R44 5278 Posted February 28, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2009 The last of the R38s had made their final runs this week. Indeed, they were the least faulty of the 60" SMEEs and featured some of the best rides. For all R38 fans, let us post our pictures and videos here in memory of their years. Also, please feel free share your experiences with the R38s: *Please don't start flame wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted February 28, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 28, 2009 Thats Just sad news. Although I did see a few R38 this week withe the 32s, i imagine if they were still in service. Where did u get this info and is it the truth? But of course its sad that they are (Or will be) died.. btw who would start a war for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted February 28, 2009 I was railfanning today and waited 2 hrs at 42nd St for an R38 to come by on the C. The A was all R32s and R44s and the C was all R32s. I then asked a conductor and he replied that "all R38s were headed up 207th." And so, I assumed the worse. The T/Os must hate the R38s a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted February 28, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 28, 2009 Adaidos, farewell and goodbye to NYC subway fleet first fully air conditioned subway cars as a 'standard' feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q25toJamaica Posted February 28, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 28, 2009 They're done? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyBrooklyn Posted February 28, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 28, 2009 Most of the R38's were in the train connected to R32's. There was not any full strings of just R38's yesterday that I saw. Total count was about 16 cars or so in service. Gonna miss them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted February 28, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 28, 2009 I was railfanning today and waited 2 hrs at 42nd St for an R38 to come by on the C. The A was all R32s and R44s and the C was all R32s. I then asked a conductor and he replied that "all R38s were headed up 207th." And so, I assumed the worse. The T/Os must hate the R38s a lot. hmm i better head uo to 207 this week to get some shots, as this is bad news 0_0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted February 28, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2009 Hmm, they're gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted February 28, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 28, 2009 I don't think they are all gone.....some are still coupled to the R-32's and a few still run on the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted February 28, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 28, 2009 There were only 40 left. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted February 28, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 28, 2009 I don't think they are all gone.....some are still coupled to the R-32's and a few still run on the actully yesterday I only saw 19 trains and all of them were coupled to the R32's so maybe there is no more left. or than again maybe your right Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted February 28, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 28, 2009 Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 1.1; en-us; dream) AppleWebKit/525.10+ (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0.4 Mobile Safari/523.12.2) I didn't think they were this close to being completely gone. Are you sure 1)that the conductor knew what he was talking about, or was not generalizing? (Knowing they're getting ready to leave, and basically telling you not to hold your breath waiting for them) 2) That the ones remaing simply aren't sent out on the weekends anymore, and brought out for the busier weekday rush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted February 28, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 28, 2009 I was railfanning today and waited 2 hrs at 42nd St for an R38 to come by on the C. The A was all R32s and R44s and the C was all R32s. I then asked a conductor and he replied that "all R38s were headed up 207th." And so, I assumed the worse. The T/Os must hate the R38s a lot. Actually that last part isn't quite true. A lot of the older T/O's I've talked to loved the R38's because they were smooth rides and if you got used to the braking the cars were among the better in the system, and probably ran the best of the old SMEEs. The only big downside to them I've heard of was the sometimes drafty cab and the half width size of the cab... However the roof/carbody issues meant they weren't long for this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted February 28, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 28, 2009 Bye-Bye 38's I miss the so on the . Brightside: The Brightliners still are here!!! But for how long? Not much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted February 28, 2009 I love the fact that the R38s brake like an R68A. The squeeks on the R32 and R42 brakes are just intolerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 1, 2009 Share #16 Posted March 1, 2009 It's true. They were mixed with R32's on the this past wednesday. So 40 cars divided by 8 is 5. So, 5 trains could easily be taken out without noticing. I think they are prolly all parked at 207 waiting for reefication. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted March 1, 2009 Share #17 Posted March 1, 2009 Considering the R38s are BASED OUT OF 207, they might just not be in service for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted March 1, 2009 It would be wonderful if someone post some picture or videos. Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustclee Posted March 1, 2009 Share #19 Posted March 1, 2009 I was railfanning today and waited 2 hrs at 42nd St for an R38 to come by on the C. The A was all R32s and R44s and the C was all R32s. I then asked a conductor and he replied that "all R38s were headed up 207th." And so, I assumed the worse. The T/Os must hate the R38s a lot. Sorry for going off topic, but you didn't see a single R40S on the ? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted March 1, 2009 Not really during the time I was waiting. Waiting during the weekends is a pain and the A was mostly R44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apathy. Posted March 1, 2009 Share #21 Posted March 1, 2009 This is sad. I take the C almost every day and I have become accustomed to them. Personally, I like them, and I actually think they should stay in service while the R32s are put out. Are you sure they're gonna retire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted March 1, 2009 Share #22 Posted March 1, 2009 I'm really surprised the R38s stayed around this long....their age was really starting to show. The R32s seemed to be in better condition in my overall opinion. I'm sad to see them go so soon myself. But yeah when I think train I usually picture the R38s/R32s. This subway system is gonna be weird when all the old trains retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted March 1, 2009 Share #23 Posted March 1, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbirdbassist Posted March 1, 2009 Share #24 Posted March 1, 2009 Not really during the time I was waiting. Waiting during the weekends is a pain and the A was mostly R44. I think the slants only come out during the week. I saw a few last week during the evening rush hour on the A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 1, 2009 Share #25 Posted March 1, 2009 I think the slants only come out during the week. I saw a few last week during the evening rush hour on the A. I saw them on valentine's day (a saturday). They always seem to be going the other way that i'm headed. The video in the thread "chambers & canal" was taken right after a slant set went by on the brooklyn bound tracks. The area there is too dark and far into the tunnel area to really get good photos, so i didn't even bother. I was on my way to times sq. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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