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Re: [PHOTOS] Odd Ball NYC Subway Cars

Posted by Bill Newkirk on Thu Mar 1 16:26:42 2018, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] Odd Ball NYC Subway Cars, posted by Joe V on Thu Mar 1 13:44:13 2018.

Probably would have made the R16's married pairs or 4 or 5car sets to cut weight due to air conditioning. They were heavier than the R27, which could not handle an AC unit.

That's probably one factor why they ended up with a new 75 ft R-68 and not a rebuilt R-16.

Bill Newkirk


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