Urbanfortitude 123 #1 Posted June 10, 2009 I'll let the pictures speak for themselves Originally i was gonna go straight home but i just couldnt resist heheh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6 Lexington Ave 236 #2 Posted June 10, 2009 Didn't the slants stop being used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbanfortitude 123 #3 Posted June 10, 2009 if they did then this thing i rode today was a fake slant then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fan Railer 1,502 #4 Posted June 10, 2009 must be the last set... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberider 66 #5 Posted June 10, 2009 Nice find and photos. The poor old slants look like they've been neglected lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinnyBrooklyn 2 #6 Posted June 10, 2009 There was at least two on the line today, I saw one going north and then one coming south about 30 minutes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LRG 216 #7 Posted June 10, 2009 The slants live to see another day!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1447 685 #8 Posted June 10, 2009 yes the R40S was extended till at least tomo since there is a delay on the R46 being sent to 207/Piktin: http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10761 Nice pics btw! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LRG 216 #9 Posted June 10, 2009 I received this email today from the MTA's Transit Museum division. I inquired a farewell trip and this is what I got back: "The Museum is not responsible for farewell trips of this kind, and as far as I know, New York City Transit has not made any plans for any kind of commemorative trip on the Slant R40s. The final day of service is supposed to be this week. A 10-car train has been running today and will most likely continue in service tomorrow and Friday. You should know that one pair of Slant R40s has been designated for preservation as part of the Museum collection." I guess this means that the R40s will officially retire on Friday then. Good news for those who can't get enough of the R40s yet, like myself! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maserati7200 31 #10 Posted June 10, 2009 I saw a R40 on the heading towards Manhattan today around 5:40 at Jay street Boro Hall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LRG 216 #11 Posted June 10, 2009 I saw a R40 on the heading towards Manhattan today around 5:40 at Jay street Boro Hall Sure enough, a northbound train pulled out of Nostrand Avenue at 5:15 this afternoon. Need I say which train it was??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q25toJamaica 9 #12 Posted June 10, 2009 Nice catch, only a few more days left Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LRG 216 #13 Posted June 10, 2009 Nice catch, only a few more days left Yup, Friday's the last day. Get your memory cards ready, we're going to be in for a final ride of our lives! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites