10-31-2018, 07:50 PM
(10-31-2018, 04:54 PM)plam Wrote: I just saw 511 running southbound at the University of Waterloo. The level crossing machinery seems to be running pretty smoothly (i.e. staying down only very briefly after the train passes).
I guess 511 has no decals? I don't think I even saw the label 511 on it, but there is an LED that says 511. From looking at the recent videos, does 505 only have the LED on one ends? I didn't notice whether 511 had the number LED on both ends.
I think they’re ramping up to testing operations that are more like normal operation. I saw an LRV arrive and depart UW station, and it used fairly high acceleration — was still moving at a good speed close to the station, then smoothly slowed and stopped. When it started back up again a moment later, it seemed to take off pretty quickly. Also for the most part the crossings are operating more like how I would expect. Although on the minus side the will-be-bus-terminal access crossing had its lights blinking for the better part of an hour earlier today, and when I went through Erb and Caroline on my bike today the gates and lights were activated with no vehicle in sight. Overall, though, I think they’re making good progress on being ready for operation.