Dre Day Posted April 25, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 25, 2009 I was just looking at some pics on here and notice that some of the R160's had been tagged(windows) When these trains are tagged how quickly does the MTA replace the plastic coating on the window? What I've notice is some of the R68 windows are clear, free of scratches(meaning the entire train). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted April 25, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 25, 2009 I dunno wat u mean by tag, but if u mean replace windows i think its only during SMS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted April 25, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 25, 2009 I dunno wat u mean by tag, but if u mean replace windows i think its only during SMS.. Scratchitti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTrainExp Posted April 25, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 25, 2009 I dunno wat u mean by tag, but if u mean replace windows i think its only during SMS.. The usually do it during the train's next "check-up". However, if the train is completely covered in paint, they bring it to the shop as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 25, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 25, 2009 I've seen some sets that have 5 cars hit & 5 cars totally clean. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 25, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 25, 2009 Scratchitti And graffiti as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Transit TO Posted April 26, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 26, 2009 I've seen some sets that have 5 cars hit & 5 cars totally clean. - A That's probably because those sets were mated to other unit when the taggers were roaming the train, and now have been coupled to another, untagged set.. Instructor in schoolcar told me the 'scrachetti' is costing a few million a year in repair costs annually.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Bosco Posted April 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 27, 2009 For the most part the 143's and 160's are totally clean...u see a little more scratchitti on the 142's.....i think that because the cars are still fairly new, the waists no time in replacing the protective coating on the windows//think its called pilar...or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted April 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 27, 2009 The protective layers are called mylar. They came on the R143 and R160 when delivered and have been placed on other cars in the fleet. So far I have not seen any protected windows that have been hit with etch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.