The Propulsions and Traction Motors of the MTA New York City Subway

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Here is a montage of each propulsion and traction motor that moves the MTA New York City subway cars!

Timestamps & Info:

00:00 Intro

00:07 GE 1257E1 Traction Motor: R46 & R62

Retired Fleet: R38, R40/M & some Redbirds (similar motors)

R44s now running on the Staten Island Railway is also powered by the GE traction motor.

06:15 Westinghouse 1447J Traction Motor: R62A, R68, R68A

Retired Fleet: R32, R42, R44s of NYCT

Yes, the R44s used the 1447J motors at first before their new life in Staten Island.

11:00 Bombardier MITRAC (1508C Motor): R142A/R188, R143

19:52 Alstom Onix 800: R142, R160A-1, R160A-2, R160B Alstom

24:55 Siemens SITRAC: R160B Siemens (numbered 8843-9102)

29:12 Bombardier MITRAC (TM1301SP 3-phase motor): R179

Alstom OPTONIX: R211A & R211T (not in this video)

Unfortunately I do not have any clips of the R211s during testing.

Which one was your favorite? Thank you viewers and subscribers for watching!

Recorded with iPhone 12

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