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Re: F40PH-3C overhaul program

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:53 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: F40PH-3C overhaul program ¦  Replies: 1023 ¦  Views: 211800

1033 is still OOS it is NOT in revenue service. HAS NOT passed its ACSES/PTC and seatbox tests. Hasn't turned a wheel in several days, still sitting in Readville at the bunter plugged into layover ground power

1029 should be at Area 52 with Mass Coastal for set up

Re: CSX Framingham Secondary Discussion

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:34 pm ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: CSX Framingham Secondary Discussion ¦  Replies: 47 ¦  Views: 23645

L010 is the Readville---> Framingham RT job, usually follows #709 out of town and picks up L011's empties in Walpole on the way to FRM L001 is the other day Readville job, works the warehouse adjacent to Readville yard, RTE 128 Ind park, Stoughton Branch (as needed) L011 is the Walpole day job that ...

Re: Commuter Rail Electrification

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:26 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Electrification ¦  Replies: 440 ¦  Views: 80877

Just like when MBCR promised to build a brand new S&I for the Southside to make well for the then, upcoming contract....

Re: F40PH-3C overhaul program

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:24 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: F40PH-3C overhaul program ¦  Replies: 1023 ¦  Views: 211800

The 1033 has been calling Readville home. Keeps failing its PTC/ACSES tests

Re: F40PH-3C overhaul program

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:45 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: F40PH-3C overhaul program ¦  Replies: 1023 ¦  Views: 211800

1029 should have made it to Middleboro Wednesday morning 3/27

Re: Southcoast Rail

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:01 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Southcoast Rail ¦  Replies: 1292 ¦  Views: 345130

Test trains or the mock runs have started on phase 1 according to the Mbta.com website. Just got updated today. haven't heard a peep yet about test trains. I'll ask tomorrow. Don't believe everything you read on that site, a lot is just "for show." Check the Mass Coastal forums to see if ...

Re: Commuter Rail Delay/Cancellation Thread

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:55 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Delay/Cancellation Thread ¦  Replies: 59 ¦  Views: 8903

still under investigation. Train #1708 was informed to inspect the catenary at 30 mph trk 3 Eastbound....came upon low hanging wire, and ripped it down, only Track 2 could get by after some small "repairs". Wires were initially across all tracks. Occurred on the curve just west of Ruggles ...

Re: F40PH-3C overhaul program

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:49 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: F40PH-3C overhaul program ¦  Replies: 1023 ¦  Views: 211800

1033 sent to BET on the Readville Switcher on Sunday the 10th. The #3 motor needs to be changed out and is having air issues, along with computer issues - ACSES. The joke of the rebuilds continues

Re: F40PH-3C overhaul program

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:46 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: F40PH-3C overhaul program ¦  Replies: 1023 ¦  Views: 211800

The 1033 failed its ACSES STOP signal test today....try again tomorrow

Re: F40PH-3C overhaul program

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:24 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: F40PH-3C overhaul program ¦  Replies: 1023 ¦  Views: 211800

1033 confirmed in Framingham 2/11....***should*** be on CSX L005 tonight to Attleboro for transfer to Middleboro and then to Rochester for set up, then testing on the Corridor

Re: Fairmount Line Discussion

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:16 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Fairmount Line Discussion ¦  Replies: 486 ¦  Views: 172893

Keolis pays Amtrak to let us store equipment in SHSY and the Front yard (no OCS)... its theirs, and they are not fans of us storing in their yard...$$$ pays. Tracks 1 2 and 4, HOLDEN to HEBRONVILLE are electrified Track 3 is not.

Re: Remaining Kawasaki Cars South

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:06 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Remaining Kawasaki Cars South ¦  Replies: 49 ¦  Views: 5065

guy....clearly you don't know what you're talking about. Who gives a sh** about windows? It is not the windows that are drafty with the 2nd gen....the draft comes in from the control stand and brake stand when the CC crew door is closed. That is why most of us ride with the CC door open and side cre...

Re: Fairmount Line Discussion

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:36 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Fairmount Line Discussion ¦  Replies: 486 ¦  Views: 172893

anything the T touches, gets F'ed....How is Natick Center coming along? 4 year later and barely the Elevator shaft built. Worcester will be completed and operational soon. Boston Landing was built in 4 days with the private investment. When Amtrak put up the wires, you can see where they planned for...

Re: Southcoast Rail

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:30 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Southcoast Rail ¦  Replies: 1292 ¦  Views: 345130

not in our life time

Re: Remaining Kawasaki Cars South

 by MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 ¦  Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:27 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Remaining Kawasaki Cars South ¦  Replies: 49 ¦  Views: 5065

guys guys guys calm down here, this is getting out of control. The fleet doesn't matter to the company, Keolis...Your understand they are a private operation, for profit operation......these coach numbers mean NOTHING to them, nor who built them. They only look at passenger #'s that can ride and bat...

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