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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 17:13:58 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by SubBus aka ENY Local on Fri Jun 12 16:13:51 2009.

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They are heading your way RIGHT NOW. As of this post I estimate the train is at Broadway Junction or Euclid.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 17:15:49 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 17:13:58 2009.

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The train is Far Rock bound.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by South FERRY on Fri Jun 12 17:44:04 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 17:15:49 2009.

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Don't be late for your movie, Mr. Advance Ticket Buyer lolz


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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 18:02:14 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by South FERRY on Fri Jun 12 17:44:04 2009.

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Fred G. and I already had delicious pizza at Joes pizza in the village and are now at Bryant Park, about 5 minutes away.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jun 12 18:16:38 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 18:02:14 2009.

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have fun!!!!!

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 18:22:50 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jun 12 18:16:38 2009.

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On behalf of me and Fred. . .thank you. Great to see you on a historical and sad run. We will miss the most child friendly RF windows ever.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by R160 8818 on Fri Jun 12 19:00:54 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Fulton Frank on Thu Jun 11 21:06:47 2009.

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There are still R40s in the system.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by bklyntekgeek on Fri Jun 12 19:10:58 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 18:22:50 2009.

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Yeah..I just got back home from dropping off my fiancee. No sign of the slant when I went to B'way Junction on my trip to canarsie and way back.

She felt sad too because she was able to see it this morning and by the time she wanted to take a picture, her train pulled in and block the view. We both were hoping to catch it even at Grant Ave. this afternoon before 6pm.

But..at least there's always a chance to see a slant even after today ;)

At the ENY Yard just need some good vision while passing by or just standing on the L or J platform LOL.

R-40 Slant at ENY Yard

Even though it won't be in revenue service but for those who want to see them still that would be one of the good spots to catch some pictures :P

My next opportunity to see a slant in person would be probably when they make their debut in the transit museum. I hope at that point I can go catch it and take tons of pics.



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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by bklyntekgeek on Fri Jun 12 19:13:36 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by bklyntekgeek on Fri Jun 12 19:10:58 2009.

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woops forgot to add a small caption.

Thanks Robert Mencher for the excellent pic and for uploading this pic to the NYCSubway.org site.

That was a perfect picture in the winter time when it was snowing and cold.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jun 12 19:57:41 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 18:22:50 2009.

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Well said.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by bklyntekgeek on Fri Jun 12 20:04:42 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jun 12 19:57:41 2009.

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Ty :D

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by North-Easten T/O on Fri Jun 12 20:23:40 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by bklyntekgeek on Fri Jun 12 19:13:36 2009.

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Not a problem. I loved how my snow shots came out in this batch. I am glad that they will live on Dave's site for everyone to see.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by bklyntekgeek on Fri Jun 12 20:46:56 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by North-Easten T/O on Fri Jun 12 20:23:40 2009.

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Thanks NETO.

Those are excellent shots!!

Once I finish editing some of my pictures from the transit museum today, I'll post them on here as well.

Gotta love the redbirds and the R-1's !

I was talking to the security guard today at the transit museum too and told him the slants were retiring today. He felt sad about it because when he was 16, he first saw them on the F.

Glad to see that there's a pair preserved and I'll definitely take a trip down there to visit when the time comes.

I'll also work on a tribute video of the R-38's and the R-40 slants over the weekend.

I'll give credit to the original authors of the pictures of course.

Is that alright with everyone here?

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Train Dude on Fri Jun 12 21:12:04 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 17:13:58 2009.

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Were you on the 14:47 out of Lefferts, too? I know I saw fred and what looked to be a whineberg sitting in the first car.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by d_mind on Fri Jun 12 21:14:52 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Train Dude on Fri Jun 12 21:12:04 2009.

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what looked to be a whineberg sitting in the first car.

I extend my condolences to everyone involved.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by (3) Livonia Ave. Local on Fri Jun 12 21:45:12 2009, in response to Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Train Dude on Thu Jun 11 19:31:00 2009.

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Well...as it turns out...my mother happened to be in Harlem at 145th St/St. Nicholas just now at 8 PM. And she says that at she was coming down the stairs, a conductor was holding the doors open for her, saying "come on, come on, be a part of history!" However, I gave her specific directions to come back to Brooklyn to the (3) using the (D), and not the (A). The conductor explained to her that the "slants are going away." She did report railfans in the first car. So, hope you guys enjoyed the ride. I decided not to stay out today after going out railfanning this morning because of the weather, but regardless, at least she saw the last remaining slant in service.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 21:47:33 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Train Dude on Fri Jun 12 21:12:04 2009.

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No, I caught that 1447 train at Chambers. Sorry, I had to work.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Fri Jun 12 22:22:00 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by bklyntekgeek on Fri Jun 12 12:05:57 2009.

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That was the 1116 out of Lefferts. I was up in the RFW doing a little Euclid-to-Utica remembrence vid. Nice ride, we flew along the Fulton Express.

wayne


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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Train Dude on Fri Jun 12 22:24:00 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Fri Jun 12 22:22:00 2009.

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Glad you got your ride.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Fri Jun 12 22:35:33 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Train Dude on Fri Jun 12 22:24:00 2009.

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You are welcome! I waited at 34th&8th from 0750 to 0852 when she appeared. Went up to 207, out to Lefferts, and back to 207. A most enjoyable little trip. Not without a moist eye, either. 41 years of fond memories. The train itself ran flawlessly.

wayne


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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 22:41:06 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Train Dude on Fri Jun 12 22:24:00 2009.

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TD, check ur email please.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by G1Ravage on Sat Jun 13 04:51:34 2009, in response to Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Train Dude on Thu Jun 11 19:31:00 2009.

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Oh well. I missed 'em.

Goodbye. Perhaps I'll operate you on a garbage train someday.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Bill From Maspeth on Sat Jun 13 05:42:09 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by G1Ravage on Sat Jun 13 04:51:34 2009.

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The guys on #6 pick-up can use some a/c cars just about now!

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Railman718 on Sat Jun 13 08:59:56 2009, in response to Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Train Dude on Thu Jun 11 19:31:00 2009.

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Pours out some Pepsi....

Glad i had a chance to operate them when i 1st came over to the B Div...

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Wado MP73 on Sat Jun 13 09:24:06 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Fri Jun 12 22:35:33 2009.

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Calling Wayne-MrSlantR40 Re: I'm thinking Floral Park (was Re: Where is this...74)

Please help us on this branch of this "Where is this" thread.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Sat Jun 13 09:45:01 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Fri Jun 12 22:35:33 2009.

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I figured you'd make at least one round trip. Did you give 'em a pat on the side the way you did last October?

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by South Ferry on Sat Jun 13 15:34:32 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Railman718 on Sat Jun 13 08:59:56 2009.

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Cheers to your choice of beverage, mang!! :D

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Re: LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!

Posted by MainR3664 on Sat Jun 13 16:01:26 2009, in response to Re: LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!, posted by Train Dude on Tue Jun 9 21:01:12 2009.

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That raises a question in my mind- does anything happen between a car's last revenue run and the trip to 207th? From the pics I've seen, the cars on the death line @ 20th still have their ads and service notices posted. And who gets the job of operating the consist up to 207th? A T/O on overtime, or does a "specialist" travel from 207th to pitkin to pick up the doomed consist?



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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by Grand Concourse on Sat Jun 13 16:06:33 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by North-Easten T/O on Fri Jun 12 20:23:40 2009.

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Very nice pic, congrats.

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Re: LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!

Posted by Broadway Lion on Sat Jun 13 16:08:57 2009, in response to Re: LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!, posted by MainR3664 on Sat Jun 13 16:01:26 2009.

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IINM the last run for this set was from Pitkin to 207th Street, and so it was just a matter of a regular move into the yard.

A Yard Jockey would have moved it from the revenue line to the scrap line. The scrapping crew undoubtedly removes everything that is not going to go swimming with the car. Includes ads, litter etc etc.

ROAR

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Re: LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!

Posted by Bill From Maspeth on Sun Jun 14 10:12:27 2009, in response to Re: LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!, posted by MainR3664 on Sat Jun 13 16:01:26 2009.

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Transfer crew.

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Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!)

Posted by SubBus aka ENY Local on Sun Jun 14 13:00:12 2009, in response to Re: Friday, June 12, 2009 Will Be The (LAST DAY FOR THE R-40 SLANTS!!!), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jun 12 17:15:49 2009.

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Sorry, I wasnt at the Rock this week........

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