In Defense of the R46... (NYC Subway)

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Robert Halpern

Robert Halpern

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@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! This video is doing really well, thank you all for watching it! I'm working on another NYC subway scavenger hunt type video that I would like to release this week. I won't spoil it but stick around if you want to see it. If you have suggestions for other videos, lemme know. My goal is to make videos about things in transport and the city with nice editing and visuals to help.
@luislaplume8261
@luislaplume8261 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the heart logo. Many thing of which I have been fond of like an old fashioned children's playground compared to today's playground. And in a store for a penny I could put in a buble gum machine for chewing gum. Most of the adult TV and movie stars I adored are now dead. And many places in NYC are unrecognizable for me today. One of my earliest memories was my first day in Kindergarten in Flushing, Queens in September 1961.
@TG45693
@TG45693 2 жыл бұрын
Please do more of these type of videos!
@sebastianchangco5707
@sebastianchangco5707 2 жыл бұрын
I agree why not rebuilt them?
@baconroblox5555
@baconroblox5555 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video I want you to show more videos
@Kaled_Playz
@Kaled_Playz Жыл бұрын
This train isn't safe (some old days there was a guy doing suicide in there
@adammars1438
@adammars1438 2 жыл бұрын
Also one of the last of two subway cars still running with the quieter GE propulsion. A childhood classic on the Queens Blvd line.
@benjaminsmith2287
@benjaminsmith2287 2 жыл бұрын
Yup. A lot of people don't realize that both the E and F ran those R46s in the 1980s. Because of "dwell times" the MTA took them off the E in the 1990s and it dealt with the R32s, sturdy but nowhere near as nice, cars from 1990s to 2008. The locals got the R46s in the 1990s but used to run mostly older cars in the 1980s. The propulsion is quiet and whines out. Don't know why the propulsion on the newer trains are so loud, especially Siemens.
@chasemartin4450
@chasemartin4450 Жыл бұрын
Newer trains use AC motors rather than the DC motors used on older models, and engineers designing them build barebones power electronics which are low-cost but make a lot of noise. Quiet power electronics for these motors exist (they can be found in nearly all electric cars and many high-quality personal EVs, all of which use AC motors) but I guess management doesn't think they're needed on trains.
@randyo573
@randyo573 Жыл бұрын
I have mentioned on several transit related forums that since the R46 during GOH receiver electronic side signs and OB style drawheads which are the new standard on the NYCTS, I feel that the R-46s will be retained and the R-68s and 68As will be the 75 footers to be scrapped first since they lack the amenities of the R-46s.
@johnalbanese30
@johnalbanese30 Жыл бұрын
What the heck are you drinking? The 46's have been on their last legs since we got them. The were the most unreliable cars we had. Only the R 16 were worse. You formers only know about the cars since they were rebuilt. The 68's are no beauty Queens, but they far superior the the 46's, and the new junk 142-211.
@ishorizon90
@ishorizon90 Жыл бұрын
I love the R46 on the A train especially in the rockaway stops.
@markydee48
@markydee48 2 жыл бұрын
The R46s resembling the LIRR/ MNRs M-1/ M-3s is not by accident. The MTA had incorporated that design on its fleet back then which included the R40M, R42s, R44s, 46 and up until they started purchasing the newer generation subway cars which you see now taking over the subway fleet. The R46s weren't reliable at first but after the Rockwell trucks were changed and more so after their MK rebuilds, these ladies earned their keep. They feel more like a commuter train rather than a subway. I miss seeing them on the F line!
@IIAOPSW
@IIAOPSW Жыл бұрын
The back and forth swaying is called hunting osculation and its directly proportional to the speed. yes you are imagining things. It should be about the same for all the cars.
@TCORV
@TCORV Жыл бұрын
I prefer the window seats then the bench seating that the newer subway cars have. Maybe in the future MTA could try using window seats in their future train fleets.
@djijspeakerguy4628
@djijspeakerguy4628 11 ай бұрын
Yeah. On my trip to New York City recently I noticed this. Trains built in the 70s and 80s on the B division (lettered lines) have window seats! Unfortunately, they are not planning to add window seats on any new trains. The reason for this is, capacity of the train sets overall. They take up more room than sideways seats. so you end up with much less standing room. I also think the interior on these was designed super well. The 70s and 80s were honestly the best era of public transportation design. You had warm lighting, wood grain accents, and often better seating! Chicago’s old 2600 series L cars also come to mind, though Chicago actually kept their bucket seat design and upgraded it with fabric backs on the newer cars thankfully!
@dante6563
@dante6563 2 жыл бұрын
At first I ahted them on the N/W astoria line but now...I really do like them.
@PyroGaming...
@PyroGaming... 4 ай бұрын
hehe spiderman train go brrrrrr
@thesubwaynut2
@thesubwaynut2 2 жыл бұрын
We all have our likes and dislikes. I fear riding the 75 footers since that shooting in Sunset Park in April and the N, Q and W trains suffered the biggest downgrade in history when it switched from the R160s to these fat old junks. Many R46 lovers are probably disappointed the R211 order was not cancelled due to COVID-19 related budget issues, but forgot the MTA already paid Kawasaki in full before the pandemic, thus the cars must be built, not to mention it costs more to constantly maintain those on the brink of death than buying replacement ones on the first shot. Why else did the MTA abandon the SIR's Nassau and Atlantic stations and stop running the museum buses for the holidays?
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think R46 lovers wanted to cancel the R211 perse, we all recognize the trains are getting old and we need change. It’s just that we (I’ll speak for only myself I guess) think that they should have included some R46 features in the R211. The 75ft cars were flawed from the beginning anyways because there were not enough doors.
@sandwichfrog
@sandwichfrog Жыл бұрын
I will sacrifice the R68 just to keep the R46.
@evelynekone9363
@evelynekone9363 Жыл бұрын
I hate this train
@geecorona1311
@geecorona1311 2 жыл бұрын
Nah that’s bullshit. The R32s are a lot faster than the R46s and they stayed in much better shape than the R46s
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
the R32 have already been gone for a few months now. They can't just unscrap or unsink them. They definitely shouldn't have been scrapped in my opinion and I think the decision was very rushed.
@mancast-bx6hi
@mancast-bx6hi 2 жыл бұрын
What??? The r46's are being replaced by those r211 train cars in the future??! No fair!! I adore the r46's. They're one of the most awesome, beautiful looking subway cars to have ever exist. Especially the ones that are running on the Q, N and the W lines. They look so gorgeous to have those letters together. Sure, times do change but i'm still not happy for that to happen, i'm just not. So there.
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
yep 😭 They’re going to still be in the system until at least 2025 (at least the way everything is going right now) so that’s neat. Can’t believe that’s only three years though. Can’t help but miss the R46 R trains tho, I had to steal an image from the internet for my profile pic!
@Boypogikami132
@Boypogikami132 2 жыл бұрын
@@robert.halpern not fair. first the redbirds, then the brightliners, and now the r46s?
@lowfurts
@lowfurts 2 жыл бұрын
Well the R46s are 50 years old it's time for them to go they got a few more years left At this point there too old and are starting to become a pain especially with the LCD signs a lot of the time they have an issue
@Boypogikami132
@Boypogikami132 2 жыл бұрын
@@lowfurts then put back the rollsigns if you got an issue
@iicrxtical4241
@iicrxtical4241 2 жыл бұрын
At least I more hears bc if r32 can go 58 years the r46 can
@TheProD3V
@TheProD3V 2 жыл бұрын
Wanna add some comments rq - The R44s and R46s were built like railcars due to the fact that at the time the MTA wanted to have a line run through the LIRR, coming out from the 63rd St line on the F onto LIRR ROW until Forest Hills where the line would go back into the QBL. The project was called the Queens Superexpress but never happened. Provisions for it are right after 21st/Queensbridge with tunnels continuing straight while the tracks take a sharp turn to merge with the QBL. This would’ve been linked up with the 2nd Av line as you mentioned. - More or less (imo) the trains represent the M3s running on the LIRR. take me as a subway nerd but I’m just saying lmao Btw props to you for your excellent editing skills. Mad impressive. Earned my respect. ✌️
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for writing all that! Never heard of the Queens Superexpress before, unfortunately I can totally see why they canned it. They already have so many massive multi-decade projects there's no way that one would have finished on time and on budget. It's cool how different cars from different sections can feel so similar based on when they were made. The R46, M3, and Shoreliner cars were all made within 10 years of each other and it sort of shows. Anyways, the superexpress looks like a really interesting topic. Thank you, now gonna do some reading on it.
@enjoythesiren911
@enjoythesiren911 2 жыл бұрын
Personally, I absolutely LOVE the R46 train cars. The R44/R46 train cars have been my favorite trains since childhood and they really are just gorgeous. And seriously those transverse seating is the best thing ever!!
@jaydottt_transitfanner
@jaydottt_transitfanner 2 жыл бұрын
2:35 you're not seeing things, you're right, I've experienced this too and I've noticed it. it feels like one of those monorails in the air that sway back and forth like that
@banksrail
@banksrail 2 жыл бұрын
It’s due to the extra length. With a longer wheelbase, the cars are less susceptible to bumps in the track than the shorter 60 footers.
@conecisland1222
@conecisland1222 2 жыл бұрын
bro u make train vids look like actual yt vids. amazing work! and yes, the r46 is an amazing train and ppl who complain so much abt it are babies; i stand by that statement and always will.
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
thanks! I agree and I hope these trains are preserved well for others to see in the future.
@conecisland1222
@conecisland1222 2 жыл бұрын
@@robert.halpern damn right they should be preserved. yk when its time for scrapping they should turn some into garbage and pump trains
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
@@conecisland1222 yeah but they're probably gonna have to rip out the interiors in that case 😭
@xmannba3279
@xmannba3279 Жыл бұрын
I love the r46 I don’t understand why some people hate them
@christophercruz8660
@christophercruz8660 2 жыл бұрын
I always liked the 1970’s orange and yellow seats and tacky wood paneling. When I think of the NYC subway, that’s the interior I always think of. I also loved tiding the RedBirds on the 7 line as a kid.
@benjaminsmith2287
@benjaminsmith2287 2 жыл бұрын
The 7 had the World's Fair livery when I was a kid and the trains seemed more modern than the ones on the other IRT lines. It was more unique then. They were painted many colors and finally red after the 1980s rebuilt.
@Keb1888
@Keb1888 2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite video of all time since the R46 is literally my favorite car in the system
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
understandable and it's my favorite as well.
@andrewell2368
@andrewell2368 2 жыл бұрын
It is my favorite train to operate.
@joebidenthesleepy
@joebidenthesleepy 2 жыл бұрын
I believe that R46s are a staple of the NYC Subway, not to mention how amazing they look.
@luislaplume8261
@luislaplume8261 2 жыл бұрын
The speed was nothing when compared to what is collectively known as the R9s built from different order from 1930 to 1940. They were the most common subway trains on the 6th and 8th Ave, lines in the 1960s. The F line within 1 minute already passed on the express tracks 2 local stations. I am a New Yorker who grew up in NYC during the Mad Men era! I was on the front looking out the front door on the Queens Blvd. Express on the F. The conductor opened a d closed thr doors in between the subway cars in the middle of the train.
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
I'm obviously younger than you but I've been on the transit museum runs and have been surprised with how fast they can go for such old tech. It wouldn't surprise me if they got slower over time due to safety restrictions.
@luislaplume8261
@luislaplume8261 2 жыл бұрын
@@robert.halpern Not in my opinion. Check out the videos for the Christmas season runs of the previous years going thru the 63 street tunnel to Queensborough Plaza.
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
@@luislaplume8261 WOW! I couldn't find a video of them going through the 63rd st tunnel but even on the E/M through the 53rd st one they are fast. Thanks for sharing.
@luislaplume8261
@luislaplume8261 2 жыл бұрын
@@robert.halpern Well the last time I rode that train there was in December 2009. The route may have changed since then. Even the neighborhood of Long Island City does not look as it did in 1961 when I was a little boy. The tallest building there was the Pan American Airways accounting rooms for their headquarters back in Midtown Manhattan aka then as the Pan Am Building that opened in 1960. I am from the baby boomer generation as you can see.
@whereisthedollar
@whereisthedollar 2 жыл бұрын
I rode the subways in the 50's -60's and during summer, I recall the front door being open sometime too.
@BronXLimited
@BronXLimited 2 жыл бұрын
R46's are cool but the trains are not at much fault its mostly how the yards take care of them, Compare Coney Island's R46's to Piktins, Piktin doesn't clean Coney Island does and does regular Maintenace checks and they dont break down as much as the A and C lines R46's because piktin doesn't care, they just want the R211's and then just leave them dirty without a care on the cleaniness.
@dajoyner2005
@dajoyner2005 2 жыл бұрын
I like the 46's. It's kinda sad to know that they'll be retired soon, but for a good purpose at least. I just hope the R211's won't have as much critical failures as the start of the R179 fleet. Besides that, the editing for this video is great! Nice job. 👍🏼
@joshuav875
@joshuav875 2 жыл бұрын
I remember when the r46s were very fast on the F especially on queens boulevard. The 46s one of my favorite subway cars in the system that is still in service.
@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2
@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2 2 жыл бұрын
@Joshua V how many years have you been watching KZbin
@BMTEnjoyer160
@BMTEnjoyer160 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine if the r46 (F) got on culver express
@rushx2395
@rushx2395 2 жыл бұрын
R32 is more older then r46
@Snowy-oq4ur
@Snowy-oq4ur 9 ай бұрын
R32’s are retired, and with that logic, wouldn’t the r15 and stuff be even older?
@somecallmeelvis
@somecallmeelvis 11 ай бұрын
I grew up with R46 on the F and R lines in 2000s until they were switched back in late 2019.I know old things have to be replaced soon enough
@ItsDuckToYou
@ItsDuckToYou 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t like R46 N,Q,W I prefer R211 and R160 N,Q,W and R46 and in my opinion I don’t like R46 I would rate R46 5.5/10
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
everybody can have their favorites. It's a bit too early to tell on the R211s but they seem nice.
@dariusharley5548
@dariusharley5548 2 жыл бұрын
@@robert.halpern I respect ur opinion 👌.I think its just that the r160's on thos lines are faster and nostalgic.
@downundabrotha
@downundabrotha 2 жыл бұрын
NY has such a subpar Metro system having visited a few countries in my travels they should be improved
@acebreaker4283
@acebreaker4283 Жыл бұрын
The best will be replaced with trash r211
@KCamp-uk2px
@KCamp-uk2px Жыл бұрын
I also like the R46, they are l o n g, F A S T, and they're a good design THEY ARE THE FASTEST OUT OF ALL NYC SUBWAY CARS, AND CAN EASALY BEAT AN R211 IN A RACE! and they have good seats, but i did'nt get to ride one. please reply :) I also made up an r46 character called ADAM MUNIPAL. pls reply X2.
@thatonenigeriansformula
@thatonenigeriansformula Жыл бұрын
The train looks boring and depressing and the gangways are closed, so i cant move from the front to the back
@lowfurts
@lowfurts 2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes the R46 one of the few cars that you can't go in between the cars Sometimes have bugged out LCDs and etc But is always there when you need it And are very reliable even now
@christianpedraza858
@christianpedraza858 2 жыл бұрын
I love the R46 cars. I grew up riding these cars. The very first R46 cars I rode was on the (F) line and then eventually I started riding more R46 cars on the (A) and (R) lines and also the Rockaway (S) shuttle. I know that they ran on the (G) line and also the discontinued (V) line but boy I would have love to ride them on those lines. These cars will forever be an important part of my childhood, ok yes they are starting to show their age, they been running for a long time and it’s sad to know that they will soon be retired and replaced by the newer cars which I think they’re ok, they’re decent and modern but the R46 cars are timeless and they will forever have a special place in my heart. The R46 cars provided long, wonderful years of service and served the MTA very well, so they will be sadly missed once they are retired.
@8avexp
@8avexp 2 жыл бұрын
The R-44s were 75 feet long as well. The R-110Bs were 67 feet long, as were the BMT standards. The entire system was slowed down after the Williamsburg Bridge wreck in 1995.
@omt4293
@omt4293 2 жыл бұрын
Will always love the R46. Love the look and was always my favorite Subway car along with the R44
@RipMax323
@RipMax323 Жыл бұрын
God The R46 is my most fav train bc the armrests
@tropicalsimonthirty2283
@tropicalsimonthirty2283 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: I was on an R46 express N train going between 36 Street and 59 Street and it was going VERY fast. When we slowed down to enter 59th, the car I was in just VIOLENTLY jolted and I hit my head on the window very hard. (I was on the window seats) Generally I like the looks of the R46, but the movement just bothers me sometimes. Dont let me get started on the N O I S E- That 'humming' idle noise pierces my soul 😶
@BMTEnjoyer160
@BMTEnjoyer160 Жыл бұрын
Screw the 46
@landocalrisian2014
@landocalrisian2014 Жыл бұрын
I like them too!! They were a staple in my life when I lived in NYC back in the 70s and 80s. I was in NYC last month and rode on one and it brought back memories 🥰
@quinlanwconley4010
@quinlanwconley4010 2 жыл бұрын
That explains why the J Z M and L don’t have r46s
@r.d.9399
@r.d.9399 2 жыл бұрын
NYC definitely needs to modernize. Compared to other global citizens NYC is stuck in the past. Smh
@davevalens9918
@davevalens9918 2 жыл бұрын
I love the R-46. I wish that The F train will never replace it even though they are still being used on occasion. And when the E train had them back in the 80s as well as the D train back in the 70s as well. I hope they never get replaced. And I love the interior. Looks classy.
@benjaminsmith2287
@benjaminsmith2287 2 жыл бұрын
I hated when the E was switched to R32s in the 1990s. Felt like a huge downgrade. I know railfans loved the R32 but I hated them on the E.
@infraredangel-3798
@infraredangel-3798 2 жыл бұрын
If you wanna test speed take the B train or D at 34st Manhattan going to West 4 every time I take a ride there I feel like we’re going to crash from fast we go
@jaydottt_transitfanner
@jaydottt_transitfanner Жыл бұрын
1:00 that's an R68A. R68 cars begin with 2 and R68A car numbers begin with 5. Another way you can tell is: underneath the roll sign on the exterior, the R68 has a white metal plate separating the rollsign and the window. The R68A doesn't have that, as you can see in the timestamp.
@Avg744
@Avg744 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the r46 so when they get replaced I will be very sad
@WalkWalkWalk-c2y
@WalkWalkWalk-c2y 2 жыл бұрын
The new cars are terrible - brutal dentist chair lighting, the elimination of window seating, and now, apparently, corner seats are being removed as well. They’re robbing any pleasure out of the subway.
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
I'm for sure going to miss the R46 N/Q over the Manhattan bridge, the views with transverse seating and the massive picture windows were great.
@JustJtrain
@JustJtrain 9 ай бұрын
I just hope they don’t retire soon
@TheJeromeFanner
@TheJeromeFanner 2 жыл бұрын
I only like the 46s on CIY cuz unlike pitkin it’s easy to kick the window down on cab doors. And on CIY then have a metal window
@random_dude69420
@random_dude69420 Жыл бұрын
I worship the R46! I don’t know why everybody hates them. It’s sad to see my boys go, especially since I have so many memories with them. I guess all good things must come to an end. However, these R211s look pretty cool. I’ve seen them 3 times on the A, but I never rode one. I really want to ride one and explore the features and see if it’s really fit to replace the R46. Keep up the great work, man!
@DouglasWells-w9j
@DouglasWells-w9j Жыл бұрын
Some of them The Air Conditioner don't work I like the R160 and the R211 The N and Q Should Get New Subway Cars
@rxndomedits894
@rxndomedits894 Жыл бұрын
The fact that was my station 😂
@collinparsons3363
@collinparsons3363 Жыл бұрын
I've always liked the R46. On the exterior, I like the rounded appearance, which is a departure from all the other subway cars which are quite boxy. I agree that I've always found them to ride pretty smooth. I really like the interiors. The yellow/orange seating and NYC/NYS logos on the wallpaper give a more warm and welcoming appearance that what you find on the rest of the fleet.
@CaseysTrains
@CaseysTrains Жыл бұрын
Ummmmm there photogrpahic evidence of R46s going up to Metropolitan Ave on the M back in 1976 as part of the bicentainal. Though it was a 1 time occurence since they didn't assign any 46s to East NY.
@LucaAdams
@LucaAdams 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE. THIS.
@blameitonluis
@blameitonluis 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised a lot of people hate the r46 it's my all time favorite honestly
@BottomLin3Op
@BottomLin3Op 2 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of them but I do like the 75ft length for a subway car. I love the swaying when at slow speeds. The a/c is crisp in them when working properly. They did slow them down 55mph in 60th street and mostly 25-35 in normal operation between stations.
@59_xgx
@59_xgx 2 жыл бұрын
I love that car it’s fast and it has a lot of space for a lot of ppl to fit
@suptrto
@suptrto 2 жыл бұрын
R-46 originally came out with P-wire train line operation, it was very ineffective in the subway. Many failures, stalled trains. This was not one of my favorites to operate.
@freshpotatolikesaviation
@freshpotatolikesaviation Жыл бұрын
im the 1000th like W
@ambersunnyamber
@ambersunnyamber 2 жыл бұрын
For me I would always love to be in the very end of the last car and see the tunnel going by. Cant do that with the newer cars since the booth takes up the whole back end.
@goranantic7367
@goranantic7367 2 жыл бұрын
Why so if there are 211 comes back from work what about the other 46 and are 68 an hour to 11 join together and they can work together
@Michael_afton698
@Michael_afton698 Жыл бұрын
If r32s “rip” We’re still running they would be the oldest subway cars running not anymore those damn r211s
@avibarr2751
@avibarr2751 19 күн бұрын
The R46s are the best trains to ride. The fluorescent lights plus white walls and ceilings on NTTs hurt my eyes, while the interiors of the R46s are a lot easier on me. And getting a forward facing window seat gives much better views and makes me less nauseous than longitudinal seating. And as a lover of all things vintage, that fake wood and beige wallpaper just feels so nostalgic. I’ll miss these.
@isaacsmith1874
@isaacsmith1874 Жыл бұрын
1:17 that's an iconic image
@Railoffroader2
@Railoffroader2 7 ай бұрын
What I liked about the R-46’s besides their looks was the old braking system when I used to run them in the 90’s. When at a full stop and releasing the brakes they sounded like Chewbacca 😂.
@Eyeseeyou522
@Eyeseeyou522 8 ай бұрын
Personally I just dislike how slow they feel, I take a Manhattan-bound N train daily yet I see the R train usually out-pacing it, even if the N was ahead. That is most likely due to other things, but man the 50 years really is felt on them. Also the lighting is crazy soft, feels like I am going to sleep. Nonetheless, I enjoy the train, and it is a pretty cool model.
@danieltransit7677
@danieltransit7677 2 жыл бұрын
I like R46’s more than R68/R68A
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen people compare the R68 to a prison cell so you're not alone lol
@yovin13
@yovin13 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@rakeyakeyofficial
@rakeyakeyofficial 2 жыл бұрын
1:49 R46s is the fastest train R62: *am I a joke to you?*
@julesane5818
@julesane5818 29 күн бұрын
Didn’t even watch the video yet at the time I’m posting this You automatically earned my respect
@nightC_
@nightC_ 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh the R46 is the worst. The seats are in the worst places, everything is grimy, it seems really unstable and rumbly, and it randomly makes really loud noises lol. I’m excited for the changes ahead
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely excited for the R211!
@trijetz3562
@trijetz3562 2 жыл бұрын
The train really does make some odd noises from the inside when it brakes though, however, I prefer the R46 for it's smoother ride. For me the most noticeable area on the system that I can bring to your attention is the very slight but tight and abrupt curve at 23rd street. As the A train being express, it goes over that curve, or kink, whatever you want to call it, at a high speed. I feel it a lot more on the R179 and God forbid you are not holding on to anything. I hardly feel the same jerk on the R46. All of the R46s movements feel delayed and somewhat graceful that I haven't experienced on any 60 foot long cars.
@lamargoat2.054
@lamargoat2.054 2 жыл бұрын
@@trijetz3562 yeah the train actually goes over a switch while proceeding to bypass 23 street. That's why it's so rocky and bouncy especially because it's going 35-40 mph over the switch. But I completely agree with you as someone who takes the A train every day. The r179s are way more rougher than the 46s
@dennisthebrony2022
@dennisthebrony2022 6 ай бұрын
As for the R46 LCDs, they were also added in the 90s, but before then, the R46 used the rollsigns.
@jackslc01
@jackslc01 Жыл бұрын
Honestly I never liked the R46s on the N Q and W lines I was okay with the R lines. R68As looked better on the N Q and W lines.
@Traintrooper
@Traintrooper 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see I’m not the only one who likes the r46
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
The comment section is a mixed bag. Half like half hate it seems
@SPONGEBOBMARIOSQUAREPANTS
@SPONGEBOBMARIOSQUAREPANTS 7 ай бұрын
DID R46 NYC SUBWAY PUT INSTALLATION CAMERAS INSIDE R46's
@michaelscott7706
@michaelscott7706 2 жыл бұрын
The 46s are smoother riding than the 68s. We call them Cadillacs because of the big cabs. The Coney Island 68s tend to have spotted wheels like crazy because of the Sea Beach and Brighton lines. The 46s biggest issue is dead motors.
@benjaminsmith2287
@benjaminsmith2287 2 жыл бұрын
I thought the 68s were a disappointment. They didn't improve on the smoothness of the R46s and the interiors weren't as nice. Same general format but something is missing.
@richardpotter2420
@richardpotter2420 Жыл бұрын
I remember this model a little differently. This model was considered an Edsel of the subway fleet. It almost crippled the system with its unreliability and service issues. It also had a poor MTBF rating which is measured in miles. The only reason the R-46 is in service because of the production issues associated with the new trains.
@DouglasWells-w9j
@DouglasWells-w9j Жыл бұрын
The N and Q Should Get the R211 I know it's on the A line Cause of CBTC They don't have the R160
@DouglasWells-w9j
@DouglasWells-w9j Жыл бұрын
New Subway Cars Can Be Better If I was going to 34 St Then I might as well take the R160 on the R
@cats0182
@cats0182 Жыл бұрын
I like them because they were designed and built in America, by Americans.
@BrightonBeach173
@BrightonBeach173 Жыл бұрын
You can say some R46 were fast but R46 A line there are fast just some.
@victorsplaytime7233
@victorsplaytime7233 2 жыл бұрын
The r46 is my faevrot
@slayqueen2025xd
@slayqueen2025xd 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t want the R46 to be replaced at all tbh. It’s been my favorite car for so long and the first time I saw it is when I rode the R.
@qjtvaddict
@qjtvaddict Жыл бұрын
Too bad they are old they have to go sorry
@daisythesubwaygamer1992
@daisythesubwaygamer1992 Жыл бұрын
i agree i dont want them replaced
@johnalbanese30
@johnalbanese30 Жыл бұрын
Their junk, garbage. Scrap them.
@diogenesstudent5585
@diogenesstudent5585 2 жыл бұрын
If you like the r46 then you'll love the r47! They come pre-graffiti tagged straight from the factory!
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
Aren’t those the work trains? lol they lookcool though
@diogenesstudent5585
@diogenesstudent5585 2 жыл бұрын
@@robert.halpern idk I was just joking. I had no idea the r47 existed.
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern 2 жыл бұрын
@@diogenesstudent5585 lol my bad
@Rex_Lapis77
@Rex_Lapis77 Жыл бұрын
Thats a dam high record for a subway with that speed
@thatonenigeriansformula
@thatonenigeriansformula Жыл бұрын
The rocking is pretty satisfying though
@charlesscott1166
@charlesscott1166 7 ай бұрын
Hated riding on the N line because of that car, worst seating.
@jenniferaguilar5502
@jenniferaguilar5502 6 ай бұрын
Man how came R46 has a longer subway car than R211
@PivotBoi.
@PivotBoi. Жыл бұрын
At this point the MTA is buying new cars When the old ones can last much longer than they think the R40M and the Redbirds are good examples when they can wake up and stop wasting money
@TheRailLeaguer
@TheRailLeaguer 6 ай бұрын
Actually buying new cars is not a waste of money since it eventually save them in the long term. Plus the new cars are doing quite well, so your statement of the MTA “wasting money” is not exactly true.
@tyrondavis6727
@tyrondavis6727 Жыл бұрын
R46 is running to this day..... since 1975
@baconroblox5555
@baconroblox5555 2 жыл бұрын
Do a video about R142 and R142A difference
@mikolajsapak
@mikolajsapak 2 жыл бұрын
When I was little I used to call the r46 the mustache train 😭
@emmarigby9839
@emmarigby9839 9 ай бұрын
i do still prefer the r68 but when the r46s go i will miss them
@raygordonteacheschess5501
@raygordonteacheschess5501 6 ай бұрын
The most amazing cars! I would often take the IND just to avoid the R-32s on the IRT. Quiet, quick, and the space-age sounds when the door opened. An incredible ride especially to Aqueduct.
@bigelk0
@bigelk0 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks white boy for the information. Peace..
@Drof1
@Drof1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve lived in new york city all my life and still do, and my favorite cars are the r46, 42, and 44.
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern Жыл бұрын
Miss the 42s & 32s, groundbreaking design
@Railsmoke03
@Railsmoke03 2 жыл бұрын
Words cannot express how much the R46s are my top favorites. I love how their designed and the interior with the wood panels. I love the smooth suspension and the GE propulsion that is has. Do you have discord so we can talk? Also your editing is very admirable
@camera9024
@camera9024 8 ай бұрын
Release the hounds!(R211) R46:
@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2
@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2 2 жыл бұрын
1:25 the r179 is super fresh lemonade
@Requiem2319
@Requiem2319 Жыл бұрын
Also the r68s have outdated roll signs - r68 (Q) trains stop service at 57th & 7th instead of the accurate 96th and 2nd
@robert.halpern
@robert.halpern Жыл бұрын
Is this because they only run that one Q with R68 cars per rush hour and it’s not worth the costs to replace? That’s really interesting, thanks for sharing.
@qjtvaddict
@qjtvaddict Жыл бұрын
R68 is going to the broadway lines
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