My childhood. The last time I ever rode one of these trains was when my mother was coming from the Bronx to Staten Island, taking my sister and I to my grandmother's house from her house. It kind of sucked that day--getting that train instead of the R142A, but it was still a good ride.
Wow, omg..50 yrs. out of those cars?! Could see that with the pre-war IND R9s, or the BMT Standards, all built like steel outhouses. Didn't think they got that much use out of those cars! Rode them in '82 on the D train. First time I heard chimes before doors closed!
Some back story trivia: 9564 (the lead north unit seen here) was intended to be used by Queens Borough President Helen Marshall as the county visitor center at Borough Hall, announced in December 2004. However due to severe corrosion R33 ML 9075 was selected instead.
R32s are destined to have one final ride b4 finally everything is over. On the N line. Wish it was on the Q line because it would be more appropriate to end the same way it started before. R32s first hit the rails of the Q line
@@williamerazo3921 Remember: The Sea Beach Line was where the "new" IND R-1 cars were tested in 1931, since they could run on BMT trackage. Removed after spec. ins. policy expired later that November. Then they were ready to run tests & revenue service in the newly opened IND 8th Ave Subway in Sept 1932.
Remember: Those R-32 units were out-shopped by Budd in late summer 1964. Rode them once in 1967, again in 1982, sadly graffiti-covered, some fluorescent lights inoperative..!!
I was already an adult, and living in Ariz. when these St.Louis cars were painted that bright, Tuscan red. As said earlier, rode these cars in early/mid sixties, when they were about 8-10 yrs old..were greenish-grey, no graffiti, lotsa traction/brake dust coating them. Good, quick, rapid-accel.units!! Of course, they were still "young at heart"! Lol!!
So true, so true. Dont really know why thats being "estoppeled", almost becoming Communistic. Think it's a mean ploy. A lot of motorman are annoyed by subway fans standing next to them, when their cab/closet door is open. Sensed that a few times in Aug 1982, when first-car-riding subway trains back then...Some were actually friendly. Sensed I had a deep interest, and actually shared info on train motoring/operation!! You wouldn't see that nowadays!! All changed for the worst!!##
It's crazy how many legends made their final jouneys in my lifetime. The Small Redbirds, the Slants, almost everything from the 60s. Except the R32's, considering how long they served, I'm so glad I got to see them off
As a little kid in the 50’s I remember the R 12/14 cars. I was in 7th grade when the Redbirds ( then aqua marine blue and white for the 64 worlds fair ) came new and replaced the R 12/14 and 15 cars.
Once in a while a couple sets of cars have decals on them which are usually ads but the ads get creative and make the trains look cool. The SUPREME brand L Train was one of the coldest looking trains.
Yes..introduced in early fall 1964, mfd. by Budd, Red Lion. Good-running cars, fluted stainless steel exterior, rapid acceleration due to lighter weight. Rose them in '67, again in '82, very badly graffitied..!! They will be missed!
My grandparents rode the number 7, my parents ride the number 7, and I rode the number 7 from Flushing to Woodside to Manhattan. I was born after the 64 worlds Fair, but remember the trains being Green Blue as a child and later when they painted them Red in the 80's!
@@iNevaan Oh yes. There is one Redbird train at Queen's Borough Plaza and there are also some at a yard in the Bronx too which is not too far away from 180th Street station.
Blake McNamara The R32s only stayed due to the frame problems with the R44s. However, this has started to take its toll on subway reliability. Eventually, the R32, R42, and R46 fleets will be replaced by R211s, which will interface with CBTC to help increase service.
.Blake McNamara, Probably was costing too much to maintain/repair. Parts are hard to come by for units mfd. back in early/mid 60's. I share your sentiments! Older is really better, more dependable...IF parts are attainable!
@@samburkes7552 Yeah therein lies the issue of availability. These trains would outlast any NTT if they were able to be maintained properly and had spare parts ready.
Prior to 2013, much of the R62A cars 1901-2155 had railfan windows, but were eliminated when the cars were converted to 5-car sets in preparation of being moved back to the 6 line.
Y'know, never had an opportunity to ride any R62/R62A units. They were in-serviced about a year or so after I visited there in Summer 1982. Heard/read they were pretty good units, relatively easy to "motor"..Thought they had at least an end-door window to "gape out of"!
@@TheRailLeaguer Oh. guess that answered my query. Thinking that MTA, via motormens input, May have contributed to the decline/abatement of railfan windows. That's a drag, I'd say!
Mr railfan’s community post “Redbird vs r62” brought me here, I also noticed this video was uploaded on my 11th birthday and 19th anniversary of the columbine high school shooting
@@trainsgod1042 and also R142 have a prototype that look similar to the R142 it was a R110A :p but that train didn't last that long they put it out of service due to brakes
Hum 6 trains and a rainbow of train roster with R33 WF to R28 RB to R62s before getting a whole fleet of R142 and dumping the cars on the flushing line now the R62s are going back to the mainline 6 where they belong where all IRTs locals run them plus they are very fast on 3 train from when going express
Angela Rosas, agree, but don't think it's that simple/feasible to re-create, re-construct subway cars of those vintages, late 50's/early 60's. Would not be cost-effective. Besides, separate carbuilders are contracted after bidding establishes a price. The MTA/NYCT hasn't a thing to do with building, out-shopping, delivering rolling stock. Other jurisdictions are relegated to that..However, totally on your side there, dear. I'm a nostalgic person. Pleased to see/hear that old, prewar IND R1/R9s have been restored and run as the December Holiday Train!! Just great! Would love to "motor" those! Besides, rather than scrap those cars, the MTA decided to contract a company to dispose of them by "reefing"..i.e., Placing the carbodies on huge barges, taking them out to the Atlantic, way past breakwater, and..guffawh...dumping them to their resting places, where they can be "repurposed" for marine life to create new habitats. From what I hear, the MTA ceased doing that as of late..Feel same as you there..!!
