INDman Posted November 21, 2010 Share #51 Posted November 21, 2010 My earliest REAL memories of the subway were back in 1993-1994. At the time, the only lines I had been on were the , , , (Mx). I didn't know anything about the subway at the time. I always thought it was a mysterious place, because I was forbidden from riding without adult supervision. I was a bus guy, so I was never pressed about riding it anyway. I think my first solo trip was a to Manhattan so I could catch a few Westide Depot 8600 series RTS'. I was real anxious too! I loved the subway after that, but never got into the different car types or anything. I just knew I hated that slant!!! Lol! Can anybody tell me what cars ran on those lines back then? R62s Redbirds* R62s* R44, R32, R38 R32 Eastern Div had R40S and R42s. *I think that's what they had on the IRT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted November 21, 2010 Share #52 Posted November 21, 2010 R62s Redbirds* R62s* R44, R32, R38 R32 Eastern Div had R40S and R42s. *I think that's what they had on the IRT. Do you know what it was for 1984 when I was kid? I have a rough idea but I would like a complete listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted November 22, 2010 Share #53 Posted November 22, 2010 The closest one I have is from summer 1980 and it's B.M.T. and IND. only. Maybe you'll still take a trip back and see the variety we had that summer? B.M.T./IND. Subway Car Assignments Summer 1980 Mayor: Ed Koch MTA Chairman: Richard Ravitch Subway Fare: 50 cent token; Will become a 60 cent token on June 28th 70(A) 240 R40s; 104 R46s 70(AA)/70( 160 R38s; 96 R42s 70(CC) 80 R10s; 138 R46s Note: For some reason, I don't like the R10s on the CC 70(D) 40 R32 Brightliners; 140 R40 (Modified)/R42s; 96 R44s 70(E) 40 R10s; 20 R32 Brightliners; 48 R44s; 112 R46s 70(F) 60 R10s; 20 R32 Brightliners; 48 R44s; 120 R46s 70(GG) 88 R10s 70(J) 106 R27/R30s; 32 R42s 70(LL) 80 R16s; 24 R27/R30s; 24 R42s 70(M)/70(QB) 176 R27/R30s; 24 R42s 70(N) 200 R32 Brightliners; 80 R46s 70(RR) 120 R27/R30s; 112 R32 Brightliners; 64 R46s 70(SS) 12 R27/R30s R46 21 Note: I haven't ridden this train yet, but it only gets as close as Howard Beach in Queens (also an A and CC stop) and it only makes one stop in Brooklyn and in Queens. Subway Cars That Are No Longer With Us: R1-R9; R34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR North Shore Posted November 22, 2010 Share #54 Posted November 22, 2010 I'm surprised that so many of you never rode the train. When it ran, every other train was a train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share #55 Posted November 22, 2010 I'm surprised that so many of you never rode the train. When it ran, every other train was a train! I rode the too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT Bronx Express Posted November 22, 2010 Share #56 Posted November 22, 2010 The used to have midday service, but was excised in 1994. Good memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted November 22, 2010 Share #57 Posted November 22, 2010 I tried the train once or twice. I wasn't too impressed that skip-stop service didn't begin until 137th Street and that stations weren't skipped equally. (Actually, the north of 110th Street, on average, has good spacing and especially north of 125th Street.) I'm surprised that so many of you never rode the train. When it ran, every other train was a train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted November 22, 2010 Share #58 Posted November 22, 2010 The closest one I have is from summer 1980 and it's B.M.T. and IND. only. Maybe you'll still take a trip back and see the variety we had that summer? B.M.T./IND. Subway Car Assignments Summer 1980 Mayor: Ed Koch MTA Chairman: Richard Ravitch Subway Fare: 50 cent token; Will become a 60 cent token on June 28th 70(A) 240 R40s; 104 R46s 70(AA)/70( 160 R38s; 96 R42s 70(CC) 80 R10s; 138 R46s Note: For some reason, I don't like the R10s on the CC 70(D) 40 R32 Brightliners; 140 R40 (Modified)/R42s; 96 R44s 70(E) 40 R10s; 20 R32 Brightliners; 48 R44s; 112 R46s 70(F) 60 R10s; 20 R32 Brightliners; 48 R44s; 120 R46s 70(GG) 88 R10s 70(J) 106 R27/R30s; 32 R42s 70(LL) 80 R16s; 24 R27/R30s; 24 R42s 70(M)/70(QB) 176 R27/R30s; 24 R42s 70(N) 200 R32 Brightliners; 80 R46s 70(RR) 120 R27/R30s; 112 R32 Brightliners; 64 R46s 70(SS) 12 R27/R30s R46 21 Note: I haven't ridden this train yet, but it only gets as close as Howard Beach in Queens (also an A and CC stop) and it only makes one stop in Brooklyn and in Queens. Subway Cars That Are No Longer With Us: R1-R9; R34 That was the emergency car assignment due to the Rockwell truck problems. By that September, everything had normalized, with all the R10's going back to the and , and the 46's to the and . This is pretty much the assignment until the age of Manhattan Bridge changes and the GOH program changed everything for good. The main changes inbetween were all of the 44's being pulled and sidelined for a couple of years (they swapped the trucks to use on the 46's), and then reappearing only on the (with the P-wire setup removed and the current controllers and air valve installed, though not GOH'ed yet) in '83. The 38's, after having briefly spread all over the south, then left for good, and also went solely on the , in'82. The slant 40's spread to the (, and then gradually to the entire south. In '83-84, they were just beginning to appear on the ; just a couple a day. They were being displaced from the by the return of the 44's. http://www.erictb.info/carhistory.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted November 22, 2010 Share #59 Posted November 22, 2010 Do you know what it was for 1984 when I was kid? I have a rough idea but I would like a complete listing. I can get a decent list put to ether this week if EE doesn't get it before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 22, 2010 Share #60 Posted November 22, 2010 R62s Redbirds* R62s* R44, R32, R38 R32 Eastern Div had R40S and R42s. *I think that's what they had on the IRT. Thanks man! I definitely remember the R40s, if nothing else because I hated it! I remember the Redbirds as well. I loved those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted November 22, 2010 Share #61 Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks man! I definitely remember the R40s, if nothing else because I hated it! I remember the Redbirds as well. I loved those. I'll just go on with my business and pretend I didn't hear you...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 22, 2010 Share #62 Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks man! I definitely remember the R40s, if nothing else because I hated it! I remember the Redbirds as well. I loved those. You're nuts! The R40 Slants on the L were freaking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted November 22, 2010 Share #63 Posted November 22, 2010 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted November 22, 2010 Share #64 Posted November 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted November 23, 2010 Share #65 Posted November 23, 2010 A US&S signal on the BMT, must be a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 23, 2010 Share #66 Posted November 23, 2010 You're nuts! The R40 Slants on the L were freaking awesome. My first time riding the was in 2005. I think it was all R143 by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtNovaBusRTS9369 Posted November 23, 2010 Share #67 Posted November 23, 2010 I remember that the was filled with R32 & R46's. I loved it when the R32's were on the like old times. Plus I agree do not forget the Redbirds! Good Times with them:tup: BTW does anybody know if there were any specfifc subway lines the RB's were on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted November 23, 2010 Share #68 Posted November 23, 2010 In January 1965 (1)/(3):R12's 5745-5802, R14's 5803-5952, R15's 5953-5999 & 6200-6252, R21's 7050-7299, R22's 7300-7399 (2)/(4)/(5):R17's 6500-6699, R22's 7400-7749, R29's 8570-8805, R33's 8806-8999 :R33's 9000-9199 : R36's 9524-9557 :R17's 6700-6899, R26's 7750-7859, R28's 7860-7959, R33's 9200-9305 :R33 WF 9306-9345, R36 WF 9346-9523 & 9558-9769 42 St. :R12's 5730-5744 Bowling Green : R12's 5703-5706 This is actually part of it the rest of it is at http://www.nycsubway.org/articles/chiasson-smee-1948-1966.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted November 23, 2010 Share #69 Posted November 23, 2010 My first time riding the was in 2005. I think it was all R143 by then. IIRC, there might have been sprinkles of R42s on the in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 23, 2010 Share #70 Posted November 23, 2010 I'll just go on with my business and pretend I didn't hear you...lol Well I did have to add that comment in there just for you! Lol! Seriously! IIRC, there might have been sprinkles of R42s on the in 2005. I know if there were any, I never saw, or caught them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted November 23, 2010 Share #71 Posted November 23, 2010 IIRC, there might have been sprinkles of R42s on the in 2005. R42s ran on the until the end of 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share #72 Posted November 25, 2010 R42s ran on the until the end of 2007. yeah you're correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share #73 Posted February 7, 2011 remember the R68s used to have the old floors before they gotten the new ones guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1103 Posted February 7, 2011 Share #74 Posted February 7, 2011 Hummmm.. I remember the Redbirds on the and clear as a bell sometimes :cool:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sovetskii52 Posted February 7, 2011 Share #75 Posted February 7, 2011 The first time i ever took the subway was back in the summer of 1997. I was only 6 years old back then, so i don't remember much, BUT, i do remember taking the 1 and 9 trains at my home stop which was 231st Street, then transferring to the L which had R42s when going to/from school every weekday. What a long trip 5 days a week. Moved to Co-op City next year and remember riding the redbirds on the 5 and 6 trains every once in a while. Those were the days. I was poor and did not have a camera back then. Oh well. At least i remember what i do. My friend lived near Avenue M on the Brighton Line. Remember transferring to the D or the Q at Atlantic Avenue to get to his house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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