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by jonnhrr
The first subway was built in London but used steam traction originally. The first US subway was in Boston in 1897, originally for trolleys but later used for subway cars (Washington St. El) in 1903. I suspect the technology to build the NY subways were based on the initial efforts in Boston.
The technology for the trains themselves started with the electric trolley car and made practical for train operation by the Multiple Unit concept developed by Sprague that was first used for eletrified "steam" railroads then adapted for use by rapid transit lines. Originally NY rapid transit lines were elevated steam hauled lines, electification and MU made subways possible.
Jon
The technology for the trains themselves started with the electric trolley car and made practical for train operation by the Multiple Unit concept developed by Sprague that was first used for eletrified "steam" railroads then adapted for use by rapid transit lines. Originally NY rapid transit lines were elevated steam hauled lines, electification and MU made subways possible.
Jon
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by Otto Vondrak
rail10 wrote:What technology is the antiquated NYC subway derived from?I don't know what is "antiquated" about the Subway, except that it dates from 1904 (more or less). Maybe you didn't mean to use that word? What are you asking about specifcially, please?
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by Kamen Rider
jonnhrr wrote:I suspect the technology to build the NY subways were based on the initial efforts in Boston.the concept of cut and cover construction came from the oringal building of the Metropolitan Line in London, which is classifed as Sub surface and even has some open air sections today. even back then they weren't dumb enough to put a steam engine in as deep a level as the modern deep level tube network is.
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by jonnhrr
Yes London (Metropolitan and District) were definitely first, and Budapest might have gotten in there as the 2nd one.
I had to mention Boston's project as a more direct influence spurring New York to develop subways - you know that NY - Boston rivalry
Jon
I had to mention Boston's project as a more direct influence spurring New York to develop subways - you know that NY - Boston rivalry
Jon
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by Kamen Rider
jonnhrr wrote:Yes London (Metropolitan and District) were definitely first, and Budapest might have gotten in there as the 2nd one.whatever, you're the ones trying to pass of a street car line off as a subway.
I had to mention Boston's project as a more direct influence spurring New York to develop subways - you know that NY - Boston rivalry
Jon
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by Otto Vondrak
This thread is too random and vague. Please ask your question so it is directly related to the New York City Subway.
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