#403494 - 01/27/08 11:06 AM
Re: R62A vs R142S
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Relay
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I can't tell you how many times I've heard any number of versions of this. I suppose now that work is about to start on the Flushing line, we'll see what really happens.
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#403514 - 01/27/08 12:51 PM
Re: R62A vs R142S
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Relay
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He meant CBTC (Communications Based Train Control)
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#403814 - 01/28/08 08:14 PM
Re: R62A vs R142S
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Princelex
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I think the R32's are reliable. I don't know all the specs about the train but I do know that the ride is still just as good as when I remember riding them the first time on the E back in 90-91.
As for the debate of R62A's vs R142S's, ideally the R142S's are what the 7 needs. They have the electronic maps and the automated announcements which if any line needs it the most, it's the 7. With that said, I firmly believe that in the last 6 years, the R62A's have shined brightly on the 7 and they should not leave the 7 AT ALL. The ride is great on 62A's, especially the express ride, the trains have good A/C on them, and most importantly, they are one of the most reliable trains in the system. To me, if the MTA wanted to, they could make modifications to the R62A's that would make it work when it comes to CBTC, new seats and even things like electronic maps or something similar. It would cost time and money but so would moving the R142's. I say the 7 train needs to leave well enough alone and work to make the R62A's even more rider friendly. Besides, why rob Peter to pay Paul?
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#409531 - 02/24/08 08:52 PM
Re: R62A vs R142S
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cda
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Loc: Woodside
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let me just revive this thread to express something that i am surprised other people have not mentioned...
the bucket seats on the R62/A -SUCK-! the same seats are great on R44, R46 and R68 models, but the problem is that when you put 8 of them in a row, they are actually just a bit too small to fit the average person's shoulders within their boundaries. so it is always horribly cramped when all the seats are full. and i'm a relatively thin fellow - forget about it when someone on the fatter side decides to sit in your row.
you'll note the same length bench (or only slightly smaller, due to the larger door clearance) on R142 models are spaced to fit 7 people, which is perfectly comfortable.
seated on the 7, i don't even have enough space to reach into my pocket half the time. and the worst part is, you can't space yourself out for adequate leg/shoulder space either, because then you have that ridge poking your undercarriage (so to speak).
what i would love to see is for them to replace all R62/A benches with the flat type, but in reality i think that kind of expense/time commitment is probably not actually worth it for the MTA to perform.
mostly for this reason, i would love to see R142's on the 7 line. the other obvious benefit is the local/express confusion, but of course the new LED signs solve that one.
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