Harry Posted June 21, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 21, 2007 I would like to know what you guys think of this kick-ass subway car. Photo by Rich Panse 2006 ______________________________ Car: R32/R32A Manufacturer: Budd Year: 1964 Division: B (BMT/IND) Car Numbers: 3350-3650/3650-3949 ______________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted June 21, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 21, 2007 Good quality, lighter than most other cars, fast accelaration and good speed. Better looking than the R34's, R38's, R40's, R40 Modifieds and the R42. They werent perfect but almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted June 21, 2007 Good quality, lighter than most other cars, fast accelaration and good speed. Better looking than the R34's, R38's, R40's, R40 Modifieds and the R42. They werent perfect but almost. They were fast. I remember them racing thru the 4th Avenue line express tunnels. They used basically the same traction motors and braking of the R27 and still weighed less. If you asked any subway motorman who piloted an R32 he/she would probably say they're one the best to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracknut Posted June 21, 2007 Share #4 Posted June 21, 2007 The R40's slants were better. The R40 were the heart and soul of the BMT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted June 21, 2007 Share #5 Posted June 21, 2007 I like the R32s. They are speedy on the E especially Jamaica bound, and there are a couple on the B which is a speedy line in Brooklyn, and in Manhattan too. They are cool since they can seat up to 8 people per bench, and I like the corrated sides too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted June 21, 2007 Share #6 Posted June 21, 2007 The R40's slants were better. The R40 were the heart and soul of the BMT! The R32's were the heart and soul of the B Division. I liked the R40's too but the R32's are king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted July 7, 2007 Share #7 Posted July 7, 2007 My brother was a train operator for a number of years (Now TD) and he says the best train by far is the R32. Good Speed and braking and cheapest train to maintain. Plus its made out of stainless steel. 1.R32 2.R46 2 Best trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted July 7, 2007 Share #8 Posted July 7, 2007 My brother was a train operator for a number of years (Now TD) and he says the best train by far is the R32. Good Speed and braking and cheapest train to maintain. Plus its made out of stainless steel.1.R32 2.R46 2 Best trains IAWTP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTransitFan Posted July 8, 2007 Share #9 Posted July 8, 2007 Looks old how many are still in use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted July 8, 2007 Share #10 Posted July 8, 2007 I don't know how many but I know they dominate the E line and you can see R32s on the N,C,A,R lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted July 8, 2007 Share #11 Posted July 8, 2007 I don't know how many but I know they dominate the E line and you can see R32s on the N,C,A,R lines. No more R32s on the , they were "banned" from the N line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Harlem Line Posted July 8, 2007 Share #12 Posted July 8, 2007 Looks old how many are still in use? There's a little less than 600 cars in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted July 8, 2007 That's still a lot of cars out there. They will be around for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracknut Posted July 8, 2007 Share #14 Posted July 8, 2007 With 40+ years in service no wonder they're one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted July 9, 2007 Share #15 Posted July 9, 2007 They are and always will be the best. I'd rather see R32s take over the MTA rather then these R160s. Pisses me the hell off. They can keep their trains we don't want them. I want american trains. The R32 is the best train in the system. And I'll tell ya guys right now, R32s are not going ANYWHERE for a LONG time. They have the best braking and throttle, and they are the cheapest to maintain. Also they are made of pure stainless steel. I mean the R160s and R143s are cool trains, but I don't like japped stuff and I rather have our old trains back. Like the R42s/Slant40s that use to operate the L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share #16 Posted July 9, 2007 They are and always will be the best. I'd rather see R32s take over the MTA rather then these R160s. Pisses me the hell off. They can keep their trains we don't want them. I want american trains. The R32 is the best train in the system. And I'll tell ya guys right now, R32s are not going ANYWHERE for a LONG time. They have the best braking and throttle, and they are the cheapest to maintain. Also they are made of pure stainless steel. I mean the R160s and R143s are cool trains, but I don't like japped stuff and I rather have our old trains back. Like the R42s/Slant40s that use to operate the L. I feel your passion but just tone down the profanity and racial comments. Please. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted July 10, 2007 Share #17 Posted July 10, 2007 I don't know how many but I know they dominate the E line and you can see R32s on the N,C,A,R lines. I think there are still a few on the B, they also run on the F too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Harlem Line Posted July 10, 2007 Share #18 Posted July 10, 2007 I think there are still a few on the B, they also run on the F too. I think there are one or two sets on the (, that's if those haven't been sent up to Pitkin already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted July 10, 2007 Share #19 Posted July 10, 2007 R32s are teh cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Posted July 10, 2007 Share #20 Posted July 10, 2007 I feel your passion but just tone down the profanity and racial comments. Please. Harry I was in a bad mood lol, And I don't agree with the "Racial Comments" Kawasaki is a Japanese company. "Japped" is not a racial slur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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