King Of RedBirds Posted May 17, 2011 Share #26 Posted May 17, 2011 Who steals a subway train? I could understand doing something similair to Pelham One Two Three where the train was hijacked and the passengers held for ransom, but steal a whole subway car? I don't think so. Unless you do this. LMAO but that's true who steals a subway car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R36 Preservation Posted May 17, 2011 Share #27 Posted May 17, 2011 If one were to get a subway car, say a set of R44s. The TA would give you a complete train. There are sets at CIY that are complete and if they were going to a museum, they would not be stripped and you would be able to get parts from the TA.There's not much historical value about saving R44s (other than for being first 75' cars), but I believe the ones to go for are the SI R44s, being the last ever cars built by St. Louis Car (delivered 1/73-4/73), in better condition and lower production numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted May 17, 2011 Share #28 Posted May 17, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 17, 2011 Share #29 Posted May 17, 2011 With a lack of room, in the museum and yards, keeping an R46 AA pair would 'cover' the R44/46. To the average person they are more ore less the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted May 18, 2011 Share #30 Posted May 18, 2011 There's not much historical value about saving R44s (other than for being first 75' cars), but I believe the ones to go for are the SI R44s, being the last ever cars built by St. Louis Car (delivered 1/73-4/73), in better condition and lower production numbers. That's why I only used the R44s as an example since they are a car class that has been retired but not scrapped right away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted May 18, 2011 Share #31 Posted May 18, 2011 People are really obsessed with trains if you really think you can buy a train car and play in it in your backyard. Time to grow up and become interested in bigger and better realistic things. Nuff said! Its really sad. Who would have thought it would get to that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentsfield Posted May 18, 2011 Share #32 Posted May 18, 2011 Nuff said! Its really sad. Who would have thought it would get to that point. Tell that to the guy with his backyard railroad and his street legal tank. http://www.katu.com/home/video/27750904.html?tab=video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted May 18, 2011 Share #33 Posted May 18, 2011 A bus you can at least buy, unlike a train. In the millions? Nah, millions would be if you were to buy a full set. One car would be like above $65,000. The older it is, the cheaper it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted May 19, 2011 Share #34 Posted May 19, 2011 Save the R44's but If possible itleast give them to Museums . Why wouldn't you want to buy this type....Well If I had the room and if MTA would sell them which is out of the Question then this would be my choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKorean Posted May 19, 2011 Share #35 Posted May 19, 2011 Maybe they should sell parts of it, like the benches and motors etc...surely people can afford those and carry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted May 19, 2011 Share #36 Posted May 19, 2011 If I had the cash, and the authority I would purchase that R16 from the 207th Street Yard, refurbish it, and if I still have the permission hook it up to the Train of Many Colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanatic Posted May 19, 2011 Share #37 Posted May 19, 2011 If I was as rich as Bill Gates there would be two R1 cars coupled together in my backyard. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted May 19, 2011 Share #38 Posted May 19, 2011 If I had the cash, and the authority I would purchase that R16 from the 207th Street Yard, refurbish it, and if I still have the permission hook it up to the Train of Many Colors. There is no R16 at 207th St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 19, 2011 Share #39 Posted May 19, 2011 If I was as rich as Bill Gates there would be two R1 cars coupled together in my backyard. :cool: If you were Bill gates, you could buy the entire subway system. Why stop at just 2 cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanatic Posted May 19, 2011 Share #40 Posted May 19, 2011 If you were Bill gates, you could buy the entire subway system. Why stop at just 2 cars? Lol. I doubt the system can be sold to the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTK246 Posted May 19, 2011 Share #41 Posted May 19, 2011 If you were Bill gates, you could buy the entire subway system. Why stop at just 2 cars? Then you would have no money left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 19, 2011 Share #42 Posted May 19, 2011 Lol. I doubt the system can be sold to the general public. You know what i mean.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted May 19, 2011 Share #43 Posted May 19, 2011 Whoops I mean the Coney Island Yard, but still let me at it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted May 19, 2011 Share #44 Posted May 19, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sconnick Posted May 20, 2011 Share #45 Posted May 20, 2011 From the MTA web site... Surplus Material Sales NYC Transit, the largest public transit system in the United States, sells a large inventory of surplus and used material each month. Among the items: computers, photocopiers, furniture, and heavy construction equipment. NYC Transit even offers railroad ties, bus and subway car parts, and entire buses and subway cars for sale. I remember reading that many years ago, maybe coinciding with the opening of the permanent Transit Museum, that someone had bought an old redbird for something like $3,500... It was a ridiculously small amount considering what someone would probably pay for one now. Logistics involved in actually taking the thing off the property would certainly push the limits of the average person's bank account, but it could theoretically be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R36 Preservation Posted May 20, 2011 Share #46 Posted May 20, 2011 Not sure if this is still the case, but the SI R44s were built to AAR/FRA standards. If this is still true, they may have an advantage for future buyers as they could operate on any standard gauge railroad in North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted May 20, 2011 Share #47 Posted May 20, 2011 I got it ...we are member driven right so all we gotta do is get MOTHERTRUCKER to tow the ish for us and pay him in pennies:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 21, 2011 Share #48 Posted May 21, 2011 Not sure if this is still the case, but the SI R44s were built to AAR/FRA standards. If this is still true, they may have an advantage for future buyers as they could operate on any standard gauge railroad in North America. That's if where they want to run it has a 3rd rail, otherwise you'll need an engine to pull it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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