trainfan22 Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17701 Posted February 4, 2018 R142 6263 has new lights, that car is the only car in the set that has the new lights, so it kinda looks like the converted 188 set with the new C car. I rode in it and there's no other noticeable differences other than the lights. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17702 Posted February 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: R142 6263 has new lights, that car is the only car in the set that has the new lights, so it kinda looks like the converted 188 set with the new C car. I rode in it and there's no other noticeable differences other than the lights. Hopefully, you mean 6362, the R142 car numbers start at 6301 and go up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17703 Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, danielhg121 said: Hopefully, you mean 6362, the R142 car numbers start at 6301 and go up. Yes. IDK the 142s numbers by heart and never really cared so I'm pretty sure it's 6362. Edited February 4, 2018 by trainfan22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgorithmOfTruth Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17704 Posted February 4, 2018 Assuming a typical amount of average wear-and-tear from continual passenger use, and proper, adequate maintenance, is there a possibility that the NTT's can make it as long as the SMEE's have? I often wonder about this. The R160s assigned to the were recently refurbished after being in public use for a full 10 years. (I'm not sure if the R142/R142A's or R143's have had similar maintenance done to the same degree.) From what I've heard, the R142's assigned to the , , and are sturdy, reliable subway cars, despite reaching nearly 20 years in age. Can the same be said about the R143's and R160's? My opinion is maybe. It all depends on how well they are maintained and how they stand the test of time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17705 Posted February 4, 2018 They'll make it to 40. The computer equipment will have to be replaced throughout the years as hardware becomes obsolete, but the car bodies should last through their expected lifespans as long as there's general upkeep and maintenance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78 via Stew Leonards Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17706 Posted February 4, 2018 Trains that'll never get a new fleet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17707 Posted February 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, 78 via Stew Leonards said: Trains that'll never get a new fleet. Maybe you overlooked, the is in line to get R211's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGA Link N Train Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17708 Posted February 4, 2018 13 hours ago, 78 via Stew Leonards said: Trains that'll never get a new fleet. The is slated to get R211's or displaced R160's for CBTC reasons. The Rockaway Park I wouldn't jump to conclusions on that one. It could get R211's or displaced R68's (this is what I speculate though) The , not too sure. If ridership levels warrant it then put R211's there The may see a new fleet. but not in the near future 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHacksJustKhaks Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17709 Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, 78 via Stew Leonards said: Trains that'll never get a new fleet. Obviously they will get new fleets, just as an example, id be surprised to see R68/A's on the 500 years from now! They will get newer fleets but maybe not as frequently or new as other lines for reasons like ridership (although the might be an exception since it has decent ridership and did have some R160's for a while as well). Edited February 4, 2018 by NoHacksJustKhaks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted February 4, 2018 Share #17710 Posted February 4, 2018 16 hours ago, 78 via Stew Leonards said: Trains that'll never get a new fleet. The R46’s are getting replaced soon so the Rockaway and possibly even the will see R211’s. I’m tired of those R46’s tbh, I’m so glad when a R160 pops up on the . The and the other shuttles will get their fair share of new cars hopefully within the next decade. Now if you would have said the and it’s more believable since the MTA loves to give those lines the hand me downs. So who knows when the 211’s come in they could very well give the and R160’s which I hope they don’t do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17711 Posted February 5, 2018 Are the Iphones for the conductors still a thing? Heard it was supposed to start on the and update the conductors for delays and such/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17712 Posted February 5, 2018 So I was out foaming mezzanines earlier (don’t judge — architecture is cool) and I found they’d blocked off 7th avenue’s on the . Why? Is this permanent? That’d be a crying shame. It slopes!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17713 Posted February 5, 2018 25 minutes ago, RR503 said: So I was out foaming mezzanines earlier (don’t judge — architecture is cool) and I found they’d blocked off 7th avenue’s on the . Why? Is this permanent? That’d be a crying shame. It slopes!! Permanently shut as of a few weeks ago. I was surprised to see the signs. My guess is it was considered a strain of resources to clean and keep safe, but really just laziness on the TA's part and a foolish waste of space. Thought they knew better than to still shut mezzanines by now--won't be surprised if the community pushes back on that one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17714 Posted February 5, 2018 MTA: Quote Let's build full length mezzanines on Second Avenue and at Hudson Yards, to help with capacity. Also MTA: Quote Let's close existing full length mezzanines, even at heavily-used stations. They cost too much to maintain. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR503 Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17715 Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, MHV9218 said: Permanently shut as of a few weeks ago. I was surprised to see the signs. My guess is it was considered a strain of resources to clean and keep safe, but really just laziness on the TA's part and a foolish waste of space. Thought they knew better than to still shut mezzanines by now--won't be surprised if the community pushes back on that one. I sure hope they do — P3F is spot on. I may write some letters or something... The things we do for this hobby... Edited February 5, 2018 by RR503 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosciusko Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17716 Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, P3F said: Let's build full length mezzanines on Second Avenue and at Hudson Yards, to help with capacity. Honestly the MTA really needs to cool it with the mezzanines, it drives up costs way too much, I hope they totally redesign the stations for phase II and III to something more minimalistic and less cost and labour intensive. Stations shouldn't be a billion each. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78 via Stew Leonards Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17717 Posted February 5, 2018 I'm pretty sure I've never seen any other fleet on the and except what they run now, which I'm pretty sure has been consistent since the mid-late 80s. It'll probably remain that way til 2035 at least 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgorithmOfTruth Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17718 Posted February 5, 2018 3 hours ago, 78 via Stew Leonards said: I'm pretty sure I've never seen any other fleet on the and except what they run now, which I'm pretty sure has been consistent since the mid-late 80s. It'll probably remain that way til 2035 at least The hasn't seen much diversity in it's fleet assignments for decades, as you've stated. Once the R62s and R62As were mainstays on TA property in the late 1980s, the Redbirds on the were moved elsewhere in the system to other IRT lines. The did in fact run R40 and R40M sets during Yankees baseball game special trips back in the early 2000s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17719 Posted February 5, 2018 17 hours ago, LGA Link N train said: The may see a new fleet. but not in the near future I remember when the did get a new fleet. Used to ride those r21/22's out of 242nd. Haha, Things always come full circle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17720 Posted February 5, 2018 On 2/4/2018 at 1:30 AM, 78 via Stew Leonards said: Trains that'll never get a new fleet. Both the and got their current fleet of cars brand new with both the 62As and the 68s respectively. They'll likely receive whatever is to replace those two classes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17721 Posted February 5, 2018 On 2/4/2018 at 1:30 AM, 78 via Stew Leonards said: Trains that'll never get a new fleet. The over the years has seen some different cars other than R46's show up on its line....Even today from time to time they will throw a few R160s on the .. like lance pointed out had there's replace with the R68/R62A thats still in todays service.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17722 Posted February 5, 2018 I'm actually afraid for summer to return because I know I'm going to die of a heat stroke in the Wall St and station cause that dam station feels like the center of the earth... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17723 Posted February 5, 2018 59 minutes ago, Lawrence St said: I'm actually afraid for summer to return because I know I'm going to die of a heat stroke in the Wall St and station cause that dam station feels like the center of the earth... West 4th Street is notorious for being a sauna as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17724 Posted February 5, 2018 36 minutes ago, P3F said: West 4th Street is notorious for being a sauna as well. To add: 34 St-Herald Sq, Brooklyn Bridge, Union Sq ( platform) are the same in that regard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted February 5, 2018 Share #17725 Posted February 5, 2018 MTA website says the Brighton Beach bound is running local between Prospect Park and Kings Highway due to "equipment testing" G.O yet it's running express smh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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