What class track does NYCT use?

[Tracknut]

Does the subway even run on the same rails as lets say New Jersey Transit?

 

What class track does the NYC subways use? I would think they use Class III type of track.

[Harry]

What class track does the NYC subways use? I would think they use Class III type of track.

 

I think you're right about that. While I don't know for sure, I'm sure someone does.

[Brighton Local]

I Know the Company printed on the rails is 'Beth Steelton'. The Gauge seems the same; 4' x 8 3/4''?

[R32 3348]

It's standard gauge track.

[Harry]

Does the subway even run on the same rails as lets say New Jersey Transit?

 

What class track does the NYC subways use? I would think they use Class III type of track.

 

I'm pretty sure it has to be flat-bottom class III track. I looked over some photos of NJ Transit tracks and they look the same except for the switches and frogs.

[DOB2RTO]

Same gauge as any standard North American railroad. Don't forget some of those subway cars have been pulled by diesels in freight yards, on their own wheels.

[Bushwick Bill]

The old connection from the LIRR Bedford Branch to the eastern BMT is a possible answer to your question. They would have to use the same track type. I can also say that a freight or passenger locomotive should have no problems running on some subway lines if the clearance was available.

 

Bill (NYCT)

[Harry]

NYCT uses four types of track:

• Type I - Running rails on hardwood ties over stone ballast.
  
• Type II - Two concrete ridges on either side of a concrete trough into which wood half ties are placed as a base for running rails.
  
• Type III - Wood ties resting on wood stringers. Used on elevated structures.
  
• Type VIII - Two concrete ridges on either side of a concrete trough onto which the running rails are laid with rubber padding between concrete and rails.