R29 (New York City Subway car)

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The R29 was a New York City Subway car built in 1962–63. After overhaul, the R29 fleet ran on the 2, 5 and 6 routes before retirement in 2002. The R29 fleet was the first fleet to be set up in permanant "catholic" marraiges. In all prior married pairs, mates could be freely swapped.

[edit] R-29 Specifications

Car Builder: St. Louis Car Company
Car Body: LAHT Carbon Steel
Unit Numbers: 8570-8805
Fleet: 236 cars
Car Length: 51 feet
Car Width:
Car Height:
Track Gauge:
Propulsion System:
Motors:
Power:
Total Seating: -
Total Weight: lbs

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