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First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars |
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Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019 
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Posted by Dave on Mon Nov 25 21:37:16 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. Nice! |
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Posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Mon Nov 25 21:56:55 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. GOOD INTERIOR SHOT |
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Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 22:06:54 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Mon Nov 25 21:56:55 2019. It's a mock-up that metro posted on the Source. More photos in the link. |
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Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 22:08:07 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Dave on Mon Nov 25 21:37:16 2019. I think so. They're roomier, which they're going to need with the line extensions to busier areas coupled with relatively poor headways. |
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Posted by George Foelschow on Mon Nov 25 22:13:31 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. I am so impressed. It is apparent that passenger comfort was first and foremost in the minds of the designers...NOT! Manspreaders will appreciate the IRT=style longitudinal seats. And the opening to allow easy access to the adjoining cars will be a bonanza to the hygienically challenged. Just this afternoon I was assaulted by one seeking monetary donations on the Purple Line. They thought of everything, except ugly ad wraps over the windows, but I'm sure that will soon come. |
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Posted by chicagomotorman on Mon Nov 25 22:21:00 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. What are the seating configurations like in the older cars? |
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Posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Mon Nov 25 22:34:45 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by chicagomotorman on Mon Nov 25 22:21:00 2019.  
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Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 22:47:34 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Mon Nov 25 22:34:45 2019. Nice shots. |
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Posted by gbs on Tue Nov 26 01:35:31 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. No open-able windows (even in the older cars)? Their A/C systems always work 100% of the time? |
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Posted by Bill Newkirk on Tue Nov 26 06:41:56 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. How old are the original L.A. Metro cars to warrant replacement ?Bill Newkirk |
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Posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 07:17:12 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Bill Newkirk on Tue Nov 26 06:41:56 2019. Average age 20 years according to the article. But they aren’t being replaced. They are adding to the fleet due to the purple line extension. |
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Posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 07:20:15 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by gbs on Tue Nov 26 01:35:31 2019. Nope. Even the light rail vehicles which are mostly above ground don’t have windows that open.I don’t know if the AC always works but I’ve never been too warm in the subway. Maybe because it’s deep underground? |
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Posted by FYBklyn1959 on Tue Nov 26 07:37:02 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 07:20:15 2019. The original Blue Line cars (P685) and the later ones that were originally on the Green Line and are now on the line have small windows that can be opened at the top of the main window (see pic) They require a tool to be opened, so the geese can't do it themselves. Only one time did I see one open on a car in service. I was inbound to L. A., and the lead car of a 2-car train had the pantograph down. The safety equipment (headlights, horns, doors etc) were being powered no doubt by the trainline connection from the second powered car,but auxiliaries like interior lights and the HVAC were not. I boarded at Compton, and at Imperial, a tech got on and opened all the windows using some sort of tool. IIRC, it was in the winter, and relatively early in the morning (7:30-8:00ish), so it wasn't all that hot anyway. The train was restricted to about 35 mph, since it was just the trailing car providing power. This of course caused the train to be late, as we made the turn from Washington Blvd onto Flower St, I could see the trailing train entering Grand station. I assume once we arrived at 7th St/Metro Center, they swapped out that train for the gap train that usually stayed on the tail track, but I needed to get to work, so I didn't stick around to see if that was what occurred. |
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Posted by FYBklyn1959 on Tue Nov 26 07:40:06 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 07:17:12 2019. The first cars (A650, fleet #501-530) which covered the first segment from Union Station to Westlake/MacArthur Park) were built in 1991-1993. Second phase (531-572) were built (I think) 1996-1999, Final phoase (573-604) were 1999-2000. I had heard that 501-530 would be retired once all the new cars were in, but I don't know if this is still the case. 531-604 will remain in service regardless. |
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Posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 08:21:11 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by FYBklyn1959 on Tue Nov 26 07:37:02 2019. True. I didn’t count those since they don’t open.Small typo. You meant P865. And the ones that look the same are P2020’s which are still in service. |
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Posted by Orange Blossom Special on Tue Nov 26 09:16:40 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. Looks like it's designed for a lot of standees. To that point, the yellow lines are pointless. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 26 10:26:31 2019, in response to First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 20:07:31 2019. I got this by clicking on the photo |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Tue Nov 26 12:06:33 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Mon Nov 25 22:34:45 2019. Thank you. That's better. |
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Posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Tue Nov 26 13:24:52 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 25 22:47:34 2019. THANK YOU EASY |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 26 13:47:52 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Mon Nov 25 22:34:45 2019. I hate riding sideways, on any city transit vehicle,I slide around. |
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Posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Tue Nov 26 14:04:05 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 26 13:47:52 2019. YES SIR |
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Posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 16:43:45 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 26 10:26:31 2019. Yes. I made a link just like you did there except I made a photo the link instead of text. |
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Posted by chicagomotorman on Tue Nov 26 17:01:41 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 26 13:47:52 2019. Me too. |
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Posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 18:01:19 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by chicagomotorman on Tue Nov 26 17:01:41 2019. It’s better than standing. I don’t really mind it on a train. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 26 19:56:22 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 18:01:19 2019. Sitting is better than standing, for long periods, I agree, Easy |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Wed Nov 27 10:35:33 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 26 19:56:22 2019. It depends. |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Wed Nov 27 10:35:44 2019, in response to Re: First look at LA Metro's new HR-4000 subway cars, posted by Easy on Tue Nov 26 18:01:19 2019. It depends. |
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