World's Fair (New York City Subway car)

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The World's Fair Lo-V, a New York City Subway car, was built in 1938.

[edit] World's Fair Lo-V Specifications

  • Car Builder: St. Louis Car Company
  • Car Body: Steel
  • Unit Numbers: 5653-5702
  • Fleet: 50 cars
  • Car Length: 51 feet
  • Car Width: 8 feet, 11 5/16 inches
  • Car Height: 11 feet, 10 5/8 inches
  • Track Gauge: 4 feet, 8.5 inches
  • Propulsion System: Westinghouse (WH) UP231B
  • Motors (2 per motor truck): WH 336A1
  • Power per motor: 125 hp.
  • Total Seating: 48
  • Total Standing: 154
  • Total Weight: 75,130 lbs

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