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Posted by Michael549 on Mon Mar 6 00:25:47 2017, in response to Re: SAS Use This Week, posted by italianstallion on Sun Mar 5 15:33:52 2017. Nope - IRT Local trains were originally SIX cars long.Both of the original non-extended platforms for the South Ferry loop station, and the 145th Street & Lenox Avenue station were for SIX (6) car length trains! Both of these stations handled the local trains of the west-side IRT line. The basic reason why only FIVE cars open their doors at those stations has to do with the configuration of 10-car trains, and at the South Ferry outer loop station the addition of platform extenders. At the South Ferry loop station look closely at where the front of the train is located with the home-ball signal, and where the back of the train is located. The station was originally built for SIX cars. Yes, the type of subway cars originally used are different from the ones used today. How to tell at a glance the original lengths of the trains. Look at the original tile work on the oldest stations and where the "newer" tile features start. Mike |
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