richii0909 Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 4 hours ago, Busjack said: I meant the opposite as a general proposition (i.e. will your email connect before you open your browser) but since that is irrelevant to this application and I don't know the technical details of it, I'll take a pass. ohhh ok... no it won't latch you on to the system with out proper credentials and device security certificate. Even if you could get on to that wifi... its more than likely a closed... isolated network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Metra has deployed camera now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 45 minutes ago, richii0909 said: Metra has deployed camera now What line is that on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 1 hour ago, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: What line is that on? Electric district on an 8 car train... I’ve seen cameras once before a long time ago. Before it was just one camera but this car had about 3 cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 6 hours ago, richii0909 said: Electric district on an 8 car train... I’ve seen cameras once before a long time ago. Before it was just one camera but this car had about 3 cameras Thanks. That's what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 19 hours ago, richii0909 said: Electric district on an 8 car train... I’ve seen cameras once before a long time ago. Before it was just one camera but this car had about 3 cameras 8 cars??? The most I've seen was 7 cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 3 hours ago, garmon757 said: 8 cars??? The most I've seen was 7 cars. I thought it was was an 8 but perhaps you are correct.. As all cars where in use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 4 hours ago, garmon757 said: 8 cars??? The most I've seen was 7 cars. 1 hour ago, richii0909 said: I thought it was was an 8 but perhaps you are correct.. As all cars where in use Both are possible, as the manufacturer states on their website that they can run up to 8 cars in a train. But we all know that isn't always the case, especially when we see the cab end of a car facing the rear end of another car instead of another cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: Both are possible, as the manufacturer states on their website that they can run up to 8 cars in a train. But we all know that isn't always the case, especially when we see the cab end of a car facing the rear end of another car instead of another cab. I thought it was previously discussed that it was a function of platform length, unless the conductor was going to announce that only the doors of some cars will open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Busjack said: I thought it was previously discussed that it was a function of platform length, unless the conductor was going to announce that only the doors of some cars will open. No idea, but it's easier to spot a single unit that way, unless they decided to have two units facing one way, like in this video at the 6:50 mark. Not saying my way of spotting is foolproof, but it's an idea of how to spot an odd number of cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: No idea, but it's easier to spot a single unit that way, unless they decided to have two units facing one way It was easier with the old Highliners with the pantograph at the front over the cab, but I'm sure one could see something like AAB out there, instead of pantographs back to back. And, yes, that's what was captured at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Metra Alters ME schedule starting Nov 5.... some trains will start two - three minutes earlier or later. Weekend trains bumped as well. They claim it’s to clear up congestion.. Any thoughts on this? I just know since the schedule change on this line Ridership at certain stops have declined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 38 minutes ago, richii0909 said: Metra Alters ME schedule starting Nov 5.... some trains will start two - three minutes earlier or later. Weekend trains bumped as well. They claim it’s to clear up congestion.. Any thoughts on this? I just know since the schedule change on this line Ridership at certain stops have declined No, that just sounds like the same thing as Pace tweaking its schedules by a couple of minutes to improve on time statistics. Note that these generally are to add running time to the trip, or on on occasion, to allow turning around the same equipment. Metra is not cutting running time due to fewer passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Got to ride in metra 6010 car... looks to be refreshed with new windows and maybe led lighting.. but the outlets were modern. Also metra 6004 was also refreshed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Also got to to ride in one of those 1950 cars pretty cool cushy ride!! Car number 7869 Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 This one is too disgusting for comment: Prosecutors: Round Lake Beach mom took son's lifeless body on train to Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Car 6009 on the UP-NW Line is sporting clear windows. Very interesting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 19 hours ago, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: Car 6009 on the UP-NW Line is sporting clear windows. Very interesting... 6010 has them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, busfan2847 said: 6010 has them as well. And 6004, as noted above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 On 11/21/2017 at 6:49 PM, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: Car 6009 on the UP-NW Line is sporting clear windows. Very interesting... What's with the clear window movement? Are they cheaper? First Pace went away from the tinted windows and now Metra looks like they are going to follow suit. Not that I was the biggest fan of the Green tint (I prefer the gray tint on the South Shore trains and CTA buses and trains), but at least the Green tints helped battle the sun ray glare and tints help keep the cars cool in the summer. I haven't seen the clear windows pop up yet on UP÷W or BNSF, but it sounds like eventually all of the Metra cars will get them. I can see ordering clear windows and using those to replace damaged tinted windows, but to replace all windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 2:47 PM, busfan2847 said: 6010 has them as well. Rode in 6010 last night. Unlike earlier refurbished cars that had an electrical socket every second row, this one has a unit with an electrical socket and 2 USB sockets for each row. Still had original seating however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Metra 6183 new trucks, windows, and modern usb outlets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Just saw 4 old ME cars arriving in KYD yard being pulled by switcher #4 the cars look to be in a decent shape. Any ideas on what they are doing or where these came from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Extremely random Metra: Metra rider called son ‘f—— idiot,’ beat judge who intervened: prosecutors. Nice hair, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictures Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 On 12/6/2017 at 9:46 AM, busfan2847 said: Rode in 6010 last night. Unlike earlier refurbished cars that had an electrical socket every second row, this one has a unit with an electrical socket and 2 USB sockets for each row. Still had original seating however. But bizarrely, the 120 V receptacles don't follow the National Electrical Code with either the ground or neutral slot [the wider slot] on top depending on the receptacle orientation. Don't Metra electricians know the NEC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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