nycbusfan Posted October 14, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2007 Whenever I take the subway to the city I'm always wondering why it takes so long to get to Dekalb from atlantic, it's only 3 blocks from atlantic to dekalb. Where is the train going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted October 14, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 14, 2007 Ive always wondered the same thing man. View the tunnel via the window one day of a 60' car and one can actually see whats happening. First Brighton goes straight, a switch track comes up with the Brighton trains staying straight on the mainline, with a left hand switch track that connects to the 4 Av local track ( ®/(M) track at Dekalb; the uses this track when running via Montague, and/or the (S)huttle uses that track when running between Essex and Prospect Park, when there is no service) then it does a couple of winding turns then finally another sharp right turn into Dekalb crossing over the switch track thats coming from the 4 Av Local Track. Basically the (:(/(Q) swing around the whole (D)/(M)/(N)/® switch configuration,(North of the Atlantic Av-Pacific St-4 Av Station & DeKalb Av South) which is why it takes about 2-3 minutes upon entering DeKalb Av. Hope that helps;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Toasty Posted October 14, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 14, 2007 Aside from it not being a straight line to the station (which adds a little time) there is also the switch between the many lines at DeKalb adding to the congestion. Check out this for a general idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted October 14, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 14, 2007 It's not 3 blocks. It's more like 5-6 blocks of slow going between Atlantic-Pacific St. and Dekalb Avenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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