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Re: GP40MC Top-Deck Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Fri May 20, 2011 10:13 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: GP40MC Top-Deck Discussion ¦  Replies: 803 ¦  Views: 165588

That might explain why 1120 has been listed under the repair list for a good few weeks!! Any comments on the C18 HEP in the GP40s?? ;)

Re: ex-MARC Units Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Wed May 18, 2011 9:33 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: ex-MARC Units Discussion ¦  Replies: 401 ¦  Views: 63586

Looks like 59 is now in for some work!! ;)

Re: ALP-45DP's - Usage and Delivery

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sun May 15, 2011 7:04 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: ALP-45DP's - Usage and Delivery ¦  Replies: 2747 ¦  Views: 290526

I would to see that beautiful work here in America, but is Amtrak considering those engines to replace the Acelas or something?? ;)

Re: ex-MARC Units Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sun May 15, 2011 6:59 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: ex-MARC Units Discussion ¦  Replies: 401 ¦  Views: 63586

Either the BET crews have been busy with all those engines out of service!! I guess will see later on in the week!!

Re: ex-MARC Units Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sun May 15, 2011 1:53 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: ex-MARC Units Discussion ¦  Replies: 401 ¦  Views: 63586

Any updates on 66 being put in service/tested??

Re: ex-MARC Units Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sun May 15, 2011 3:56 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: ex-MARC Units Discussion ¦  Replies: 401 ¦  Views: 63586

But thought the leased engines are not post have no more than 5 cars??Unless that was changed!!

Re: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Fri May 13, 2011 5:57 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion ¦  Replies: 1331 ¦  Views: 156328

Not to run off topic but how long has the SmartStart been around?? I also remember 1030 had a SmartStart on #821 to Providence a short time after coming back from MPI!!

Re: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Thu May 12, 2011 3:24 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion ¦  Replies: 1331 ¦  Views: 156328

Must be thinking of 1052 that took four or so hours to get to Worcester poor engine.But where was 1138 heading to anyway judging by the time of departure it was heading Needham??

Re: GP40MC Top-Deck Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Tue May 10, 2011 8:13 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: GP40MC Top-Deck Discussion ¦  Replies: 803 ¦  Views: 165588

Any movement of 1117 and 1123 from pictures I have seen on RRarchives they look just about ready to go out?? ;)

Re: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Tue May 10, 2011 3:16 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion ¦  Replies: 1331 ¦  Views: 156328

The Providence Line had problems as well #800 ended up arriving at Ruggles around the time #802 does, power of #800 engine-1053. I believe #802 did a run a round from behind #800 to in front it bypassing Ruggles at around 6:25 or so power was I think a 1100 on it. But due to traffic on the NEC #609 ...

Re: ex-MARC Units Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sun May 08, 2011 9:34 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: ex-MARC Units Discussion ¦  Replies: 401 ¦  Views: 63586

I'm curious as to why 52 is being used for a part donor in Worcester??

Re: Locomotives Question - GP40s and F40s

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sun May 08, 2011 11:16 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Locomotives Question - GP40s and F40s ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 947

How does the Blender work on the locomotives??Does somewhat backup the locomotive to slow the train down??

Re: ex-MARC Units Discussion

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sun May 08, 2011 10:02 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: ex-MARC Units Discussion ¦  Replies: 401 ¦  Views: 63586

Four ex-MARC Locomotives are currently on MBTA property 51,59,61 and 67 and are all in Service!!! ;)

Re: Interesting Consists(North and South Side)

 by MBTA1052 ¦  Sat May 07, 2011 8:10 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Interesting Consists(North and South Side) RETIRED ¦  Replies: 923 ¦  Views: 97641

Why are Old Colony trains starting to be five sets with F40 as the locomotive,flat,three Kawasakis and flat cab car or two or so sets being five Ks. I do recall seeing some norm Old Colony Ks running in South Sides mostly 7 car bilevel trains. Are their plans to sent out more cars for their 4 year i...

Well there's only one way to see if this works is to bring it out onto the subway trains on maybe two pairs similar to the Big Red Project in the Red Line!!

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