Re: [PHOTOS] Odd Ball NYC Subway Cars (1467745) | |||
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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 |