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Re: R46 Technology (was: Re: R-160 Update) |
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Posted by Train Dude on Sat Sep 23 23:54:46 2006, in response to Re: R46 Technology (was: Re: R-160 Update), posted by J trainloco on Sat Sep 23 23:29:56 2006. When the R-46 was originally conceived, I imagine that the 2nd Ave subway was envisioned to permit 70 MPH operation in spots. The R-46s actually did run in ATO mode. I heard stories of them dropping unexpectedly into 37N operation and they would not go faster than 10 MPH. They had to run light back to the yard to be re-set. This may be somewhat subway lore but I'm sure it had some basis in fact. Interestingly enough, according to my documentation does not list the Traction motors or gearing for the rockwell trucks. |
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