4P3607 Posted May 7, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 7, 2014 Saw a photo of this and thought that some of you would like to see it. Seems weird to see an R32 on Metro-North tracks. Brand new set of R32 making their first run on Metro North. Taken September 9, 1964. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted May 7, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 7, 2014 Cool! Was it powered via 3rd rail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted May 7, 2014 Cool! Was it powered via 3rd rail? Yes. 3rd rail shoe was modified for their third rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallyhorse Posted May 7, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 7, 2014 Excellent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted May 7, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 7, 2014 Saw a photo of this and thought that some of you would like to see it. Seems weird to see an R32 on Metro-North tracks. Brand new set of R32 making their first run on Metro North. Taken September 9, 1964. CLASSIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted May 7, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 7, 2014 Wow, what a find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted May 7, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 7, 2014 This was done to prove that NYC rapid transit equipment could run on the commuter railroads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted May 7, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 7, 2014 This was done to prove that NYC rapid transit equipment could run on the commuter railroads. Not really; it wasn't uncommon in the past for railcars to be delivered via rail tracks, and they were often tested there. In fact, the R44s were first tested on the LIRR. The point is moot anyways, since back in the day the MNR and LIRR ran at lower voltages than they do today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted May 7, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 7, 2014 I meant running on actual 3rd rail power. Those first R44s were done for speed purposes. Any actual testing was done on the system itself. Since that would make the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted May 7, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 7, 2014 Great find!! Imagine if MTA rolling stock could run on commuter tracks and vice versa that would be great especially seeing M7's (my favorite commuter train) on the subwat Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted May 7, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 7, 2014 System: New York City Transit Line: Metro North-Grand Central/Park Avenue Viaduct Location: MNRR Grand Central Terminal Car: R-32 (Budd, 1964) 3352 Photo by: Frank Pfuhler Date: 1964 System: Metro-North Railroad (or Amtrak or Predecessor RR)Line: Metro North-Grand Central/Park Avenue ViaductLocation: MNRR 125th St. Car: R-32 (Budd, 1964) 3352 Photo by: Frank PfuhlerDate: 1964 Location: Mott Haven Yard Car: R-32 (Budd, 1964) 3352 Collection of: David PirmannDate: 9/9/1964Notes: Being delivered, with "New Brightliners" banner Location: Mott Haven Yard Car: R-32 (Budd, 1964) 3352 Collection of: David Pirmann Date: 9/9/1964 Location: Mott Haven Yard Car: R-32 (Budd, 1964) 3352 Collection of: Frank PfuhlerDate: 9/9/1964Notes: Introduction of the "Brightliners." This isn't on MNRR but my favorite R32 pic of all time Line: BMT Brighton Line Location: Brighton Beach Route: QCar: R-32 (Budd, 1964) 3359 Collection of: David PirmannDate: 10/1/1964 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted May 8, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 8, 2014 This was done to prove that NYC rapid transit equipment could run on the commuter railroads. It was done to show off the R32s. They didn't need to show anything about what can run where, they were debuting the trains at Grand Central. Given the New York Central (just as a reminder people, the MTA would not be formed until 1966. This PR stunt was between the NYCTA as an independent entity and the NYCRR) used the same voltage at the time, it was a piece of cake to swap out the shoes for under running. The power was upped when the M1s arrived. There were no FRA regulations to worry about as there was no FRA. That is also from 1966. Today the FRA would have a heart attack if they tired this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted May 9, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 9, 2014 I used to have a pic of the R44 speed test back in the 70s on the LIRR. I wish I still had it. Thanks for posting these pics. I never knew the 32s were shown off on the NYC Sent from my Q10 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themikepeng Posted May 31, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 31, 2014 Great find!! Imagine if MTA rolling stock could run on commuter tracks and vice versa that would be great especially seeing M7's (my favorite commuter train) on the subwat Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk The m7 would probably have issues with the tighter turns in the subway, being 85 ft instead of 75 or 60 ft, but yeah that would be cool if it could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted May 31, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 31, 2014 The m7 would probably have issues with the tighter turns in the subway, being 85 ft instead of 75 or 60 ft, but yeah that would be cool if it could They're also wider than B div. cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingoat Posted May 31, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 31, 2014 Going back a number of years ago I forgot what company upstate New York was making the cars and ran them down the old Central tracks for delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingoat Posted May 31, 2014 Share #17 Posted May 31, 2014 The m7 would probably have issues with the tighter turns in the subway, being 85 ft instead of 75 or 60 ft, but yeah that would be cool if it could Railroad use 10 foot 6 inches as their car widths and B division uses 9 foot 8 inches in overall width. Adding stepees by the doors would allow the subway cars to run on railroad platforms without someone foot going into the gap. The old Q cars which the BMT used on the Flushing line were later used on the Myrtle el and had these added so they could use them on the B division stations without incident as the IRT was a foot narrower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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