rerouted D), and bring back the T, instead of the B; and they were already getting new signs around this time). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted June 1, 2019 Share #581 Posted June 1, 2019 9 hours ago, Union Tpke said: As I have hinted at multiple times, I have a huge transit collection. Over the summer I will try to post portions of it regularly. Feel free to ask if I have something or suggest that I post pictures of something. Here is a hint of more to come: IMG_5604 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5603 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5602 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5549 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5550 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5551 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Those six alone make an excellent start. Although I’m still not glad about the way the runs. But I didn’t know they had an earlier split in 1983. 1 hour ago, Eric B said: They had had numerous bridge closures the four ears before the big one, but I didn't remember the '83 one was that long, or that the B was routed via tunnel. (Since they were getting so long, I don't know why they didn't think to eliminate the split B and D, and run the QB (which was identical to the rerouted D), and bring back the T, instead of the B; and they were already getting new signs around this time). I didn’t know either. I do recall reading on the old Subtalk message board about the running via the Chrystie connection after Broadway-Lafayette that reversed direction just north of Essex St then proceeded via the to the Montague Tunnel, then via the to DeKalb. But I thought I recalled seeing that limited to weekends only. Until today, I never knew they ran a split for seven weeks in Fall 1983. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted June 1, 2019 Share #582 Posted June 1, 2019 That was roughly the turning point, when the diversions were now including weekdays, and in both directions, and so the Essex move would be far too impractical. The first emergency shutdown that used the split service was May '82. Then, they would still do individual Essex moves in the spur of the moment, or on off hours for those next few years, but the full time split service became more frequent, and finally four years later, what was for all purposes semi-permanent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted June 1, 2019 Share #583 Posted June 1, 2019 On 5/31/2019 at 1:12 PM, Union Tpke said: As I have hinted at multiple times, I have a huge transit collection. Over the summer I will try to post portions of it regularly. Feel free to ask if I have something or suggest that I post pictures of something. Here is a hint of more to come: IMG_5603 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_5551 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr Interesting post in itself. I didn't think they were doing bilingual service notices back in the early '80s. Learn something new, eh? Regarding that planned service changes notice, it's too bad they don't go that far out these days. I think we're lucky to have an entire month loaded onto the site nowadays. 20 hours ago, Eric B said: They had had numerous bridge closures the four ears before the big one, but I didn't remember the '83 one was that long, or that the B was routed via tunnel. (Since they were getting so long, I don't know why they didn't think to eliminate the split B and D, and run the QB (which was identical to the rerouted D), and bring back the T, instead of the B; and they were already getting new signs around this time). It probably made more sense in hindsight. If I recall correctly, none of the bridge closures, even the one from '86, were supposed to last long enough to warrant a more permanent change to the services at the time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted June 2, 2019 Share #584 Posted June 2, 2019 23 hours ago, Eric B said: They had had numerous bridge closures the four ears before the big one, but I didn't remember the '83 one was that long, or that the B was routed via tunnel. (Since they were getting so long, I don't know why they didn't think to eliminate the split B and D, and run the QB (which was identical to the rerouted D), and bring back the T, instead of the B; and they were already getting new signs around this time). I am working on creating a wikipedia article with Epicgenius on the Manhattan Bridge subway closures. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted June 7, 2019 Share #585 Posted June 7, 2019 @Around the Horn IMG_8584 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8585 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8586 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8587 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8588 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8589 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8590 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8591 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8592 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8593 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_8594 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted July 13, 2019 Share #586 Posted July 13, 2019 Whenever a major route change happens, my advice is to check trash cans - it's how i got a full-size map from QBP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted July 23, 2019 Share #587 Posted July 23, 2019 Old School Safe Train Operation Guide & a lil something from A Division 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subway4832 Posted July 28, 2019 Share #588 Posted July 28, 2019 Definitely digging that R142A Manual, lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted September 26, 2019 Share #589 Posted September 26, 2019 Look what got mailed to me yesterday. While I asked for five, I was happy to get one. IMG_3512 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr IMG_3513 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCTNostalgia Posted October 3, 2019 Share #590 Posted October 3, 2019 Hey guys, I've recently decided to make a couple of purchases. Lets just say... I am very proud of this. Hope you guys enjoy. Redbird Rollsign (Likely a Westchester or Corona Set) R32 Phase II (Jamaica Set) Rollsign *Note: This Rollsign's Northbound and Southbound Terminals were in the wrong places. Has since been corrected. R40 or R40M Rollsign R42 Rollsign 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore El Express Posted January 1, 2020 Share #591 Posted January 1, 2020 I have some sort of OMNY pamphlet that I got from a MetroCard bus and lots of special work LIRR Timetables from the early 2010s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak706 Posted January 2, 2020 Share #592 Posted January 2, 2020 I regret not picking up an R40 rollsign when I had the chance. Hopefully the MTA will sell R32 or R42 rollsigns when the scrapping begins en masse in a couple years. A side LCD from an R46 might also be cool, although they never sold any from the R44s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeeP15-9112 Posted April 9, 2020 Share #593 Posted April 9, 2020 I have a large subway map that is effective 1/2017. It came from Newkirk Plaza Crappy subway map image I will try to get better images of this map and others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionVIIonM79 Posted April 9, 2020 Share #594 Posted April 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, MeeP15-9112 said: I have a large subway map that is effective 1/2017. It came from Newkirk Plaza Crappy subway map image I will try to get better images of this map and others. I collect bus timetables. I have most of them XP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeeP15-9112 Posted April 9, 2020 Share #595 Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, OrionVIIonM79 said: I collect bus timetables. I have most of them XP Speaking of bus timetables, I have all but 4 for Queens local (I live there so thats easy), all but 2 for SI local, abt. 60% of Manhattan, and about 30% of both BK and BX local routes. The express routes- 75% for Queens, 20% for BK, 20% for BX, and a nice 0% for SI, only because I have not gone back there since the redid all the routes there. I have a good portion of the old “X” routes from there though. The express routes are the hardest to find. Sometimes I get lucky when the TA puts express maps on a local bus (Queens Village depot does that). Seeing that I started collecting when I was only 4 (that was ten years ago!), I’d say that i got a pretty damn big collection. We both will have to start over, seeing that the boro-wide redesigns are happening lmao Edited April 9, 2020 by MeeP15-9112 Added joke 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionVIIonM79 Posted April 9, 2020 Share #596 Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, MeeP15-9112 said: Speaking of bus timetables, I have all but 4 for Queens local (I live there so thats easy), all but 2 for SI local, abt. 60% of Manhattan, and about 30% of both BK and BX local routes. The express routes- 75% for Queens, 20% for BK, 20% for BX, and a nice 0% for SI, only because I have not gone back there since the redid all the routes there. I have a good portion of the old “X” routes from there though. The express routes are the hardest to find. Sometimes I get lucky when the TA puts express maps on a local bus (Queens Village depot does that). Seeing that I started collecting when I was only 4 (that was ten years ago!), I’d say that i got a pretty damn big collection. We both will have to start over, seeing that the boro-wide redesigns are happening lmao I also started when I was 4, but I don’t ride buses just to get timetables, but I ride them normally. The most memorable bus was #5302 on the M79, back in 2015 or 16. I don’t know how, but I got most of SI on that bus. My friends bring me timetables too though sometimes. Edited April 9, 2020 by OrionVIIonM79 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeeP15-9112 Posted April 9, 2020 Share #597 Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Pre-2015 subway maps Pre-2015 subway maps Station sized subway map (better) Heres part of my subway map collection. Whats not shown are the newest version of subway maps; those maps I have plenty of. Edited April 9, 2020 by MeeP15-9112 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeeP15-9112 Posted April 9, 2020 Share #598 Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, OrionVIIonM79 said: I also started when I was 4, but I don’t ride buses just to get timetables, but I ride them normally. The most memorable bus was #5302 on the M79, back in 2015 or 16. I don’t know how, but I got most of SI on that bus. My friends bring me timetables too though sometimes. Same thing happened to me on the BX12 back in 2018. I was at Bay Plaza for a party when a BX12 pulled up. It was a 55XX, and was loaded with all of the Gun Hill route timetables! The interesting part was that this all took place on December 27th, talk about a late Christmas gift from the ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q65A Posted May 20, 2020 Share #599 Posted May 20, 2020 On 7/23/2019 at 1:02 PM, Biggie said: Old School Safe Train Operation Guide & a lil something from A Division That R142A manual must be an interesting read. Anyone have an idea where I could get a similar manual for an R143 and an R160? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q65A Posted June 22, 2020 Share #600 Posted June 22, 2020 If anyone has an operators manual or participant's guide for an R143, R160 or R179 please email me (sandero2039@gmail.com); original hard copy, legible photocopy or a scanned e-copy would be perfect. Thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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