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#390294 - 11/29/07 08:54 PM I love the 2
Alon Alon Subway Engineer Registered: 08/25/07 Posts: 2798 Loc: Morningside Heights	I went to a conference at 7 WTC two and a half weeks ago, and I must say the 2 was a very smooth ride: frequent, fast, and with reasonable room to sit or stand. On the other hand, on one of the rides on the 2, there was a rat on the train...
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#390304 - 11/29/07 09:19 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
RokuSix RokuSix Subway Engineer Registered: 07/28/07 Posts: 2590 Loc: The Bronx!	And the 2 loves you. Yeah, it's a good train. No complaints. _________________________ East Side IRT Fangirl. Yes, I'm a female railfan. The Bronx is up.
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#390318 - 11/29/07 09:36 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: RokuSix]
Alon Alon Subway Engineer Registered: 08/25/07 Posts: 2798 Loc: Morningside Heights	Even when there was a rat on the train, and everyone on the car had to leave, consensus opinion was, "Well, there's a train right behind this one, so it's no problem to wait."
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#390383 - 11/30/07 01:04 AM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
shawnito15 shawnito15 Straphanger Registered: 11/01/07 Posts: 77 Loc: Jackson Heights, Queens	I gotta say, the IRT knew how to run an express train. No stops from Chambers to 14th is solid. None of this IND skip one station and call it an express nonsense! I've never had any serious 2 complaints, but I usually am only riding in Manhattan. _________________________ "There is no fightin' on this N train! Ya'll gon' make me miss my lunch!" http://www.Subwayweekender.com
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#390403 - 11/30/07 07:47 AM Re: I love the 2 [Re: shawnito15]
Alon Alon Subway Engineer Registered: 08/25/07 Posts: 2798 Loc: Morningside Heights	I've found the 2 very good in Brooklyn, too, though admittedly I don't go out of Manhattan that often.
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#390667 - 12/01/07 07:51 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
Lex Express Lex Express Lord of the Post Registered: 06/27/02 Posts: 17080 Loc: Springfield Gardens, Queens	Originally Posted By: Alon On the other hand, on one of the rides on the 2, there was a rat on the train... Typical. $76 a month for this b.s. service. _________________________ "This stop is Silver Spring. Red Line to Glenmont. Next stop is Forest Glen".
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#391675 - 12/05/07 10:55 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Lex Express]
sebbieprops sebbieprops New York State Governor Registered: 06/15/07 Posts: 8608 Loc: Morrisania, Bronx NY	Of all the lines in the system, I ride the (2) the most. Overall, I'm more than pleased with it. With the exception of 149th/Concourse, every station is fairly well-kept, and it's defintely one of the more efficient lines. _________________________ I am an observer of the human condition.
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#391946 - 12/06/07 11:10 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: sebbieprops]
Lex Express Lex Express Lord of the Post Registered: 06/27/02 Posts: 17080 Loc: Springfield Gardens, Queens	It's easy to like the 2 in Manhattan. I'll admit it has a nice express run. However, once it enters the Bronx it turns into the IRT version of the R train. The 2 is a consistent underachiever. _________________________ "This stop is Silver Spring. Red Line to Glenmont. Next stop is Forest Glen".
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#391957 - 12/06/07 11:29 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Lex Express]
Alon Alon Subway Engineer Registered: 08/25/07 Posts: 2798 Loc: Morningside Heights	I don't know about the Bronx... I only know about Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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#392062 - 12/07/07 05:10 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
APPLE2APPLE APPLE2APPLE Bus Driver Registered: 02/26/06 Posts: 383 Loc: BROOKLYN	its good but not better than the q _________________________ MISTER DEE
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#392067 - 12/07/07 05:26 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: APPLE2APPLE]
error46146 error46146 NYC Council Transportation Committee Chairperson Registered: 09/11/06 Posts: 2033 Loc: 11374	you got a rat on the train??? i hope you have a video/photo of that... _________________________ Stand clear of the closing post, please... [image]http://pictureny.org/logos/pny_logo.jpg[/image]
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#392075 - 12/07/07 06:03 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: error46146]
Alon Alon Subway Engineer Registered: 08/25/07 Posts: 2798 Loc: Morningside Heights	I didn't even see it. Just someone said there was a rat, and some people began climbing on the bench seats.
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#392102 - 12/07/07 11:14 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: error46146]
Lex Express Lex Express Lord of the Post Registered: 06/27/02 Posts: 17080 Loc: Springfield Gardens, Queens	No, it's a freaking shame. Totally unacceptable. Even systems in 3rd world countries don't have rats in subway cars. Today I came very close to a rat encounter at West 4st. I wish all of those MTA Board members in their $500 Versace suits were forced to deal with the crap I deal with everyday. _________________________ "This stop is Silver Spring. Red Line to Glenmont. Next stop is Forest Glen".
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#392126 - 12/08/07 12:13 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Lex Express]
Princelex Princelex Transport Workers Union Steward Registered: 07/06/04 Posts: 1178 Loc: Co-Op City, Bronx NY	I saw a rat on the platform at 110th St on the 6. I saw one person notice it thank God it didn't get on the train. The 2 should be a whole lot better than it is. The express run in Manhattan is the best part of the line cause it flies but when it has to be a local in Brooklyn or The Bronx, it become a whole different line, especially in the Bronx. That train becomes so slow. Not C Train slow but slow enough. In it's defense, it has a few curves that slow it down but even without them, the 2 doesn't have enough speed. More importantly, there aren't enough 2 trains running. Just another line that needs serious improvement. _________________________ May U Live 2 see the Dawn - Prince
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#392133 - 12/08/07 01:26 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
EE Broadway Local EE Broadway Local Federal Transit Administration Rep. Registered: 11/28/06 Posts: 5156 Loc: Ariz. by way of N.J. & N.Y.	Originally Posted By: Alon I don't know about the Bronx... I only know about Manhattan and Brooklyn. Alon, in The Bronx, the (2) has a long run from E. 241st St. to Grand Concourse-E. 149th St. 99% is elevated. Along the route, the (2) runs through Unionport Yard _________________________ E.......is for Elizabeth!
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#393683 - 12/19/07 02:08 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: EE Broadway Local]
R32_3838 R32_3838 Bus Dispatcher Registered: 08/10/07 Posts: 636 Loc: Jamaica Queens,NY	The 2 was my favorite IRT subway line especaly when the 2 had the redbirds, I rerember when I was small when I used to take the 2 to the bronx it was fun!!!!! _________________________ R32_3671 on sub chat Put R68/A's on the (A) and (E) Now!!!! Put The R32's On The (B)!!!!
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#393688 - 12/19/07 02:30 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: R32_3838]
EE Broadway Local EE Broadway Local Federal Transit Administration Rep. Registered: 11/28/06 Posts: 5156 Loc: Ariz. by way of N.J. & N.Y.	$\:\)$ I admit it. I loved the redbirds with the sllver rooves, black ends and red bodies. A delight each time I saw them on the (2) (5) and (6). (2) Flatbush Aveue and (2) 241st Street looked cool on the end signs. _________________________ E.......is for Elizabeth!
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#394268 - 12/22/07 06:15 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
B35 via Church B35 via Church MTA Executive Registered: 08/18/05 Posts: 4516 Loc: East Flatbush	Originally Posted By: Alon I've found the 2 very good in Brooklyn, too, though admittedly I don't go out of Manhattan that often. lol @ that 1st statement... during what time(s) did/have you ride the 2 whilst in Brooklyn? _________________________ You can be real w/o being TOO real.. but then that aint being real now, is it? you figure it out.
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#394373 - 12/23/07 04:55 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: B35 via Church]
Alon Alon Subway Engineer Registered: 08/25/07 Posts: 2798 Loc: Morningside Heights	Midday - about 4 pm. But I don't remember how many of those times were on weekdays.
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#395006 - 12/25/07 01:47 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
APPLE2APPLE APPLE2APPLE Bus Driver Registered: 02/26/06 Posts: 383 Loc: BROOKLYN	Originally Posted By: Alon I didn't even see it. Just someone said there was a rat, and some people began climbing on the bench seats. i saw at rat at beverly.road.it was on the platform,then it went up into the garbage can,and a while ago i saw a whole bunch of rats on the platform at atlantic.ave,it was disgusting! _________________________ MISTER DEE
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#396023 - 12/29/07 07:11 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Alon]
W Broadway Local W Broadway Local "The Mole" Boring Machine Operator Registered: 07/22/04 Posts: 785 Loc: Astoria	Just don't go past Chambers Street. This train is painfully slow and it has curves similar to the "R" line. _________________________ W via Broadway (31st Street) Local Astoria or City Hall
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#396027 - 12/29/07 07:16 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: Lex Express]
W Broadway Local W Broadway Local "The Mole" Boring Machine Operator Registered: 07/22/04 Posts: 785 Loc: Astoria	I kind of think of the #2 more like the "J" line with it many curves. But I can see your point about it being more like the "R" line. It is very long and drawn out. But one thing that the #2 does better is it runs within scheduled service. The "R" hardly does this well. _________________________ W via Broadway (31st Street) Local Astoria or City Hall
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#396031 - 12/29/07 07:19 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: APPLE2APPLE]
W Broadway Local W Broadway Local "The Mole" Boring Machine Operator Registered: 07/22/04 Posts: 785 Loc: Astoria	The "Q" is often a better alternative than the #2 in Brooklyn. _________________________ W via Broadway (31st Street) Local Astoria or City Hall
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#396046 - 12/29/07 07:48 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: W Broadway Local]
toure toure Transport Workers Union Steward Registered: 10/04/05 Posts: 1222 Loc: The Bronx	The 2 is the best. _________________________ [[I HEART R68'S]]
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#396233 - 12/30/07 06:11 PM Re: I love the 2 [Re: W Broadway Local]
cotb16 cotb16 Subway Engineer Registered: 12/25/05 Posts: 2964 Loc: Morrisania, Bronx	Originally Posted By: W Broadway Local The "Q" is often a better alternative than the #2 in Brooklyn. That is absolutely true. The Q does not have to deal with Harlem/Bronx crowds or delays that go on over there. _________________________ Sunny Days, Everybody Likes them, but tell me baby, Can You Stand the Rain?
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