⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ R32 Type Subway Car Temporarily Removed from Service

[@m0dze1532]

Farewell to my favorite subway car. The RFW will be definitely be missed

[@KingCarterTomRewritten]

​@@MarvCapturesTheVibezNYC they are NOT retired

[@clashislife6577]

King Carter Tom Rewritten Yo facts I don’t think they gonna retire them why would they do that now? They would have a car shortage

[@lol-ug2ry]

Now only the A division has RFWs

[@Hotters9060]

@MTA R44 Pre-Goh The R32 trains were the closet thing to the Redbirds.

[@m0dze1532]

@Usa mabaho if you don't like it then why are you here

[@physetermacrocephalus9986]

Everyone: 2020 can't get any worse. 2020: Edit: They're back!

[@ROTE]

Physeter macrocephalus It’s not retiring

[@user-fj6so62ypa]

They brought 2019 to this year so It’s December 130

[@Hotters9060]

@@ROTE The R32 trains are the stainless steel versions of the REDBIRDS.

[@friendlycommenter8505]

Everyone: welcome to the new decade! Coronavirus Comes and ruins it All

[@user-fj6so62ypa]

Actually it’s still 2019 cuz The virus is here

[@Carl-Romero]

Too bad they had to retire during a pandemic, I kinda saw it coming and I decided to ride one March 18th (also the last time I rode the subways at all) on the (C). I noticed that day that it was difficult to find even just one train at all on the (A) or (C). Will never forget the good rides I got on the cars all my life, on the (N) and (R) especially. I remember looking out the RFW of an R32 (F) train with a friend of mine on our way back his house after a fun time at Coney Island getting on rides and stuff when we were little kids, how they sped like crazy on QBL express. So many more memories it’s too long to list it all! The train that used to be quite literally everywhere you go in the B division. RIP R32s, and RIP to one long survivor.

[@superistic911]

Carl Damn tho the ones who survived the most to 2020 was the R42s and R32s I give them respects by making their way to 2020 god bless these cars.

[@enjoythesiren911]

Agreed the R42s were my childhood

[@KingCarterTomRewritten]

they are NOT retired

[@clashislife6577]

King Carter Tom Rewritten Yo facts I don’t think they gonna retire them why would they do that now? They would have a car shortage

[@enjoythesiren911]

They won’t really have a car shortage, since the R211s are nearly ready and more R179 are being made. However some R32s will be saved as spares or for the transit museum

[@BLETransitYT]

So long R32s, you were the best damn train equipment ever in all of NYCT, thankx for all of the amazin' rides over the years ☹️😔 *RECORD SCRATCH* WAIT A MINUTE! We're back son in 2020! 😁👍🏾

[@orion7transitfan482]

Time flys by so fast.. We’re out with the old, in with the new. I’m gonna miss those R32s so much.

[@Hotters9060]

@Subway December The R62 & R62A trains are going to be replaced by the new R262 trains. The R62 & R62A trains will also be missed too.

[@DoggoYTBoomerang]

@@Hotters9060 not gonna happen until the 2030s or 2040s, same for the r68s

[@VinceHere98]

RIP R32’s. 1964 - 2021. If the R179’s break down again they can use these trains again for the time being...

[@daniant3294]

@Ali Muhammad R179 succ

[@daniant3294]

@Ali Muhammad Then y u care anyways. And also. You don't know that. Covid 19 may wipe all of us out pretty soon.

[@MrSlamCAC]

@Ali Muhammad bye bye .

[@lauryfire4828]

@Ali Muhammadthe r179 is garbage just admit it

[@gohtigeriens7967]

Ali Muhammad ur a shitty city

[@Gueli844]

DJ Hammers: R32's are temporarily out of service Wikipedia: Gone, reduced to atoms

[@edisone1]

The BEST cars to operate! I loved 'em - slam-fast acceleration from a stop, brakes that made point perfect placement in the stations. We (my school car class) were trained to operate very aggressively, often holding power until 2/3 the way into a station. When necessary, I used to pump the brakes like on a car, to bring a train to a halt in a very short distance. Hope everybody was hanging on ! That didn't work with the R-46's crappy brake system.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

That’s a shame, I liked the ribs on its exterior. They stood out among the subway cars

[@nyctransitrailfan]

Wow, Good thing I caught this R32 on the C line in my video on my channel. I remember the R32 when they were on the E line. Same with the J and Z lines. R32 has reached it's limit. R179 well be in charge now. I hope there is a ceremony for the R32 when this Covid 19 ends

[@danielsamuels5857]

One youtuber said the MTA is planning one. Hopefully in early 2021. Most likely gonna be a live stream though.

[@jeremynaraine]

R42 are gone and now r32. I grew up riding them on the A, C, E, N AND R. Thank you r32 for this moment.

[@eightavmta]

Ik, it is so saaaaaaaaddddddd😭😭😭😭😭

[@lol-ug2ry]

The R32s were the best on the E, F, R & V trains

[@RelocatedRedbird]

@@lol-ug2ry I almost agree. They were awesome on the (G) and the (R), and should have stayed there instead of taking the R46 away from the (E) after getting overhauled. That was when, despite the advantages for us rail enthusiasts, the Queens Blvd. Express experience started declining, with everyone wanting the (F) because it kept the R46. The (V) was a good addition, but executed in a suspiciously bad way... almost like the MTA intentionally gave the middle finger to those using Lex and 53rd via Express coming from Queens. I heard a lot of the riders explaining how the route plans were so illogical, in the exact same way.

[@josecontreras8468]

@@eightavmta no worries R32 getting scrapped so no more R32! R179 WILL RULE THE RAILS

[@eightavmta]

@@josecontreras8468 kid the r179's are bad

[@MakaiHassanRhamdas]

R32 (C) train R42 (J) train R46 (F) train R46 (R) train 2020 is the worst year

[@fiercingdragon]

Especially with the pandemic going on. I wish there was a restart to 2020 or such, but there's no going back now. :(

[@user-fj6so62ypa]

Makai Hassan Rhamdas blame 2019 for bringing this into 2020

[@user-fj6so62ypa]

Hello guys it’s December 131, 2019

[@theiceninjanation2]

Makai Hassan Rhamdas F trains have CBTC equipment & J trains do not have r42’s anymore

[@ExotiKZBoy17]

no more R160 (N)(W)

[@24sweetroller7]

Thank you so much for this video of the R-32 trains. I did get to ride on these trains and capture some video and still shots on my own when I visited New York last year. I liked the information about them at the start of the show. I don't know if I'll ever get to participate in any last ceremonial rides on this class of cars, but I do hope the city recovers from this pandemic sometime this summer. I felt bad about missing the last run of the R-42 trains back in February. I'm so sorry to hear about the many transit workers who lost their lives during the pandemic. They did their best to keep this city going. Prayers to their families, their friends and anyone associated with the MTA. Thank you all for your service.

[@edrickang2338]

No NO WHY DURING QUARANTINE

[@edrickang2338]

Nvm I watched the whole video

[@jordanperosiel-williams7236]

I will never forget these cars. I rember when i rode them for the first time on the C. At least we have BVE so we can Remeber them forever

[@TBF_1J]

Yup openbve and hmmsim.

[@lopwr1212]

I don't know how to download openbve and hmmsim mods

[@skydiamond8705]

Noooo we will miss the r32 they Remind me of the R33 bye bye dear trains😭😭

[@1940limited]

"These legendary NYC Subway cars were expertly built by the Budd company and were well known for being some of the best operating cars in New York City." I bet you won't be able to say that about their replacements.

[@AVeryRandomPerson]

@g bridgman You can't beat the construction of the Budd Company. Even some RDCs from the 50s are still in service after 70 years.

[@MrSlamCAC]

@Ali Muhammad eh, wrong.

[@carsonplayz5975]

@Ali Muhammad no not really because passengers and drivers still think the r32s are great

[@Bombardier2199]

Ugh, I'm OFFICIALLY over this bumass coronavirus. If is wasn't for it, I could be riding the last one. I would dearly miss these babies. The last time I rode them was literally on the C in February. In fact, that was the last time I rode the subway. I won't miss the R46s as much as the R32, R42, and IRT SMEEs. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I enjoyed riding the A, and C seeing these pass by. Thank you R32 for 55 years of service. I'm really sorry you didn't make it to your 56th birthday.

[@Bombardier2199]

@Ali Muhammad Well I'm sorry, some of us in the transit community can't have feelings about trains we grew up with. Look at the comments from people for R40 Tribute videos and respond what you said to me. Don't comment such foolishness when someone wants to say something about the R32.

[@adityasanthanam1945]

This hurts a lot. I love these trains. The R32 was my favorite subway car for years.

[@Amiri_Francis]

Literally a few weeks later: R179 breaks down fleet taken out of service R32s are back in service

[@ConfuzedMind]

As an operator, I always loved these trains. The workhorse. T/O's loved them, conductors hated them. But they are the most simplistic to operate, troubleshoot and prepare. When overhauled by 207th or Coney Island, these trains performed. Fast, brake well. I for one loved operating standing up in these 32s. You get a feel of going faster then you actually were. The one dislike........ the rattling in the cab. Everything made a noise.

[@zbadspxrt1989]

at first I started to hated these cars but since i got older more i started to like them every much. I first rode them on the a train while going to my track practice on 168 street and ride them on the c train... To here that their gon its gonna bring back memories with my track team and funniy moments on the train.... R.I.P r32s.

[@enjoythesiren911]

The R32 is so majestic I’m so sad to see it leave and I definitely enjoyed my time with them! Oh wait I see the name of the video has changed

[@superistic911]

Yea, I agree, I missed them on the J,Z lines because I usually ride on those lines, I even missed the R42s I remember them Riding the brown (M) train as a R42 Well, We gotta say goodbye to the R46s and somehow the R68/as when the R211 order comes by.

[@enjoythesiren911]

NOooooo! Im REALLY gonna miss the R46s and they resemble the R44s and I was so sad when the R44s left service

[@enjoythesiren911]

Hehehe I can see what you mean

[@a1700zz]

I am a R32 baby,born in 1964. First rode them in 1968 when I was four years old in their original configuration. These are my favorite subway cars of all. I'll take them any day over the R142-211 junk heaps. A part of me has died, now they they have retired them. But then they are part of the chronology of my life.

[@peppertree5706]

Thanks for this post. Outside of my home, the two places that I have spent more time than anywhere else is watching the Mets at Shea Stadium and riding the R-32 model subways.

[@ItzYaboiTristanYT]

NO NO PLS MY FAVORITE CARS!!! R.I.P R32s

[@joestrike8537]

These were the last cars you could look out the front window and enjoy the engineer's view, something I've loved to do since I was a kid. Having to peer through the engineer's cab to the car's actual window doesnt really cut it; half the time you're looking at your own reflection.

[@blizzardstorm52]

NOOOOOOOOO, WHY DOES IT HAVE TO RETIRE DURING A PANDEMIC?!?!, I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR THE LAST TIME 😭😭😭😭😭 RIP R32, 1964-2020, the R32 will be missed Edit: Never Mind, they're temporarily removed, I swore the title stated that the R32 was retired right when this video was released, now changed to temporarily removed, don't know if I'm the only one who saw the other title

[@Hotters9060]

@@antoniojmonetti The R32 trains are the stainless steel versions of the now retired REDBIRDS.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Blizzard Storm52 They are not retired.

[@steventurner820]

@- Horizon - yep they did :)

[@steventurner820]

@- Horizon - unfortunate for commuters 😰

[@Matthews_Back]

- Horizon - after the Pandemic it will remain in service

[@gRowlxd]

Are these cars actually retired or are they just being sidelined because of all the service cuts? I honestly believe it’s the latter (No (C) service and chopped up (A) service) and they will probably return to service after the outbreak, or will be retired if the R211s are coming in by then because if they actually retired the R32 cars now, we’d be in a whole nother car shortage.

[@clashislife6577]

Yo facts I don’t think they gonna retire them why would they do that now? They really would have a car shortage man wtf ppl crazy

[@Bluesky65]

Nope there cut man. There may be a retirement ceremony once COVID-19 Dies down. But there officially out of service, No more left.

[@sockfetishguy7708]

thegrowl - #1 Source for Hytale news don’t worry, I’m pretty sure that MTA will order more R179s to fill the car shortage or even provide more R160s

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Will TheVideoMaker The R211s will arrive in a few months. Over time, the shortage will be filled.

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

The r179 contract is completely finished now,mta can’t order more.

[@amanohashidate3298]

5:26 Every trainspotter knows these moments ;D

[@Hotters9060]

I am going to miss the R32 cars. The Redbirds are retired since 2003, the R42 trains just retired 2 months ago and now the R32 trains are gone. Next trains to retire from passenger service in New York City will be the R46, R68, R68A, R62, and R62A cars.

[@luistheedited]

Well r46 the a train has more r46 cars then any line

[@Hotters9060]

@@luistheedited The R46 trains will be replaced by the new R211 subway cars in the future.

[@superistic911]

R62/As will be fucked by the R262, and the R46s or some R68/As will be fucked by the R211 The R142/As, R143s/ R160s/ and the R179s will still be running on the MTA when the R211 and R262s order comes by.

[@devvydoesstuff]

NOOOOOOO. THE R32 WERE MY FAVOURITES, THEY’RE THE ONLY TYPE OF SUBWAY CAR THAT STILL HAS THE REDBIRD DESIGN

[@keithbarbaro7590]

you mean the panoramic side windows and storm doors(which allow for railfanning)?

[@telamon_jj]

BRO NO THERE THE. SAME DESGN AND THE BEST TRAIN AFTER THE REDBIRDS

[@Hotters9060]

@@telamon_jj The R32 trains are just like the REDBIRDS but the only difference is that they are stainless steel. The REDBIRDS are my favorite subway cars of all time along with the R68 and the R68A trains.

[@michaelhenry1423]

Gone, but not forgotten. These were the last remnants of the classic NYC subway. I will truely miss them.

[@businessbuilding1]

This is sad. I visit NYC from Toronto to ride classic trains like this that really have character. My first ride was with the R68s on the D but I quickly fell in love with the R32s and rode the full length of J line twice on two separate visits just to ride them and get that front view. It will be a sad day in transit when the 68s and 62s follow........

[@AmandaDixson]

Nooo! These are my favorite cars to ride in on the subway. A classic gone too soon... I'm going to miss them.

[@skyhigh335]

As a kid in the mid 90’s, my parents always take me to this chassis on the E line from queens plaza to 34th street on route for my dentist appointment. I’m gonna miss this chassis.

[@thomasmoriarty6741]

I'm a retired Conductor With 30yrs. When I started in 1983 the R-32 had no a/c just fans ;it wasn't until year's later they were renovated and a-c was installed. They were the work horse of the B division; that's the lettered lines. The newest trains at the time were R-44 which were on the A line and R-46 which were on E and F lines. The R- 32 out lived the 44s. In the summer time we would lock back the end doors to cool down, you could also watch out for bad guys of which there was many.

[@anthonyr.capellan3198]

These r32 cars are so ancient, that "they should already be in a museum" by now. Goodbye old friends, you had a nice long life.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Anthøny Capellan Ideally, they should also set aside 24 cars for movie shoots. Seems like a much better use of the retired cars.

[@m34tgaming16]

Damn! i never knew they would retire today, i miss these cars forever, i really dont think C train will have much trains anymore

[@TBF_1J]

They will with r179s but they are lemons.

[@joefade786]

The C will still use their R179s and some R46s from the A

[@Bombardier2199]

Read the description please. It's TEMPORARY.

[@aaronsamuel2823]

@@joefade786 also the R211 will be on the C line

[@lwilton]

Boy, that's not the subway I remember from the 1980s! Back then you couldn't see the cars under all the graffiti, and usually couldn't read any of the station signs either.

[@ronaldharvinjr636]

The R32s arrived in 1965 and I was born in 1968. These are my 2nd ALL-TIME favorite subway cars (R10s my #1 fav). I definitely grew up riding these cars. My home station of 155 St-8 Ave had the & (D) trains stopping there so I've seen and rode plenty of R32s. These are THE LAST models where we can look out the front window with no obstructions. I'm gonna DEFINITELY miss these babies 😢 I rem'br joy riding these cars as kid on the (D) to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn during the weekdays. Loving the fast speed especially when it got on the express track on the Brighton Line bypassing the (M) & trains on the local track. I hated when they took away the marker lights and destination sign after the late '80s renovation. And let's not forget the lit up destination signs on sides. WOW, so many lifetime memories of my beloved R32s (feels like I'm about to cry 😢😭) I am going to miss these cars. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER N.Y.C.T.A. ROLLING STOCK LIKE THEM. Love them for life! -Last Stop...R-32

[@bluejay5732]

I remember riding these trains on the C,E,and J lines. They will surely be missed.

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

RIP r32s 1964-April 8 2020,the r32s are the most reliable and history making trains ever to be made for the b division,you’ll never get forgotten to this day,makes memories for people riding the,,so sad to see the legendary trains retire before reaching 57 years old.

[@chayn.3918]

NOOOOOOOOO, I’m gonna miss these awesome cars. RIP R32

[@cpnscarlet]

It's fortunate for many of us that MTH came out with a great model of this car many years ago and has re-released them recently. They will run for years to come on our train layouts, at least.

[@andrew5traindollartree700]

OMG I thought they weren't supposed to retire yet

[@LoneEevee9063]

R32's retiring just yet, so everyone, sit down and keep your pants up

[@marcav0nivber578]

I knew this day would come

[@eightavmta]

Me to and it is so sad, I watched it during online class

[@TBF_1J]

@@eightavmta ayyy hey Levi

[@eightavmta]

@@TBF_1J hey, aren't u sad about the R32 retirement?

[@ROTE]

I thought they were going to retire in 2022

[@joefade786]

The R32s will be off of property along with the R42s once the R211s pass testing and start delivery. They will still keep the R32s in work service and they are going to put some R42s in refuse service to replace the Redbirds doing refuse service

[@Rocketboyreef]

Never forget R32. I used to ride these cars since my childhood. Never forget you R32.

[@b.griffin317]

6:06 you gotta put it over your nose dude! 😷

[@peppertree5706]

Sad to see my friends go. They started on my home line (Q-Brighton) when I was six and I remember when they started. They replaced Type D cars on express service to Brighton and 57th Street. Also remember them on the N in 1965. Also vaguely remember them on the T (West End) in 1965.

[@slade747]

I’m gonna miss the R32. They been there from my childhood to adulthood. Glad my son had chance to enjoy the R32 on the A and C line too

[@thefultonstlne]

It makes sense to take them out of service during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the conductors. These are the only cars where the conductor has to frequently exit the cab and walk in between cars when the next stop's platform is on the opposite side.

[@gelaisawilliams6866]

We Miss You R32 C train I Hope You Be Coming Back In Service

[@maxwellapton9538]

Does anyone know if there will be an official last run (like with the R42) once the stay-at-home order is released?

[@dj__projects]

I just asked the MTA on Twitter. They don't have an official date yet.

[@morganlimes]

@@dj__projects but that means they will?

[@dj__projects]

This is what they said... Good afternoon. We don't have information available about this yet. ^JTG

[@maxwellapton9538]

@@dj__projects Thanks!

[@SusanPauline365]

They need a final run. I have so many memories in these trains and it would be an Injustice not to considering they are the longest lasting cars ever in the MTA.

[@anthonydamadeo4604]

The R32’s will always be my favorite train ever!

[@legomta-munipalssubways2762]

Are they doing a retirement run? Plz!!!

[@AlvisWuSky]

Lego MTA Subways Yes

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Now they might do a bit more than a retirement run because the R179s just had a major breakdown.

[@legomta-munipalssubways2762]

@@blakemcnamara9105 Another one?

[@blakemcnamara9105]

@@legomta-munipalssubways2762 This time it was a lot worse. The bar hitch that attaches the A and B car snapped while the "A" train was pulling into Chambers Street, sending the last car backwards. This was on an in-service train, mind you.

[@legomta-munipalssubways2762]

@@blakemcnamara9105 OH MY GOD, Bombardier is at it again

[@cybertruck4684]

I used to ride on R32 (C), or R46/R62 (B) trains... R42/46/62?) to and from school every day up until 2013. A small trip from 72nd to 96th Street. I've loved trains since I was a kid and I liked the (C) train more because I could watch through the front window1 I'm going to miss these trains when they're retired... R32's were a fun and memorable part of my childhood :D

[@Pensyfan19]

Wow. They will be missed. :( I remember riding on these a few times while in NYC. It nice being able to ride on something which was part of New York's history for so long.

[@blaazer9473]

Ngl it should keep on running until they reach 100 years.

[@matthewadonis3020]

Facts and I bet they would still run perfect

[@joesmith-md2kt]

AMEN. I OPERATED THEM.

[@8avexp]

I still associate the R-32s with the N. In fact, I still consider them BMT cars. That's where they started their careers. My very first subway ride was on a shiny new R-32 N train from 36th St-4th Ave. to 34th St-Herald Square on July 21, 1965. Their blue doors and green backlit side signs made an immediate impression. Plus they seemed to glide effortlessly. When they came over to the D right after Chrystie St., they made the CPW express dash look easy.

[@n3ptvne790]

Man it’s sad to see the R32s go They were the best subway cars ever appeared in every IND/BMT lines I hope the Final run is on the N from Ditmars Blv to Coney Island

[@Carl-Romero]

Clorox Bleach Yeahh (N) would be pretty cool, or the (Q) because the R32s ran on the (Q) first in 1964 before any other route

[@narunpardeshi4422]

NOW THEY ARE BACK BABY. SCREW THE R179S AND BIG UP THE R32S

[@pauli6043]

The PATCO line that connects Philly to South NJ has Budd cars that were built in 1969 and were recently refurbished. New interiors and glass, signage etc. but the motors etc are all the same. They also have the ribbed stainless exteriors

[@RelocatedRedbird]

The first time I ever rode the subway, it was an R32 on the (G). One stop, then transferred to the (E), which was all R46 models at the time. That was before the blue carbon steel doors on the R32 were all replaced by stainless steel doors. After the overhaul, they swapped the R46 trains on the (E) with the R32 models on the (G) and the (R). Awesome overhaul, horrible swap. Should have kept them on the locals for Queens Blvd.

[@SomeTrainEnthusiast]

Phew, thank goodness! It was definitely a fright seeing the earlier title "Last Runs of the R32," although, knowing the MTA, I somewhat suspected they would be back. Hope the whole pandemic blows over soon.

[@1940limited]

This was a fascinating video! I loved it. I thought the Lackawanna MU electrics set a record with 54 years of service, but the R32s beat that. However, Lackawanna electrics never benefited from a major rebuild.These trains seem to be running just fine and are completely serviceable. Why not simply keep using them? It would save a lot of taxpayer money. I wonder if riders have any idea of the historical significance of what they're riding? After 55 years these trains might be the only NY subway cars some people ever rode in. What do the spring loaded gate-like things do on the ends of each car?

[@amtrak706]

g bridgman Keeping these in service would definitely not save taxpayer money. These cars are very old and thus very expensive to operate. Every single part on them is beyond obsolete and has to be custom made by NYCT shops. The company that built them, the company that rebuilt them, and most of the companies that made their major components have all been out of business for decades. The MDBF of these cars is 5 to 10 times worse than the modern fleet and gets worse with each passing day. I too loved these cars, riding them my entire life on my local line here in NYC, but unfortunately their retirement was long overdue. I will miss them (and the RFW).

[@1940limited]

@@amtrak706 Budd was a great company like so many other manufacturers we used to have in the USA. For old, obsolete cars, they certainly seem to run quite nicely.

[@amtrak706]

@@1940limited Absolutely, Budd was a very important company in railroad history and was the source of many modern innovations we now take for granted (stainless steel shotwelding, "TGV-style" articulated trucks, etc). It's a shame they and so many others are no longer around. As far as the 32s though, have you ridden them in the past 20 years? They most certainly do not run "quite nicely." Again, I am a huge fan of them and would love it if they ran forever, but their day really has passed. They sound like they are ready to fall apart and are the roughest ride I have ever experienced on any train. They smash into each other when braking and accelerating, and it seems like half of the cam controller steps are permanently out of service, as the resistor banks cutting in and out are quite violent. They are also slow, loud and are notorious for excruciating brake screeching. I have no doubt they were smooth when newer though, and their sluggishness is also not their fault as field shunting was removed in the late 1990s.

[@1940limited]

@@amtrak706 Obviously you know a hell a lot more about these trains than I do. I haven't ridden the NY subways at all since the mid 2000s. I don't know what cars I rode at that time. I remember older stuff on the Hudson Tubes and how much fun it was to stand in the first car and get the same view of the tracks as the engineer. Those trains are long since gone, too. In this video the R32s seemed to be running fine and looked good inside. I'm in awe of the infrastructure and how it all works and keeps working. I appreciate DJ Hammers' videos. I have no idea if or when I'll ride the NYC subways again but I love watching the videos and appreciate your responses. It's nice to know there's people around who do more than just ride the trains. You guys are so into them. I admire that.

[@amtrak706]

g bridgman I'm involved with engineering and I've always been interested in railroad related stuff, so I've gotten to learn about this stuff over time. Anyway my last subway ride before staying home due to the virus was actually on one of these, going home on the A train a month ago. Hopefully a few of these will be preserved but I’m not sure since there are already 4 R32s stored for the transit museum from the first attempt at retirement in 2010, and unfortunately I don’t think they will be able to specifically save cars from this extended service life batch. Kind of a shame since these took the record for the longest service life of any steel subway car.

[@ncc74656m]

Among my favorites, and they're rocketships when they get going too.

[@ncc74656m]

@Eastwood Strilka Agreed completely! They kept up most of the way if nothing else.

[@czechdeph]

These represent a symbol to me of getting back to New York after 10 years of dreaming about it. I rode them on the E line from Jamaica Airport station when came back to New York in 2007. I still remember three things like it was yesterday: riding the R32 E train on my arrival, getting out of 47-50 Str station on 6th Ave (yes I transferred to F train) being surrounded by the skyscrapers and the smell of bleach in the lobby of Big Apple Hostel on 42 Str.

[@thexboxgamer9128]

Just think how strong the R32 fleet is, it has taken 12 years to almost fully retire those strong R32s 2 new fleets have tried to replace them we need a 3rd fleet (the R211) to finally do the final blow for these legends. These cars will truly be missed by me and others (More than the R42 fleet)

[@TheRailLeaguer]

The Xbox Gamer The original plan called for all of the R32 and R42s to be retired by the R160s. However due to structural issues on the R44 cars running on the expansive subway lines, those cars were retired and 222 R32s and 50 R42s were saved. The 272 cars were now meant to be replaced by the R179s. In the mid-2010s, plans were further changed to keep 164 cars to 2019, then 110 cars to 2020, before the rest of the fleet was to be replaced by the R211s, all for the L train work, but the plans for the tunnel work have been revised.

[@thexboxgamer9128]

@@TheRailLeaguer Dude I didn't ask for an explanation of why they were kept. I rode these legends I drove them and I enjoyed them. These cars outlasted 5 other car generations and have taken 2-3 fleets to retire them. Also the 300 cars that were left would have been too much for the R160 order back in 2010. That is another reason why the R44 was scrapped first. Anyways I will miss these beauties the brakes were all but hell though. I believe the R32 fleet is NOT fully retired yet there are a few in yards and a farewell trip currently in the process of being made. In exchange for a ridership boom when the pandemic is over a small select few R32 trains will return to service but only temporarily. Until the farewell trip is scheduled.

[@graffmixer]

Sad to see these go. Those trains was ice cold during the summer. February 27 this year was my last day living in NYC and those where the last subway cars I took from Utica Ave to Fulton St!!!! Farewell ✌🏽

[@NoelisTired]

Like the r160b Q trains, the r32 was an important part of my life

[@Lucas-ey2ob]

It’s so sad that they had to retire them. They’ve been around for so long and I’ve known them my entire life. We’ll miss you R32’s!

[@Musicradio77Network]

First, there was the R42 on the A train, and now, this. The R32 is now retired once again. I missed being on the R32 train, but it might show up at some point as museum trains to join the R42 along the retired trains in the future.

[@sockfetishguy7708]

The R32s were so historic traincars after the Redbirds used on the A division. It’s going to be so sad to see them retire for good and replaced by R179s after the R42s got retired by the same R179s. RIP R32

[@b.griffin317]

Wow. RIP R32. 😢 I will always remember riding one of these old beasts.

[@BritanniaPacific]

Two of those preserved are owned by the railway preservation corps. Hope they coordinate with the transit museum for fan trips with their r32s one day. And maybe their r42/r40m pair now in Coney Island yard.

[@mooik1_88]

The R32 was my childhood favorite MTA train

[@TheLordAI]

Graffiti writers used to call these & R38s "Ridgies" because of the flanks I'll certainly miss these greatly, they raised me as a kid

[@eightavmta]

OMG! NOOOOOO, this isn't true becuz every since I was younger after I moved I've been seeing the R32 and R46 run on the A and C. This is so sadddd😭😭😭😭✌💔💔💔💔 Rest in Peace R32's.... R32 too strong!

[@subwaymanYT]

The R32 C especially

[@blizzardstorm52]

😭😭😭😭 NOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

Yep

[@phoenixstar33]

Noooooo, another piece of my childhood is gone! 😢😭

[@flattrain5834]

I’m glad I could ride these one of a kind subway cars before they were retired

[@vincentm614]

I remember these cars were at one time on the N express line at some point in the 70s but mainly the last 20 to 25 years these were the oldest cars in the fleet and primarily on the C local line. I liked them because you could look out the front window and get a clear view of the tunnel.. In fact I remember when these cars were new and all the lettered lines got new cars in the late 60s and early 70s.

[@rigojeftegalo3282]

DJ hammer @ you were incorrect the answer is R32 is no longer return in service and they didn't temporary removed that's was after now is permanently removed and replaced R179.

[@Co_hesive]

Stay safe during these tough times

[@Maunico0809]

The B Division’s RFW are gone, now only the A Division only has them on the R62/A’s but then those are getting withdrawn eventually.

[@kevinb8881]

Wow, just wow, the last time I stepped foot on an R32 trainset was when they were on the E back in the 90s and possibly the A back in the 80s!!

[@Peqches]

Oh, how I’ll miss them.

[@trainluvr]

Great Video Man - Tom

[@xprodz468]

Rest In Peace r32. We will never forget our rides on it

[@Ibrahimthegoat8848]

The captions on 0:03 Broke my heart 💔

[@oliverpoate4865]

as an australian who lives in sydney i have no knowledge of new york trains as all our trains are double deck and have a completely different configuration. my main question from this is why do the doors close and then open and then close again?

[@mrpeel3239]

They were like riding the Nostalgia Train, every day! Ps your headline suggests "temporarily"?

[@iron1349]

These relics won't be gone until they have a worthy successor, like the Gresley A4s being superceded by Deltics in the UK, and Gresley's streaks were running their last regualr services when these cars were being introduced

[@NigelMcgregor]

Damn! R40 slants, r42, r32, were my favs because they're so wide and spacious!! Gonna miss them! R32 was the last one to go 😔

[@annanowak3016]

Nigel Mcgregor I’d agree with you with the R42/R40 slant, I don’t really like the regular R32s I prefer the R32 pre goh more.

[@FL70NJ]

Great video, very informative!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!

[@cyle4170]

I can say one thing for sure, those conductors play no games when they close those doors that acceleration is zooming.

[@lirrprodigy2810]

This is sad, I've only ridden them twice but they were so enjoyable ! Can't wait to attend the retirement ceremony and event when its scheduled.

[@qolspony]

My all time favorite cars were the R38. R40 slants rank 2nd. I got to liking the R46 after they were refurbished. I left New York in 2006.

[@qolspony]

I never really like that airy sound of the R32. And the R38 had both the acceleration advantage and stopping distance from what I could tell. To me, it was the best train at the time mechanically that I rode. But the R32 was a true stainless steel train and that is why it is still around today.

[@tubee488]

I remember my last moments on Theese trains R.I.P r32 from 19?? To 2020 you I’ll never be forgoten :(