Friday, April 18, 2014

New York City Transit Authority R-27 Subway 2-Car Set


An O scale model (1:43.5) by Lionel.  The originals dated from 1960-1961 and 230 pairs were built, used to 1990.  Each car was 60 ft (18.29 metres) long, 10 ft (3.05 metres) wide and 12.08 ft (3.68 metres) high, They were powered by Westinghouse XCA248 and General Electric MCM 17KG192A traction motors operating on the 600 Volts DC. Top speed was 55 mph (89 km/h). More info and pics here

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