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The answer is: The NYC Tranist has two division. The "A" division and the "B" division. The numbered lines (i.e. the 4,5,6) are part of the "A" division while the lettered lines (i.e. the N, R, Q) belong in the "B" division. The "A" division trains were built by the IRT (Independant Rapid Transit Company). The "B" division was built, mostly, by the BMT (Brooklyln Manhattan Tranist Company, I think). Two different companies decided to do things two different ways. The MTA inherited this system, they didn't build it. "B" division cars are MUCH bigger. They're longer and wider. A LOT longer and wider. There would be no way for "B" division cars to fit in the IRT lines. They're more or less stuck with the sizes. The only way to increase capacity on the 1,2,3,4,5,6 lines would be to update the signal system to allow trains to run closer together. the better fix will be the 2nd Ave. line. Hopefully they'll actually make it all the way down to Hanover Sq. Any new subway line built will be built to "B" division specs, ie the larger cars. This is why the 2nd ave line will be disgnated the"T" and not a number. **The #7 line is built to "A" divison specs, but it is considered part of the "B" division. This is the only line that breaks the rule.

It's the BRAINTREE fire department!!!! Waaa Waaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Come on, how did anyone miss this obvious humor!!

Thousands of people are leaving the city each year because of Bloomberg? I hope THAT was a joke. The realestate prices are climbing ever higher. There are more people who want to move to New York than the city can handle. The population hasn't declined ONE BIT in recent history. The economy is surging despite the rest of the country and there is a budget surplus that is all lined up to smooth out the shortfalls to come in the future. As for loosing touch with the average Joe; what do you want? He's not supposed to be your average Joe. He should be better. Yet, he still rides the subway to work almost everyday. He also revolutionized city gov't offices. Do you know that he sits in a cubicle like everyone else in his office? He wants to be on the level with everyone so that no one is affraid to approach him.

What do you need for this position anyway? It's not civil service is it?

Nope, not kidding. Sure, he's got some draw backs and he hasn't been the MOST F.D. friendly guy, but he has many positive attributes. He's incredibly bright. He can manage money (clearly). He pulled NYC out of serious debt in short order and cleared up the mess left by the previous administration. He's fiscally conservative while being socially liberal and he is also not very political because he doesn't need very much support in terms of campaign funds. Anyone who can put together a BILLION dollar fortune on thier own is okay in my book.

I got the ic502 for the same reason. Nothing wrong wtih it, but I do want the ic902. Is it really that much better?

Who cares, when push comes to shove you won't see him get very far in the races. I'd like the see Mike Bloomberg run. That guy would make a great president.

It's fine. I wouldn't rush to switch, but they're pretty good. The voice quality is much better and reception is decent. There is NO change in how the direct connect works. It's the same. The phone is rugged, but the battery life SUCKS. You won't notice much of a difference, with one exception. It's nice to be able to recieve a phone call while on direct connect and vice versa. iDen isn't the "best thing out there", but it's good and I don't think you're going to see it phased out. Hold out and get the ic902.

What Westchester County F.D.'s have an age limit for hire? I'm sure you have to be at least 18 to be appointed, but what abou the top end? What's the cut off, if there is one?

Interesting.....I wasn't looking to offend anyone, BTW. I was more concerned with how much more time I had to try for a job. I had thought that the cut off was 29 in some cases. Thanks.

I'm sure this is true, but it's not 40 that's being considered, it's the fact that one has to work the job into thier 60's to make full retirment.

DAMN! You beat me to transit news every time! Anyway, yes, Light rail would be much better. I hate the short sighted nature of transit planning at times like this. I'm sure that the initial investment would be far more expensive, but how about the long term. Wouldn't a nice fleet of quiet, electric light rail vehicles be much more appealing and better for the pocket book as well as the enviroment? On top of those pluses, I'd think it would be nicer to see a pair of low profile and neatly organized rails down the center of the Ave. than clunky bus lanes with big concrete dividers. How about capacity as well? I'm sure that one LRV can hold double what a bus can with one operator. I hope they give this broader consideration. I think it would be a terrific reality if a Light Rail system ran from Woodlawn at the end of the subway all the way to White Plains and beyond on Central Ave.

While I don't like the truck or the bumper, I'll give it some respect fot making excellent use of space, especially around the wheel wells. Nice job with the air bags.

ALS, the classrooms don't have internet? If so, too bad. Otherwise you could just play it as is from youtube.

I'm glad that Boeing will be releaseing the 747-800 before this thing comes around. To hell with airbus, I hate flying their planes. They are clunky junk. Aside from Boeing building the better plane, I'd rather see them sucessful then a government backed Airbus in Europe.

Man......how did everyone get by before the overloaded tilt bumper came to the rescue.... Has everyone forgotten the "K.I.S.S." theory?

There's no reason that a section of track couldn't be set to a slower speed while work is being done. Hell, with computers now I bet you could have the train horn sound when it enters this track area too. The Unions concern isn't safety alone, it's jobs and that's understandable. That's what they're there for, protecting jobs. However, I think this position is one that you'll see phased out over the next couple of decades. The train operator has ONE handle to manipulate to accelarate and stop the train. They're doing less and less as it is. It's not the same as a railroad where they are operating at much higher rates of speed over greater distances. Although, that'd be next.......

Do any of the Yonkers guys here remember a fire in in a single family home on Manhattan Ave (I think?), sometime in the late 1980's? I believe the fire was late at night/early in the morning. Just curious if there are any photos lying around from this fire or info. Thanks.

I walked past yesterday, it's on Manhattan ave, a few houses in from Pennsylvania. Thanks batt2 for checking into it.

I can understand how the union is unhappy with this idea, but at some point you have to wonder how something as simple as the shuttle can't be automated.......it's a 45 second ride and it MUST be very boring for the train operator. (Although, I'm sure they want a job) Isn't the BART automated?

Coulda been, I think, it's a pretty small house and it's still standing. Renovated of course.

Maybe 30 seconds is too long, but automation of the subway has GOT TO be somewhat inevitable. As much as I hate to say it, commuter trains will follow at some point too.

Bombardier built the train correctly. That is to say, they built it the way that the MTA spec'd it. They can't be held at fault for that. That said, I've never had a problem with the arm rests, but if a lot of people have (to the tune of over a hundred grand) then it merits correction.