BusHunter Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 20 hours ago, Mr.cta85 said: I doubt if the 3200’s are getting replaced anytime soon especially after that rehab they just got. If anything they’ll be around at least another 10-15yrs. I’ll even say the 87 built 2600 will be around another 5yrs because it’s going to be a while before all 7000 series cars arrive. They’ll probably do the 2600 series the same way they did the 2200 series on the blue line which is make them belly cars while the 3200’e lead the front and last 2 cars. I doubt the #3200s will be around that long. CTA sometimes rehabs stuff like bus #6134 in 2008 and it gets retired by 2011. So roughly 3 years on that bus. You know the CFD got a good bus with #6163, a newer rehab, with work at the lighter fg. It was basically a newly rebuilt bus. Now unless CRRC has some major problems delivering on this order, the #3200's should be saying bye bye in 5 years. For train years, and also working in lighter service away from the red line, the trains should be very attractive for museums. Also they are going to be the last DC cars so theres that too. It might be a similar situation to all the 5-50s and high rehabbed #6000s that were still freshly rehabbed not seeing alot of service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoncvpi Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 They may do the 2600 like the 22 but I think all of them gone be around for a while & yea CTA kinds wated s lol money rehabbing some 6000 just to knock them off a year & change later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.cta85 Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 3200’s will be around for a while I believe. For 1 they spent most of their lives on the Orange and Brown lines. Yes the lines are busy especially the Brown during normal rush hr periods but those lines are relatively short in comparison to the Red and Blue lines. I believe they’ll be on the Blue For a while until all 7000 are delivered which will take a good 3 or 4yrs before those really start to come in. So far starting with the 2200, 2400, and even now with the 2600 series have put in a good 40yrs of service in before getting retired. That’s the current rate of the 2600’s and the 3200’s are a good 10-12 yrs away before that. Cta said they want to have the majority of their rail fleet the average age of 10yrs and once the 7000’s arrive they’ll pretty much be at the age average with the fleet of 5000 and 7000 series combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/vehicles/press-release/21208476/crrc-sifang-america-incorporated-crrc-crrc-sifang-america-builds-and-delivers-10-passenger-rail-car-prototypes-on-time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 3:14 PM, Mr.cta85 said: 3200’s will be around for a while I believe. For 1 they spent most of their lives on the Orange and Brown lines. Yes the lines are busy especially the Brown during normal rush hr periods but those lines are relatively short in comparison to the Red and Blue lines. I believe they’ll be on the Blue For a while until all 7000 are delivered which will take a good 3 or 4yrs before those really start to come in. So far starting with the 2200, 2400, and even now with the 2600 series have put in a good 40yrs of service in before getting retired. That’s the current rate of the 2600’s and the 3200’s are a good 10-12 yrs away before that. Cta said they want to have the majority of their rail fleet the average age of 10yrs and once the 7000’s arrive they’ll pretty much be at the age average with the fleet of 5000 and 7000 series combined. I wish the Blue would stay with all 3200s! Or, Remove the 2600s. Make the Blue 3200/7000s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, CTA5750 said: I wish the Blue would stay with all 3200s! Or, Remove the 2600s. Make the Blue 3200/7000s With all 3209s, excluding the roifbiards, there aren't enough of them to service the Blue Line. Ir seems like the Brown Line still has some. As we discussed before, the Forest Park branch trackage is in horrible shape and currently can't handle the 5000s, let alone the even heavier 7000s. Heck, there's enough slow zones with the 2600s and 3200s now. If CRA didn't put any 5000s on the Red Line until the Dan Ryan leg was totally rebuilt, why would they send 5000s or 7000s to a dilapidated Blue,? It seems like the Blue will be last in line for new equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 11 hours ago, artthouwill said: , let alone the even heavier 7000s. Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, chicagocubs6323 said: Source? I don't remember what date, but CTA ran a 4 car test train which i personally saw, on the Forest Park branch of the Blue line. I later found out the purpose of the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, artthouwill said: I don't remember what date, but CTA ran a 4 car test train which i personally saw, on the Forest Park branch of the Blue line. I later found out the purpose of the test. And who/what/how did this test tell you the 7000s are heavier than the 5000s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, chicagocubs6323 said: And who/what/how did this test tell you the 7000s are heavier than the 5000s? Let me ask you this. Are you saying the 7000s are the same weight or lighter than the 5000s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 hours ago, artthouwill said: Let me ask you this. Are you saying the 7000s are the same weight or lighter than the 5000s? Dude that's the question I'm asking you. How much do the 7000s weigh? You're the one that said that the 7000s are heavier and I'm asking you how do you know that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 11 hours ago, chicagocubs6323 said: Dude that's the question I'm asking you. How much do the 7000s weigh? You're the one that said that the 7000s are heavier and I'm asking you how do you know that? Still trying to find the exact GVR for the 7000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 3 hours ago, artthouwill said: Still trying to find the exact GVR for the 7000s. I'd be surprised if they do weigh more so I honestly doubt it. Just watching the way the train runs it accelerates pretty quick. We'll have to wait and see when the info gets released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, chicagocubs6323 said: I'd be surprised if they do weigh more so I honestly doubt it. Just watching the way the train runs it accelerates pretty quick. We'll have to wait and see when the info gets released. They did test on the Blue Line and you made it video I don't think they were testing for track issues or weight issues I would expect testing in revenue service on the Blue Lune Forest Park branch when the time comes i still believe the track issues will gave to be resolved before CTA assigns 7000s to the Blue Line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 CTA tested the cars out of service on all 8 lines back in late December early January. They should be testing in service on all 8 lines as well for a year. I got videos of the 7000s on the Pink, Blue, and Orange Lines out of service if you want to look through my YT channel. A friend of mine caught it on the Purple and Red Lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 5 hours ago, artthouwill said: Still trying to find the exact GVR for the 7000s. I found the bid, but no exact weight measurements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cta5658 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Got my first ever visual sighting of a four car test train yesterday @ Merchandise Mart. Question: What test was being done this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam92 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 5 hours ago, cta5658 said: Got my first ever visual sighting of a four car test train yesterday @ Merchandise Mart. Question: What test was being done this time? Green line run number? Guess they’re training to bring back ravenswood Jackson park service ? the JacksonWood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 9 hours ago, cta5658 said: Got my first ever visual sighting of a four car test train yesterday @ Merchandise Mart. Question: What test was being done this time? The term NY railfans use is "burn-in" testing. It's like trying on a new pair of shoes. They're just making simulated stops making sure the train runs fine and can handle the stress of being in service. They have sand bags inside the cars to simulate passengers, trains have the signs on and announcements playing. Doors open at stops and a worker measures the clearance between the train and platform and tests on the hydraulic suspension system which now has sensors to accurately lower the train to platform level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 And it was testing on the Green Line yesterday. Today on the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renardo870 Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Saw this this morning at Thorndale Red Line going south. 20210406_100436.mp4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 52 minutes ago, renardo870 said: Saw this this morning at Thorndale Red Line going south. 20210406_100436.mp4 I wonder why they are running 4 car consists instead of 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Got a question. I read on facebook that the #7000's are laid up at Rosemont shops this weekend. That on the 12th of April they will be running the blue line. Will that be in revenue service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 4 hours ago, BusHunter said: Got a question. I read on facebook that the #7000's are laid up at Rosemont shops this weekend. That on the 12th of April they will be running the blue line. Will that be in revenue service? Hmmm I not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1051 Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 5 hours ago, BusHunter said: Got a question. I read on facebook that the #7000's are laid up at Rosemont shops this weekend. That on the 12th of April they will be running the blue line. Will that be in revenue service? that’s me that posted it but no they will just test out of service most likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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