Around the Horn Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 A friend gave me a few shots of #5000's with Orange, Brown and Blue line destinations. You can compare them with the #3200's and see how they look. (FYI, I mislabled the orange loop that should be brown loop, the colors look so close they almost look the same but you can go by the run numbers) midway 5000's picture.jpg 5000's orange loop.jpg kimball 5000's.jpg forest park blue line picture.jpg 5000's jefferson park.jpg Now that makes me really want Color destination signs on NYCT's R211s. Do you mind if I post them on NYCTF and correct the idiots that said a color LED cant show brown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 The question is that is it worth having their run number boxes converted to LEDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 If their soon to be retired in the next 10 years the probably not but if CTA is going for a standardized look then yes. I bet that 7000-series will not look anything different in exterior appearance but one remains to wait until "Later This Spring" for that reveal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 If their soon to be retired in the next 10 years the probably not but if CTA is going for a standardized look then yes. I bet that 7000-series will not look anything different in exterior appearance but one remains to wait until "Later This Spring" for that revealProbably the body of the 7000s would be the main difference but it's too soon to think about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briman94 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 If their soon to be retired in the next 10 years the probably not but if CTA is going for a standardized look then yes. I bet that 7000-series will not look anything different in exterior appearance but one remains to wait until "Later This Spring" for that revealI hope they at least change the front. The sides don't look that aged but the front looks like it did 30 years ago. They need to modernize the look a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.cta85 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I said this awhile back probably like 2-3 yrs ago but if they do decide to change it up, I hope they only change the end caps to resemble the old cars such as the 2000 series. I think that would Be cool considering how the 3200 and even the 5000 front ends look like the classic 6000 series if you do a side to side comparisons you all will see what I mean but as far as the sides and doors of the new cars they should keep it current like the 5000's cause that's basically the standard now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 A friend gave me a few shots of #5000's with Orange, Brown and Blue line destinations. You can compare them with the #3200's and see how they look. (FYI, I mislabled the orange loop that should be brown loop, the colors look so close they almost look the same but you can go by the run numbers) midway 5000's picture.jpg 5000's orange loop.jpg kimball 5000's.jpg forest park blue line picture.jpg 5000's jefferson park.jpg It will be a long time before we see this on the Blue Line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Yeah I wish I had a picture for O'Hare or UIC. I bet that looks wild blue lettering on a white sign. @Around The Horn you can use the pictures I don't mind. They were actually filmed when #5127 was new. There was a 95th sign I didn't post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneking7320 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I saw a northbound Brown with a digital sign today but I didn't see the car numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I saw a northbound Brown with a digital sign today but I didn't see the car numbers. #3379-80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 The new signs have caught the attention of RedEye, who have posted an article about the test signs. However the article doesn't have anything we don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 The new signs have caught the attention of RedEye, who have posted an article about the test signs. However the article doesn't have anything we don't know. Well we learned Axion Technologies is supplying the signs. It also appears that the rehab will be done at a different time than the installation of the signs just like the #1000's bus LED lighting rehab versus the actual mechanical rehab. I wonder would it be too ridiculous to include the 100 anticipated lightly rehabbed #2600's into the sign contract. If they could get enough cars together maybe they could make all roll sign cars belly cars or leave the spare cars with the roll signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Tea Eh Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 The question is that is it worth having their run number boxes converted to LEDs?Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwantae Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 The question is that is it worth having their run number boxes converted to LEDs? No, I'll rather keep it little Old School, Keep the Roll numbers as the last CTA Active Fleet with Roll Numbers. It's over 20 years old anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 #3207-08 has the new signs on the Orange line if anyone wants to know. Well, #3379-80 are one of the candidates. And for anyone who hasn't already read or take the time to read the RedEye article linked above, these will be the only four cars retrofitted until next year. CTA is considering these a test for the other 254. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 And for anyone who hasn't already read or take the time to read the RedEye article linked above, these will be the only four cars retrofitted until next year. CTA is considering these a test for the other 254.Yeah I got the memo about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 And for anyone who hasn't already read or take the time to read the RedEye article linked above, these will be the only four cars retrofitted until next year. CTA is considering these a test for the other 254. And how often does CTA stick to the game plan? There should've been several more Novas on property by this time according to what they released when introducing the Smart Buses(take regular delivery of the buses in April and after inspection and acceptance start putting them on the road in May), but CTA was late on sending payments apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 And how often does CTA stick to the game plan? There should've been several more Novas on property by this time according to what they released when introducing the Smart Buses(take regular delivery of the buses in April and after inspection and acceptance start putting them on the road in May), but CTA was late on sending payments apparently. What does that have to do with anything, or this thread? I pointed out that the specs called for test units, and the RedEye is consistent with that. Did rail cars 5013-5450 appear before the testing program for 5003-5012 was finished? Do you think contractors (including Nova Bus or Axion) start producing before receiving notice to proceed? Of course there was New Flyer getting stuck for doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoNova Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Did 3379 get rehabbed already? I spotted it on the Brown Line with a destination sign just like that of the 5000 Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Did 3379 get rehabbed already? I spotted it on the Brown Line with a destination sign just like that of the 5000 Series. You should go back and read the thread. Prototype signs are being tested on 4 cars. Maybe you can find the 4 cars where the prototype motor generators are being tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briman94 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 You should go back and read the thread. Prototype signs are being tested on 4 cars. Maybe you can find the 4 cars where the prototype motor generators are being tested.Prototype motor generators? They haven't rehabbed any motors yet, have they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Prototype motor generators? They haven't rehabbed any motors yet, have they? We also went through that. The motor generator set is what generates lower than 600 volt electricity for the control system and the vacuum cleaner outlet. Also, look above for the requisition for bill of materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 3208 Orange Line Midway bound this afternoon with THE FAMED LED Prototypes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briman94 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Just saw my first brown line with 2400s SB at Fullerton: It was one that was going to Midway instead of the full loop, but I've still never seen those use 2400s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleTransit1 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Just saw my first brown line with 2400s SB at Fullerton: It was one that was going to Midway instead of the full loop, but I've still never seen those use 2400s. That happens with Borange (Orange Line trains that also serve as Brown Line trains) trains, but only during AM rush periods. The 2400s only serve the Orange Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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