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Re: Retired R46's

Posted by Edwards! on Thu Jul 11 17:50:31 2024, in response to Re: Retired R46's, posted by Q65A on Thu Jul 11 17:10:29 2024.

Operational wise,they were the best piece of rolling stock the TA ever had, before they neutered them.

After rebuilding,the extra weight slowed them down, added removal of "field shunting"..they were a shadow of their former selves.

However, the cars were reliable..

The 46s were comfortable, quiet and fast when everything was good.

However,they Always had that "big booty Railroad car trying to be a Subway car" feel to them, just like the R44s.

I actually loved those cars.. when they were maintained,they were spectacular.
Now,they are barely getting by.. often dark and gritty.

I am sincerely disappointed by how they are looking these days.. and wish they could get another round of General Overhaul..deep cleaning total rebuild to like new conditions.

Yeah..
The MTA is into Brand new these days... and looking to get rid of the 75ft cars.
So there's no saving the R46/68/68a.
If it's up to the MTA,all of those cars will be gone by 2030-35.

No 75ft cars left,no more being built.

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