The only thing I hate about the aisle-facing seats is the ones by the doors are uncomfortably high. Now, I'm pretty average height... 6'0" or so... and my feet barely touch the ground... I don't understand this at all.
I like the sound the type 8's make. Reminds me of the ICE trains in Germany because they sound very similar with the whining sounds they make. Is it true that the MBTA may order type 9 cars? Thats what I heard but I'm not sure if its true. Also do they type 8's traction motors scream really loudly when running on the D line because I heard that too? Due to the high speeds someone said.
The Type 9 cars would be used to expand the fleet for the extension to Somerville/Medford if/when it is built. If the extension is not built, then we won't be seeing Type 9s for quite a while since the Type 7s are so reliable.
The traction motors on the Type 8s don't scream loudly on the Highland Branch. The motors are relatively quiet when the trains are running above 15 MPH. Most of the noise that the Type 8s exhibit when they are running at high speeds come from their mechanical systems such as suspension or axles, but, even so, they are relatively quiet overall.
To each his own, I guess. I prefer to be facing the direction of travel like on the buses or the commuter rail. Aisle facing seats are designed not only to increase standee capacity, but also to comply with ADA in that wheelchairs can more easily move up and down the cars.
Although I'll admit that the forward facing seats can be good too. Anyway, improved wheelchair accessibility was one of the main reasons why these cars were ordered in the first place, no?
Also, don't the type 8s have almost as many seats as the type 7s?
The Type 8s were ordered to replace the entire Boeing LRV fleet and, as you had mentioned, improve wheelchair accessibility. The Type 7s have 46 seats whereas the Type 8s have 44 seats.
they are running on all four branches of the green line with a total of 95 being built. 5 extra shells for parts one of which has been used due to a total.
I actually do have a video of the interior of a Boeing LRV. It was filmed during the LRV "farewell" trip on March 16, 2007, the very last day that Boeing LRVs would ever run in revenue service in history. I haven't yet gotten the software to compress the video, but once I do, I will upload it.
sound like MARTA
nutegunray100 10 months ago
The only thing I hate about the aisle-facing seats is the ones by the doors are uncomfortably high. Now, I'm pretty average height... 6'0" or so... and my feet barely touch the ground... I don't understand this at all.
BostonUrbEx 2 years ago
i'vebeen on these
parejopinto 2 years ago
Me too. I've rode on the following type 8's: 3803, 3811, 3818, 3831, 3838, 3855, 3866, 3868, and 3870.
Alanfung13 2 years ago
Okay thanks.
gp40mc 2 years ago
I like the sound the type 8's make. Reminds me of the ICE trains in Germany because they sound very similar with the whining sounds they make. Is it true that the MBTA may order type 9 cars? Thats what I heard but I'm not sure if its true. Also do they type 8's traction motors scream really loudly when running on the D line because I heard that too? Due to the high speeds someone said.
gp40mc 2 years ago
The Type 9 cars would be used to expand the fleet for the extension to Somerville/Medford if/when it is built. If the extension is not built, then we won't be seeing Type 9s for quite a while since the Type 7s are so reliable.
MBTAguy 2 years ago
@MBTAguy the type 7s may be replaced because they are not ADA compliant
MattytheDem 10 months ago
The traction motors on the Type 8s don't scream loudly on the Highland Branch. The motors are relatively quiet when the trains are running above 15 MPH. Most of the noise that the Type 8s exhibit when they are running at high speeds come from their mechanical systems such as suspension or axles, but, even so, they are relatively quiet overall.
MBTAguy 2 years ago
So now the 8s are in service on all branches of the Green Line? Because as far as I know, they were already in service for the three other branches.
electronicsdrive 2 years ago
Yes, that is correct.
MBTAguy 2 years ago
I heard that they started running the 8s on the D recently.
electronicsdrive 2 years ago
Yes, they have (finally).
MBTAguy 2 years ago
Nothing like standing in the flexible part falling over.
Dudtz 2 years ago
i much preferr these over the crappy old ones :)
icarlyd 3 years ago 2
I prefer the Type 7s over the 8s. I am not too big a fan of the aisle facing seats.
MBTAguy 2 years ago
i like the 8s but the aisle facing seats arnt that good
icarlyd 2 years ago
You mean the seats seen on the heavy rail lines?
electronicsdrive 2 years ago
Yes.
MBTAguy 2 years ago
Actually the aisle facing seats are exactly what I like in the type 8s.
electronicsdrive 2 years ago
To each his own, I guess. I prefer to be facing the direction of travel like on the buses or the commuter rail. Aisle facing seats are designed not only to increase standee capacity, but also to comply with ADA in that wheelchairs can more easily move up and down the cars.
MBTAguy 2 years ago
Although I'll admit that the forward facing seats can be good too. Anyway, improved wheelchair accessibility was one of the main reasons why these cars were ordered in the first place, no?
Also, don't the type 8s have almost as many seats as the type 7s?
electronicsdrive 2 years ago
The Type 8s were ordered to replace the entire Boeing LRV fleet and, as you had mentioned, improve wheelchair accessibility. The Type 7s have 46 seats whereas the Type 8s have 44 seats.
MBTAguy 2 years ago
Agreed. Disregarding the defects during production, the trains themselves (the type 8s) are among my favorites.
electronicsdrive 2 years ago
they are running on all four branches of the green line with a total of 95 being built. 5 extra shells for parts one of which has been used due to a total.
trooperss 3 years ago
I love that certain whistle the wheels do
dragongrl61 3 years ago
The "whistle" you speak of is the sound of inverters converting DC current from the overhead catenary wires to AC for the propulsion motors.
MBTAguy 3 years ago
was this a single car or double?
sieman700 3 years ago
Double.
MBTAguy 3 years ago
thanks for telling me!type 8 type 7 combo
sieman700 3 years ago
u should have gotten the old Boeings before they left. How about the Type 7s.
toronto7400 4 years ago 2
I actually do have a video of the interior of a Boeing LRV. It was filmed during the LRV "farewell" trip on March 16, 2007, the very last day that Boeing LRVs would ever run in revenue service in history. I haven't yet gotten the software to compress the video, but once I do, I will upload it.
MBTAguy 4 years ago
i oversee green line ops. they are buliding an addition 10 cars from 15 shells and one rebuild, leaving four shells for parts
trooperss 4 years ago