These are cool looking LRVs. Eventually the Type 7s and Type 8s will be replaced with a Type 10 but when that will happen is unclear. If enough are purchased, the Type 9s will most likely move to Ashmont-Mattapan.
If they do have to replace the Mattapan trains (they are now so old that constantly trying to restore them and keep them running is prohibitively expensive), hopefully the reused older green line trains will at least be repainted to match as closely as possible the old trains that are already there. And one nice thing that they may also be able to do might be for the MBTA to put together a museum with one example of old trains that have been restored for occasional nostalgia rides (NY’s MTA does this). The green line used to use cars like the Mattapan line uses, so if they have to be replaced, hold onto the one that in the best shape and repaint it in period green line livery as well as restore it. There are still examples to be found out there of many of the old trains that used to be used. They may need to get them from other cities that may have them in storage, etc., but they could procure them and repaint them in MBTA livery and restore them. There are enough enthusiasts out there where it probably could be dine with private donations, and it would also be nice for the MBTA’s image.
Let's get something straight here: This "LRV" is actually a tram; as a "bus rapid transit vehicle" is actually a bus, and a metro line, is just a light railway with with a higher capacity.
Sure, you can argue semantics, but if the manufacturer calls them LRVs, then that is what they will be called here. www.cafusa.com/en/productos-servicios/proyectos/proyecto-detalle.php?p=271
I think the motors sound kinda cool. They ride nice, and I like that the paint scheme is inverted from the scheme on the 7s and 8s. However, they seem like a pain to operate. There's an alerter icon on the TOD touchscreen (vs a physical button) that the operator needs to press fairly regularly.
@@FanRailer For some reason the motors on the Type 9s sound like they are controlled by Mitsubishi IGBT-VVVF inverters; it sounds a bit like a combo of the Taipei Metro C371/C381 (high pitch) and Taoyuan Airport MRT (low pitch).
Nice video! Well done 👍
I agree!
These are cool looking LRVs. Eventually the Type 7s and Type 8s will be replaced with a Type 10 but when that will happen is unclear. If enough are purchased, the Type 9s will most likely move to Ashmont-Mattapan.
If they do have to replace the Mattapan trains (they are now so old that constantly trying to restore them and keep them running is prohibitively expensive), hopefully the reused older green line trains will at least be repainted to match as closely as possible the old trains that are already there. And one nice thing that they may also be able to do might be for the MBTA to put together a museum with one example of old trains that have been restored for occasional nostalgia rides (NY’s MTA does this). The green line used to use cars like the Mattapan line uses, so if they have to be replaced, hold onto the one that in the best shape and repaint it in period green line livery as well as restore it. There are still examples to be found out there of many of the old trains that used to be used. They may need to get them from other cities that may have them in storage, etc., but they could procure them and repaint them in MBTA livery and restore them. There are enough enthusiasts out there where it probably could be dine with private donations, and it would also be nice for the MBTA’s image.
Fantastic! Love the lightrail! Ding ding!
Let's get something straight here:
This "LRV" is actually a tram; as a "bus rapid transit vehicle" is actually a bus, and a metro line, is just a light railway with with a higher capacity.
Sure, you can argue semantics, but if the manufacturer calls them LRVs, then that is what they will be called here.
www.cafusa.com/en/productos-servicios/proyectos/proyecto-detalle.php?p=271
Sharp looking trains.
Amazing
I sure am going to miss the old cars. I hope I get a chance to visit Boston someday.
Let’s hope those sliding doors are better than the ones on the Boeings
I don't know what to think of these things. 1 sec they look pretty cool and the next, they are kinda meh. What do you think
I think the motors sound kinda cool. They ride nice, and I like that the paint scheme is inverted from the scheme on the 7s and 8s. However, they seem like a pain to operate. There's an alerter icon on the TOD touchscreen (vs a physical button) that the operator needs to press fairly regularly.
@@FanRailer For some reason the motors on the Type 9s sound like they are controlled by Mitsubishi IGBT-VVVF inverters; it sounds a bit like a combo of the Taipei Metro C371/C381 (high pitch) and Taoyuan Airport MRT (low pitch).
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