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Subwayfan12

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Why aren't IRT cars wider and longer as BMT/IND cars. Have you seen uptown bound (4) trains during 1pm-7pm. Sometimes I have to let two trains pass before I can get on a half-packed train.

 

Will the MTA order wider and longer trains when the r62/A's retire? I only hope so

 

Yes I know the Mta has kept the IRT tradition by having smaller cars, but they should break tradition.

 

Well the IRT BMT IND was built differently and the (MTA) wasn't even around.
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No, sorry I'll have to disagree. Here's why: The A Division and B Division trains operate only in their own division; operating in the other division is not allowed. This is mainly because the IRT sections have narrower tunnel segments, tighter curves, and tighter platform clearances than the BMT/IND sections. Plus, the trains are lighter..... sooooo......

 

 

Your sure about that?

 

img_112629.jpg

 

IRT car can't operate on B div. lines? Really?

 

http://images.nycsubway.org/i112000/img_112629.jpg

 

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Your sure about that?

 

img_112629.jpg

 

IRT car can't operate on B div. lines? Really?

 

http://images.nycsubway.org/i112000/img_112629.jpg

 

A division trains *can't run in service* on b division because of a 1 foot wide gap bw the cars and the platforms. b division cars can't run on a division as those cars would crash into the platforms.
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Your sure about that?

IRT car can't operate on B div. lines? Really?

http://images.nycsub.../img_112629.jpg

 

You really misunderstood what I was saying! smh :rolleyes:-_-<_<

 

He's referring to trains in service obviously.

 

A division trains *can't run in service* on b division because of a 1 foot wide gap bw the cars and the platforms. b division cars can't run on a division as those cars would crash into the platforms.

 

 

 

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