The R65s are
New York City Subway work service cars built around 1989 by
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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in
Kobe, Japan
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. They are similar-looking to the
R62 and
R62A passenger cars and built to
IRT specifications, but can be found on either division. They are numbered PC01–PC03 and used to pump out water from flooded tunnels and open cut areas. Unlike their revenue service counterparts, the R65s cannot move under their own power; they are always propelled by diesel locomotives.
References
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External links
NYCSubway.org
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Train-related introductions in 1989
New York City Subway rolling stock
Kawasaki multiple units
1989 in rail transport
Non-passenger multiple units