Ed T. Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 As far as I know, each identra coil would trigger the "Next train" boxes in the station to show the correct destination. So for those boxes to display the correct destination, every train needed the coils. Obviously this information would be key during the three-route interline period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Downsview 108 said: Thanks. So all they did was change the signs? When would they use them? I noticed they put them on during rush hour but they put them on quite a few trains. Were these all St Clair West short turns? Or did they have to send another coiled train to change the signs back? Sorry for the Hodge Podge of questions. As far as I can find, they were only used to change the signs here in Toronto. And yes, specifically they were used for the St. Clair West short turn runs. 2 hours ago, Ed T. said: As far as I know, each identra coil would trigger the "Next train" boxes in the station to show the correct destination. So for those boxes to display the correct destination, every train needed the coils. Obviously this information would be key during the three-route interline period. In theory though, the coils could have been used for routing. I understand that they were in Philadelphia and New York. I've never found any information about their early usage in Toronto beyond their activation of the "next train" signs. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsview 108 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks guys. I do believe NYC used them but I've only seen a few pictures of it. I think they also used them on the R22s or 26s? when they experimented with ATO in he early 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT_BMT_IND Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Ansaldo still has some literature about the Identra coils on their website (does this mean they still support it?) https://globalproductsupport.ansaldo-sts.com/productsegments/automation/servicemanuals/usa/5705.pdf The coils were in use until the early 2000s, I only remember seeing them on the St. Clair West short turns. Until the late 1980s-early 1990s service cuts there were more scheduled short turns, I also suspect they were used then. Identra coils were also used for route selection on the CTA. I always thought that in the interlining period the TTC handled route selection was handed with punch tape machines, not the coils (which caused problems when the service on the ground didn't match the schedule). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed T. Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 12 hours ago, IRT_BMT_IND said: Identra coils were also used for route selection on the CTA. I always thought that in the interlining period the TTC handled route selection was handed with punch tape machines, not the coils (which caused problems when the service on the ground didn't match the schedule). Yes, I believe the interlining operation depended on punched tape. But people waiting for the trains needed to know its destination. That's where the coils came in. I don't have any particular memories of the interlined period, but it seems to me that the destination signs kept working on Bloor Danforth well after the interline was over, and when short turns were few to nonexistent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 On 5/12/2018 at 9:01 AM, Ed T. said: Yes, I believe the interlining operation depended on punched tape. It did. This is seen as one of the reasons of its failure, as the trains had to arrive at the junctions within a specific window of time in order to get their routing. If they missed that window, they would have to wait for the next one - bogging down service. On 5/12/2018 at 9:01 AM, Ed T. said: But people waiting for the trains needed to know its destination. That's where the coils came in. Precisely. In theory however there's no reason why they didn't use them for the interlining operation, or even later on to indicate to the signalling system what trains were running into the yards at the end of service. It doesn't seem that this was ever done here. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorjays Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yesterday, I found out that TR trainset 547x is running back again.. That unit was actually broken to become a 4 unit test train for Sheppard Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 16 hours ago, raptorjays said: Yesterday, I found out that TR trainset 547x is running back again.. That unit was actually broken to become a 4 unit test train for Sheppard Line. It was converted back as a 6-car trainset and in service on Line 1 since 5-6 months ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellothere Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Does the ttc have any sports teams/meets employees play on through the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 I know there’s a cricket league...probably other sports too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: I know there’s a cricket league...probably other sports too. Basketball and a badeball tournament. Eglimyon is 2 time basketball champion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Likely has a lot to do with the age bracket of the operators there. Can’t expect much from the crusty chain smoking octogenarians at malvern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: Likely has a lot to do with the age bracket of the operators there. Can’t expect much from the crusty chain smoking octogenarians at malvern. yea but our baseball team suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythagiant Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Anyone know if they will be running extras for the 22 and 92 today? Or has the union thrown a wrench into these plans as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Andythagiant said: Anyone know if they will be running extras for the 22 and 92 today? Or has the union thrown a wrench into these plans as well? http://www.ttc.ca/Service_Advisories/Route_diversions/Weekend_Diversions.jsp Extra service mentioned on 501 but not specifically 22B or 92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Transit Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 2 questions Does 175 operate on holidays? Where is Hillcrest located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC T6H-5307N 2252 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Just now, Ontario_Transit said: 2 questions Does 175 operate on holidays? Where is Hillcrest located? Hillcrest is at Bathurst & Davenport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3G Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ontario_Transit said: 2 questions Does 175 operate on holidays? Where is Hillcrest located? Both of these questions can be answered with a simple search: if you Google "TTC Hillcrest yard", you don't even have to scroll down the page to see its exact address. As to the issue of the 175, the TTC's website has the service information for every single route they operate, it's a treasure trove of information. http://ttc.ca/Routes/175/RouteDescription.jsp?tabName=route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Ontario_Transit said: Does 175 operate on holidays? It only operates on weekends and holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 10 hours ago, Andythagiant said: Anyone know if they will be running extras for the 22 and 92 today? Or has the union thrown a wrench into these plans as well? There were definitely extras on both of the 22 and the 92 today, with lots of artics in evidence. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 On 5/21/2018 at 9:52 PM, smallspy said: There were definitely extras on both of the 22 and the 92 today, with lots of artics in evidence. Tons of 92, including a few artics, on Woodbine, when i walked down to the fireworks ... still faster to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttcbusfan Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Does anyone know what day the ttc bus roadeo has been rescheduled too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicaProductions Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 46 minutes ago, Ttcbusfan said: Does anyone know what day the ttc bus roadeo has been rescheduled too? I heard it was cancelled outright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttcbusfan Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Do you know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 48 minutes ago, TechnicaProductions said: I heard it was cancelled outright that is correct. I don't know why you are interested. it is for TTC staff and not bus fans. 2 minutes ago, Kit Kat said: Ask the ATU113 Unless things change in the next couple of months, there won't be Pizza Pizza Wednesday campaign either in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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