UlmerPark B6 Posted January 25, 2009 Share #26 Posted January 25, 2009 Q runs 18 trains, however the N runs 23 in the morning and 21 in the afternoon. A T/O once told me that the runs 22 in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 25, 2009 Share #27 Posted January 25, 2009 A T/O once told me that the runs 22 in the afternoon. Possibly, when you hear that, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted January 26, 2009 Share #28 Posted January 26, 2009 Broadway Express, Brighton Local. Beautiful. The R160's do a great job with performance on the . Between Kings Highway and Avenue M, Avenue M and Avenue J, Neck Road and Sheepshead Bay, Avenue H and Newkirk I've seen the R160's hit 41-43 MPH (the speedometer is visible though the crack of the cab door on R160B's) and this is a local run mind you. Today when I was railfanning the , the T/O took the R160 up to 42 MPH between H and Newkirk. The station is getting closer and closer, still accelerating. ~70 feet into Newkirk we're still going 42 and I honestly think we'll over shoot. Then, i hear that wonderful sound of the Siemens sets braking full service. and we stop right at the 10 marker. That was so exciting!!! Then between Prospect and 7th we hit 52 MPH!! I know right! That T/O was great! And he stopped the train perfectly! Unfortunately on Broadway there was an closely ahead of us so we weren't going too fast. On the way back, between 57th and 42nd, we hit 42 MPH! Between 34th and 14th 47MPH, 14th and Canal 44 MPH!! Not only do I love it for the speed, but the beauty of the BMT Broadway stations and the Brighton scenery is great! Thats why I think the is awesome and possibly the best line in the system.I'm sure BrightonLocal (Zach) will agree! lol I do agree :tup: In My opinion, The is one of the most utilized routes in the system. Love my 68/68A's on the , and would prefer them to stay a while longer, but what can you do... I remember when the was my pride as the Brighton Local ( still is one my favorites routes, even though it runs through Bensonhurst hehe), but, I believe, the had frequent headways just like the does. However, perhaps that since the only goes to Midtown-57 St, as opposed to Uptown, & The Bronx, like the did(does), it can show up a little quicker. I wouldn't change anything on the now. Im just happy that the Broadway is here to stay(hopefully). The Brighton/6 Av (Q6) had no meaning (In my eyes), it was just an Express . Now lets keep the hippos on the Brighton Local, and lets start running to East Side-96 St!:tup::cool: Zach Brighton Local Himself - The & - Both, Zach's Trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted January 26, 2009 Share #29 Posted January 26, 2009 Possibly, when you hear that, by the way? Back like in the summer of '08, when they had speical R40s running on the . But like you said, they could be running 21 since they're cutting back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted January 26, 2009 Share #30 Posted January 26, 2009 I do agree :tup: In My opinion, The is one of the most utilized routes in the system. Love my 68/68A's on the , and would prefer them to stay a while longer, but what can you do... I remember when the was my pride as the Brighton Local ( still is one my favorites routes, even though it runs through Bensonhurst hehe), but, I believe, the had frequent headways just like the does. However, perhaps that since the only goes to Midtown-57 St, as opposed to Uptown, & The Bronx, like the did(does), it can show up a little quicker. I wouldn't change anything on the now. Im just happy that the Broadway is here to stay(hopefully). The Brighton/6 Av (Q6) had no meaning (In my eyes), it was just an Express . Now lets keep the hippos on the Brighton Local, and lets start running to East Side-96 St!:tup::cool: Zach Brighton Local Himself - The & - Both, Zach's Trains I know what you mean. I've also rather have the R68/R68As stay on the ,, cause the and trains was first ones to recieved R68's and the was the first to recieved the R68A's but it looks better on the . As for the I prefer R68's on the than R40M's but the R40 Slants and R68A's also look good on the too but the R68's fit on the perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted January 27, 2009 Share #31 Posted January 27, 2009 Remember that one in the Rockaways that "was doin 80"? heh heh heh..."like yesterday" brother... /sarcasm "how fast we goin? how fast we goin?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted January 30, 2009 Share #32 Posted January 30, 2009 I know what you mean. I've also rather have the R68/R68As stay on the ,, cause the and trains was first ones to recieved R68's and the was the first to recieved the R68A's but it looks better on the . As for the ( I prefer R68's on the than R40M's but the R40 Slants and R68A's also look good on the too but the R68's fit on the perfectly Finally!!!!!! Somebody who agrees the same way I do!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted December 30, 2009 Share #33 Posted December 30, 2009 I agree. On the B.M.T., the has been something. From the days of the 70(QB) and (QT) through the days of the 70(QB) to today as the plus the special (Q6) and . Maybe the T.A. knew something back in 1960 when, with the arrival of the R27/R30, they chose Q as the first B.M.T. letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted December 30, 2009 Share #34 Posted December 30, 2009 Yeh, my trusty reliable Q train... Any brooklyn rider heading towards manhattan knows how much more time (and headache.. lol) is saved by taking a ( or , over taking the (2)/(3)/(4)/(5)..... I no longer take the IRT from brooklyn, to work... and hell, just about on any other line, if you're in midtown manhattan looking to embark on a train - chances are you'll be preparing to, and end up, standing.... Not when I see that stalled on the express tracks over on 57th... what a good feeling... May as well enjoy it while it lasts though... b/c once this train comes about, I (and many others) can forget about a seat on the gettin on around midtown, when they send it up to 125th.... I won't be angered by the move (b/c I understand that it could be utilized more whilst in Manhattan)... just a lil disappointed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted December 30, 2009 Share #35 Posted December 30, 2009 The is one of my most favorite lines in the BMT. I may not like the equipment it uses but it si nonetheless a good line. I don't mind taking R68s anyway, cuz if I don't have a railfan window, I have a transverse window seat instead. Good stuff there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftrainfan Posted December 31, 2009 Share #36 Posted December 31, 2009 is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted December 31, 2009 Share #37 Posted December 31, 2009 No need for me to elaborate on how I feel about the . :tup::tup::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted January 5, 2010 Share #38 Posted January 5, 2010 I like your new signature, Zach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted January 5, 2010 Share #39 Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted January 5, 2010 Share #40 Posted January 5, 2010 I like your new signature, Zach. yea it looks really R68/R68A-ish, lol. looks good.:tup:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted January 5, 2010 Share #41 Posted January 5, 2010 I have taken a ride a ride on the before but it was only a short ride between Brooklyn and Manhattan... Man I was hoping for a Siemens R160 to show but but Alstom's sound pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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