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Redbird trains were eight New York City Subway train models so-nicknamed because of their red paint. The Redbirds totaled 1,410 cars of the following types on the A Division lines: R26 , R28 , R29 , R33 , R33S , and R36 .
The Redbird fleet left an indelible mark on public perception of the city and its transit system, and simultaneously captured the imaginations of millions. They still evoke fond memories to this day, especially as part of the Transit Museum’s fleet of vintage subway cars.
Jun 23, 2022 · The iconic, scarlet red subway car formerly transported visitors to and from the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and was retired from service in 2003. Opening price for this remarkable piece of New York City history is $6,500.
3 days ago · From 2001 to 2003, 1,269 carbon steel Redbird cars were cleaned, stripped to the shell, repurposed and reefed, and from 2008 to 2010, 1,311 of the stainless steel “B-Division/Brightliner”...
Jun 23, 2022 · The city's Department of Citywide Administrative Services announced Thursday a “last of its kind” Redbird subway car is up for public auction. According to the DCAS, the scarlet red...
Jun 14, 2024 · The New York Transit Museum is celebrating the 60th anniversary of New York City’s iconic R-26 subway cars, the first of nine types of subway cars that become known for its distinctive red...
Jun 23, 2022 · The city’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services is selling the last remaining “Redbird” subway car, which was in use from the 1960s until it was retired in 2003. The historic subway car...
