The R32 was a New York City Subway car model built by the Budd Company from 1964 to 1965 for the IND / BMT B Division. A total of 600 R32s were built, numbered 3350–3949, though some cars were re-numbered.

Since the trips were open to regular riders, Sunday, January 9, 2022 becomes the last day of public service for the venerable 1964 R-32 fleet. One pair of cars, 3360-3361, was cosmetically restored to close to original appearance, including blue doors and pantograph gates, simulated end signage, rollsigns, and number plates. Artist conception.

2024年6月12日 · In service from 1964 to 2022, the R32 trains had an exceptionally long run on New York City subway lines. The R32s were the first mass-produced stainless-steel cars built for the subway—making them lighter and more efficient.

2017年8月21日 · In 1964, the New York City Transit Authority introduced the shiny, stainless-steel R32 subway car. “There was a very special inaugural trip that took place on today’s Metro-North line into...

2024年8月7日 · Nostalgic railfans will get another chance to ride one of the subway system’s most legendary trains when the NY Transit Museum brings the R32 ‘Brightliner’ out of retirement for one day only,...

2022年1月10日 · After 58 years of service, we said goodbye this weekend to New York City Transit's R32 subway cars — also known as Brightliners — with a farewell ride along the line. The farewell journey went between Brighton Beach and 96 St, following the original route that the Brightliners traveled when they debuted in 1964.

R-32 subway cars are making their final trip, ending 58 years of service in New York City. Please join us to say farewell to this historic fleet. Route & Schedule. R-32 Retirement Runs on the F/D Lines Sundays, 10am to 5pm December 19th and 26th, 2021 and January 2nd, 2022. Approximate Schedule for Sundays, December 19th, December 26th and ...

2021年8月5日 · The R32 is my most favorite New York City subway train! It came into service on September 14, 1964 (My birthday is Sep. 15) built by the Budd Car Company. The first ever R32 run was on the Q line that ran through Brighton Beach and the Coney Island Lines. The horizontal and shiny corrugations gave the name, “Brightliners”.

2023年2月25日 · The R32 was a subway car model built by Budd Company for New York City Subway in 1964-65. The cars were retired in 2022, replaced by R160 and R179 models. The R32s had eight sets of doors per car, a maximum speed …

The R32 had for years been thought of as the best running cars by operating men. They jumped like jackrabbits and were fast; it stands to reason as these cars had the same traction motors, controls, and braking equipment of their predecessors. The R32's weighed in at about 70,000 lbs compared to about 80,000 lbs, of the R27's.