From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lo-V, a New York City Subway car, was built in 1915–25. They were a mix of trailers and motor cars. The first generation of Lo-V subway cars were known as Flivvers, utilized parts from the composites, and were incompatible with other Lo-Vs.
[edit] Lo-V Specifications
- Car Builder: Pressed Steel Company, American Car and Foundry, Pullman Company
- Car Body: Steel
- Unit Numbers: 4037-4214, 4515-4554, 4577-4699, 4719, 4771-5377, 5379-5627
- Fleet: 1196 cars (849 motors, 349 trailers)
- Car Length: 51 feet, 6 inches
- Car Width: 8 feet, 10 inches
- Car Height: 11 feet, 10.5 inches
- Track Gauge: 4 feet, 8.5 inches
- Propulsion System: Westinghouse or General Electric
- DC Motors (two per motor truck): Westinghouse 300, 577, General Electric 212, 260
- Power per motor: 200 hp (Wh 300,577, GE 212), 195 hp (GE 260)
- Total Seating: 44
- Total Standing: 152
- Total Weight: ~77,000 lbs for motor car, ~56,000 lbs for trailer car
