History
- The R110B was built as contract order R131.
- There were nine R-110B cars, numbered 3001-3009, which were coupled into three-car sets and served on the A train.
- Due to breakdowns, set 3007-3009 was cannibalized for parts for the remaining two sets, which then ran on the C. The train has not had the computerized voices and next stop indicator signs programmed for the "C" route, so the conductor made the announcements manually. Throughout 1999, it had been in and out of service for both repairs and additional component testing. It was permanently removed from service in 2000 due to breakdowns and low Mean Distance Between Failure (MBDF) and will not likely see revenue passenger service again.
- On July 15, 2004, car 3005 was sent to P.S. 248, the New York City Transit Learning Center, replacing R16 #6452.
- In August 2004, cars 3004 and 3006 were placed in the Coney Island firefighting training facility.
- The remaining six cars (3001-3003 and 3007-3009) are stored at the 207th Street Yard.
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