R68A (New York City Subway car)
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R68A is a class of New York City Subway cars that were built in Kobe, Japan by Kawasaki Rail Car Company. There were 200 R68A cars built from 1988–89. They first entered into service in April 1988 on the D train. R68As are similar to R68s with some modifications. They are currently assigned to the N and Q services, and occasionally on the B, D and W services. The R68A fleet is based out of the Coney Island Complex.
[edit] R-68A Specifications
| Car builder | Kawasaki Rail Car Company in Kobe, Japan | |
| Car body | stainless steel with carbon end bonnet | |
| Unit numbers | 5001-5200 | |
| Fleet of | 200 cars | |
| Car dimensions | 75 ft long 10 ft wide 12 ft 15⁄8 in high |
22.86 m long 3.048 m wide 3.7 m high |
| Track, standard gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in | 1.435 m |
| Doorway width (side—clear opening) |
4 ft 2 in | 1.27 m |
| Wheel diameter | 34 inches | 864 mm |
| Propulsion system | Westinghouse (AdTranz) E-CAM XCB248S | |
| DC Traction Motors | 4 Westinghouse 1447J | |
| Power (4 per car) | 115 horsepower | 86 kW |
| Brakes | WABCO Braking system and Air Braking Vaule | |
| Average car weight (empty) |
92,750 lb | 42,070 kg |
| Maximum speed | 65 mph | 105 km/h(Later Lowered) |
| Total seated passengers | 70 | |
| Air conditioning system | Two Stone Safety Corp. HVAC units each car. | |
| Notes | Transverse cabs at #1 end; narrow cab #2 end. Configured in 4 car sets | |
| Price per car (new, 1988) | US$915,000 (BID) | |
