Lawrence St Posted October 14, 2019 Share #22376 Posted October 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Maxwell179 said: why not ? The seems to be strictly R160's for some reason despite sharing the same fleet with the . Only once, in the past 5 years has an R143 run on the . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclonicTrainLookout Posted October 14, 2019 Share #22377 Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, RestrictOnTheHanger said: Temporary white signs are finally up above the platforms on 6th Ave and 2nd Ave mentioning night and weekend via 2nd Ave I thought they were there for a while now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted October 14, 2019 Share #22378 Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, CyclonicTrainLookout said: I thought they were there for a while now? Nope for the past few months, the MTA only had those pink laminated signs in the stations pointing out the late night and weekend extension of the . However I don’t see them at 57th street and I just passed through there the other day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted October 14, 2019 Share #22379 Posted October 14, 2019 Can't believe how terrible those dumb yellow poles on the 62As sets are starting to look. MTA, in its infinite wisdom, used some cheap paint rather than enamel so on some of the cars the paint has completely chipped off. 2056 is one of them. Looked dumb to start with, now looks worse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted October 15, 2019 Share #22380 Posted October 15, 2019 Random thought: I haven’t been on the train in quite a while. However, through my observation this past weekend to Willets Point I noticed one 79xx car set with a complete 72xx, 73xx, 74xx car set. Just a little enlightenment to why no full 79xx car set? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLine Posted October 15, 2019 Share #22381 Posted October 15, 2019 Cheaper to make one new car for a 6-car train instead of making six cars for a 6-car train. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted October 15, 2019 Share #22382 Posted October 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, Future ENY OP said: Random thought: I haven’t been on the train in quite a while. However, through my observation this past weekend to Willets Point I noticed one 79xx car set with a complete 72xx, 73xx, 74xx car set. Just a little enlightenment to why no full 79xx car set? I believe there's organizing going on for this line's car assignments. The 79xx's are meant to be served as a C-car (extra car to be inserted in each 10 car set of 7211-7590, such as 7221-7230 (7900). 7899 is an exception of 7211-7220. (7811-7898 = 8 11 car trains) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted October 15, 2019 Share #22383 Posted October 15, 2019 38 minutes ago, Calvin said: I believe there's organizing going on for this line's car assignments. The 79xx's are meant to be served as a C-car (extra car to be inserted in each 10 car set of 7211-7590, such as 7221-7230 (7900). 7899 is an exception of 7211-7220. (7811-7898 = 8 11 car trains) Appreciate the enlightenment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemorie Posted October 15, 2019 Share #22384 Posted October 15, 2019 So I figured out why the and each have “assigned” tracks at the Flatbush Avenue terminal compared to the and leaving from either track at the Ditmars Blvd terminal. I believe since they run on two separate Manhattan trunklines, they don’t want to confuse passengers at Flatbush into boarding and questioning whether or not the train will be a or a . They may run on the same trunk in Brooklyn but separate in Manhattan. Compared to the and , who run on the same corridors in both Queens and in Manhattan. Only difference is that in Manhattan, one is express and the other is local. Nevertheless, they still run alongside and/or on the same tracks with each other. I could be wrong though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted October 16, 2019 Share #22385 Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Jemorie said: So I figured out why the and each have “assigned” tracks at the Flatbush Avenue terminal compared to the and leaving from either track at the Ditmars Blvd terminal. I believe since they run on two separate Manhattan trunklines, they don’t want to confuse passengers at Flatbush into boarding and questioning whether or not the train will be a or a . They may run on the same trunk in Brooklyn but separate in Manhattan. Compared to the and , who run on the same corridors in both Queens and in Manhattan. Only difference is that in Manhattan, one is express and the other is local. Nevertheless, they still run alongside and/or on the same tracks with each other. I could be wrong though. Flatbush has side platforms (and no crossover/crossunder), so it's not easy to just go to the other side if the train turns out to be there. (Unless you wait at the southern end of the platform, and I doubt the MTA wants that area to be crowded). So it makes sense for people to organize themselves based on which train they need, the location of which is predetermined. At Astoria, it doesn't really matter what track the train is on, since the platform allows access to both tracks. Edited October 16, 2019 by P3F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemorie Posted October 16, 2019 Share #22386 Posted October 16, 2019 2 hours ago, P3F said: Flatbush has side platforms (and no crossover/crossunder), so it's not easy to just go to the other side if the train turns out to be there. (Unless you wait at the southern end of the platform, and I doubt the MTA wants that area to be crowded). So it makes sense for people to organize themselves based on which train they need, the location of which is predetermined. At Astoria, it doesn't really matter what track the train is on, since the platform allows access to both tracks. Ah, gotcha. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted October 16, 2019 Share #22387 Posted October 16, 2019 I thought of this today after a normal experience of rush hour. I say, bring back the transit memes thread. via Imgflip Meme Generator 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted October 17, 2019 Share #22388 Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) On Sunday, October 20th, trains make a stop at Coney Island-Stillwell Av after/before 86 St-Gravesend. 5 AM on Monday is when it goes back to the past till the 2020 spring season. Edited October 17, 2019 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axis Posted October 18, 2019 Share #22389 Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) delete Edited October 18, 2019 by Axis 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwnyc123 Posted October 18, 2019 Share #22390 Posted October 18, 2019 They are always screwing up the Sea Beach Line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted October 19, 2019 Share #22391 Posted October 19, 2019 Hasn't happened since last year but a Concourse set ran on the train earlier. 2552-2555 was one of the Trains consisted in the set but didn't catch the last four numbers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted October 19, 2019 Share #22392 Posted October 19, 2019 Very informative video. We don't hear about subway car maintenance too often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted October 20, 2019 Share #22393 Posted October 20, 2019 There are some R142A sets that has a "screeching" sound when it slows down to stop and open the doors at each station. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted October 20, 2019 Share #22394 Posted October 20, 2019 Tomorrow, at 86 St- you can walk to train at Av. X as this will give you a free transfer (vice versa to 86 St). *To Coney Island: 36 St/62 St - connect to 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanamaner Posted October 20, 2019 Share #22395 Posted October 20, 2019 It looks like the long closed entrances to the Broad Street station are finally being sealed. If I’m not mistaken, these were closed after 9/11 since they’re directly next to the NYSE. I recall reading an article a few years ago about elevators that were planned for this station, but residents of the neighborhood opposed it due to fears of terrorism. It’s as ridiculous as it sounds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGA Link N Train Posted October 21, 2019 Share #22396 Posted October 21, 2019 Since Deinterlining has popped up many times in this forum, I have to ask a question that I’ve not heard many people answer. How much money would the saves if they deinterlined (parts) the Subway system? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted October 21, 2019 Share #22397 Posted October 21, 2019 Saw an R62 NIS on the mid-track layups between 34th and 42nd today. Don't see that all that much mid-day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q23 via 108 Posted October 23, 2019 Share #22398 Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) Is there any idea when the Flushing Stops north of 52 Street are going to get renovated? Stations like 52, 69, 82, 90, 103, 111 sts still have those old "wavy" windscreens and dont have the yellow "legos" on the edge of the platform. I do like those older Windscreens b/c of nostalgia, but just wondering when the is going to get those modern updates like Pelham or the Jerome Stations. My family has lived on the Flushing line since the late 80s and everything looks the same. Don't need ESI, but some upgrades would be nice. Does anybody else know other elevated parts in the system with those older windscreens? 103 especially has been looking really depressing 74 With the modern updates Edited October 23, 2019 by Q23 via 108 Added Visual Aid 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted October 23, 2019 Share #22399 Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Q23 via 108 said: Is there any idea when the Flushing Stops north of 52 Street are going to get renovated? Stations like 52, 69, 82, 90, 103, 111 sts still have those old "wavy" windscreens and dont have the yellow "legos" on the edge of the platform. I do like those older Windscreens b/c of nostalgia, but just wondering when the is going to get those modern updates like Pelham or the Jerome Stations. My family has lived on the Flushing line since the late 80s and everything looks the same. Don't need ESI, but some upgrades would be nice. Does anybody else know other elevated parts in the system with those older windscreens? 103 especially has been looking really depressing Are there any other lines with the old windscreens? It feels like the lines that still had them (Astoria, Jamaica, Culver, Liberty) have been renovated, so I don't know if anywhere else is left. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted October 23, 2019 Share #22400 Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Q23 via 108 said: Is there any idea when the Flushing Stops north of 52 Street are going to get renovated? Stations like 52, 69, 82, 90, 103, 111 sts still have those old "wavy" windscreens and dont have the yellow "legos" on the edge of the platform. I do like those older Windscreens b/c of nostalgia, but just wondering when the is going to get those modern updates like Pelham or the Jerome Stations. My family has lived on the Flushing line since the late 80s and everything looks the same. Don't need ESI, but some upgrades would be nice. Does anybody else know other elevated parts in the system with those older windscreens? 103 especially has been looking really depressing 74 With the modern updates Woodhaven Blvd to Cypress Hills on the line still have the old windscreens. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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