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Posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006 I am going to NY next weekend, and I hope to do some railfanning. I would like to go FAST. That is all I care about. The other thread about the slowness of the subway (which is overexaggerated; I don't think its that slow) compelled me to ask this question.Give a Top 5 or Top 10 or whatever, with No. 1 being the fastest. |
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Posted by David of Broadway on Sun Apr 30 01:17:10 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. R/W between City Hall and CortlandtJ/Z between Cypress Hills and Crescent 2/3 between Park Place and Chambers Enjoy!!! |
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Posted by Goumba Tony on Sun Apr 30 01:18:40 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by David of Broadway on Sun Apr 30 01:17:10 2006. IAWTP :)You forgot the M/R between Court and Pacific. |
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Posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:18:59 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by David of Broadway on Sun Apr 30 01:17:10 2006. But those are the slowest! |
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Posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 01:19:57 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:18:59 2006. lol |
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Posted by R30A on Sun Apr 30 01:20:01 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. A/D from 125-59...enjoy :-D |
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Posted by SMAZ on Sun Apr 30 01:21:42 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. N/W/R from Queensboro/Queens Plaza to Lexington Av. |
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Posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 01:24:02 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. 1 - Brighton Express2 - A train in Far Rockaway 3 - 7 Express |
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Posted by South Ferry on Sun Apr 30 01:34:53 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 01:19:57 2006. you just need what's called "imagination accelerator" |
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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 30 02:00:27 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:18:59 2006. Well, they don't have CBTC/ATO/Computers. If you don't like it, you could just stay home... |
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Posted by EastSideRider on Sun Apr 30 03:05:55 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. First off......*slaps everyone else five for teh funnay jokes* :)I'll give you what's personally fastest to me for next weekend when you come up here: 1. E between Queens Plaza and 71 Av-Forest Hills Note: Queens-bound F trains will be running along the V next weekend from 47-50 sts to Roosevelt Av, so an R32 F train heading to Queens would be good too 2. N train (preferably get an R40M or Slant or R32) between Queensboro Plaza and Lexington Av. 3. A train (Again, see if you can get an A that's not an R44) to Far Rockaway, (The Fulton St express run is not too shabby either, but the A is all local next weekend) 4. The 4 G.O. having Bronx-bound 4 trains run express from 167 St to Woodlawn (Believe it or not, this "Jerome Express" can go pretty fast IMO, mostly between 167 and Burnside) Extra: It seems that on top of the G.O.'s the 1 already has, another G.O. has the Uptown/Bronx-bound 1 going from 96 St to 145 St, bypassing 103, 110, 116, 125, 137 sts. I know that R62/R62a's can go pretty fast, but anything can happen, you could still check that out though: Uptown trains skip 103, 110, 116, 125, and 137 Sts Weekend, 6 AM to midnight Sat, 5 AM to 9 PM Sun, May 6 - 7 & 13 - 14 |
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Posted by Railman718 on Sun Apr 30 07:29:37 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. All i have to say is, with these weekend G.O's down here you want speed?? Good Luck. You can get it here and there perhaps.I can say that 1 line G.O while you are going on M track from 96 to 145th Street you get a good run up to just south of 137 Street if im correct. |
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sun Apr 30 08:33:59 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:18:59 2006. Take video and play it on fast forward. |
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Posted by chuchubob on Sun Apr 30 09:28:18 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. For a fast subway ride, go to Philly and ride SEPTA's Broad Street Subway express train or Ridge Spur train under Broad Street. Stand in the front and watch the speedometer hit 63+ mph. 
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Posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 10:22:46 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by chuchubob on Sun Apr 30 09:28:18 2006. I've already got DC, which pwns Philly in terms of speed. I'm looking for fast stuff in NY. |
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Posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 10:24:12 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by EastSideRider on Sun Apr 30 03:05:55 2006. Thank you, you've been the most helpful. |
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Posted by Railman718 on Sun Apr 30 10:26:02 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 10:22:46 2006. Just dont hold your breath when you get here OK Camper? ;o) |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 30 10:27:02 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 10:22:46 2006. Philly's fast is more fun than DC's fast. |
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Posted by Market-Frankford on Sun Apr 30 10:39:56 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 10:22:46 2006. I've already got DC, which pwns Philly in terms of speed.By a tiny bit. I'm looking for fast stuff in NY. Philly speed pwns NY speed, cause NY has no speed. Don't even try to look for "speed" in NY because you won't find it. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sun Apr 30 10:40:59 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Market-Frankford on Sun Apr 30 10:39:56 2006. Speed in NYC as we knew it no longer exists. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sun Apr 30 10:42:29 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by R30A on Sun Apr 30 01:20:01 2006. Back when the R-10s ruled on the A, that was as fast of a run as any. Not so anymore, I'm afraid.:( |
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Posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 10:44:39 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sun Apr 30 10:40:59 2006. I see a little exaggeration going on here, NYC may not be as fast as others but it's fast for what it is. Stations in DC and Philly aren't as close as stations in NY so what do you expect? |
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Posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Sun Apr 30 11:40:51 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 10:44:39 2006. Stations in Philly are just as close as, if not closer than, the stations in NYC. |
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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 30 11:43:57 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 10:44:39 2006. Stations in Philly are very close. Many BSS stations are just 5 blocks from each other. |
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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 30 11:44:47 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 10:22:46 2006. Philly speed is different than DC speed and is much greater than what you will find in New York. And DC does NOT have the fastest subway in the country, that honor goes elsewhere. |
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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 30 11:45:04 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 30 10:27:02 2006. They are different types of fun. |
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Posted by monorail on Sun Apr 30 12:32:20 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:18:59 2006. perhaps he thought you meant where you can 'fast' between stations |
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Posted by AMoreira81 on Sun Apr 30 12:41:54 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. If you wanted a fast subway run, you should have stayed in DC. |
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Posted by Marc A. Rivlin on Sun Apr 30 12:59:16 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:18:59 2006. But, imagine the excitement if you could take those runs at 60. The MTA could charge $40 like Six Flags. |
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Posted by Market-Frankford on Sun Apr 30 13:18:23 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 10:44:39 2006. The average distance between stations on both the MFL and BSS is between 4 and 5 blocks. Trains normally run at 45mph in many 4-5 block stretches.1 block = 1/10 mile |
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Posted by EastSideRider on Sun Apr 30 14:47:59 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 10:24:12 2006. No problem ;) |
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Posted by R32 B Train on Sun Apr 30 15:22:53 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by tydev417 on Sun Apr 30 01:24:02 2006. The B or the 7 express do not run on weekends. |
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Posted by R32 B Train on Sun Apr 30 15:23:43 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. Try PATH |
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Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway(Try the LIRR) |
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Posted by Bernie Goetz on Sun Apr 30 16:00:41 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. Hey Camper,if you want speed,FORGET the subways.Take the LIRR and take the Express run from either Jamaica Station to Hicksville either way. OR the Jamaica Station to Babylon express run,either way. Both runs hae speeds of 80MPH AND the Babylon run has it mostly on a structure between Copaigue and Lindenhurst that is pretty good,IMO. |
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Posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Sun Apr 30 17:16:23 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by R32 B Train on Sun Apr 30 15:22:53 2006. Exactly. He was probably trying to be sarcastic like everyone else. :) |
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Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Sun Apr 30 19:22:34 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by EastSideRider on Sun Apr 30 03:05:55 2006. A couple of other spots where you can go fast:"A" s/b from 59th St to 42nd St. "N" n/b from 36th St to Pacific St Cranberry Tube ("A" between Bway Nassau and High St) wayne |
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Posted by Westcode44 on Sun Apr 30 19:57:05 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by SMAZ on Sun Apr 30 01:21:42 2006. Yes I agree "G.T.50"POST-N-COAST. |
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Posted by Easy on Sun Apr 30 19:58:23 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by R32 B Train on Sun Apr 30 15:23:43 2006. I keep hearing that PATH is fast. I'll have to try it next time im in NYC. |
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Posted by Easy on Sun Apr 30 20:03:41 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 30 11:44:47 2006. Where does that honor go? BART? It seemed pretty fast under the bay. |
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Posted by JPC on Sun Apr 30 20:22:12 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by SMAZ on Sun Apr 30 01:21:42 2006. Yeah, the 60th st. tunnel is a fast one...Never been thru 63rd - is that fast as well? |
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Posted by JPC on Sun Apr 30 20:24:55 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Easy on Sun Apr 30 19:58:23 2006. Take the line out to Newark from the WTC. 22 minutes each way.Get the railfan window. |
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Posted by R42 4787 on Sun Apr 30 20:27:12 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by SMAZ on Sun Apr 30 01:21:42 2006. Look for a R-40 (Slant preferred) on that one. |
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Posted by R42 4787 on Sun Apr 30 20:28:03 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Sun Apr 30 17:16:23 2006. 7 Express may run due to G.O., check service advisory. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 30 20:28:34 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Easy on Sun Apr 30 19:58:23 2006. I've recorded 62 MPH between JSQ and Harrison. |
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Posted by toro-papa on Sun Apr 30 20:40:29 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. B/D between 34th and W4 is quite fast. W4 to Broadway-Lafayette is no slouch either. |
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Posted by kawasakir142 on Sun Apr 30 20:47:14 2006, in response to Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Subway Camper on Sun Apr 30 01:07:10 2006. What happened to the D/N Express Run between 36th st and Atlantic Ave |
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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 30 20:48:01 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Easy on Sun Apr 30 20:03:41 2006. Yes. More than 80 MPH. |
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Posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Sun Apr 30 20:48:26 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by JPC on Sun Apr 30 20:22:12 2006. There is a stop halfway across the river on the 63rd Street Line, remember that. |
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Posted by Easy on Sun Apr 30 21:20:07 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 30 20:28:34 2006. I gather from what you and others have posted that the speed is only half the fun on PATH. I've also seen people post on other sites that they were actually afraid when they rode PATH. What's up with that? |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Apr 30 21:43:46 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by Easy on Sun Apr 30 21:20:07 2006. Afraid? Well the train bounces around a lot, and sometimes the engineers approach red signal frighteningly fast, knowing they will clear. But the other half of the fun I guess is the great railfan window. |
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