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#21

Day-to-Day Sightings / Re: October 2014 Observations

Last post by Chargerdodge9 - October 30, 2014, 11:29:05 PM

From today:
PRTC 285 F/H line
PRTC 197 F/S Metro line
FFX 9614 401
6609 1A
2583 25A
2583 9A (again lol)
6550 REX
PRTC 195 F/S Metro line
PRTC 288 F/H line

Spotted 2014 NABI BRT 42 #8039 in service on the 29G this afternoon.

#22

General Site Stuff / Re: DCATZ is Changing... Here'...

Last post by rideonrulez - October 29, 2014, 08:09:12 PM

It's been a long time coming. Thank you for putting your time/effort/money to keep DCATZ alive.

[t I'd think to stop all flights from Africa (remember, that's a huge continent) is absolutely no guarantee of anything]

#23

The Blender / Re: Ebola Doctor takes MTA NYC...

Last post by Chargerdodge9 - October 29, 2014, 05:51:35 PM

In regards to the R46, and remaining R32 fleet... If the TA decided to disinfect them based upon this guy... While most of the remaining R32s are assigned to Pitkin... nearly half of the R46s are still assigned to Jamaica shops.


There are a lot of theories floating around.  I don't pretend to have the right answer, but I'd think to stop all flights from Africa (remember, that's a huge continent) is absolutely no guarantee of anything.  In fact... My understanding is that Duncan's travel itinerary took him through Brussels where he boarded United flight into the US.

You know what, you make an excellent point with that. I had totally forgotten about that detail. But the least they can do is shutdown access from confirmed countries.

#24

General Site Stuff / Re: DCATZ is Changing... Here'...

Last post by Chargerdodge9 - October 29, 2014, 05:46:34 PM

Awesome! Maybe this will bring back the membership to this site. For the last few years, it seemed like this site was on it's last legs. Perhaps this forum can be similar to NYCT forums. What kind of changes can we expect content wise?

#25

The Blender / Re: Ebola Doctor takes MTA NYC...

Last post by WayneNYC - October 29, 2014, 12:53:39 PM

In regards to the R46, and remaining R32 fleet... If the TA decided to disinfect them based upon this guy... While most of the remaining R32s are assigned to Pitkin... nearly half of the R46s are still assigned to Jamaica shops.


There are a lot of theories floating around.  I don't pretend to have the right answer, but I'd think to stop all flights from Africa (remember, that's a huge continent) is absolutely no guarantee of anything.  In fact... My understanding is that Duncan's travel itinerary took him through Brussels where he boarded United flight into the US.

#26

General Site Stuff / DCATZ is Changing... Here's wh...

Last post by Tristan - October 29, 2014, 12:49:11 PM

For years, I've been trying to launch DCATZ into a comprehensive community of transit enthusiasts.  I've been set back by personal life, professional life changes, technological hurdles, and more ... but I have a brief window of time now that makes this the best time to take the next step.

About a year ago, I approached Ralph Johnson, President of the DMV Mass Transit Museum (disclaimer: I'm VP) and asked if he was interested in combining efforts.  The question was raised to the organization's Board of Directors, which unanimously agreed to support DCATZ and making it an integral part of the Museum organization.

Luckily, I serve as webmaster of both entities, so making this happen wasn't exactly a Herculean effort, though it has been beset by some of the same challenges above.

Anyway, some time between now and January 1, you will visit this site, and it will look completely different.  It'll function somewhat differently, but in many ways, the same.  Your username and password will still work, but you might have to log in again.  This might take place as soon as this weekend or as late as December 31, I can't promise a specific date yet other than "soon".  I will endeavor to send out an email once I am ready to flip the switch,  but I'm posting this as fair warning in case I forget or am otherwise unable to do so. 

This will be the first step of many towards achieving the dream I set out on almost 10 years ago now.  There's more to come, but I don't want to over-promise right now.  So, we now resume our regularly scheduled programming...

#27

The Blender / Re: Ebola Doctor takes MTA NYC...

Last post by Chargerdodge9 - October 28, 2014, 09:25:11 PM

So... Many who ride NYC subway tend to make at least one transfer during their trip.  What's your suggestion to determine if this person had ridden another line?  Also... If this person infected other riders... How would one locate other riders, and determine where they may have ridden?  Does that mean shutting down the entire subway system, and maybe even the bus network?  Why stop with Ebola...  What about people who may have contracted something like Meningitis which can be highly contagious? 


I'm not even going to get into your conspiracy theory.

It's not a conspiracy theory. But you got to admit that something is seriously wrong here. Why is the president and the CDC not stopping flights from Africa? Everyone else but the U.S. and Spain has, and it's spreading over there too. Did you know that Ebola has a 70% dead rate in western nations and over 90% in places like Africa? This disease is no joke and would mean disaster for the NY metro area in left unchecked (although it may be too late now). They also say that it's Airborne in temps colder than 45 dergees F, but I guess we won't know for sure until next month or so. The MTA can at least treat every last R32 (only 222 of them left in service) and R46 (752 units remain) on site.

#28

Beyond the Beltway / MOVED: Ebola Doctor takes MTA ...

Last post by WayneNYC - October 28, 2014, 07:52:48 PM

This topic has been moved to The Blender because while it may mention transit, it's actually off-topic.

#29

The Blender / Re: Ebola Doctor takes MTA NYC...

Last post by WayneNYC - October 28, 2014, 07:49:31 PM

So... Many who ride NYC subway tend to make at least one transfer during their trip.  What's your suggestion to determine if this person had ridden another line?  Also... If this person infected other riders... How would one locate other riders, and determine where they may have ridden?  Does that mean shutting down the entire subway system, and maybe even the bus network?  Why stop with Ebola...  What about people who may have contracted something like Meningitis which can be highly contagious? 


I'm not even going to get into your conspiracy theory.

#30

Day-to-Day Sightings / Re: October 2014 Observations

Last post by rideonrulez - October 28, 2014, 09:16:21 AM

6030 on the C4 this morning rehabbed. Pulled off before I can get a pic or rehab number.