by SM89
MBTA3247 wrote:AFAIK the noise is a "feature" of Adtranz propulsion equipment. The R142As in New York have almost identical equipment (Bombardier model 1508C vs the Type 8s' Adtranz model 1507D; Bombardier acquired Adtranz in 2001) and they sound very similar to the Type 8s.It's obnoxious. I hope the new cars are nothing like the Type 8s. I'm still wondering how they plan to repaint them in the darker green and white in a few years when its their time. I can't imagine it looking as nice as the Type 7s.