Eric B Posted April 14, 2009 Share #26 Posted April 14, 2009 I'm surprised they're putting them on the and not the . The reason they kept 32's off the from what I understood was to try to lure people to the new line. So you would think it would get the new cars. (But perhaps, it's because the 60 foot cars are betterfor the crowds, and the which probably has more riders could therefore use them more). When they start running, I'll no longer be able to jump on any 160 at Lex when running up or down the stairs from the . And when already waiting there, seeing the red dot down the tunnel instead of the yellow bullet will no longer guarantee it is the train I need. But then I plan not to be going to Astoria anymore anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted April 14, 2009 Share #27 Posted April 14, 2009 The will likely only get 2-4 R160s, enough to replace the old SMEEs that run on the line during the rush hours only. Occasionally it might be higher, like around 6 sets, because the runs anywhere from 2-6 sets of R32/R42 during the rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyBrooklyn Posted April 14, 2009 Share #28 Posted April 14, 2009 Couldn't they just be sending crews for training so they will be able to pick a line with 160's once a job pick comes around if they wanted to? I am sure there will be senior crews looking to get away from lines that have 160's which means some crews on the would get picked out? Just speculation on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suheidy Posted April 14, 2009 Share #29 Posted April 14, 2009 Finally the is getting R160s. It would be wonderful if the Broadway lines were 100% R160, with a few sets of R46/68. The will probably recieve around 5-10 Sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 14, 2009 Share #30 Posted April 14, 2009 Finally the is getting R160s. It would be wonderful if the Broadway lines were 100% R160, with a few sets of R46/68. The will probably recieve around 5-10 Sets. The R will get between 2-6 sets. This number corresponds to the number of R42s it uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles Posted April 15, 2009 Share #31 Posted April 15, 2009 No! I want my to stay old school, werd. The R46s are one of the more reliable cars in the system nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted April 15, 2009 Share #32 Posted April 15, 2009 Why? If anything the 160's should have gone to the & lines first. Coney Island didn't need any 160's. I agree 100%. The R160 can replace the 60 ft cars on the A, while the C becomes full length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princelex Posted April 15, 2009 Share #33 Posted April 15, 2009 I agree 100%. The R160 can replace the 60 ft cars on the , while the becomes full length. I agree, it's high time for the and even the to get new cars. With this said, it's very shocking to hear that the is getting even 1 set of R160's. It just means that the Broadway line will be THE line for the R160's. Not a bad thing but surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted April 15, 2009 Share #34 Posted April 15, 2009 Orion told me, and I thought he was lying. Looks like I better apologize! I think the is a good line for the R160s. It's a far-reaching, reliable line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 15, 2009 Share #35 Posted April 15, 2009 It might seem shocking, but I do not find it unacceptable to place R160s on the R. I mean, they are just there to replace the R42s that are in place now. Otherwise, where else would they go? A lot of people advocate for their placement on the A and C lines. I favour the idea personally. But when it comes to practicality, I have my doubts. The Rockaway power issue must be fixed in order for the A to run R160s full time. Additionally, the R will not be fully R160s. It will just share cars with the ones on the E and the F. It's like the current situation today with the R40M/R42. Nothing special. 2-6 sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 15, 2009 Share #36 Posted April 15, 2009 Why? If anything the 160's should have gone to the & lines first. Coney Island didn't need any 160's. CI had R32s and R40 Slants/mods that needed to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 15, 2009 Share #37 Posted April 15, 2009 CI had R32s and R40 Slants/mods that needed to be replaced. They also had the R42 CI-Rebuilds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 15, 2009 Share #38 Posted April 15, 2009 Supposedly. Besides aren't all the old cars supposed to be put on the A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted April 15, 2009 Share #39 Posted April 15, 2009 Supposedly.Besides aren't all the old cars supposed to be put on the A? After the R46s are gone, the R68/As would stay for much longer before their retirement. Therefore, it would make sense to have some new equipment on the A considering that there are enough R68As for G and enough R68s for the B and D to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSmith Posted April 15, 2009 Share #40 Posted April 15, 2009 Why? If anything the 160's should have gone to the & lines first. Coney Island didn't need any 160's. Agree 100%. 8th Av. was the line full of old trains, the newest R44s for years. I don't mind the R32 on the , it doesn't really have high ridership. The is getting R160s, but it is sometimes lots of them, sometimes a moderate amount. Still lots of R42/R40M and a R32 now and then. I'd like to see the full of them before dealing with the other QB lines. The B'dway lines had R68s, the newest trains after the NTTs. I think the , a major line being the Fulton Express and the 8th Av and CPW Express, if not R160s, should at least have R68 and R68As. I guess the R40M/R42s should have been replaced on the and . But the R160s on the and is about yard convenience for the over what high-ridership lines were running the oldest equipment and could use them most. As far as I'm concerned, the is fine with R46s. For years, it did not run the R32, just very occasionally. Having the R160 on so many lines makes it feel like the R42 of 2007 onward. (R42 ran on just about every B division line soon after it was put in service) Down the road, the R179 may feel more "exclusive" due to it being newer and having less of them and running on fewer lines. The R160 will be the standard, older digitized trains in service on many lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles Posted April 16, 2009 Share #41 Posted April 16, 2009 To sum most of it up, R160s on the would be bittersweet. It'd be nice to see some newer equipment on the , however 3-4 sets would be plenty. The R46s have served the really nicely and I'd like to see the R46s stay on the (and ) in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJC Posted April 16, 2009 Share #42 Posted April 16, 2009 If they run R160's on the I'm never leaving that line. I'll be a very happy T/O. If they run R-42,you will be running the other way.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share #43 Posted April 16, 2009 The R42's are known to follow me so I won't be suprised.Lol I picked away from the they follow me to the and then when I leave to work the Lines I operate them every where but the . My one day on the my C/R sees a R42 he flips out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawasaki3 Posted April 16, 2009 Share #44 Posted April 16, 2009 when will i see R160 will start to run on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlushingExpress Posted April 16, 2009 Share #45 Posted April 16, 2009 when will i see R160 will start to run on line. how about "never"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted April 16, 2009 Share #46 Posted April 16, 2009 how about "never"? Did you read this thread at all, before you typed your response?:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 16, 2009 Share #47 Posted April 16, 2009 how about "never"?Did you even bother reading Pelham Bay Dave's post? or did you just post so you can see your name in the thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlushingExpress Posted April 16, 2009 Share #48 Posted April 16, 2009 Did you read this thread at all, before you typed your response?:mad: Did you even bother reading Pelham Bay Dave's post? or did you just post so you can see your name in the thread? i just thought it was funny the way i said "never" . besides, just because the train crew is getting trained for R160s does not mean it is actually going to use those cars for regular revenue service. all crew members working for a yard where the R160s are being maintained, regardless of whether or not those cars will actually run on the lines they are assigned to, have to be trained for those cars. that is why last year, some of us saw train workers being trained for R160s even though there are no plans to run those cars on that line because the is maintained at Coney Island. in any case, even if R160s go on the , it will probably just one or two sets if needed. there are over 750 R46s, more than enough to run 100% on the . also, my "how about never?" was my family's response to my question, "when can i wear nail polish?" which even though annoyed me i thought was kinda funny, but let's talk about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share #49 Posted April 16, 2009 i just thought it was funny the way i said "never" . besides, just because the train crew is getting trained for R160s does not mean it is actually going to use those cars for regular revenue service. all crew members working for a yard where the R160s are being maintained, regardless of whether or not those cars will actually run on the lines they are assigned to, have to be trained for those cars. that is why last year, some of us saw train workers being trained for R160s even though there are no plans to run those cars on that line because the is maintained at Coney Island. in any case, even if R160s go on the , it will probably just one or two sets if needed. there are over 750 R46s, more than enough to run 100% on the . I remember when you said the same thing about R160's not going to the . In any case the will be running a few R160's on the soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 16, 2009 Share #50 Posted April 16, 2009 I remember when you said the same thing about R160's not going to the . In any case the will be running a few R160's on the soon. :tup: Don't worry about our friend here. I know you're credible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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