IRT Pelham Line: R62A (6) & (6X) Trains at Whitlock Avenue in the Snow

Here’s some railfanning action at Whitlock Avenue station in the Longwood neighborhood of the Bronx featuring PM Rush peak direction (6) and (6) express trains.
The day these clips were taken marks the first real snow day the city has gotten in almost two years.
Taken 1/16/24 on an iPhone 15 Pro

[@bkice78]

2:25 is the best

[@RF_NY1]

I hope they keep those 62's on the line as long as they can. It's a nicer ride to work on those.

[@EnthusiastTheFanner]

I like 62A 6 as well

[@RF_NY1]

The 62 in my opinion is a more comfortable ride. I can appreciate the seating "Division" if you will and the interior colors. On a more important side, you don't have to deal with the constant sounds of explosions coming from the trucks of the 142's (I'm not sure what causes that) or the slamming of that 2 person seat when someone gets up and can't be bothered to riaise it up. Also, if you've been riding the subway and know what's going on upfront, it's my opinion that with that combined handle and it's design, the motormen don't bother to achieve smooth stops. I know my wrist would be shot trying. To aim for a smooth stop with the travel of that long brake handle on the 62 is one thing, but to attempt it on that shorter combined brake handle with less travel takes more finer movements in a not so ergonomic device. 99% of the time you see a 142 stop, it's a jerky stop where the train will jerk back. I am in no rush whatsoever to see the 62 replaced and hopefully they stick around. They are holding up very well and that sound of the air brake is music to my ears.@@EnthusiastTheFanner

[@EnthusiastTheFanner]

@@RF_NY1 A-division SMEEs are definitely cool to see and ride on

[@RF_NY1]

Agreed. They are not redbirds, but a very close cousin of the them if you will. By the time they are retired, they would have lived a similar life to that of the 32's......long lived and held on longer than expected. And I'm sure if they kept them running, they'd close in on that record. @@EnthusiastTheFanner

[@mariofilippi3539]

Good show, thanks.

[@EnthusiastTheFanner]

Yw

[@jdsreacts1852]

Always Stand Away from the platform edge Especially when the trains are approaching the station. If you are on the platform edge and the train is approaching the station be careful ⚠️

[@EnthusiastTheFanner]

Indeed

[@TPN-ONY]

the sketchy part of the bronx

[@felmthelam26]

Is not that dangerous at westchester

[@usaaaa787]

@@felmthelam26 there was a power outage there yesterday

[@felmthelam26]

@@usaaaa787 on the bridge?

[@usaaaa787]

@@felmthelam26 no at westchester

[@felmthelam26]

@@usaaaa787 westchester sq?

[@Harry-transit]

Calm luh

[@bkice78]

In 0.5

[@EnthusiastTheFanner]

That’s x1 zoom

[@bkice78]

Oh