R6 (New York City Subway Car) - R-6 Specifications

R-6 Specifications

  • Car Builder: American Car and Foundry Company, Pullman Standard, Pressed Steel Car Company
  • Car Body: Riveted Steel
  • Unit Numbers: 900-1399 (motorized single units)
  • Fleet: 500 cars
  • Preserved: 7 cars
  • Car Length: 60 feet 2+1⁄2 inches (18.35 m)
  • Car Width: 10 feet (3.05 m)
  • Car Height: 12 feet 1+5⁄8 inches (3.70 m)
  • Total Weight: 84,228 lb (38,205 kg)
  • Track Gauge: 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
  • Propulsion System:
  • Motors: Westinghouse 570-D5 or General Electric 714-C1, 714-C2
  • Motor Power: 190 hp (142 kW) per motor
  • Braking System: WABCO Schedule AMUE with UE-5 universal valve, ME-23 brake stand, and simplex clasp brake rigging
  • Air Compressor: WABCO D-3-F
  • Coupler Type: WABCO H2A
  • Total Seating: 56 seats
  • Cab arrangement: Half-width operator's cab at each end; conductor controls on exterior

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