New York City Transit Authority 5240




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Current Number5240
Railway RepresentedNew York City Transit Authority
BuilderSt. Louis Car Company
Built In1972
Builder's order id1858
Currently in (State)New York
--(Locality)New York
Totally out of svc date2013
(Initial retirement date)2010
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypepart of four-car set
-designationType R44
Statusdisplayed inoperable
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Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionstainless steel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length74'9"
Width10'0"
Height12'2"
Weight86640
#Seats72
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP460
TrucksGSI
BrakesSMEE
CompressorD3
ControlWH XCA
MotorsWH 1447F (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
 
 



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
New York City Transit Authority (New York, New York)1721972 1993? NO NO
New York City Transit Authority (New York, New York)52401993 2013? NO NO
New York Transit Museum (New York, New York)52402013? present YES NO


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