Hi-V (New York City Subway car)

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The Hedley Hi-V, a New York City Subway car, was built in 1910–16.

[edit] Hi-V Specifications

  • Car Builder: Pressed Steel Company, American Car and Foundry, Standard Steel
  • Car Body:
  • Unit Numbers: 3700-4024,
  • Fleet: 325 cars
  • Car Length: 51 feet
  • Car Width: 8 feet 11 inches
  • Car Height: 12 feet
  • Track Gauge: 4 1/2 feet
  • Propulsion System: WH/GE C18
  • Motors (2 per motor truck): GE 69, 212, WH 86, 300
  • Power: 200 HP per motor
  • Total Seating: 44
  • Total Weight: 77,500 lbs (3700-3756, 3815, 3915), 81,450 lbs (3757-3814, 3816-3914, 3916-4024)

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