The Power of Longevity
Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the R42 class of subway cars used in New York City. A half-century of service is quite a feat for any class of rapid transit equipment in any major city, and depending on who you ask, a source of embarrassment. But I look it at it differently- the belief that something can last a while if properly maintained and kept constant is something to be applauded. There is something to be said for the power of longevity, and I applaud someone for keeping old stuff around for so long if it works for them. Read more