R44 5278 Posted April 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2009 When I rode on the R32 Phase Is and Phase IIs in the past I've noticed different placements with their horns: This one has a horn right above the cab: This one doesn't: I've noticed for quite some time that the R32s with horns above the cabs make a screeching noise like some horns on the R44s, while the R32s with horns below the coupler make the regular WABCO sound. Is there a chance that the R32s with horns above the cab are the first R32s, while the R32s with horns below the couplers R32As? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted April 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 13, 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...
R44 5278 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted April 13, 2009 I also noticed a little difference in the prop. One of the models sounds like a R-68 when moving and another sound like a RedBird. I cannot really detect which Phase are the models. Too late to identify them, school bell destroyed my ear, . I think that's b/c R32s use Westinghouse motors like the majority of the Redbirds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted April 13, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 13, 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...
SubwayGuy Posted April 13, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 13, 2009 The R32 and R32A designations are meaningless nowadays. All are R32's. The best way to tell the difference between Phase I and Phase II besides if you have a good ear for the brake equipment is the location of the passenger door cutouts...if it's on the side of the heater underneath the seat it's a Phase II. If it's on the inside of the door frame, it's a Phase I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted April 13, 2009 Does anyone know why some R32 horns are above the cab, while others are below the coupler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 13, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 13, 2009 Does anyone know why some R32 horns are above the cab, while others are below the coupler? I think it is due to the rebuild, I'm not quite sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted April 14, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 14, 2009 3350-3499 Visible horn 3500-3949 Horn under Anticlimber IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted April 14, 2009 3350-3499 Visible horn3500-3949 Horn under Anticlimber IIRC Thanks for the info, but do you know the exact reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 14, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for the info, but do you know the exact reason? I realize this probably isn't the answer you're looking for but the best explanation is "it's always been that way" even pre GOH. Didn't have to do with the rebuild: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted April 14, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 14, 2009 All R32 have the same KL3C horn. If they sound different, that's because of age. Some horns are rusted, cracked, or even incapable to make a sound. All NYCTA train have KL3C horns except the R160s which have KL7H horn which sound electronic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 5278 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted April 14, 2009 All R32 have the same KL3C horn. If they sound different, that's because of age. Some horns are rusted, cracked, or even incapable to make a sound. All NYCTA train have KL3C horns except the R160s which have KL7H horn which sound electronic. Are those horns made by WABCO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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