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[PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025 Now that the first R-46's are being sent out for scrap, let's look back as they served New York City. Let's start at the Pullman Standard plant in Pullman, IL. The distinctive blue stripe is yet to be added. #647 was renumbered to #5915 (Feb 18, 1978) Newly built R-46's being transported seen at Kouts, IN. (March 1976) At Croxton yard in New Jersey. (June 5, 1977) R 46's in the Eastern Division, E.R.A. fan trip here at Wyckoff Ave. on the Myrtle Ave line. #1240 was renumbered to #6244 (July 4, 1976) Arrival of car float at NY Dock Rwy. in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. (June 27, 1976) Some R-46's were tested on the LIRR, Interchange at Freemont Jct. (April 22, 1975) On the LIRR at Kew Gardens station. #513 was renumbered to #5947. (April 24, 1975) While riding the West End line, I caught the delivery of R-46's at 9th Ave. They ran on their own power to Coney Island yard. The R-32 (RR) train was stored at 9th Ave. lower and was a put-in for the rush hour. (July 1978) Assigned to the (GG) at Smith & 9th Sts. with the "Twin Towers" omnipresent. (October 1967) The (F) Culver Express switching over at Ditmas Ave. seen at 18th Ave station. (July 1978) Culver Express switching over at Kings Highway station. (July 1978) R-44 (D) meets R-46 (F) at Stillwell Terminal Coney Island. The original Rockwell HPT-2 truck clearly seen. #1163 was renumbered to #6155. (October 1978) The Rockwell truck fiasco resulted in reassignments that sent R-46's to the (CC) seen here at Jay St Boro Hall. (August 15, 1980) When I took this photo, I'm not sure what line the R-46's were assigned to. Whitehall St station. #907 was renumbered to #5997.(March 1988) It's the R-46's turn to undergo general overhaul. Location is the Brooklyn Army terminal in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. (July 31, 1990) Assigned to the (N) Astoria Line at 39th Ave (Beebe). #694 was renumbered to #6074. (September 15, 1987) Assigned to the (E) Ave line at 14th St. #542 was renumbered to #5938. At 2nd Ave & 39th St some R-46's going out for GOH are coupled to some R-42's that have arrived from Morrison-Knudsen. Yes, they were coupled together and moving. (February 29, 1988) New York Cross Harbor #21 with R-46's on 1st Ave. Brooklyn just blocks away from the Brooklyn Army Terminal. (November 1990) Undergoing the process of general overhaul at Morrison-Knudsen in upstate New York. (October 9, 1991) Thanks for tagging along. More to come soon.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by W.B.* on Sun Apr 13 18:35:35 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* Yep. Who would've thought, when the Rockwell trucks were giving MTA execs tsuris, that the 46's would have lasted this long? Of course, they looked their best pre-GOH and pre-renumberings.
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth* on Sun Apr 13 23:04:53 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* Fabulous memories, Bill.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Jackson Park B Train* on Mon Apr 14 00:43:49 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sun Apr 13 23:04:53 2025.* Indeed, very nice coverage. Also nice to see the E-L SDPs.
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Posted by LuchAAA* on Mon Apr 14 03:57:13 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* Thank you for posting these photos.
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Posted by LuchAAA* on Mon Apr 14 03:57:17 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* Thank you for posting these photos.
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Posted by Bill Newkirk* on Mon Apr 14 08:41:10 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Sun Apr 13 23:04:53 2025.* Fabulous memories, Bill. You're welcome Bill. Bill M.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Bill Newkirk* on Mon Apr 14 08:41:48 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by LuchAAA on Mon Apr 14 03:57:13 2025.* Thank you for posting these photos. Thank you. Bill M.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Avid Reader* on Mon Apr 14 09:48:43 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* R 46's in the Eastern Division, E.R.A. fan trip here at Wyckoff Ave. on the Myrtle Ave line. #1240 was renumbered to #6244 (July 4, 1976) Was this trip the only time 75Ft. cars rode on the Myrtle Ave line because two-way traffic on this curve would cause side swiping?
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Fisk Ave Jim* on Mon Apr 14 10:33:09 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Avid Reader on Mon Apr 14 09:48:43 2025.* IIRC there was a sideswipe concern about the curve just west of the Marcy Ave Sta. leading to the Willy B. In addition, there was a question if 75ft cars could negotiate the curve at Crescent.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP* on Mon Apr 14 11:24:08 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Mon Apr 14 10:33:09 2025.* I'm sure they didn't want to find out the hard way.:)
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP* on Mon Apr 14 11:24:08 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Mon Apr 14 10:33:09 2025.* I'm sure they didn't want to find out the hard way.:)
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Mitch45* on Mon Apr 14 23:08:04 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* I remember when these appeared on the F Line in Queens in the mid 1970s. They replaced the last of the Arnines as well as the R32s. They were miraculous.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Catfish 44* on Tue Apr 15 08:28:53 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* Outstanding!
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Posted by Q65A* on Tue Apr 15 08:49:01 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Catfish 44 on Tue Apr 15 08:28:53 2025.* Great pics; thanks! Like the R32s, 38s, 40s, 42s and 44s, once they were brand new cars, far more modern looking than the somber R1-9s they replaced, but now they also have become another page in the car history books.
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Posted by Orange Blossom Special* on Tue Apr 15 11:28:37 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* Back when railroads were railroads and things were shipped on them. And not via trucks.
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Posted by Mark S. Feinman* on Tue Apr 15 12:35:07 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* This was a nice treat. Thanks for posting. I remember when these cars made their debut. Never thought I'd see their departure or think of these cars as "nostalgic". --Mark
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Posted by Wallyhorse* on Wed Apr 16 00:43:40 2025, in response to [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Sun Apr 13 16:27:45 2025.* Excellent: I remember when the CC had the R-46s due to the truck problems, and they usually then ran in six-car units.
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Posted by Avid Reader* on Wed Apr 16 06:45:21 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Catfish 44 on Tue Apr 15 08:28:53 2025.* Was a special adapter used to allow these two different car types to mate up? If so, what does it look like?
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Posted by Bill Newkirk* on Wed Apr 16 12:35:16 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Avid Reader on Wed Apr 16 06:45:21 2025.* Was a special adapter used to allow these two different car types to mate up? If so, what does it look like? The photos below is when the R-46's were being delivered on the Brooklyn car float dock. (August 9, 1977). The compromise adapter being carried adapts the R-46 Ohio Brass coupler to the knuckle coupler for the NY Dock Rwy switcher. The adapter used in the photo I took would be for an Ohio Brass to H-2. Train Dude would know more about this.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Fisk Ave Jim* on Wed Apr 16 13:46:59 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Bill Newkirk on Wed Apr 16 12:35:16 2025.* Nice pic. I believe those compromise couplers weigh close to 80 pounds. IIRC all MN electric equipment carries one.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Bill Newkirk* on Wed Apr 16 18:49:08 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Wed Apr 16 13:46:59 2025.* Nice pic(s)I believe those compromise couplers weigh close to 80 pounds. IIRC all MN electric equipment carries one. That adapter could weigh about 80 lbs. Bill M.
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Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back
Posted by Bill Newkirk* on Wed Apr 16 18:53:02 2025, in response to Re: [PHOTOS] The R-46 Vol. 1 Looking Back, posted by Wallyhorse on Wed Apr 16 00:43:40 2025.* Excellent: I remember when the CC had the R-46s due to the truck problems, and they usually then ran in six-car units. Thank you. (CC) = Concourse Creeper Bill M.
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