Mr.cta85 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 18 minutes ago, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: I'm getting a 2200 Series vibe from the front ends. Am I the only one? I can see exactly what you mean. These cars look awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I don't have Bombardier designs but I did have Sumitomo designs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 This is a modern interpretation of a 2200-series with 5000-series amenities! Good job on a "21st century" railcar! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briman94 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, garmon757 said: Those are gorgeous! The ones I kept in the quote block are my favorite. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 The one thing different in the Tribune article is that the plant will be at 135th and Torrence, which is Hegewisch (not Pullman as Crain's said). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 37 minutes ago, garmon757 said: I don't have Bombardier designs but I did have Sumitomo designs. # 1 Interior: That would be an awesome interior to have. # 2 Interior: This is probably the interior CTA will stick with #3 Exterior: This would be such a modern take on the future "L" Cars, it would be amazing to have that design as our 7000-Series railcars with the tiny LED headlights and front end door/window design. #4 Exterior: Nothing much exciting about this design. A little redesign on the headlights. Otherwise, nothing special. This is probably going to be what CTA will go with.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just now, sw4400 said: 2 Interior: This is probably the interior CTA will stick with Again, you didn't read what you quoted. Garmon said these were Sumitomo designs. CSR got the contract. Go up to Kevin's post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, Busjack said: Again, you didn't read what you quoted. Garmon said these were Sumitomo designs. CSR got the contract. Go up to Kevin's post. I saw it, @Busjack. But the designs are very nice and futuristic... it would've been something to see these cars on CTA property with their very modern designs. Ultimately, the only real changes will be the interior designs, I bet. The exteriors will be no doubt a carbon copy of the 3200's, like the 5000's were. The blue end cap designs on the posts of Kevin's are no doubt just wraps like 5009-5010 had when they debuted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Jazz Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Now let's see if Bombardier files a protest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, sw4400 said: I saw it, @Busjack. But the designs are very nice and futuristic... it would've been something to see these cars on CTA property with their very modern designs. O.K. But, again it basically gets down to the front end caps (and based on one Sumitomo rendering, whether the Rahm seats are used instead of the originals, on which you are undoubtedly correct will be used). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Pink Jazz said: Now let's see if Bombardier files a protest. Why? Are you expecting someone to pay you a legal retainer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 15 minutes ago, Pink Jazz said: Now let's see if Bombardier files a protest. Sarcasm right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briman94 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 23 minutes ago, sw4400 said: I saw it, @Busjack. But the designs are very nice and futuristic... it would've been something to see these cars on CTA property with their very modern designs. Ultimately, the only real changes will be the interior designs, I bet. The exteriors will be no doubt a carbon copy of the 3200's, like the 5000's were. The blue end cap designs on the posts of Kevin's are no doubt just wraps like 5009-5010 had when they debuted. They're not wraps, you can tell that's part of the carbody from the picture. The front end caps in that design are actually painted blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, briman94 said: They're not wraps, you can tell that's part of the carbody from the picture. The front end caps in that design are actually painted blue. That's correct. If anything, it is like the 2400s, which were red white and blue until someone decided to gel coat them gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 1 hour ago, briman94 said: Those are gorgeous! The ones I kept in the quote block are my favorite. Agreed! Sleek headlights, and a sweet interior. What more could you ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Mayor's press event at 567 just ended. They had boards on display with additional renderings, which I'm assuming they'll release digitally sometime soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Busjack said: Not really. Maybe a 2000 one in that there is some sculpting. 2200s were plain. Update: Maybe because the classification lights are within the window mask... True, though it's more the shapes that got me. The front door window looks larger than normal, like the 2200s, and the headlight/taillight assembly looks like it's in an extended frame. Plus the window mask as you mentioned. Also the sides look round like the modern fleet, but the front looks really square to me. 2 hours ago, garmon757 said: I don't have Bombardier designs but I did have Sumitomo designs... Reminds me of the new trains BART has on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.cta85 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Kevin said: These cars look awesome and I agree they do give off a strong 2200 series vibe just modernized lol. Shoulda called them the 7200 series instead ??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Kevin said: So that's the rendering. What a disappointment. It looks like the Jason Voorhees train!! Or something out of the band Quiet Riot!! I love the other rendering 2 hours ago, garmon757 said: I don't have Bombardier designs but I did have Sumitomo designs. Sumitumo's got a good train there, modern, design's very appealing, too bad we need this. From what I'm seeing so far give me the #5000's!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 First high-res renderings. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, Kevin said: First high-res renderings. Looks like the same sliding doors as before. Any word on other alternatives, such as the couplers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I think everyone is also missing the point that the new facility is close to the planned Red Line extension terminal at 130th (should the extension get built). This would make deliveries seamless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Jazz Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just now, Juniorz said: I think everyone is also missing the point that the new facility is close to the planned Red Line extension terminal at 130th (should the extension get built). This would make deliveries seamless! This makes me wonder; will the Red Line operate a mix of 5000s and 7000s? I am pretty sure that Blue Line riders are hoping that the Red Line doesn't get converted to 100% 7000-series cars and the Blue Line gets hand-me-down 5000-series cars. Alternatively, the Red Line can take the 5000s from the Green and Pink Lines, and the Green/Pink gets converted to 7000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Here are more hi-res photos in different angles 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 23 minutes ago, Juniorz said: I think everyone is also missing the point that the new facility is close to the planned Red Line extension terminal at 130th (should the extension get built). This would make deliveries seamless! The way things like that are going, only likely for the 190 cars for any expansion, presumably this one. The old chicken and the egg. I suppose, though, that they could truck them to the 63rd Lower Yard, instead of all the way to Skokie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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