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pelhamlocal

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  1. so, just in general when do you think we'll get any more previews of these, or are they just going to be basically updated cbtc-equipped r160's with Bombardier propulsion? I already saw all they renders, but when do you think actual construction will start, because I heard the delievery of the first test train is said to be in December of next year, so yeah, what you guys think?

  2. The R-32's which are arguably along with the redbirds are the best and longest-serving trains in NYC subway history. With that said and approaching 50 years of service, it long past it's retirement. The (MTA) should have just brought another few R-160's also so that the entire (A) and (C) line would be mostly R-46's along with a few R-160's. Please no haters lol from R-32's lovers, but just like a 1979 Caddy Deville, there a time and place to move on.

     

    Not to burst your bubble but the redbirds and r32s were not the oldest continually running cars in the system, the oldest art the Q types, originally started as gate cars, and then being converted into Q and QX types, and ran for 60 years, and the last time they ran was in 1969, on the myrtle ave el between jay street and broadway. just my two cents though, btw I can't wait to see the back on the (E) if they are going to be transfered to the (E), but as long as i see one pull in even if its not my train im happy.

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