FlushingExpress Posted January 21, 2009 Share #101 Posted January 21, 2009 I think R32 fans should get real about something. 9 out of 10 regular subway riders prefer the R46 to the R32. The R32s, though in decent cosmetic shape, look old, are loud, and just aren't usually preferred over a quieter, more modern, smoother-riding car like the R46. Now, Brighton riders may prefer the R68 to the R46, that would make sense. In my over 30 years of riding the R46, I've met few who dislike the train. It's only the railfan type that seems not to care for the R44/R46 for whatever reason. the R46s first entered service on the Brighton Line, but adjacent residents complained about the noise, so they were sent to the and and that is why R46s are barred from Brighton for life. i remember catching an R46 train a week after September 11th since it was replacing the in Queens, but i guess residents still hated the noise and that is why the and swapped cars. the became entirely R46s while the was entirely R32s. R32s have made appearances on the Brighton Line in the past and present. noise complaints is also why the and (Q6) swapped cars in 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted January 21, 2009 Share #102 Posted January 21, 2009 I think R32 fans should get real about something. 9 out of 10 regular subway riders prefer the R46 to the R32. The R32s, though in decent cosmetic shape, look old, are loud, and just aren't usually preferred over a quieter, more modern, smoother-riding car like the R46. Now, Brighton riders may prefer the R68 to the R46, that would make sense. In my over 30 years of riding the R46, I've met few who dislike the train. It's only the railfan type that seems not to care for the R44/R46 for whatever reason. I noticed the same thing in regards to your R44/46 statement. A lot of railfans dislike the R44/46's for no good reason. There very nice cars IMO, comfy seats, pefect lighting, quiet door motors(On the 44's) and window seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 21, 2009 Share #103 Posted January 21, 2009 R32 trains were rare, and if you did catch one, you were very lucky. I rode an R32 train like only 10 times, and you can only ride on it so many times, before you're like "Gosh I missed that opportunity, and it's never going to come back" I did see an R32 running on the as well as the , but about only one set each time the and used them, the and used the R32 in 2004. Totally. I was took into surprise when I saw the R32s on the B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 21, 2009 Share #104 Posted January 21, 2009 I think R32 fans should get real about something. 9 out of 10 regular subway riders prefer the R46 to the R32. The R32s, though in decent cosmetic shape, look old, are loud, and just aren't usually preferred over a quieter, more modern, smoother-riding car like the R46. Now, Brighton riders may prefer the R68 to the R46, that would make sense. In my over 30 years of riding the R46, I've met few who dislike the train. It's only the railfan type that seems not to care for the R44/R46 for whatever reason. I totally agree with you, bsmith. Many railfans would prefer the older equipment because of the railfan window. The typical straphanger would prefer new equipment because of the audibility of the announcements, whether the ride is smooth or not, cleanliness, efficiency and general rider-friendliness. The demands of the typical straphanger are at times, very different from the demands of certain railfans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted January 22, 2009 Share #105 Posted January 22, 2009 noise complaints is also why the ( and (Q6) swapped cars in 1997. The B and Q switched cars actually because the B riders were complaining about the R40s making too much noise on the West End, not the Brighton. Remember, the Q was all R68As prior to 1997 and they have no noise problems on the Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlushingExpress Posted January 23, 2009 Share #106 Posted January 23, 2009 The B and Q switched cars actually because the B riders were complaining about the R40s making too much noise on the West End, not the Brighton. Remember, the Q was all R68As prior to 1997 and they have no noise problems on the Brighton. i knew that. i also caught an occasional R68 on the (Q6) labeled still labelled . R68/68As are going back on the ( Brighton Express now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted January 23, 2009 Share #107 Posted January 23, 2009 i knew that. i also caught an occasional R68 on the (Q6) labeled still labelled . R68/68As are going back on the ( Brighton Express now. It is awfully rare to catch a with . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlushingExpress Posted January 23, 2009 Share #108 Posted January 23, 2009 It is awfully rare to catch a with . what do you mean? in the early 90s, it was R68 and then R68A(Q) in 1996 (with the using exclusively R68s). in june of 1997, it become r68A (Q6), but quickly turned to R32/R40/R40M (Q6) the following October. unless you are talking about catching the current that has a sign on one of its cars. that actually happens quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted January 23, 2009 Share #109 Posted January 23, 2009 what do you mean?in the early 90s, it was R68 and then R68A(Q) in 1996 (with the using exclusively R68s). in june of 1997, it become r68A (Q6), but quickly turned to R32/R40/R40M (Q6) the following October. unless you are talking about catching the current that has a sign on one of its cars. that actually happens quite often. As of right now! Think before you write! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 23, 2009 Share #110 Posted January 23, 2009 what do you mean?in the early 90s, it was R68 and then R68A(Q) in 1996 (with the using exclusively R68s). in june of 1997, it become r68A (Q6), but quickly turned to R32/R40/R40M (Q6) the following October. unless you are talking about catching the current that has a sign on one of its cars. that actually happens quite often. He meant the rollsign! No s**t, Sherlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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