Differences Between the R142 and R142As

• The R142A's external speakers have a narrower rim around the edges than those on the R142.
• The interior speakers on the R142A are recessed into the curved portion of the ceiling with only lines of pinholes to denote their location while the R142's speakers are located in the midline of the cab on the ceiling and are not concealed.
• The R142A's drives have a characteristic sound under acceleration and deceleration that's distinct from that of the R142 because of different AC traction motors. The R142's use Alstom AC traction motors, while the R142A's use Bombardier AC traction motors.
• B cars have traction motor at number one end.
• The R142A's cab ends are one piece, while the destination sign area and window section are two separate pieces on the R142.
• The LCD destination signs between the two doors of each side of cars as well as interior LED passenger information signs are different. The LCD destination signs and LED interior passenger information signs on the R142 turn-off when changing, while the ones on the R142A switch without turning off.
• The interior red door indicator lights on R142s are directly above the doors near its corners and point downwards towards the floor while the R142A's interior red door indicator lights are located just to the left and right of the doors and point towards the opposite wall.
• The flashing orange closing door lights are slightly larger on the R142s.
• The car end lexan glass windows open through a few tiny screws on R142s compared to the keyhole on the R142As.
  

  R-142A "Millennium" specifications

  Car builder	Kawasaki Rail Car Company in Kobe, Japan and Yonkers, NY
  Car body	stainless steel with fiberglass front and rear bonnets.
  Unit numbers	7211-7730 (R142A), 7731-7810 (R142S)
  Fleet of	600 cars
  Car dimensions	51 ft 4 in long 8 ft 73⁄16 in wide 11 ft 105⁄8 in high	15.65 m long 2.621 m wide 3.623 m high
  Track, standard gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in	1.435 m
  Doorway width (side—clear opening)	4 ft 6 in	1.37 m
  Wheel diameter	34 inches	864 mm
  UIC Classification (10 Car train)	(Bo'Bo'+2'Bo'+2'Bo'+2'Bo'+Bo'Bo')(Bo'Bo'+Bo'2'+Bo'2'+Bo'2'+Bo'Bo')
  Propulsion system	Bombardier propulsion system, 3-Phase AC Traction Motors Model 1508C
  Power (per motor)	150 horsepower	112 kW
  Brakes	Dynamic braking propulsion system; WABCO friction braking system
  Average car weight (empty)	A-car (with cab) : 73,300 lb B-car (without cab): 67,800 lb	33,248 kg 30,753.56 kg
  Maximum speed	55 mph	90km/h
  Total seated passengers	A car (cab car): 34 B car (no cab): 40
  Total standees	A car (cab car): 142 B car (no cab): 148
  Full capacity totals	A car (cab car): 176 passengers B car (no cab): 188 passengers
  Air conditioning system	Two roof-mounted HVAC units each car.
  Price per car (new)	US$1,215,466.66

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