On 09.01.18 21:44, hancock4@bbs.cpcn.com wrote:   
   > On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 8:30:01 AM UTC-5, houn...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:   
   >> I had heard that the MTA was considering the use of M1s on SIRT to   
   >> replace the older B&O rolling stock. Was that true?   
   >   
   > After the MTA took over control of SIRT, the 1920s rolling stock   
   > was in bad shape.  As a temporary fix, the MTA borrowed a few   
   > old LIRR MU cars.  But the real solution was the acquisition of the   
   > special R-44 fleet.   
      
   Got it. I thought that there was something about the use of suburban   
   rail cars on SIRT around the time that the M1s were entering revenue   
   service.   
      
   Any photos of the 1920s rolling stock?   
      
   Also, are there any photos of the engineers can on the LIRR MUs. They   
   were called MP-75, IIRC.   
      
   > Years ago, SIRT had conductors collecting tickets just like any   
   > railroad.   
      
   I remember that. The fare then was $1.   
      
   > Then the MTA converted it to MetroCard, but only at the   
   > two inner stations.   
      
   Yep. They had to install turnstiles at Tompkinsville station because   
   people were bypassing the fare control at St. George by disembarking at   
   the former station.   
      
   SIRT initially remedied this by having some trains highball   
   Tompkinsville during peak hours, but then decided to install turnstiles   
   there.   
      
   > Riders between other stations can now ride   
   > free.   
      
   What is the passenger volume between those stations and the northern   
   terminals as compared to journeys between other stations on the line? is   
   there much passenger volume between Stapleton and Tottenville?   
      
   > SIRT remains a very costly operation, the farebox recovery ratio   
   > is very poor.   
      
   Well, when most of the most of the line is free for use ...   
      
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