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Re: March 31, 1977 - The Last R-1/9 Run In Service |
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Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Mon Apr 2 22:01:03 2012, in response to Re: March 31, 1977 - The Last R-1/9 Run In Service, posted by Mitch45 on Sat Mar 31 21:21:21 2012. I remember them all too well during my commuting days of 1972-1974 in Queens IND. My favourite sound was that little "pshht" that came out from under one of the seats when the doors closed. I think that was a load sensing valve (correct me if I've misnamed it). The fans (and the musty smell of the fan oil), the groaning of the bull gears, the clanking of the brake handles, yes, I both loved and hated the Oldtimers. They were better off in the winter, since by the end of their service lives, the heat often would not shut off. And one more thing - the speed, especially the GE-motored R-6-2. Those cars could FLY, given the right combination of driver and signal. Even to THIS DAY, they attain impressive speed, especially in 53rd Street tube. #401 got us under river in about 2:50; not too shabby.wayne |
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