trains18 wrote:Im not a big fan of china designs but as long as it does the job im happy. I like American made train sets better, not foreign sets.Like Pullman Standard's R46 cars (in New York)?
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trains18 wrote:Im not a big fan of china designs but as long as it does the job im happy. I like American made train sets better, not foreign sets.Like Pullman Standard's R46 cars (in New York)?
R36 Combine Coach wrote: Did the Blue/Orange cars have teething issues in 1979-80, despite being based off the shelf (PATH PA3)?Had a few issues that I remember. One was excessive wheel wear that was corrected? Another was speed governed to 40 mph due to braking issues. Cars were specified capable of 65 mph and intended to run at 50 mph.
MBTA3247 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 4:20 pm Looks like the cars I saw testing on Saturday are going into service on Wednesday.Pedantic, but I wish the digital signs said the more colloquial “Mass Ave” vs “MA Avenue”
bostontrainguy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:27 pm Seat backs look awfully short!Doesn't look any worse than 01400 Bluebirds.
rethcir wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:42 amThe idea behind the digital signs is that you always know where the train is on the line. Using a full-blown LCD display is overkill for that, though; I've seen the same thing implemented with a printed map and LEDs marking the stations and direction of travel.MBTA3247 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 4:20 pm Looks like the cars I saw testing on Saturday are going into service on Wednesday.Pedantic, but I wish the digital signs said the more colloquial “Mass Ave” vs “MA Avenue”
Frankly I think the static old printed signs are just fine. It’s not like this route changes frequently. Kind of overkill.
Lead Car 1404, Orange Line to Forest Hills, STOPPED_AT Wellington predicted departure at 11:06 AM, location last updated: 11:05:36 AM