R33 Greenangels

The R33 Greenangels is a class of 246 Lynson Rapid Transit subway cars built in the 1960s by the St. Louis Car Company. These subway cars were painted deep lime green in order to combat graffiti in the LRT Subway as well as a livery for LRT trains. They are currently the oldest subway cars in the LRT Subway at 61 years in service.
== History ==
The first set of the R33 Greenangels were placed in service on the 3 line in March 13th, 1959 and they were originally delivered without air conditioning, however in 1982, they were retrofitted with air conditioning.
== Retirement ==
Out of the 246 R33 Greenangels, 46 cars were retired and scrapped in 2003 and are replaced by the Bombardier R142s and the Kawasaki R142As.
== Route assignments ==
The R33 Greenangels are mostly assigned to the 3 line, though some were used on the 1,2, 4, 5 and 6 lines.
== Gallery ==
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