R142R142 is the model class of the newest generation of IRT cars for the New York Subway. Built by Bombardier in Plattsburgh, New York and Barre, Vermont from 1999-2002, these 1030 cars, along with the R142A will be the new backbone of the IRT fleet. These cars have AC propulsion, electronic braking, automatic climate control, and an on-board intercom system. The first R142's were delivered in November 1999. Regular service began in mid-2000 after several months of testing. The R142's and R142A's replaced most of the Redbirds--the R26, R28, R29, R33 & R36 IRT cars. There are two types of cars: A (cab at one end) and B (no cabs). The trains can linked up in A-B-B-B-A sets. Currently the R142's are on the 2-7 Avenue Express, 4-Lexington Avenue Express, 5-Lexington Avenue Express, as well as limited appearances on the 3.
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