Amtrak7 Posted March 1, 2011 Share #401 Posted March 1, 2011 They're in revenue service!!! http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2011/03/01/news/doc4d6d0d911118d670996364.txt?viewmode=fullstory The first eight of Metro-North's new M8 rail cars took their first run from Stamford for New York's Grand Central Terminal this morning. "It arrived on time" at 11:36 a.m., according to Marjorie Anders, spokeswoman for Metro-North. The move means the cars have passed 4,000 miles of problem-free testing. The next cars to go in service will need to pass only 1,000 miles of testing. "It's as advertised; it's pretty sweet," said James Cameron, chairman of the Connecticut Rail Commuter Council by cell phone from the train. "It's comfortable and the heat works. It's a very smooth ride; that's what I've noticed most. I know where all the bumps and bruises are." The new train was launched with no fanfare this morning, although state Transportation Commissioner Jeffrey A. Parker, Metro-North President Howard Permut and several employees of Kawasaki, the cars' manufacturer, made the first trip. News images: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share #402 Posted March 1, 2011 They're in revenue service!!! http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2011/03/01/news/doc4d6d0d911118d670996364.txt?viewmode=fullstory The first eight of Metro-North's new M8 rail cars took their first run from Stamford for New York's Grand Central Terminal this morning. Damn it you beat me to it.Its going to arrive at stamford at 3:17 and I have to WORK!!!!! FACK THIS!!!!!!:cry: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 1, 2011 Share #403 Posted March 1, 2011 RR net already had it up since yesterday sheeh lol. I already caught it. I was gonna take a ride but ill hold my ticket for another day for the M-8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus Guy Posted March 1, 2011 Share #404 Posted March 1, 2011 quick question: do they have full width or half cabs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted March 1, 2011 Share #405 Posted March 1, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted March 1, 2011 Share #406 Posted March 1, 2011 I keep my finger cross for regular NH line riders who deserve a 'reward' for the crappy 2010-'11 winter season that has dropped the availablity of the existing train fleet to bare bones. My brother who works for Metro North told me the same thing. If this latest test of a new M-8 going 4,000 miles with no errors at all, as early as the start of March (he doubtful for this Saturday 2/26 but not impossible)the 1st cars could debut then. Subject to change though. If you had read this above last week, I was the most accurate in the date the 1st set of M-8's went into service. I said around the first week of March from my brother who works in Metro North. Anyhow ah men that they are starting to arrive and put to retirement almost all of the current NH fleet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus Guy Posted March 1, 2011 Share #407 Posted March 1, 2011 both tha cab door has two lock points, half and full. So I'm guessing no rail fan window for recording correct? Ha there's something our Silverliner Vs have up on your M8s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted March 1, 2011 Share #408 Posted March 1, 2011 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=330837&id=232819517081 SWEET STUFF!!! Enjoy =) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 1, 2011 Share #409 Posted March 1, 2011 Second Video by me lol On another note, those who think the M8 looks ugly i got nothin to say!! Because they look REAL good!!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted March 1, 2011 Share #410 Posted March 1, 2011 Awe-some! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted March 1, 2011 Share #411 Posted March 1, 2011 So I'm guessing no rail fan window for recording correct? Ha there's something our Silverliner Vs have up on your M8s lol theres an OPTIONAL railfan window depending on whether the engineer operates with a full width cab or a half width... and hmmm I'm guessing the M8's have more reliability and are built by a better company? Ha there's something our M8's have up on ur Silverliner Vs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted March 1, 2011 Share #412 Posted March 1, 2011 lol theres an OPTIONAL railfan window depending on whether the engineer operates with a full width cab or a half width... and hmmm I'm guessing the M8's have more reliability and are built by a better company? Ha there's something our M8's have up on ur Silverliner Vs. Indeed. Although I still think the front of the M8's could have been better (although I'm actually starting to like it now), the reliabilty is waaaaay better at Kawasaki (and Bombardier with the M7's too). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 2, 2011 Share #413 Posted March 2, 2011 lol theres an OPTIONAL railfan window depending on whether the engineer operates with a full width cab or a half width... and hmmm I'm guessing the M8's have more reliability and are built by a better company? Ha there's something our M8's have up on ur Silverliner Vs. I think the Engineers will prefer to use the full cab not half ! Why would one bother being squeezed inside a half one anyways lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted March 2, 2011 Share #414 Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Indeed. Although I still think the front of the M8's could have been better (although I'm actually starting to like it now), the reliabilty is waaaaay better at Kawasaki (and Bombardier with the M7's too). I'm starting to like the face, too. I think the Engineers will prefer to use the full cab not half ! Why would one bother being squeezed inside a half one anyways lol Shoot, ain't it more like a third (1/3) cab. Edited March 2, 2011 by m7zanr160s Added quote 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted March 2, 2011 Share #415 Posted March 2, 2011 0:49 It looks kind of like an R142 from a distance! :eek: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted March 2, 2011 Share #416 Posted March 2, 2011 I've asked this a million times and I'll ask again: does anyone know the specific times and stations where the M8 will apppear? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted March 2, 2011 Share #417 Posted March 2, 2011 http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/inside-the-m-8-riding-metro-norths-new-train-video The train will depart from New Haven at 6:24 a.m. and arrive at Grand Central Terminal at 8:06 a.m. (It won't be stopping in Darien, but if you commute from Stamford, it's the 7:16 a.m.) Next, it will make an empty trip to Harrison, N.Y. and return to Grand Central again at 9:15 a.m. The train*will stay there during the day for the railroad to train engineers and conductors in its use. Finally, it will leave Grand Central at 4:07 p.m. and arrive in New Haven at 5:54 p.m. (passing through Stamford at 4:52 p.m.). This applies to today, tomorrow and Friday. Happy M8 hunting guys! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Train Master Posted March 2, 2011 Share #418 Posted March 2, 2011 Perfect me me I guess.I get home just before 4pm in Bedford so gives me time2 walk down the block.Will it stop at Fordham? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeBall Posted March 2, 2011 Share #419 Posted March 2, 2011 M8 has to operate with full cab at engineers end. FRA regulation do to firemans side window type, no passengers up front. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princelex Posted March 2, 2011 Share #420 Posted March 2, 2011 While walking back to work during my lunchbreak along Madison Av, I saw the M8's heading towards Conneticut around 98th St. They look fabulous. The trains are real shiny and the red stands out. The horn is no joke either, that's what made me look towards Park Ave to begin with. LOL I can't wait to ride these trains soon. This was around 1:40pm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted March 2, 2011 Share #421 Posted March 2, 2011 From the NY Times Archives enjoy. PS I think these train cars sound something like the R110A. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted March 2, 2011 Share #422 Posted March 2, 2011 I wrote a small article about the M8s: http://seven11.manhattanexpress.net/?p=382 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted March 2, 2011 Share #423 Posted March 2, 2011 I manage to scurry around, and found some more pictures have fun. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted March 3, 2011 Share #424 Posted March 3, 2011 Friday, after I ace my Torts midterm, I will ride a M8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted March 3, 2011 Share #425 Posted March 3, 2011 You would need to get lucky my friend. That is the only set running on the line as of now. You would have to hope the next train that arrives is the M8 or else you are out of luck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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