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The '''R127s''' and '''R134s''' are [[New York City Subway]] cars purpose-built by [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company|Kawasaki Heavy Industries]]<ref>[http://www.japantransport.com/seminar/KAWASAKI.pdf High Speed Rail Seminar in Washington D.C. Kawasaki’s High Speed Train Technology and Contributions to the US Society]</ref> in [[Kobe, Japan]], for work train service. The ten R127s were built in 1990-1991 while the eight R134s were built in 1994-1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AqJF78D8SRY4dFZMRDNFQmJiYzVYbVl2NmVWa0VlTUE&single=true&gid=23&output=html|title=Work Car Roster|work=Google Docs}}</ref> These cars are similar to the [[R62 (New York City Subway car)|R62]] and [[R62A (New York City Subway car)|R62A]] cars and built to IRT specifications. However, they can be found on either division and are used as garbage train motors. They are not air conditioned and instead have axiflow fans, so in the summertime these cars are frequently replaced by other passenger cars on garbage trains.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nycsubway.org/wiki/R-127_--_R-134_Rubbish_Motors|title=www.nycsubway.org: R-127 -- R-134 Rubbish Motors|website=www.nycsubway.org|access-date=January 3, 2017}}</ref> The two types are basically identical to each other, with only a few cosmetic differences. |
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When operating, these cars are often paired up with other A Division or B Division cars restricted to work service. These cars are able to run on their own |
When operating, these cars are often paired up with other A Division or B Division cars restricted to work service. These cars are able to run on their own and do not require to be linked with diesel locomotives. Unlike many subway cars with rollsigns, the R127/R134s have a permanent "NOT IN SERVICE" sign on the cab ends that can not be changed at all due to the fact that they are meant to be only used in work service. |
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A total of ten R127s and eight R134s were built. All are now in service. |
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| R127/R134 | |
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 R134 EP011 at Corona Yard paired up with an R62A | |
 R127 EP006 at Kew Gardens - Union Turnpike | |
| In service | R127 (1991-present) R134 (1994-present) |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Kobe, Japan |
| Constructed | R127: 1991-1992 R134: 1994-1996 |
| Number built | R127: 10 R134: 8 |
| Number in service | 18 (work service only) |
| Fleet numbers | R127: EP001-EP010 R134: EP011-EP018 |
| Operators | New York City Subway |
| Depots | EP001-EP005: (239th Street Yard) EP006-EP010: (36th-38th Street Yard) EP011-EP013: (Corona Yard) EP014-EP018: (207th Street Yard) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel with fiberglass end bonnets |
| Train length | 1 car train: 51.04 feet (15.56 m) |
| Car length | 51.04 feet (15.56 m) |
| Width | 8.60 feet (2,621 mm) |
| Height | 11.89 feet (3,624 mm) |
| Platform height | 3.65 ft (1.11 m) |
| Doors | 2 per car |
| Maximum speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Weight | 75,550 lb (34,270 kg) |
| Traction system | Adtranz E-Cam Propulsion with 4 Westinghouse 1447J motors per car |
| Power output | 115 hp (85.8 kW) per axle |
| Acceleration | 2.5 mph/s (4.0 km/(h⋅s)) |
| Auxiliaries | SAFT NIFE PR80F Battery SAFT SMT8 Battery |
| Electric system(s) | 625 V DC Third rail |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
| Braking system(s) | NYAB GSX23 Newtran “COBRA SMEE” Braking System NYAB Tread Brake Unit |
| Coupling system | Westinghouse H2C |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The R127s and R134s are New York City Subway cars purpose-built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries[1] in Kobe, Japan, for work train service. The ten R127s were built in 1990-1991 while the eight R134s were built in 1994-1996.[2] These cars are similar to the R62 and R62A cars and built to IRT specifications. However, they can be found on either division and are used as garbage train motors. They are not air conditioned and instead have axiflow fans, so in the summertime these cars are frequently replaced by other passenger cars on garbage trains.[3] The two types are basically identical to each other, with only a few cosmetic differences.
When operating, these cars are often paired up with other A Division or B Division cars restricted to work service. These cars are able to run on their own and do not require to be linked with diesel locomotives. Unlike many subway cars with rollsigns, the R127/R134s have a permanent "NOT IN SERVICE" sign on the cab ends that can not be changed at all due to the fact that they are meant to be only used in work service.
References
- ^ High Speed Rail Seminar in Washington D.C. Kawasaki’s High Speed Train Technology and Contributions to the US Society
- ^ "Work Car Roster". Google Docs.
- ^ "www.nycsubway.org: R-127 -- R-134 Rubbish Motors". www.nycsubway.org. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- Sansone, Gene (1997). Evolution of New York City subways: An illustrated history of New York City's transit cars, 1867-1997. New York: New York Transit Museum Press. ISBN 978-0-9637492-8-4.