Metro Red Line Rail Vehicle - 1991

[sad1eluvsme]

The red line looks better if it runs ABOVE ground

[chillaxer1993]

i think 501's still in service.

[dumbf7y]

they sound so beautiful still when pulling into the station lol

[CarlosJoseMunez88]

I rode on one of those (the Red Line to be exact) and it was pretty cool.

[FullMentalPanic]

Lol, this is probably the last time those subway cars saw the light of day. If any future Red/Purple Line extensions are approved, they really should consider surface tracks wherever possible for three reasons: 1) costs, 2) ability to enjoy a sunny day, and 3) showing people how much time they're wasting in traffic.

[ea90744]

no kiddin. only time they see light of day is when they're laid up in the yard...which is outdoors

[karbanatek99]

@ea90744 Why is it bad ? In Praha is almost all system in tunels too.

[DulcEmiGUElito1]

@ea90744 LOL xD

[plusMETRO]

Actually, the carts are stored outside.

[FullMentalPanic]

>>plusMETRO

Ya, ea90744 pointed that out 9 months ago :-p. I've also changed my stance on subway extensions after exploring the westside for myself; I can't see any surface heavy rail along Wilshire...ain't gonna happen.

Thanks for replying.

[coyoteatquiznos]

"Westbound-501, what is your position? You have orders to return to the station, Westbound-501."

[donaldbee]

Exact subway car used in the film 'Speed'. The Breda A650. Built between 1988-1993. 75 ft. long, 10 ft. wide. AC propulsion system, top speed 75 mph.

[denny906]

They were clean back then.

[camwizardoz]

yea, now they look alot more dull and have all the water stains from the water that drips down the cars. i wish they would at least give the cars a decent wash every now and then

[Ricuwarrior]

They looked very good back in the day, they brought out the new generation in subway.