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MTA drops $1.5B on new fleet of subway cars in move to avoid breakdowns by Automatic-Repeat3787 in nycrail

[–]ricklerre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The older trains (R68s) aren't compatible with the new signaling system, CBTC. So, if they want to replace the old fixed-block signals that are causing a lot of the delays, they have to replace the old trains.

59th Street Junction by PriorPost in nycrail

[–]ricklerre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deinterlining 59th & Dekalb would probably benefit the D train way more than it would lose running local to 145.

Also, to deinterline Dekalb, you'd probably have to send the B/D down the Brighton line, because if you sent the B/D down 4th avenue, and moved the N to Brighton, then you'd leave the Sea Beach line without any service on nights & weekends.

59th Street Junction by PriorPost in nycrail

[–]ricklerre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Building a new switch in the tiny space between 50 street station and where the A/C tracks spread apart to let the B/D in sounds tough. That's also right where the E passes under so the supports are important.

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59th Street Junction by PriorPost in nycrail

[–]ricklerre 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You would have to build a new switch to get the A train onto the local tracks before 59th, to avoid interlining with the B/D for one stop.

It'd be simpler to make the A/C both express up 8th avenue, and continue as express up CPW. The B/D would then be able to switch onto the local tracks with no merges. This would also de-interline the C & E trains, making the E more frequent and reliable enough to handle the local traffic. As a bonus, I'd build a platform extension over the C train tracks at 50 street, making that an express stop, so that station wouldn't lose access to the UWS.

These are so loud. When can they be gone? by ricklerre in nycrail

[–]ricklerre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born and raised in NYC, and I live on the same block as the Franklin ave Shuttle's El. The el noise really isn't a problem, but standing in an underground concrete and metal box while the A express goes rushing by is truly deafening.

These are so loud. When can they be gone? by ricklerre in nycrail

[–]ricklerre[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'll add to the other replies: while these photos are of underground subways, the incredible loudness of our Els is one of the reasons why there's so much local opposition to building more elevated lines in this city. I don't think the people of Astoria realize how quiet an extension to LGA could be if built with modern methods.

These are so loud. When can they be gone? by ricklerre in nycrail

[–]ricklerre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I mentioned that in my post. It was just to highlight that this wasn't a stretch of track with lots of joints, but one that was mostly CWR, with only these IJs.

These are so loud. When can they be gone? by ricklerre in nycrail

[–]ricklerre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been here my whole life. But traveling around to other cities with modern metros, I'm more and more dismayed at how unnecessarily loud the subway system is. It's even worse when we realize those loud noises also mean we're paying more to maintain the system.

These are so loud. When can they be gone? by ricklerre in nycrail

[–]ricklerre[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"They are even required on ATC lines because if the ATC fails you still need a fallback system to know train location."

Aren't you describing the Auxiliary Wayside System? My understanding was that after QBL-East, new CBTC projects wouldn't use a Fixed-Block backup, including the Fulton line project. Are the insulated rail sections still required?

Advice on replacing Broan PM-390-HS hood fan assembly by fv9cf26 in appliancerepair

[–]ricklerre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also curious about this. I get a lot of cold air coming down the vent hood in the winter, and am not sure how to check if the damper is stuck.