⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Scrap-Pending R32s being Transferred out of Pitkin Yard

[@nycsubwaylife]

Thanks!

[@NOTINSERVICE1]

Crazy bow those trains survived for so long. Long live the R32s.

[@Pensyfan19]

If these trains are going to Fortescue Metals in Ashtabula, OH, then there's a >50% chance that these railcars will STILL EXIST! Based on drone footage of the site, most stuff that was sent there years ago has not been scrapped yet, so now's your chance to save several of these railcars!

[@michaelgorman4229]

Nowadays it goes to NJ at SIMS recycled

[@carlossanchez-kz4wh]

​@@michaelgorman4229 they going by truck or train?

[@whereisthedollar]

Those circular NYC subway emblems attached to the sides might be worth some money.

[@coreturkoane5570]

Is there a website we can go to auction for them?

[@CR2Creative]

@@whereisthedollar they’re pretty 🤩

[@ice319]

I was waiting for this video lol... I was the TSS on the second scrap car move. We had the Tribute diesel 892 up front, and the R156 in the back. If you look carefully, I'm the guy standing in the train cab. The RCI was sitting in the jump seat, and the train operator was operating. What a long night lol

[@DJHTransport]

Wow,that's awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@lilbluefoxie]

Why is there a rider car between the two locomotives ?

[@ice319]

@@lilbluefoxie for weight distribution. We aren't allowed to put two diesels together in most cases because the weight of them could cause damage to the rails, structure, or the bridges if we are going between boroughs. So we either use a rider car or a flat car to keep the weight even.

[@WitchidWitchid]

I was about 7 years old when these cars first came on line. At the time I didn't like them. They were too nice, shiny, and quiet. Over the decades I came to appreciate them. Now here I sit 60 years later sad to see them go. I will miss them. They served New York well for so many decades. I hope a few of them will be in the transit museum, if they are not already there.

[@ONEFATE9]

Quiet? Before the major rebuild of the 1980's, they were loud as rockets! Still, I'm gonna miss 'em!

[@officialmcdeath]

Nice work, team! Couldn't help noticing the chunky wheelflat, seemingly in one of the diesels adjacent to the yellow crew car \m/

best cab heat in winter I remember using the wiper by hand when it rained

[@Kuba_mkm]

The last r32 6 cars in concourse yard for 38th street yard

[@fiercingdragon]

4:15 Ayy 9 Avenue

[@jdubbs3422]

Are those the last sets from Pitkin, or are there a few left? Excellent video!!

[@ice319]

We have a few more left. But not many lol

[@arrow1414]

For the record, in railroading such a train is called a "funeral train".

[@KennethRembertNYC]

R.I.P., R32, 1964-2022

[@eyestoenvy]

I love these trains, they're old yet still shine as if new. And the style itself is so iconic for NY. I'd sooner hop aboard one of these bad boys than the fancy yet slow sets in service today. Oh and the Red Birds, can't forget those either.

[@8avexp]

Thankfully enough of them have been preserved to make up an entire trainset.

[@pierreinthavong181]

Nice train video!

[@CR2Creative]

Shame they wont preserve it, it looks new still

[@TrainMaster5097]

There’s already a few preserved.

[@eliasthienpont6330]

Ach... THAT isn't the NEW look. When new they had Blue Doors and standard rollsigns

[@salaamallah1951]

THERE GOES THE '''' RAIL FAN FRONT WINDOW ''' GONE FOR GOOD NEVER TO RETURN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bassotronics]

😵‍💫😔

[@1940limited]

Yes, I really enjoyed that.

[@oldipodee]

SEPTA still has that on the MFL, but it’s usually taken by a homeless person, or it’s too disgusting to even exist there.

[@richardnoble7170]

Why is there a work car between the Locos?

[@DJHTransport]

For weight distribution reasons, a spacer car must placed in consist between each “old” yellow diesel whenever the train may operate over elevated structures.

[@ElGatoDelInfierno]

4:11 very indeed a tribute

[@Bassotronics]

I’m sure a rich person would like to buy one to conserve it or turn it into part of their home.

[@londonwhaley8690]

I enjoy the video👍👍

[@Itz_MaxTheCat]

A beautiful piece of railcar engineering by Budd and soon the M3/ M3As :(

[@mondonproductions4088]

were any r-32's donated to the trolley museum in CT?

[@arcadeadf]

History lives on

[@Tru9755]

I think its EZ to catch these type of cars. But we haven't seen them in years. 😂

[@mtattrain2]

Rest in pieces

[@dodge1515]

MTA really cleaning house of the R32s...

[@SuperheroJunior]

Rest In Peace to the R32 trains 😢 The R62, R62A, R68 and R68A trains are next.

[@Northeast_Rail_guy]

And the R46

[@Bassotronics]

😔

[@rohilkoovappara4927]

Nope that’s the R44s on the SIR and the R46s. The R62s, R62As, R68s, and the R68As are staying for a long time to come.

[@HaroldAlexis-bb8sd]

I wish this maddnes would stop . There's not even any for the worktrains. This is devestating to see these fine relics of The R 32 & New York City Subway cars being treated like garbage. 😡

[@TheRailLeaguer]

What are you talking about? What else would you rather do to subway cars we no longer need?

[@HaroldAlexis-bb8sd]

@TheRailLeaguer Really ?! Listen I've been through this crap before obviously You have no sentimental value for the R 32 cars. This is a horror show ! I rode these cars since I was a baby. Need them ? Damned right ! Of course & why not for hardcore Railfans as myself ! I just rode the R 1 to R 9 cars Holiday train 2024 I treasure these cars all of them all the way ! Glad they preserved them ! I'm sick of this people around the world have viewed this & seeing these outstanding Budd built subway cars to be towed out like this ? Those were strong built subway cars !Just like Amtrak's AEM 7 & New Jersey Transit's ALP 44 treated like yesterday's garbage. Ask me i'm part of the public. I'm sorry you feel that way but I care to differ on so many R 32 cars being removed from the TA Property due to the new trains of R 211 cars Not a good image for the MTA on it's past The 1960's into 2020 amazing history They're now the Museum cars more should be there to Don't need them indeed give me a break !

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@HaroldAlexis-bb8sdCalm down dude. They still have an R32 train set preserved for whatever they need.

[@ernestanderson3894]

It’s a shame they aren’t repurposed for practical use. If I had the money I would convert them to homes.

[@eliasthienpont6330]

🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁LION takes LIKE Number 13

[@Bassotronics]

I was Born April 13 so then take me away!

[@Potassium-Feldspar]

wish i can keep one

[@christopherokhiria9980]

If only the R32s would be on the N, Q and W lines.

[@CR2Creative]

@@christopherokhiria9980 they would look much newer than R46 and R68 tbh

[@allstardm7233]

Ion care what anyone say the R32s are the best cars and I think they should go back into service but with an upgraded look

[@WitchidWitchid]

I wish the old R1's and Low_V's were still running. Actually the R1's still run on the holidays.

[@scottyerkes1867]

Removal of R32s from MTA property

[@TheTransitProductions]

This was foam

[@AtyabNasir]

Hello

[@christophermooney1228]

So sad. The system sucks when they do that. They need to rethink a better method of operation, because they were nothing wrong with the R32s! Right!!!!?

[@ONEFATE9]

Not even on their own power! SHAME!!!!!

[@josephcostello695]

Sad that they dont use them for the homeless