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Posted by Edwards! on Tue Jul 30 20:39:34 2024, in response to Re: Tuscar Almanc for July 26 photo, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jul 30 07:50:00 2024. YES.And That was the premise behind my post. The IND went through a similar phase, to find a car that would be ideal for passengers. They settled on a modified version of the D types... which became the R1 through 9. The BMT settled on several distinct railcars, but none of them were "ideal",as those designs were never repeated.. The variation, and evolution of the IRT remained pretty basic, until the city took over the company.. The R12 introduced the new body styles, and the R15 introduced the turtle back roof line. While OKAY, the design didn't hang around, only to be replaced with a common style shared between divisions. R16,17,21,22,26,27,28,29,30,30a,32,32a, and 38,all share these features, with various modifications. The next batch offered updates to the design.. from new bonnets,new train identification and updated signs. Also, interiors were slightly altered to let in more light via large profile windows. The R40,40a and R42 were a "change" in appearance to the standard body type. The next batch were purchased for the next wave of new subway routes planned by the City.. These routes were to share various railroad Right of Way, and needed to be "beefed up". The R44,46, and the designed but never built R55,were the cars built for the new routes. The Railroads finally came to the subway system,as the new cars had that Big Railroad car feel... Being 75ft long,10ft at the belly,9'9 at the roofline... the cars were Big, hefty and roomy. They were capable of operating at speeds up to 80 miles per hour on reserve rows. However, the R46s were operated along the Queens Blvd line,in "regulated mode", capped at 65 mph. Body styles were an extended version of the R42, with modifications,of course. The next batch were another modification of the Now "standard" design.. The 68s were pretty basic... same bodies as those that came before it,yet somewhat different. Body style had sharper tapered side panels and door.. All stainless steel interiors.unlike the soft interior of the previous order. The next group reintroduced the standard rolling stock at 60ft 6 inches.. The R143 were the FIRST in a multi contract replacement order for the B Division. Though small,this order changed the landscape and feeling of the subway. Advanced interiors, that were bright,gave off a "hospital emergency room" feel. The cars also presented a new type of systems check.. to pinpoint problem areas.. CBTC signaling and tracking were available, enabling the trains to operate practically by themselves. The next batch of cars were a large order,identical to the 143s. 1662 R160s were purchased to replace the older models from the 1960s,to early 70s. Likewise, for the IRT, almost 1700 new R142,142a, and 188 new technology cars were purchased to replace the old Redbirds, Before that, the IRT received the R62, and 62a to replace its post war cars from the 1948 to 1959. The B division also received a semi continuation of the 160 contract, the R179, from 2017 to 2019. These cars replaced the remaining R32s and 42 still lingering around. The A,C and J lines received them,as they were the last holdover from the older equipment. Today, the subway is receiving a brand new batch of railcars,R211, to replace the now old" space Age" R46s. Two large contracts,535 base order and 645 option order.. with some built,in A and C service. The base order is nearly complete, with Some option cars being built as I write this. A 2nd option order is in the works, for fleet expansion... especially for the L line,E and N. |
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