NYCTA R17 Subway car

NYCTA R17 Subway car

NYCTA R17 subway car
In 1955, the NYC Transit Authority purchased 400 R17 subway cars from the St. Louis Car Company. They have a half width cab at the 'A' end, and a half width conductor cab at the 'B' end. All cars were single units, so they could be used in any arrangement (as opposed to other cars which were arranged in 'married pairs'). They were removed from service in 1988. They were originally delivered with vinyl seating, which was later replaced with fiberglass. Car number 6609 is still in use by the New York Transit Museum for fan trips. Car number 6688 is presently at the Shoreline Trolley Museum. They were delivered in olive green paint, were repainted red in the late 60's, silver/blue in the early 70's, and finally received the

Author: Jeff Barr

NYCTA R17 Subway car