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Re: SEPTA Destination Signs

 by nomis ¦  Thu May 21, 2009 10:14 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA Destination Signs ¦  Replies: 84 ¦  Views: 26017

Tonight on 857, i found a R5 Parkesburg in the one of the Sign Holder Bags on 201. I was bored while sitting there with the bike, and upon looking once upon a time when septa went out that far on the line, came across here. Guess i ought to stop down to 1234 and see what signs they have around.

Re: Proposed PATCO Expansion

 by nomis ¦  Fri May 08, 2009 2:34 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Proposed PATCO Expansion ¦  Replies: 661 ¦  Views: 129057

If i remember correctly, in order to use the lower level at Pattison the interlocking is after the crossovers leading off of track 1 ... which makes post event traffic a bit complicated.

Re: National Train Day - 30th Street Station

 by nomis ¦  Wed May 06, 2009 6:49 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: National Train Day - 30th Street Station ¦  Replies: 24 ¦  Views: 2453

I will probably be there, depending on my schedule for the day. I got one of those fancy online free tickets, so i guess i ought to head down for a bit.

Re: Verizon 3g coverage on Amtrak

 by nomis ¦  Tue May 05, 2009 4:27 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Verizon 3g coverage on Amtrak ¦  Replies: 24 ¦  Views: 3006

Speed tests from Trenton to Philly. Out of 15 tests; speeds were on avg 1520Kb Down / 495 Kb up ... using the Verizon UM175 USB modem,

I have had similar throughput from both Trenton to NYP & Philly to DC.

Re: Verizon 3g coverage on Amtrak

 by nomis ¦  Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:33 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Verizon 3g coverage on Amtrak ¦  Replies: 24 ¦  Views: 3006

I can check the throughput of my data usb stick on thursday ... at least trenton to philly. Normally don't have issues on that route, and can run vpn, email, normal web browsing with no hinderance.

Re: Report SEPTA Delays Here:

 by nomis ¦  Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:17 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Report SEPTA Delays Here: ¦  Replies: 1113 ¦  Views: 347712

This afternoon ... 754 left cornwells at least 5 mins before timetable (no info on Trainview). Subsequently a NS freight came down track 4 (sorry, no pics), and 4650 was about 15 mins behind schedule; until the NS wyed at holmesburg. Tonight ... fire and police activity on the R5 pennsy side "d...

Re: New SEPTA Stations

 by nomis ¦  Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:44 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: New SEPTA Stations ¦  Replies: 22 ¦  Views: 2986

rslitman, Eddington's stairway takes you up to Street Rd about 10 feet east of I-95's on ramp. I work by Eddington station and hardly use the station, mostly because of the semi-dangerous lack of a sidewalk on Street Rd. for 40ft or so, from where the 304 turns (Dunksferry & St Rd) to close to ...

ACES Excursion

 by nomis ¦  Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:32 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: ACES Excursion ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 798

Just probing the waters out here ... But i am wondering if anyone has thought up or planned an excursion with the ACES line. PHL to ACY via NJT Atlantic City Line ACE to NYP via NJY ACES NYP to PHL via Amtrak or NJT+SEPTA (I know this would be more fitting on the NJT Forum, but I am in Philly and kn...

Re: 258

 by nomis ¦  Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:41 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: 258 ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 704

I thought the luggage racks were perfect seating for those under 10 ... especially for Phillies Parades and the such.

Re: Report SEPTA Delays Here:

 by nomis ¦  Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:55 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Report SEPTA Delays Here: ¦  Replies: 1113 ¦  Views: 347712

tuesday evening ... r8 train #860 died leaving 30th street & limped into track 0. protect arrived 15 later at suburban station. 261 seemed to be giving the issue.

Re: SEPTA Homepage redesign

 by nomis ¦  Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:24 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA Homepage redesign ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 984

I like the cleaner homepage, but its like they pulled those colors out of a hat for the different sections. Hopefully there is emphasis on the Travel Advisories, when there is one.

Re: Power Outlets

 by nomis ¦  Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:10 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Power Outlets ¦  Replies: 12 ¦  Views: 967

Most Electronics (specifically their transformers) can operate through 50Hz and 60Hz range. 48Hz may not be the best thing to be supplying power, but is tolerable for transformers as long as it is constant. Just be sure to make sure the power supply brick has adequate cooling.

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