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I knew you guys would come through for me. I really appreciate it. This is a formal education. Sweet. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Most brilliant! I'm speechless. The only subway car ever built in the U.S. to this standard (not close really) was a car called the August...

Oh, I had no idea. The wraps I have seen on the NY trains are very detailed and all encompassing. They cover the interiors and transform it's look completely. I was unaware of the type of film used in London. I am so anxious to experience riding the London system. My wife was born in Hendon and...

I have checked them out and they are great. Thank you.

Andrew P, those red cars were Red Birds from the late 1950's and early 1960's. They were some of the best cars ever run on that city. They have many preserved units within the system. The Trasnit Museum runs specials with them often. They were built in many liveries: green, red, pale blue and...

I have recently asked for sources of photos that I can share on my facebook subway page. Flickr accounts were suggested and they have some very fine images. But, I cannot use them as too few are allowed by their owner's arrangement with the host site. So, rather than go through joining Flickr...

My guess is that same type of film is what they use for advertising wraps. I have seen them in many systems (in photos). There are many of use who would like to see NYC cover their trains with color. But, even with new units already being readied for production, it is not is the plans for them...

I appreciate your responses. London's equipment usually looks very well cared for as the livery is clean and bright. Stainless steel is boring. I wonder how much it costs to paint each car. Cost control is the main reason why New York (and probably others as well) do not paint their cars...

I am an administrator on a tiny page for subway trains on Facebook, oddly enough, called The Subways Page. I urge you to visit it and maybe even join us. This is not a solicitation. I am seeking information on the exterior finish of your undergound and overground rolling stock. Are they painted...

Thank you all for the knowledagble answers to my query. You certainly know yer onions.

Hello everyone. I live in Pennsylvania, but have family in Leven, Fife. They sometimes use the train to travel to Edinburgh. I have read somewhere on a web site that the Fife Cirlce is no longer using DMU's as their main equipment due to shortages within the system. Is this a result of budget...

In the case of New York's desings, they were based mostly on cost. The cost of not adding equipment to increase the number of bodies they could stuff in each car.

Thank you for helping me out. The quality of the pictures I have seen so far is excellent. Well Done to you all. I appreciate your sharing with me and our fellow fans and spotters. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Usually, they tell you that their own the rights to everything found...

It is interesting that arm rests are still installed on any underground train. I use New York as my example as I am a native of that city and have ridden their units countless times. With the optimal passenger numbers made possible by transverse seating, they have never provided arm rests. In...

Good day people and greetings from Easton, Pennsylvania. Yes, another town in the U.S. with a stolen name from the UK. Actually, I live in the area known as Wilson Borough, but enough of that stuff. I am one of 2 administrators of a subway page on Facebook. I am always in the hunt for sources of...

What you said about those certain people who don't pay taxes, well, that's been accepted by your citizens throughout your history, right? Here, we have many rich people who probably spend more money through tax men and lawyers to keep from paying their fair share and that makes them happy...