visit_magrathea OP t1_j6fvk2n wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:09 AM

Reply to comment by OptionalCookie in TIFU Choosing an empty car on a crowded subway by visit_magrathea

Yeah I remember those stories. A big reason I’ll never hop cars on a train unless someone is trying to stab me or something.

OptionalCookie t1_j6fxrr3 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:25 AM

When I was a conductor, and the A/C was still running R32 and the J was still running R42 (I'm not that old 🥺... I got that job when I was like 25 😭) you used to have to walk between cars to get to the control panel on the other side.

Mind you, I had to do this rain or snow. And the trains had holes in the operating positions to the point where you could see outside. Going from Howard Beach to Broad Channel those old rickety tin cans was not fun.

There are hand holds between cars to hold on to to make sure you don't slip or fall. Keep three points on contact, and you'll be fine. Secure all your items to you.

But if you feel dizzy, don't do it.

ThatOneGuy308 t1_j6j75fb wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:41 PM

To be honest, you probably have a better chance of surviving the stab wound than being ran over by the train, lol