⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ R160s Operating on the A Line

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2020
  • Due to a recently-identified issue with the new Bombardier-built R179 cars, the entire fleet of R179s is out of service. This smart and prudent action taken by MTA NYCT will ensure that these cars go through the required checks to make sure that they are safe and reliable. In the interim, several spare trains of R160s are in use on the A line. These cars will fill in for the R179s while they undergo engineering inspections. Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 315

  • @nojeansv
    @nojeansv Před rokem +9

    4:26 i could see the train shaking and the operator actually reacts to it by him rocking back and fourth

  • @adudeonyoutube1947
    @adudeonyoutube1947 Před 4 lety +265

    1 like for the R160's to stay on the A line.

  • @Ibrahimthegoat8848
    @Ibrahimthegoat8848 Před 3 lety +71

    People who never hated the R160s ❤️
    👇🏾

  • @lol-ug2ry
    @lol-ug2ry Před 4 lety +25

    R160s are good, but i miss the R179s, i love their traction sound!

    • @jaydottt_transitfanner
      @jaydottt_transitfanner Před 3 lety

      @SNOWDROP10NYCTISALSOVERNONBLV due to an idiot who can't spell
      I'm just joking
      *But seriously go take some grammar classes*

    • @anais438
      @anais438 Před 6 měsíci

      Then you’re a LEMON 🍋 FAN

  • @murican2982
    @murican2982 Před 4 lety +26

    The R160 fits perfectly on the A line, I just love the design, the best by far

  • @sethmtanyct
    @sethmtanyct Před 4 lety +101

    Nice collaboration! R160s look so GOOD on the A.

  • @jeremynaraine
    @jeremynaraine Před 4 lety +64

    R160 is back on the A line since 2006. with Siemens and alstom the A has every fleet of train.

    • @danielchou5895
      @danielchou5895 Před 4 lety +2

      i dont think the r143 has been on a line

    • @1575murray
      @1575murray Před 4 lety +5

      @VINCENT CHENG The R143 would not run on the A since it is only in 4 car sets and the A uses full length 600' long trains of 10 cars. It could possibly run on the C but that is highly unlikely since all 212 cars are assigned to ENY yard.

    • @ranitsuki7539
      @ranitsuki7539 Před 4 lety

      No R143 and R38s R38s was on C and R32s was on A

    • @ranitsuki7539
      @ranitsuki7539 Před 4 lety

      Ali Muhammad 1968 R38 contract went towards the C and E lines also F and D lines, they were never on the A

    • @ranitsuki7539
      @ranitsuki7539 Před 4 lety

      Ali Muhammad as the A were filled with R32s and R1-9s

  • @TwanK1
    @TwanK1 Před 4 lety +30

    Its Actually Pretty Nice Seeing These On The A Line These Days! Glad They Fixed That Electrical Problem The Cars Were Having In The Rockaways

    • @jaydottt_transitfanner
      @jaydottt_transitfanner Před 3 lety +5

      I Hate Monsters That Type Like This.

    • @jaydottt_transitfanner
      @jaydottt_transitfanner Před 3 lety

      I'm just joking lol
      *But seriously*

    • @Persac7
      @Persac7 Před rokem +1

      Why do you type like that

    • @TwanK1
      @TwanK1 Před rokem

      @sonfn173 I Don't lol It's Been Over A Year And I'm Missing The 32s Like Crazy...It's Just Not What I'm Used To..But The 160s Are Workhorses And Get The Job Done Efficiently

    • @Persac7
      @Persac7 Před rokem

      @@TwanK1 stop Typing Like This

  • @ranitsuki7539
    @ranitsuki7539 Před 4 lety +18

    Dj hammers uploads a 1 hour video of my line i live on
    *Ran hype noises intensified*

  • @TheBronxFanner
    @TheBronxFanner Před 4 lety +12

    Awesome! I caught the R160B Siemens (A) and R68 (A) at the same time @207th St 💯

  • @scottyerkes1867
    @scottyerkes1867 Před 2 lety +2

    One of my favorite subway rides.....the A train to the Rockaways. Nice scenery too. Thanks for sharing😀

  • @Trainguy198
    @Trainguy198 Před 2 lety +6

    I miss when these were on the (A), they were such a good train. Miss you R160!

  • @beelineenthusiast
    @beelineenthusiast Před 4 lety +5

    Yessss! Some R160Bs on the A line. Love it

  • @keithbrown4683
    @keithbrown4683 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations. U do excellent video coverage.!!!!👌

  • @leeanncotrone8369
    @leeanncotrone8369 Před 4 lety +3

    To all train fanners rail fanners thanks for sharing videos of trains T160 nice having them on the A line😀

  • @JellyMations
    @JellyMations Před 4 lety +28

    I love how the tracks at the aquedect north conduit ave are at ground level. Proof: 1:03:27

    • @TheRailLeaguer
      @TheRailLeaguer Před 4 lety +3

      Only JFK airport station is at Ground level. Everything else is on a 4 track embankment.

    • @SusanPauline365
      @SusanPauline365 Před 4 lety +2

      Are there any plans to make the express tracks usable? It would come in handy especially since some recent weekend GOs have required single tracking from Rockaway Blvd to the Airport.

    • @ROTE
      @ROTE Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah. It makes you think it’s a railroad

    • @JellyMations
      @JellyMations Před 4 lety +1

      @@TheRailLeaguer I think it is about slightly less than 1 meter above so it may count.

    • @JellyMations
      @JellyMations Před 4 lety +1

      I know A way to make the station ADA-Accessible. They should rebuild the southbound entrance. 2 HEET Turnstiles, 1 exit only Turnstile, and an emergency gate lead to a new token booth with a ramp that leads to Hawtree Street. They should also add a fare control to the manhattan-bound platform that has a ramp, but with no station agent.

  • @junjun441
    @junjun441 Před 4 lety +15

    Great video! I hope to ride the R160 on the A one day. Seems to be a better fit on the A anyways.

  • @adeadchannel1308
    @adeadchannel1308 Před 4 lety +27

    damn the R160 haven’t ran on the (A) since 2006. I guess going back to 2006...

  • @8avexp
    @8avexp Před 4 lety +6

    I still remember when the R-10s ruled the A with an iron fist, thundering along CPW when it was a DASH and not a leisurely jog.

  • @mrerok
    @mrerok Před 3 lety +1

    Did alot of work on the a line in queens. Always great views

  • @SunbrokenHunter
    @SunbrokenHunter Před 4 lety +11

    I missed the R179s, I hope they get fixed soon ;-;

    • @XkillerX2527
      @XkillerX2527 Před 3 lety +1

      They made it bad

    • @XkillerX2527
      @XkillerX2527 Před 3 lety

      Some gacha kids need to learn

    • @SunbrokenHunter
      @SunbrokenHunter Před 3 lety +1

      This comment is hella old lmao, R179s are fairly reliable now. And what does me using Gacha have anything to with it? The entire community isn't bad, so get your facts straight.

    • @XkillerX2527
      @XkillerX2527 Před 3 lety

      @@SunbrokenHunter lol 4 weeks

  • @VictorFernandezBigdestroyer

    I rode on this type of train twice already, I wasn’t surprised though. Since these were great temporarily replacements

  • @Trainsallday
    @Trainsallday Před 4 lety +5

    I see your out and about making vids maybe i'll see you this week of recording! Also 0:43 where were you that looks like an amazing place to see some trains!

  • @theovanstaden5766
    @theovanstaden5766 Před 3 lety

    Love Your videos, DJ Hammers Trains, hi from a south african Railfan!

  • @Intercelled
    @Intercelled Před rokem +1

    at the Broadway Junction yard, sometimes you’ll be able to see an R160 A train there

  • @mr198221
    @mr198221 Před 4 lety +7

    1:40. Don't uncouple now!!

  • @999NINENINETYNINE
    @999NINENINETYNINE Před 3 měsíci

    I love this A train so much I can’t wait to see it!!!!,!,!,

  • @superbrownsheep3777
    @superbrownsheep3777 Před 3 lety +3

    I love these R160B’s I hope they aren’t retiring anytime soon.

  • @ShadeJay
    @ShadeJay Před 4 lety +6

    Great collab. Hope to do more in the future

  • @ECO473
    @ECO473 Před rokem

    Great shots, brother!!!

  • @CommuterTrainFan
    @CommuterTrainFan Před 4 lety +1

    I just love that there r160B A trains because I like the propulsion

  • @robertgerber2533
    @robertgerber2533 Před 2 lety

    Some good photography there

  • @skrupnik
    @skrupnik Před 2 lety

    Hi ! this camera´s quality is awesome !!! Witch one is it?

  • @KingofGamingAndTrains456
    @KingofGamingAndTrains456 Před 2 lety +2

    The R160s should have been the signature fleet of the (A) line.
    I think the R179s should have gotten CBTC installed when they were taken out of service in 2020 so that some 10 car R179s could be reassigned to the Jamaica yard to replace R160s that were moved to the (A) line. Not only would this have made the R160 (A) trains permanent, but there would also be R179 (E), (F), (G), (R), and (Q) trains (The (Q) line borrows a train from the (R) during morning rush hours).

  • @railfanlondonwhaley9521

    I enjoy that video👍👍

  • @m34tgaming16
    @m34tgaming16 Před 4 lety

    Ggwp! R160s weren't on the A for a long time

  • @dream.machine
    @dream.machine Před 4 lety +1

    I like your camera settings! Did you have this at 1/60 shutter or 1/120 shutter. Also did you use an ND filter or change the Focal Aperture? Beautiful train shots!!

    • @DJHammersTrains
      @DJHammersTrains  Před 4 lety +2

      The first 24 minutes or so of this video are my clips. I use a Panasonic XC-1500, which has built in switchable ND filters. I often use the 1/4 and 1/16 ND filters.

    • @dream.machine
      @dream.machine Před 4 lety +1

      @@DJHammersTrains Awesome!! That really makes your 60fps videos look that much smoother. I use ND16 and 32 usually on my GoPro a lot. But I record at 120fps a lot so usually for that setting and 240fps I use an ND8 as well. I have 120fps shots on my channel.

  • @SusanPauline365
    @SusanPauline365 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, thats alot of footage. Great job as always. Also that Siemens on the E at the one hour mark has since been sent to the A

  • @noahjohnson732
    @noahjohnson732 Před 4 lety +1

    Holy $@#! R160Bs on The A?! That´s super rare!!!!!!

  • @geraldgreen5371
    @geraldgreen5371 Před 3 lety +1

    I use to love riding THE A over the Flats doing the round-robin....

  • @camacakegd3714
    @camacakegd3714 Před 2 lety +5

    48:09 DAMN that sounds good.

  • @jjinnyc75
    @jjinnyc75 Před 4 lety +2

    Love your videos as always. Question. If the R160s supposedly came from the F line, what is being used to replace the missing ones on the F?

    • @Bombardier2199
      @Bombardier2199 Před 4 lety +2

      The F just uses less trains than usual

    • @DJHammersTrains
      @DJHammersTrains  Před 4 lety +2

      The F is operating with reduced service due to switch and signal work at kings highway. This frees up extra trains for the A.

    • @jjinnyc75
      @jjinnyc75 Před 4 lety

      @@DJHammersTrains That makes sense Thanks for the reply. Love your stuff since I have to be at work all the time I can't go out to see it in person.

    • @dylanportillo5402
      @dylanportillo5402 Před 2 lety

      @@DJHammersTrains k

  • @peterkoster9390
    @peterkoster9390 Před 4 lety +9

    First train - Siemens
    Second train - Alstom

  • @theelitez3909
    @theelitez3909 Před 4 lety +9

    @1:02 how you got that nice view

  • @ACEAndKTrainProductions584

    Nice Catch

  • @W.L.Customs
    @W.L.Customs Před 4 lety +1

    I’m actually glad and surprised there isn’t any single issue with these R160 (A) trains TBH

    • @TheRailLeaguer
      @TheRailLeaguer Před 4 lety +1

      There’s really no Issue with the R160 in general. They are one of the two most reliable cars in the fleet, the other being the R188.

  • @dariuswoodard1047
    @dariuswoodard1047 Před rokem

    47:56 I like how the route says (N) to Coney Island via Bridge even though it’s an Far Rock bound (A) train

  • @beelineenthusiast
    @beelineenthusiast Před 4 lety +3

    14:28 that's the exact point in which the R44/R46 broke the world speed record for the fastest subway train Reaching 88.46 MPH. Cool right! Also the R44 train was dubbed the name "lemon" because of its 2 year late arrival and because of its mechanical issues. That is until it reached such an excessive speed

  • @lgalink70sbs
    @lgalink70sbs Před 4 lety

    Nice collab!! Hope to have another one soon🙂🙂

  • @chiquitasheffey3916
    @chiquitasheffey3916 Před 3 lety

    I love the R160’s is still on the a line and and the trains go very fast but slowing down wow Brooklyn bound Q train to south ferry Manhattan

  • @torcherfire
    @torcherfire Před 3 lety

    R160 look great ngl

  • @TheRailShooter
    @TheRailShooter Před 4 lety

    Thanks for giving me credit for a few of those clips once again!

  • @TheAwesomeIncredibleAmur
    @TheAwesomeIncredibleAmur Před 3 lety +1

    the R160 is kind of like the normallest train in the system
    haha train go boom

  • @jmnz._frmnyc1
    @jmnz._frmnyc1 Před 4 lety +3

    There is finally an A train because the others are R42

  • @tubblescousine257
    @tubblescousine257 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice

  • @seyrireyes2453
    @seyrireyes2453 Před rokem

    Beach 67st was my favorite station

  • @OctogonallyNonagons
    @OctogonallyNonagons Před 3 lety +1

    In the first clip that was an Siemens r160b

  • @Icyleo
    @Icyleo Před 4 lety +1

    We back in 2006! :000

  • @BNforever2009
    @BNforever2009 Před 4 lety

    I rode these the last time I was in NYC. 2009.

  • @jonrailz5044
    @jonrailz5044 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for featuring me!

    • @gib6252
      @gib6252 Před 4 lety

      how did he feature you am confused jon

    • @jonrailz5044
      @jonrailz5044 Před 4 lety

      @@gib6252 Look at the description

    • @gib6252
      @gib6252 Před 4 lety

      Jon Railz o cool

  • @leeanncotrone8369
    @leeanncotrone8369 Před rokem

    Watching 7/12/22 lookin good

  • @ranitsuki7539
    @ranitsuki7539 Před 4 lety

    Not gonna lie, i do kinda feel like the R179s fit more on the A then the R160s mainly because the 160 cars shake side to side alot, which the 179s didnt do

  • @lizamateo263
    @lizamateo263 Před 4 lety +1

    I love trains

  • @lennysvideoz
    @lennysvideoz Před rokem

    1:07, i’m very late, but where’s this location at? Is it near broad channel?

  • @Mythical.01
    @Mythical.01 Před 9 měsíci

    I wish this could go on the A

  • @andrewlikestrains4138
    @andrewlikestrains4138 Před 3 lety +1

    Tip: Speed up to 2x, and you can see what the NYC subway was like if it was a reasonable subway speed.

  • @rahmel2009
    @rahmel2009 Před 4 lety +1

    I already knew about this.

  • @Amboi0803
    @Amboi0803 Před 4 lety +1

    Holy Crap, R160’s on the (A) be Kinda speedy doe. 👁👄👁

    • @toxicrepstan1897
      @toxicrepstan1897 Před 3 lety

      Ali Muhammad well every r46 will be gone by the time the r211 order is complete

  • @derek3707
    @derek3707 Před 3 lety +2

    How long will the R160's be on the A and C Lines?

    • @TheRailLeaguer
      @TheRailLeaguer Před 3 lety

      Until the R179s return to service, which according to the Chief Mechanical Officer should be in a matter of weeks.

  • @Daniel1pp2
    @Daniel1pp2 Před 4 lety +1

    I USED TO LIVE THERE IN FAR ROCKAWAY

  • @lamaurypearson2618
    @lamaurypearson2618 Před 4 lety

    I was on these earlier today

  • @DatamasterCorporation
    @DatamasterCorporation Před 4 lety +1

    I like the sound of the R160A more

  • @maco5551
    @maco5551 Před 4 lety +2

    If the R179s are back into service on the (A), does the R160s go back to the Jamaica & Coney Island Yards?

    • @aaronsamuel2823
      @aaronsamuel2823 Před 4 lety +1

      Maor Edry I hope not because R179s have not been doing a good job on the A and C line so yeah maybe F,R,and E should receive them.
      R160s should stay on the A and C line.

    • @sonamlama4746
      @sonamlama4746 Před 4 lety

      @@aaronsamuel2823 it’s gonna go back to jamaica

    • @TheRailShooter
      @TheRailShooter Před 4 lety

      Yes, these trains will go back to Jamaica Yard when the R179’s return to service.

  • @Ohio_transit_kid
    @Ohio_transit_kid Před 2 měsíci

    3:07 sounds so cool

  • @artiebreland7162
    @artiebreland7162 Před 2 lety

    Show the r260 from JFK 2 Broad Channel. And running express from 59 2 125th.

  • @maxsilverstone8600
    @maxsilverstone8600 Před 4 lety +1

    I don't understand why the MTA had spare R160's lying around to begin with. Wouldn't they want to keep all of their functiong NTT trains in service and keep some spare R46's and 68's lying around instead?

    • @TheRailLeaguer
      @TheRailLeaguer Před 4 lety

      F train service has been reduced because trains are unable to short turn at Kings Hwy until the fall. There is also nowhere suitable to turn around the trains as well. As a result, several R160s were available to use for A train service. Once the R179 issues are fixed and the switch work at Kings Hwy is completed, these R160s are going back.

  • @InkoPeako
    @InkoPeako Před rokem

    The sounds of Siemens propulsion

  • @ARandomguy710
    @ARandomguy710 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool

  • @paradoxum_scout
    @paradoxum_scout Před 3 lety +2

    0:20 R160B A TRAIN

  • @ItsDuckToYou
    @ItsDuckToYou Před rokem +1

    Lemons were being lemons

  • @theofficial1train
    @theofficial1train Před 4 lety

    Make sure you get the 32s on the J. Z trains

    • @TheRailLeaguer
      @TheRailLeaguer Před 4 lety

      A few cars got transferred but I’m not sure if they went into service (given that J and M service is covered by spare cars in the yard due to reduced L service).

    • @jonrailz5044
      @jonrailz5044 Před 4 lety

      Doubt it would run because TWU wouldn't allow it.

  • @wmtdalldatime4506
    @wmtdalldatime4506 Před 3 lety

    Did you know the r160 trains were from the F line.

  • @marcav0nivber578
    @marcav0nivber578 Před 4 lety +1

    Back to r160s huh

  • @alfred5674
    @alfred5674 Před 3 lety

    Yo which line did they come from the f, m?

  • @mariahtownsend6345
    @mariahtownsend6345 Před 3 lety

    I like the A sometimes

  • @alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2

    For phase 3 reopening the mta should reopen the abandoned platforms for better social distancing.

    • @TheRailLeaguer
      @TheRailLeaguer Před 4 lety

      Why? It’s basically useless for that idea.
      If anything, what they should do for long term resilience is actually replace some station pairs with a station in between. For example, Hewes and Lorimer on the J and M replaced with a larger station at Union Avenue, and 71st and 79th on the D can be replaced with a single stop at Bay Ridge Pkwy. This allows for better social distancing.

    • @joefade786
      @joefade786 Před 4 lety

      @@TheRailLeaguer and how is reducing the amount of stations gonna allow for better social distancing. Not to mention that building new stations and demolishing current stations will cost a lot of money

  • @QuarioQuario54321
    @QuarioQuario54321 Před 4 lety +2

    This is better. R160 should operate on the A regularly. R179s might be better off in Coney Island if this is where they came from.

    • @TheRailLeaguer
      @TheRailLeaguer Před 4 lety

      All of the A train R160s came from Jamaica and Culver yards, since they were taken out of F service due to CBTC related work on the Culver Line (switch work at Kings Hwy).

  • @_nolan_nolan
    @_nolan_nolan Před 4 lety +3

    I love the R179 on the A but I wouldn’t mind the A having both R179 and R160B until the R211 comes. I’m tired of seeing that old R46.

    • @iNevaan
      @iNevaan Před 2 lety

      What is the F going to use? The A will use R46 until the R211 replaces them.

  • @Bklynkid52
    @Bklynkid52 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you hear that? It's the foamer alert I activated!

  • @davidng2336
    @davidng2336 Před 4 lety

    This better be the last time the R179s break down because I'm starting to lose it. Once Alstom completes merging with Bombardier they better be doing it better.

    • @Elevatorelectricgate
      @Elevatorelectricgate Před měsícem

      The R62A and R142 which were built by Bombardier are ironically reliable.

  • @shabetb
    @shabetb Před 4 lety +1

    I really thought the 160’s couldn’t run on the A line cuz of electricity issues or something

  • @CookiesTrollTv
    @CookiesTrollTv Před 4 lety

    Yay !!!

  • @sarfarazyt
    @sarfarazyt Před 4 lety

    ooohhhhh, Dj hammers and the train arent social distancing, I'm snitching

  • @gp987other
    @gp987other Před 2 lety +2

    47:55 n train via the a line?

  • @mr198221
    @mr198221 Před 4 lety

    1:00. So beautiful.

  • @wolf-superexpress7453
    @wolf-superexpress7453 Před 4 lety

    Guys I have Great news r160 on the A train is back

  • @TransitShadow
    @TransitShadow Před 3 lety

    0:43 how do you get there??

  • @captain_finn_suspect6231

    These trains are gone but why did they have to go so fast

  • @paradoxum_scout
    @paradoxum_scout Před 3 lety +1

    0:43 I wanna know, how did you get over there?

  • @blanchiep
    @blanchiep Před 2 lety

    Can’t you get front window views anymore ?