Jan 1: More on NYC Subway
A ride on the new R160 cars on the ‘E’ line is eluding me. For those not familiar with what I am saying, I am referringto the New York subway – specifically the “E” line which has been running with old train-sets (see one entering 23rd Street, Ely avenue).
But new “R160” train-sets have been introduced on this line and I am eager to ride in one as soon as possible. On new year’s eve morning, just before 9, I was waiting at Chambers St and was quite happy to see an R160 coming in. However it didn't have the route sign on and had "out of service" and "no passengers" on all its message boards. The car numbers were 9257-9253 (Chambers Street End) and 9247-9243 (Queens End). I am actually not sure if the 9000+ series still belong to the R160 series or to a later contract.
I finally ended up in the next R32 E train – taking my place in car no. 3877. So the “new” E eludes me. Hopefully I’ll get a ride next week in one of them.
