Collided with "B" train near 9th Avenue, 2/5/1995. Repaired with front end of 4726. Blind ends damaged in collision, 2/5/1995; repaired and returned to service. Saved for work service after retirement.

This is a railfan window view of the R42 (J) Train from Broad St, Manhattan to Jamaica Center, Queens. This ran express from Marcy Avenue to Broadway Junction, due to regular PM peak express...

The R42 was a New York City Subway car model built by the St. Louis Car Company between 1969 and 1970 for the IND / BMT B Division. There were 400 cars in the R42 fleet, numbered 4550–4949.

In order to provide accurate signage to customers during weekend construction, R32 and R42 type cars were sent to the Myrtle Avenue Line. Smart decision! Here is the view out of the...

Feb 2, 2020 · This is a railfan window view of the R42 Train from Broad St, Manhattan to Jamaica Center, Queens. This ran express from Marcy Avenue to Broadway Junction, due to regular PM peak express and track work Myrtle Ave to Broadway Junction.

Jan 24, 2011 · All R40's were '60 footers, the same for the R42's. R44's were '75 footers, the same for the R46's. here are the differences between like pairs: -The R40 had a slanted front. -R40M had a more "modern" front, and look more like the R42's.

Jun 21, 2017 · On this list is pretty much exactly what was stamped/written on these rollsigns, with a couple things left out occasionally along the way (manufacturers' part numbers, etc.). Photos can be provided for most if need be. -- NYCT ROLLSIGNS LOG BY CODE, mylar era R-40 R-42 E-CARS PRINTED BY TRANS-LITE notes: Vignelli colors R40/R42 front, E/F/S R ...

Feb 21, 2009 · With the E line getting more and more R160A-2s, More R40M/R42 sets are going on the R and now making their appearance on the F line. The R40M/R42 cars made their debut on the F line on...

When first introduced, the R-42 replaced the Standard and R-1 subway cars, many of which had been in service since the subway lines they ran on had first opened—in the case of the Standard, as early as 1915. The R-42 was the first subway car to have built-in air conditioning.

Are the head & tail lights vertically or horizontally arranged? Vertical Horizontal It's a R42 JZ These cars are 45years old on average. Built by St. Louis Car Company; entered service 1969-1970.