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« on: January 01, 2013, 08:34:47 am »
As i have lived in Philly for about 13 years, my favorite line would have to be the SEPTA's Broad St Line. The Orange Line is basically a straight line into the city, ahdn has a few curves around City Hall since there is a bunker is lower than the subway tracks itself. On the Broad St Line, there are times where you can experience the thrill of about 60 to 70 mph in both directions on the express trains. The B-IV's top speed is in fact 70 mph, and whats amazing is how you have a 5 car consist, and hit 60-70 mph going uphill. Downhill you can't go too fast of you will overshoot Erie Station.
As for NYC, my first line which is the (7), brought me an experience than none other. The R62A would be in the list of one of my all time favorites. New York City has a totally different style of operating when it comes to comparison between MTA and SEPTA. I noticed on most routes, the train operators push the limit around the corners. Whereas in Philadelphia, we don't even push the limit so often. Another thing i lovee about the (7) is the scenery. I Know this may go for all lines, but personally the view from Hunts Point Ave to Queensboro Plaza is absolutely amazing and will never cease to amaze me. Though i cannot forget Willets Point-Shea Stadium. I loved seeing the old Mets field. and then the new one right across the track, and Corona Yard.
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