World's Fair (New York City Subway car)

World's Fair (New York City Subway car)

The World's Fair Lo-V, a New York City Subway car, was built in 1938.

World's Fair Lo-V Specifications

*Car Builder: St. Louis Car Company
*Car Body: Steel
*Unit Numbers: 5653-5702
*Fleet: 50 cars
*Car Length: convert|51|ft|m
*Car Width: 8 feet, 11 5/16 inches
*Car Height: 11 feet, 10 5/8 inches
*Track Gauge: 4 feet, 8.5 inches
*Propulsion System: Westinghouse (WH) UP231B
*Motors (2 per motor truck): WH 336A1
*Power per motor: convert|125|hp|abbr=on.
*Total Seating: 48
*Total Standing: 154
*Total Weight: convert|75130|lb|abbr=on

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