R68 Subway Car Posted June 18, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2011 It is the 25th anniversary of my favorite fleet of cars. They were first placed into service on April 13th, 1986. Here is a rare photo (not mine) of that first run: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted June 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 18, 2011 My favorite car model in the system as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted June 18, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 18, 2011 If they were first placed into service on April 13, 1986 shouldn't the anniversary be that date? And now wikipedia shows June 20, 1986 they first entered service on the . So which date is the real date? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R68_%28New_York_City_Subway_car%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted June 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 18, 2011 At any rate, they've been rolling around the city for 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted June 18, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 18, 2011 And they are currently being SMSed. Talk about good timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted June 18, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 18, 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...
R188 7857 Posted June 18, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 18, 2011 They've been on the since 1986 and that's a pretty long time. It's almost like they were built for that line just like the R10s were built for the line. Quick question is it safe to call the R68s the "D Train" just like the R10s are called the "A Train"? Call R68's 6 Av Exp train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alejr88 Posted June 18, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 18, 2011 They've been on the since 1986 and that's a pretty long time. It's almost like they were built for that line just like the R10s were built for the line. Quick question is it safe to call the R68s the "D Train" just like the R10s are called the "A Train"? I call the R68's, The Concourse Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38th Street Yard Posted June 18, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 18, 2011 R-68 are one of the best in my eyes even thought their heavy cars they move I opterated both R-68 from CIY and CCY and R-68A's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 Av/Fulton Exp Posted June 18, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 18, 2011 They've been on the since 1986 and that's a pretty long time. It's almost like they were built for that line just like the R10s were built for the line. Quick question is it safe to call the R68s the "D Train" just like the R10s are called the "A Train"? i remember as a kid the old posters that introduced them, the headline read "were brightening the Brighton Line (D)" i couldnt wait to ride one, hoping every time i saw an approaching train that"s front sign was well lit was an R68, often turning out to be R40's or 42's. then finally i caught one at Atlantic ave, Coney island-bound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman1455 Posted June 18, 2011 Share #11 Posted June 18, 2011 R68's are slow on take off but fast after ( look at 4th avenue express uptown) Though I don't want them to get SMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C Posted June 19, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 19, 2011 R68's are slow on take off but fast after ( look at 4th avenue express uptown)Though I don't want them to get SMS. You want them to go bad?cause the SMS helps them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Train Master Posted June 19, 2011 Share #13 Posted June 19, 2011 You want them to go bad?cause the SMS helps them. I know what he means the fresh coating of silver doesn't fit the 68's right.I don't blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C Posted June 19, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 19, 2011 I know what he means the fresh coating of silver doesn't fit the 68's right.I don't blame him. The front bonnets on the R68 arn't made of stainless steel,like the rest of the car.so a fresh coat of silver paint helps,it doesn't fit to you but it'll help appearence-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted June 19, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 19, 2011 If they were first placed into service on April 13, 1986 shouldn't the anniversary be that date? And now wikipedia shows June 20, 1986 they first entered service on the . So which date is the real date? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R68_%28New_York_City_Subway_car%29 April was when the test train was running. (on the full line).They began entering regular service later, on the Bway-Brighton half. That may have been June. The first time I tried to catch one, was that summer, when I just got out of college and there was still only one train on the road. I was at Times Sq. and asked a D crew where it was, and it was his follower! So I rode all the way to Stillwell, and then back to Atlantic. (Was probably the last time I was at Stillwell, until school car, 15 years later. I stopped going to the area completely, waiting for the amusement area to be rehabilitated. Back in those days, they were talking about rebuilding the Steeplechase). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Train Master Posted June 19, 2011 Share #16 Posted June 19, 2011 The front bonnets on the R68 arn't made of stainless steel,like the rest ofthe car.so a fresh coat of silver paint helps,it doesn't fit to you but it'll help appearence-wise. Yep obviously but compare a fresh coated R-68 to a 46.At least a 46 looks better even an R-62/A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted June 19, 2011 R68's are slow on take off but fast after ( look at 4th avenue express uptown)Though I don't want them to get SMS. They could use it. They look dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C Posted June 19, 2011 Share #18 Posted June 19, 2011 Yep obviously but compare a fresh coated R-68 to a 46.At least a 46 looks better even an R-62/A I agree with you on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted June 19, 2011 Share #19 Posted June 19, 2011 something i made for the occasion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted June 19, 2011 Share #20 Posted June 19, 2011 There are better demotivator generators that have the original font... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted June 19, 2011 Share #21 Posted June 19, 2011 I know, I couldn't find the actual site and I was hlaf sleep when I did this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted June 19, 2011 Share #22 Posted June 19, 2011 On the 4th Av express run n/b, the best you can get out of a R68 is about 45, compared to 50 with a R160. I have not taken a R46 on that stretch to test it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman1455 Posted June 19, 2011 Share #23 Posted June 19, 2011 On the 4th Av express run n/b, the best you can get out of a R68 is about 45, compared to 50 with a R160. I have not taken a R46 on that stretch to test it. Well the only fast part is between 4th Avenue 9th st and Union Street. (Uptown). Now going down I feel it's fast until 25th St were the timers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 19, 2011 Share #24 Posted June 19, 2011 My favorite B div cars! These cars are a part of my childhood memories, I remember riding them on the on the Brighton Line back in the days, good times. Today the Brighton Local got upgraded with R160s :cool: Being that the ( still uses the 68/68As.... I ain't even mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The I Man Posted June 19, 2011 Share #25 Posted June 19, 2011 I know that spending has been cut, but are there any plans to give them a GOH? They are now past midlife. Same goes for the R-62's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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