[GOTransitFan206]

You have to ask yourself though: how would that benefit GO from an operational and safety perspective, and would it be a good use of money that could otherwise go into improving or expanding service on the GO network.

To me I see absolutely no benefit in retrofitting the newer rounder cab cars to look like the older ones (it’s probably not even possible, it’s not a modular design). In fact you’d actively be removing safety features like the improved visibility the newer style of cabs offer for the operating crew, and the CEM features (because you can’t add CEM safety features to the old cabs).

I know there’s a lot of train foamers in this thread, and that’s fine because this is a thread literally dedicated to GO’s equipment; but this is just a crazy and extremely unrealistic idea.

I get your point.

 

[GOTransitFan206]

How about change the topic? Are the old cabs going to get air conditioning? That was one of the factors of why they were deactivated, I think.

 

[ryanandmagic]

How about change the topic? Are the old cabs going to get air conditioning? That was one of the factors of why they were deactivated, I think.

afaik they had air conditioning before they were deactivated.

 

[turbanplanner]

It's still insane that no coaches have been retired other than the ones sold off

 

[crs1026]

It's still insane that no coaches have been retired other than the ones sold off

You like seeing your tax dollars wasted on shiny new things while the old ones still work just fine?

- Paul

 

[turbanplanner]

You like seeing your tax dollars wasted on shiny new things while the old ones still work just fine?

- Paul

Not at all, I'm pointing out everyone says public is wasteful but think of ANYTHING you still interact with daily that's from the 70's?

 

[Divas S.]

Not at all, I'm pointing out everyone says public is wasteful but think of ANYTHING you still interact with daily that's from the 70's?

my mom

 

[GOTransitFan206]

afaik they had air conditioning before they were deactivated.

Nope. The cab was too small to fit an AC.

 

[turbanplanner]

Nope. The cab was too small to fit an AC.

Was it some how not connected to the rest of the cars hvac?

 

[smallspy]

Nope. The cab was too small to fit an AC.

This is not correct.

Dan

 

[T3G]

Any news on whether the refurbished cabs will be required for service now?

 

[dowlingm]

It's still insane that no coaches have been retired other than the ones sold off

If you have a good reserve it means you’re less likely to be absolutely screwed when your new stock supplier turns out to be a dud, as SEPTA is finding out.

 

[RS3488]

Any news on whether the refurbished cabs will be required for service now?

Seems some have been moved to one of the tracks near the Willowbrook canopy. (not my image)

Don't know if this means they're getting ready to put them in service yet but who knows.