R46 (New York City Subway car) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids R46 |
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| In service | 1975-now |
| Family name | SMEE |
| Constructed | 1975-1978 |
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| Track gauge | 1,435mm |
The R46 is a type of subway car used in the New York City Subway system. These trains were built by a company called Pullman Standard. They were made between 1975 and 1978.
The R46 cars were designed for the IND/BMT B Division lines. These lines are part of the huge New York City subway network.
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What is the R46 Subway Car?
The R46 is a specific model of train car. It was created to help carry millions of passengers every day. These cars are an important part of how people travel around New York City.
Why Were These Trains Built?
The R46 trains were built to replace older subway cars. They took the place of trains like the Arnine cars, some R16s, and some R10s. This helped to modernize the subway system.
How Many R46 Trains Were Made?
When they were first ordered, there were 754 individual R46 cars. Each of these cars was 75 feet (about 23 meters) long. This was a very large order for passenger train cars in the United States at that time.
The R46 was not the first long subway car. It was the second type of 75-foot long car ordered for the New York City Subway. The R44s were the first ones.
Images for kids
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Inside the cab of an R46 car
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Poster celebrating the new R46 cars
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Plaque showing overhaul of the R46
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The current LCD side destination sign. This replaces the original rollsign-based side destination signs on the cars prior to the cars' overhauls
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