I have a few questions about the R62s. Thanks in advance
to anyone who answers.
1. I heard that all R62/62A sets came from the factory as sets, and that the apparent "cabs" in the B cars hold braking equipment. Is this right?
2. Some number of years ago, (5 or 6 maybe), I noticed that the
trains on my home line (the 1) rarely if ever had end signs
between cars. It would just be a blank black panel. To me, this
would suggest a set; the 68s had such the signs removed when
they were converted to sets. Thing is, they all had railfan
windows, and I thought only the singles did. I never bothered to
check car numbers back then. I'm guessing singles, but if I'm
wrong, don't hesitate to tell me.
As a side point, the 3 and 4 both had between-car signs. The 3
was singles, I'm sure, but the 4 was probably sets. Unless the
sets were converted former singles, I don't know why they would
have signs pressed between B cars.
3. I've heard that 62A singles have railfan windows and 62/62A
sets don't. Based on that: Several years ago, before the annoying
R142s (no offense to those who like them), R62A singles ran on
the 1/9, 3, and 6, with the 1/9 and 3 being operated exclusively
with those cars. (Although the singles on the 6 were cool. I rode
the City Hall loop on one, so I'll remember them!) Anyway, now
they're only on the 7, and most trains only have 6 singles. Were
any of them retired or converted to sets or work cars, or are
there so many more 7 trains that all the available singles were
used up, without fully stocking the line? Or, with a little luck,
would I still be able to find a railfan window on the 3? I want one
of those again. I haven't seen them for a year or so. Should I at
least watch for nonconsecutive numbering, suggesting singles
with a folded-out cab in front?
4. What rules/guidelines/policies/practices are there relating to
folding out the cabs on R62A singles? I wrote a story ages ago
(but still have it) which features one character at work as a t/o,
who folds out the cab so his friends can fit into it. I was 6 years
old when I wrote it, so I didn't know much about the subways
then, but I might as well ask: Is it simply up to the discretion of
the t/o? That doesn't seem right, since I'm guessing most of you
would rather have a transverse cab, if given a choice. If there is a
rule/guideline/policy about keeping the cab retracted, how
come? I'm guessing that the MTA wouldn't make such a rule for
the benefit of railfans and/or regular commuters who enjoy the
front window views!
I asked several t/os in the Flushing terminal on the 7, but got only conflicting or confusing answers.
Thanks from the new user for any answers, and thanks to anyone who read down this far. I know I tend to be far too wordy.
to anyone who answers.
1. I heard that all R62/62A sets came from the factory as sets, and that the apparent "cabs" in the B cars hold braking equipment. Is this right?
2. Some number of years ago, (5 or 6 maybe), I noticed that the
trains on my home line (the 1) rarely if ever had end signs
between cars. It would just be a blank black panel. To me, this
would suggest a set; the 68s had such the signs removed when
they were converted to sets. Thing is, they all had railfan
windows, and I thought only the singles did. I never bothered to
check car numbers back then. I'm guessing singles, but if I'm
wrong, don't hesitate to tell me.
As a side point, the 3 and 4 both had between-car signs. The 3
was singles, I'm sure, but the 4 was probably sets. Unless the
sets were converted former singles, I don't know why they would
have signs pressed between B cars.
3. I've heard that 62A singles have railfan windows and 62/62A
sets don't. Based on that: Several years ago, before the annoying
R142s (no offense to those who like them), R62A singles ran on
the 1/9, 3, and 6, with the 1/9 and 3 being operated exclusively
with those cars. (Although the singles on the 6 were cool. I rode
the City Hall loop on one, so I'll remember them!) Anyway, now
they're only on the 7, and most trains only have 6 singles. Were
any of them retired or converted to sets or work cars, or are
there so many more 7 trains that all the available singles were
used up, without fully stocking the line? Or, with a little luck,
would I still be able to find a railfan window on the 3? I want one
of those again. I haven't seen them for a year or so. Should I at
least watch for nonconsecutive numbering, suggesting singles
with a folded-out cab in front?
4. What rules/guidelines/policies/practices are there relating to
folding out the cabs on R62A singles? I wrote a story ages ago
(but still have it) which features one character at work as a t/o,
who folds out the cab so his friends can fit into it. I was 6 years
old when I wrote it, so I didn't know much about the subways
then, but I might as well ask: Is it simply up to the discretion of
the t/o? That doesn't seem right, since I'm guessing most of you
would rather have a transverse cab, if given a choice. If there is a
rule/guideline/policy about keeping the cab retracted, how
come? I'm guessing that the MTA wouldn't make such a rule for
the benefit of railfans and/or regular commuters who enjoy the
front window views!
I asked several t/os in the Flushing terminal on the 7, but got only conflicting or confusing answers.
Thanks from the new user for any answers, and thanks to anyone who read down this far. I know I tend to be far too wordy.
) After all, it doesn't take THAT long to adjust the convertible cab on an R62 single, does it?