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FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012

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I caught the train at Saratoga Av and at the Eastern Pkwy tunnel portal. Enjoy!





Thanks.

your pal,
Fred

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Jul 1 14:39:26 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Nice. I remember when there were more Lo-V's in service than "modern" cars.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Joe V on Sun Jul 1 15:51:13 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Jul 1 14:39:26 2012.

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Did the IRT once do an off-peak split/merge between the New Lots and Flatbush Branches at Atlantic Av ?

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by chud1 on Sun Jul 1 15:51:40 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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a foamers delight, A+.
chud1

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Jul 1 16:46:31 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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excellent photos
as always

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Jul 1 17:11:39 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Hope you had a kevlar vest on!

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Jul 1 17:13:09 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Gawd, those areas are even worse than Brentwood.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Sun Jul 1 17:19:03 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Joe V on Sun Jul 1 15:51:13 2012.

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I believe it was between Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum and Franklin Avenue. My Mom used to tell me about that from her commuting days (from Newkirk to 23rd St-Park Ave S)

wayne


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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Sun Jul 1 17:21:43 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Jul 1 17:13:09 2012.

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Not nearly as bad as you'd think. Very, very few pockets of ruin. We have a client in East Flatbush with a satellite site on Rockaway Avenue. All the side streets appear to be well-tended and there are more stores open than closed. Whilst I can't vouch for what goes on after dark (and under they eyes of the law), I've not had any problems to date (despite my initial apprehension).

wayne


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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by TERRapin station on Sun Jul 1 17:46:35 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Super!!

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Sun Jul 1 18:16:35 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Exquisite!!! :-)

In the second shot, nice to see how well "M" Track has gone green!! :-P

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by joe c on Sun Jul 1 18:27:04 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Great shots!



til next time

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Sun Jul 1 18:46:28 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Spectacular pics and timing too!
I wonder what ails the Trailer. She's only been out but once.

wayne


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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Train Dude on Sun Jul 1 19:21:53 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sun Jul 1 14:39:26 2012.

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I'll bet that was a long time ago, dan. Probably before the internet, I'll bet.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Mr Railfan on Sun Jul 1 19:42:27 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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So that's who that was at Saratoga we saw, Great Pics!!. Btw on the trip back to Manhattan, Something hit the roof of the Lo V, creating a very loud bang. IDK if it damaged the Lo V or not but the trip still ended as planed at Gunhill road.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by monorail on Sun Jul 1 20:43:24 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Mr Railfan on Sun Jul 1 19:42:27 2012.

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where was the train when it got hit?

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 21:43:02 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Jul 1 17:11:39 2012.

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LOL, I saw your other post; I think the place is worse than Brentwood too.

your pal,
Fred

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Mr Railfan on Sun Jul 1 21:46:58 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by monorail on Sun Jul 1 20:43:24 2012.

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About halfway through the tube between Borough hall and Bowling green.
I have the sound recorded and i still cant explain wth it was.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by mike cruz on Sun Jul 1 21:48:42 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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So what's the deal with the track arrangement here? middle goes up the ramp only to dead end?

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Jul 1 22:07:55 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 21:43:02 2012.

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But don't tell a certain Floridian that.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Edwards! on Mon Jul 2 01:29:40 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Jul 1 17:11:39 2012.

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HEH..I go there all the time..never needed a "vest"..just goes to show you who sticks out like a sore thumb..who looks like a victim..and who doesnt.Guess being a ex-cop..it kinda makes you nervous to walk through,doesnt it?

Just wondering..do YOU need a vest to walk around Lincoln Park,Eastern Parkway/Pitkin avenue?

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by randyo on Mon Jul 2 03:56:55 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Sun Jul 1 17:19:03 2012.

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Correct. The reason it was done at Bkln Museum is becAuse it was the only station N/O Fkln where the jumpers that were used on the Hi-Vs could be easily transferred from S/B to N/B trains. 10 car trains from V/C arrived at Bkln Mus and the south 5 cars were cut and went to N/Lts. The north 5 cars went to Flatbush and when the both halves arrived N/B at Bkln Mus, the same sections were able to couple up and the original 10 car consist went north back to V/C.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by randyo on Mon Jul 2 04:00:19 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by mike cruz on Sun Jul 1 21:48:42 2012.

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Correct. I would assume that the middle was intended to go all the way to N/Lts but with the demographics s they were when the line was built, it was probably decided not to extend the middle track ant further.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by G1Ravage on Mon Jul 2 04:48:14 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by mike cruz on Sun Jul 1 21:48:42 2012.

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The middle track there is part of the Utica Avenue relay. Although a ten-car train need only stop at the edge of the portal to clear the reverse home signal and head back to Utica.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Fred G on Mon Jul 2 05:10:50 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Jul 1 22:07:55 2012.

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Mum's the word - Capital idea!

your pal,
Fred

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Railman718 on Mon Jul 2 09:34:49 2012, in response to FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Fred G on Sun Jul 1 14:34:20 2012.

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Effing awesome Fred glad you was able to catch it! BTW you know you dont need a vest in that Hood..

At least in the Daytime :o)

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by FYBklyn1959 on Mon Jul 2 14:03:13 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by G1Ravage on Mon Jul 2 04:48:14 2012.

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Yep. I recall back in the day, you'd see the south motor just barely sticking out, maybe just up to the first set of doors.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by mike cruz on Mon Jul 2 14:36:23 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by FYBklyn1959 on Mon Jul 2 14:03:13 2012.

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Notice the gap in 3rd rail but the pipe to keep the circuit the same.

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Mon Jul 2 23:16:53 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by randyo on Mon Jul 2 03:56:55 2012.

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I guess you could call that the "1-2-3" train.

-wayne-

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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Mon Jul 2 23:19:17 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Railman718 on Mon Jul 2 09:34:49 2012.

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Travel the neighborhood in Google street view and you will see that much of it is ship-shape. Even the most feared parts of the area seem to have rebounded.

wayne


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Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn

Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jul 3 19:50:32 2012, in response to Re: FOTOS - Lo-V in Brooklyn, posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Mon Jul 2 23:16:53 2012.

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Nyuk, nyuk. nyuk.

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