Javier Posted December 3, 2015 Share #11301 Posted December 3, 2015 Well, there was a pilot program to install cameras on subway trains that happened back in 2010-2012. It was the pilot program that included the folded seats as well on a specific R160 car, along with cameras but it failed. Correct me If I'm wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted December 3, 2015 Share #11302 Posted December 3, 2015 Well, there was a pilot program to install cameras on subway trains that happened back in 2010-2012. It was the pilot program that included the folded seats as well on a specific R160 car, along with cameras but it failed. Correct me If I'm wrong. i remember the folded seats! Also I saw one set, I think that one, with straphangers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q113 LTD Posted December 3, 2015 Share #11303 Posted December 3, 2015 Can you imagine if an NTT was equip with Siemens GTO-VVVF Inverter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YungMarxian Posted December 4, 2015 Share #11304 Posted December 4, 2015 I'm pretty new to this forum so I'm not fully up to snuff with the lingo. What's an RFW and a G.O.? I googled them but apparently nyc transit enthusiasts are a small community (who would've thought /s/). Any other terms I should probably know? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted December 4, 2015 Share #11305 Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) I'm pretty new to this forum so I'm not fully up to snuff with the lingo. What's an RFW and a G.O.? I googled them but apparently nyc transit enthusiasts are a small community (who would've thought /s/). Any other terms I should probably know?RFW=railfan window, like when you look out of the r32's storm door on the first car as if you are driving a train G.O.=general overhaul, like when a part of a line is suspended and needs to be repaired for the time being. And welcome to the forums. Edited December 4, 2015 by MysteriousBtrain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted December 4, 2015 Share #11306 Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) I'm pretty new to this forum so I'm not fully up to snuff with the lingo. What's an RFW and a G.O.? I googled them but apparently nyc transit enthusiasts are a small community (who would've thought /s/). Any other terms I should probably know?Welcome to the forum, RFW means Rail Fan Window-front or back view of the train which are and were normally found on the older train models (in retrospect there's no motorman cab in the way and a clear view of the tracks inside or outside.) A G.O. means General Order, when a line is diverged to a certain track or subway route during time of contruction or maintenance work. For example, the travels on the in manhattan or the running express btw 96th & 145th street instead of running its normal local route or when the its cut btw 34th St hudson yards & queensboro plaza. Another term is CBTC, Communication-Based Train Control is when the exact position of a train is known more accurately than with the traditional signaling systems. It makes use of the telecommunications between the train and track equipment for the traffic management and infrastructure control. The goal is having trains running "closer" together to reduce waiting times and heavy crowds on platforms during rush hours. This system is already implemented on the and currently being installed on the , hence the G.O. term and eventually on the Queens Blvd line. Edited December 4, 2015 by jon2305 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted December 4, 2015 Share #11307 Posted December 4, 2015 So they got rid of the folding seats on the one R160B from Jamaica? Haven't seen that since early 2011. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcb Posted December 4, 2015 Share #11308 Posted December 4, 2015 R62 2101 has a Manhattan facing RFW 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtoon Posted December 4, 2015 Share #11309 Posted December 4, 2015 Sorry if it's been asked before, how long are R143's on for? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11310 Posted December 5, 2015 No more RFW on 2121. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11311 Posted December 5, 2015 Sorry if it's been asked before, how long are R143's on for? I doubt the TA even knows how long they plan to keep the cars on the . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestrictOnTheHanger Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11312 Posted December 5, 2015 So they got rid of the folding seats on the one R160B from Jamaica? Haven't seen that since early 2011. Yep. Still has the split poles tgough. I've ridden that set on the a few times this year 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11313 Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) * From yesterday, sample strip maps were seen at Barclays Center as part of a survey for the lines Edited December 5, 2015 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTK246 Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11314 Posted December 5, 2015 * From yesterday, sample strip maps were seen at Barclays Center as part of a survey for the lines Interesting, I'd like to see these on the R142s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11315 Posted December 5, 2015 I was on a train the other day that got held up at 149th for some reason, and I'm guessing when the C/R went to put the "train traffic" announcement on he reset the whole route program by mistake. There's nothing like hearing "The next stop is Franklin Avenue" while you're in the Bronx Interesting, I'd like to see these on the R142s. It's been a long time coming actually, especially after they started mixing the and sets around... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11316 Posted December 5, 2015 It really does look beautiful. I love it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11317 Posted December 5, 2015 Well, I like the design, but some people may get confused on what stops are in Manhattan, since it starts from 125 St on 7th Av and goes back up to 125 again on Lex. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11318 Posted December 5, 2015 I'm not sure if this deserves another thread but I've been stuck on this for quite a while now, I thought that when the blue stripes were removed off the R44's that they left a metal stripe in it's place since the metal couldn't be taken off, however, in this photo there's a R46 with the same stripe, but the metal stripe wasn't there on the current R46's. Can someone explain this for me please? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11319 Posted December 5, 2015 * From yesterday, sample strip maps were seen at Barclays Center as part of a survey for the lines I thought they already have the double strip maps on some and R142's. I haven't been on the and in a long time but I feel like I seen it before because everytime I get on the now I'm looking for those unique strip maps. I thought they had both the and and it would light up for whatever route is was using. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11320 Posted December 5, 2015 * From yesterday, sample strip maps were seen at Barclays Center as part of a survey for the lines 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11321 Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) I thought that when the blue stripes were removed off the R44's that they left a metal stripe in it's place since the metal couldn't be taken off, however, in this photo there's a R46 with the same stripe, but the metal stripe wasn't there on the current R46's. Can someone explain this for me please? Can you rephrase the question? That photo is of a pre-GOH R46 with its original blue stripes, which have retained some of the graffiti that was acid-washed off of the stainless steel section. Not really my speed, but hard to beat $1 for these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-New-York-City-Subway-Signs-Vintage-1990s-Trains-Transit-Service-Notices-/191752999407?hash=item2ca55e91ef:g:Dy8AAOSw0HVWDUG1 Edited December 5, 2015 by MHV9218 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11322 Posted December 5, 2015 So the R44's and R46's used different body's which is why the R46 dosen't have that metal stripe like the R44's did? I honestly don't know how to phrase this question 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11323 Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) I'm surprised to learn about the aforementioned glitch with the bullet on the forums. Edited December 5, 2015 by RollOver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11324 Posted December 5, 2015 So the R44's and R46's used different body's which is why the R46 dosen't have that metal stripe like the R44's did? I honestly don't know how to phrase this question Every car after the R38's including the R32's are stainless steel.The difference between the R44 and R46 is that the R44's had a carbon underbody which deteriorated so they had to be taken out of service and retired. All that graffiti in the 1970's and 1980's took its toll on the body of the R44's. I believe they used a special type of acid to get rid of the graffiti off the cars. The R46's don't have that and that is why they are still holding up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted December 5, 2015 Share #11325 Posted December 5, 2015 R62A 1761 got back its missing LED indicator light. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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