MTR Admiralty Posted March 15, 2009 Share #151 Posted March 15, 2009 Yes, but just becuz it is listed there, doesnt mean it is? Unless some worker told David or sum1 at NYCS that there isnt 38s in service? Just a thought... Well... you might want to confirm it with a T/O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 15, 2009 Share #152 Posted March 15, 2009 Well... you might want to confirm it with a T/O Ya the last T/O i asked was on an R40S at 59th about 2 weeks ago and they didnt know.. Maybe a few here. Or i guess I could go bk to 207 and ask around... Tomo Ill see if i catch one, or the next few days.. If not well then they are gone So far friday i got a pic of one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 16, 2009 Share #153 Posted March 16, 2009 Ya the last T/O i asked was on an R40S at 59th about 2 weeks ago and they didnt know.. Maybe a few here. Or i guess I could go bk to 207 and ask around... Tomo Ill see if i catch one, or the next few days.. If not well then they are gone So far friday i got a pic of one Well according to many reports, they are expected to be gone. Some of us here believed to have seen it yesterday in revenue service. But I am pretty sure, by today, it's gone. Look, 4 cars as of last Thursday. If they manage to survive the weekend, their demise would be eminent anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 16, 2009 Share #154 Posted March 16, 2009 Well according to many reports, they are expected to be gone. Some of us here believed to have seen it yesterday in revenue service. But I am pretty sure, by today, it's gone. Look, 4 cars as of last Thursday. If they manage to survive the weekend, their demise would be eminent anyways. I still dunno wh does the MTA gotta be a bit stupid and send them to concouse for scrapping at 207, instead keep em in service till its over.. I rly hope to see one this week if i can.. now the question is, what is next for the seeing that there are limited cars for it, i belive. Unless the gives up the 32s with something else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 16, 2009 Share #155 Posted March 16, 2009 I still dunno wh does the MTA gotta be a bit stupid and send them to concouse for scrapping at 207, instead keep em in service till its over.. I rly hope to see one this week if i can.. now the question is, what is next for the seeing that there are limited cars for it, i belive. Unless the gives up the 32s with something else.. It's not really stupid. I mean, you have the death yard tracks filled with the Condemned. Its all about storage space and whether or not they are worth keeping for another few days. They send them to Concourse Yard so they can sit there and wait till the Condemned cars get sent to the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyBrooklyn Posted March 16, 2009 Share #156 Posted March 16, 2009 I saw a 2 car set on the on friday if it got caught on this side of the G/O it could be in service on Monday but besides that I think we are done with R38's. Guess we will find out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 16, 2009 Share #157 Posted March 16, 2009 I saw a 2 car set on the on friday if it got caught on this side of the G/O it could be in service on Monday but besides that I think we are done with R38's. Guess we will find out tomorrow. AFAIK, they are done. It's listed under nycsubway.org as officially retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maserati7200 Posted March 16, 2009 Share #158 Posted March 16, 2009 AFAIK, they are done. It's listed under nycsubway.org as officially retired. Yeah, but last week it was listed on wikipedia as officially retired, which was far from true. Even though nycsubway.org says so, and it is more reliable, you cannot be 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 16, 2009 Share #159 Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah, but last week it was listed on wikipedia as officially retired, which was far from true. Even though nycsubway.org says so, and it is more reliable, you cannot be 100% sure. We have to wait for T/O's to confirm on this information. I would check with Widecab tomorrow after I visit South Ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 16, 2009 Share #160 Posted March 16, 2009 AFAIK, they are done. It's listed under nycsubway.org as officially retired. Actually NYCSUBWAY/Wiki doesnt give OFFICIAL information until its official bro, the real Info is out of the MTA's top people. I doubt just any T/O would know, unless they ask the ones who knows.. I dont go by any sources, but the real sources.. So for now there is a chance R38s are still roaming, plus the G/o could lead the 38s to stick in the rkways.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 16, 2009 Share #161 Posted March 16, 2009 Actually NYCSUBWAY/Wiki doesnt give OFFICIAL information until its official bro, the real Info is out of the MTA's top people. I doubt just any T/O would know, unless they ask the ones who knows.. I dont go by any sources, but the real sources.. So for now there is a chance R38s are still roaming, plus the G/o could lead the 38s to stick in the rkways.. Top people? I doubt Sander gives a cent about what's going on inside RTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share #162 Posted March 16, 2009 If they can move an R46s to Pitkin, then they can definitely move a pair of R38s up 207th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyBrooklyn Posted March 16, 2009 Share #163 Posted March 16, 2009 There was one set on the today 4098-4099, like I said they were probably caught on the Brooklyn side. They were the end of the string so they may not make it past the evening rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 16, 2009 Share #164 Posted March 16, 2009 There was one set on the today 4098-4099, like I said they were probably caught on the Brooklyn side. They were the end of the string so they may not make it past the evening rush hour. So then Wiki/NYCS was wrong.. I dont believe it till i hear it from real source.. Good catch dude =)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyBrooklyn Posted March 16, 2009 Share #165 Posted March 16, 2009 Well I was actually in the car, so I know who to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted March 16, 2009 Share #166 Posted March 16, 2009 The last of the R38s had made their final runs this week. Indeed, they were the least faulty of the 60" SMEEs and featured some of the best rides. For all R38 fans, let us post our pictures and videos here in memory of their years. Also, please feel free share your experiences with the R38s: *Please don't start flame wars DAMN, I AM STARTING TO FEEL OLD! I cannot believe one the cars I have ridden for years now is retired! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 16, 2009 Share #167 Posted March 16, 2009 Pics please, then I will believe for real. Right now, I will go on to the Wiki page and demand for a citation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlushingExpress Posted March 16, 2009 Share #168 Posted March 16, 2009 everywhere i go, it says R38s were taken out of service on March 13, but there are still about 20 cars in storage and if (NYCT) needs extra cars for their trains, they can use them as a substitute. i think that is what VinnyBrooklyn saw. one pair of R38s being used because the R32s needed some routine maintence. all in all, though, they have been "retired." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted March 16, 2009 Share #169 Posted March 16, 2009 Wikipedia is a really unreliable place, especially at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 16, 2009 Share #170 Posted March 16, 2009 everywhere i go, it says R38s were taken out of service on March 13, but there are still about 20 cars in storage and if (NYCT) needs extra cars for their trains, they can use them as a substitute. i think that is what VinnyBrooklyn saw. one pair of R38s being used because the R32s needed some routine maintence. all in all, though, they have been "retired." I believe that is true, there are a few lying OOS and could be commissioned into service when they are needed. However, they will in turn be sent to the barge. The official day of retirement should be around 13 March or around then, with the final four cars going out of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Friday 1986 Posted March 17, 2009 Share #171 Posted March 17, 2009 My apologies if this has been mentioned before...but.... As of 4PM this afternoon, 4140 and 4141 are parked at 207th Street Yard. They're hooked up to another R38 pair (couldn't see the car numbers on that pair though and maybe someone here might have an idea which ones are those...). Also 4028-29 (the ones originally intened for the museum) seem to be staying around for a while...they're parked more or less on the same track where the old dolly cars are parked and there's a great view the pair from the #1 train northbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted March 17, 2009 Share #172 Posted March 17, 2009 My apologies if this has been mentioned before...but.... As of 4PM this afternoon, 4140 and 4141 are parked at 207th Street Yard. They're hooked up to another R38 pair (couldn't see the car numbers on that pair though and maybe someone here might have an idea which ones are those...). Also 4028-29 (the ones originally intened for the museum) seem to be staying around for a while...they're parked more or less on the same track where the old dolly cars are parked and there's a great view the pair from the #1 train northbound. Oh man, they are on the tracks of Damnation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted March 17, 2009 Share #173 Posted March 17, 2009 There are a number of R38s still active. (somewhere between 16 and 24) I don't believe any are required for service, but they still may see use til they are finally retired. Just because you don't see them doesnt mean they arent there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 17, 2009 Share #174 Posted March 17, 2009 There are a number of R38s still active. (somewhere between 16 and 24) I don't believe any are required for service, but they still may see use til they are finally retired. Just because you don't see them doesnt mean they arent there. I am pretty sure they are at 207, not going back in service unless needed. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 17, 2009 Share #175 Posted March 17, 2009 You know march 16 (After NSF) i was on an R40M to Jamaica, I was at 36th st at about 6:15PM, I thought I saw an R38 on the From and the 32s in the back passing. I dunno if its me, or wat ever. But damn it look like a 38, seeing that the :2s has bards sticking out from top to bottom out, and when i saw the first 2 cars, it didnt.. then the 3 and later did :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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