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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 16:35:52 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by SUBWAYMAN on Sun Apr 23 16:34:50 2006. What stuff was not successful? |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 16:35:56 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by SUBWAYMAN on Sun Apr 23 16:24:17 2006. Leave him alone. Let him post what he wants. |
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Posted by R30A on Sun Apr 23 16:40:29 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 16:35:52 2006. SPVs... Most else was successful though... |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 16:42:27 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Apr 22 21:00:40 2006. Whenever you feel like actually learning something instead of obsessing about nonsense, consult the archives of the Wall Street Journal or Barrons and look fr articles on railcar manufacturing.At one time Budd would have reported financial results but when they became a unit of Thyssen they would not have had to do that. A look at their contract wins, contract bids and percentage of revenue vs. profit from railcars is quite instructive. as Budd was leaving, Morrison-Knudsen thought maybe it had a way to make money on rebuilding subway cars. Not only could they not make money on it (even though they did a decent job rebuilding the cars) that adventure cost the CEO his job. |
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Posted by SUBWAYMAN on Sun Apr 23 16:48:55 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 16:35:12 2006. I think it is but the MTA cop didn't know that. I was only unsure if it was legal. |
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Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 23 16:55:38 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Apr 23 16:21:09 2006. try a shower more frequently. |
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Posted by Fred G on Sun Apr 23 17:13:32 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Apr 23 16:21:09 2006. That's cuz you have that 'woman shortage' aura about you. Plus you're from Waterbury. :Dyour pal, Fred |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 17:23:10 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by SUBWAYMAN on Sun Apr 23 16:48:55 2006. I think it isYou **think** it is???? PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE LIRR IS LEGAL.Now do you still "think" it is or do you "know" it is? |
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Posted by SUBWAYMAN on Sun Apr 23 17:23:39 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 07:25:34 2006. How long ago? Before or after that memo and letter that went out.Last Friday. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 17:25:22 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by R30A on Sun Apr 23 16:40:29 2006. Ok. |
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Posted by SUBWAYMAN on Sun Apr 23 17:29:06 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 17:23:10 2006. Yes I know it is legal! |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 17:31:20 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by SUBWAYMAN on Sun Apr 23 17:29:06 2006. Awesome! |
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Posted by WillD on Sun Apr 23 17:36:26 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by R30A on Sun Apr 23 16:40:29 2006. That really was more a function of the propulsion subcontractors, not Budd itself. GM and Voith (IIRC it was their torque converter) just couldn't put together a propulsion package that was suited to the rigors of railroad use. |
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Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Sun Apr 23 17:42:19 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 09:54:35 2006. They had way more hits than misses. To wit their R32 are still a joy to ride; a run from W4 to Sutphin aboard #3607 (a rerouted "E") at the RFW with 'Parallel Lines' on the headphones was pure bliss. And I think that the M1 could certainly get a few more years out of them if they wanted to. Then there's that 1953 sleeper/cafe they're running up in Mass. That's longevity for you!wayne |
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Posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:02:02 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Sun Apr 23 13:40:01 2006. OK, I agree Ronkonkoma isn't comparable to White Plains or Stamford for lots of reasons.But the area beyond Ronkonkoma is a lot more densely populated than the area beyond Brewster or Suffern. And certainly Ronkonkoma has far more riders than either of those stations. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:07:00 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:02:02 2006. It's not really a matter of density though. Ronkonkoma is a populated area, but it's certainly not a "city" sort of area like Stamford or White Plains, and the property values around the station certainly don't refelect the fact that thousands upon thousands of people come through there, and have been for 20 years. In fact, the area (again, immediately around the station) is probably more depressed than before the electrification came. Not only do the commuters not use the stores that used to be there (and now vacant), all the cars and "no place to park" scenario stopped even locals from partonizing the businesses near the station, that's why that shopping center and stores near there are all vacant, or run down. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:08:16 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by NIMBYkiller on Sun Apr 23 09:40:12 2006. Perhaps, but a "bat mobile" the M1's are not. |
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Posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:09:12 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Apr 23 16:21:09 2006. Don't let it bother you.I'm riding the more working class reverse commute. When I get on at GCT the train is empty and I get 3 seats to myself. The train doesn't fill up till Fordham. I'm reading my actuarial study materials, and even day laborers for jobs in Bronxville will take a look at me and then pass me by. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:09:30 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by R30A on Sun Apr 23 16:40:29 2006. Weren't the RDC's also clunkers? Or am I just thinking of the 2 LIRR ones? |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:10:56 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Apr 23 16:21:09 2006. Are you "scarey" looking? |
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Posted by Christopher Rivera on Sun Apr 23 18:11:11 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 23 17:31:20 2006. Not to jump into it, even if it is legal, you have to listen to the officers orders, I dont care if its legal, going to jail over photography or being embarrsed or patted down is not worth it, just go to another location. He did the right thing by listening to the orders, and stopping. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:13:43 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by mtk52983 on Sun Apr 23 08:59:13 2006. So no one else but the Port Washington and Long Beach people get access to the east side? All because a few trainsets are double decker? Then what about all the other lines that had to have M7 like trains because they can't fit into Flatbush or 63rd St? Spend money on designing two sets of new trains? Many of which can only be used on certain lines, and others that can't be used on certain lines? When now they can send a train anywhere? |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:15:14 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by mtk52983 on Sun Apr 23 11:00:32 2006. Currently, at rush hours, most lines get trains that go to both terminals. It's evenly spread out. Off peak granted, some go more to Brooklyn, and some go more to Penn, but rush hours everyone gets direct trains to and from Penn, etc. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:17:59 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by NIMBYkiller on Sun Apr 23 13:19:14 2006. Because he only wants to put double deckers on some lines, which can't go to Grand Central, or Flatbush (well that's irrelevant for Port Washington, but you get the idea).Currently they have the flexibility in the schedule to ssend any electric train anywhere. Everyone gets direct Penn at rush hours. I believe everyone even gets direct Brooklyn. Add double deckers to that, and you lose that flexibility. Not to mention having to design two different sets of cars, and more than half the people will still have the "m7" seating anyway, as they have to still order them. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:20:45 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Apr 23 10:14:51 2006. True, and Sayville has easy (and available) parking all the time too. In fact, it's a very pleasant station to use. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:23:17 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by NIMBYkiller on Sun Apr 23 13:21:13 2006. Yes, he mentioned Ronkonkoma is being looked into to be double tracked. I forgot if he said initial funding was there or not. I know he said they had initial funding for electrification towards Yaphank, because of the scrapping of the Port Jeff line yard and electrification. It's only in the beginning stages though, they haven't even officially settled on sites yet, which is the first step. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:24:32 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 14:20:33 2006. Ron, Ronkonkoma is not in trouble. We are only talking about the area right around the station, and in the blocks near the station. Ronkonkoma itself is a nice area, and not depressed. The station location and area is though. |
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Posted by AMoreira81 on Sun Apr 23 18:26:03 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by WillD on Sat Apr 22 23:28:25 2006. Speaking of electricity, you are forgetting one MAJOR thing: LIRR and Metro-North don't pay retail---they get their electricity (like the rest of the MTA) at a significant discount from the NY Power Authority. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:26:15 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Bob Andersen on Sun Apr 23 12:44:54 2006. Great idea!! |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:27:09 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by streetcarman1 on Sun Apr 23 11:09:01 2006. How come doesn't say what the LIRR plans on doing with the communities along the corridor that are planning opposition against the plan...ie. Bellerose and Carle Place to name a few.He didn't bring it up, and no one in the audience asked about that. |
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Posted by BMTLines on Sun Apr 23 18:29:30 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Christopher Rivera on Sun Apr 23 18:11:11 2006. I dont care if its legal, going to jail over photography or being embarrsed or patted down is not worth it, just go to another location. He did the right thing by listening to the orders, and stoppingAt the very least I would have made note of that Think I will go and take some pictures at LIC next Saturday - will be carrying my ACLU card with my ID. |
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Posted by AMoreira81 on Sun Apr 23 18:30:59 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Apr 23 00:17:34 2006. Then people need to lose weight off their lard A*SES, or the MTA should look into the laws of the state and see if two fares should be charged to passengers of girth (as some airlines do).Okay, so the second idea will never happen, but you get the point. |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:32:46 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Apr 23 16:21:09 2006. Take your wedding ring off...no just kidding... |
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Posted by Charles G on Sun Apr 23 18:36:00 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:09:12 2006. I'm reading my actuarial study materials, and even day laborers for jobs in Bronxville will take a look at me and then pass me by.That's not the look of love Al, that's the look of fear -- people have been known to run screaming in anguish after glancing over someone's shoulder only to be met by a Pareto distribution. Hopefully it will all be over soon -- how many do you have left? |
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Posted by Dutchrailnut on Sun Apr 23 18:37:19 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by BMTLines on Sun Apr 23 18:29:30 2006. To adress a police officer in this Photography mess try to hand him this letter from his boss. its the 4th page of letter on this site:http://www.lirrhistory.com/photog.pdf It should clear things up for police officer without having to go verbal or argumentative. |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:37:46 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:07:00 2006. The whole area could use a new master plan. |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:38:46 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Charles G on Sun Apr 23 18:36:00 2006. LOL!Good luck, Al! Write the answer key to your next exam. |
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Posted by Charles G on Sun Apr 23 18:39:18 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:32:46 2006. Are you kidding? The wedding ring is the second greatest female magnet ever invented. The greatest is the small child.Sadly, both are generally only available after being married -- though sitting for my nephew did score me a few dates years ago... |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:42:11 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Apr 23 18:23:17 2006. I hope they do it. I also hope they get their third track. |
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Posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:42:35 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Charles G on Sun Apr 23 18:36:00 2006. how many do you have left?One more to ASA, one more to EA, then 3 more to FSA. Second careers are such a wonderful thing! |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:46:55 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Charles G on Sun Apr 23 18:39:18 2006. I know. I was kidding. You know the old stupid airline joke: "Wheels up, wedding rings off?""The greatest is the small child." For guys, yes. Women think they're going to take care of both of them. For ladies it's more difficult. A few of my friends are beautiful, educated, comely women, single moms, great conversationalists, sex appeal all over them, and they can't get men to commit to them. Sometimes a first date turns into a disaster (but if the guy uses his head, it doesn't have to). |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:47:51 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:42:35 2006. We're all rooting for you. |
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Posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:50:37 2006, in response to Re: GOOD LUCK AL!, posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:47:51 2006. Thank you. |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 18:53:02 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AMoreira81 on Sun Apr 23 18:30:59 2006. Obesity is killing us in this country. |
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Posted by Charles G on Sun Apr 23 18:58:23 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:42:35 2006. Good luck with it. It doesn't seem like that long ago that you were just getting started.Sorry to see that you went down the Life / Pension track like Anderson did... You know it's the P&C guys who have all the fun. |
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Posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 19:01:05 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by Charles G on Sun Apr 23 18:58:23 2006. At my age I had to go down the track of the first job I got. But my boss is actually a former P&C person who claims pension is much more fun. |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 19:04:04 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 19:01:05 2006. Either way how does it feel to literally have people's lives in your math-manipulating hands? :0) |
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Posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 19:09:40 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 23 19:04:04 2006. I don't have their lives in my hands, just their retirement annuities.Fortunately, most of the time when we have to fix someone else's mistake, it's to tell the annuitant they're getting more money than they were expecting, or sometimes even to tell them that they are getting money they weren't expecting. Somehow it's rare that a company accidentally told someone too high a figure and now we have to go and reduce it on them. Though there was the one poor shlemiel who got into an argument with his boss and quit 1 month before his 55th birthday, not realizing that the very heavily subsidized early retirement only applied to people still at work on their 55th birthday. |
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Posted by Bob Andersen on Sun Apr 23 19:31:34 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:42:35 2006. I didn't get my ASA until I was 46 - even though it was my first career! |
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Posted by Bob Andersen on Sun Apr 23 19:38:48 2006, in response to Re: The LIRR President Speaks, posted by AlM on Sun Apr 23 18:42:35 2006. I didn't get my ASA until I was 46 - even though it was my first career! |
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