The tour was on its way to Inwood, but I alit at 34th Street, where innocent MTA “customers” were shocked out of their shoes at such a stylish beast chuffing into the station. Some were collected in the vintage IND cars and were entertaining reading during our frequent lengthy layovers on the trip. Car #401 interior. 2 train: 12 to 15 years old. Third Rail history of Brooklyn’s West End line (today’s D train). In the 1940s, the bare bulbs were replaced by “bullseye” lighting, so-called because of the fluted glass diffusers. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. So what'd we do this past weekend? It’s been quite awhile since the Kingsbridge Armory was a tourist attraction. The seats have clearly been replaced, but they still retain the same charm of their original form. The next car was even older, from 1930, also built by American Car and Foundry. As the placard sitting in front of the car explains, Car 8394 was a working NYC subway car built back in the early '60s. Over 2,500 New York subway cars have been used to create an underwater reef for crustaceans and fish in the Atlantic. After nearly a century the Second Avenue Subway finally opened to the public on New Years Day. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. at 4:00 PM on October 21, 2020 In 2008, photographer Stephen Mallon documented the dumping of 44 decommissioned subway cars into the Atlantic Ocean. How the Subway Cars Were Taken Out to Sea. […] https://forgotten-ny.com/2004/03/subways-the-way-they-oughtta-be-a-ride-on-early-ind-cars-from-the-19… […]. R1 Car No. Miss Subways’ prize? Cars 401 and 484 from the R4 series were also on the trip. We think … Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. The R160s are very similar to the R143s, but the two-car types cannot run together in the same train. The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, a subsidiary agency of the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Follow Business Insider UK on Twitter. Not a few Miss Subways favored Maidenform, not that you could tell from the posters. Read the original article on Business Insider UK. Nearly 100 years later, and the New York subway is still running ads for New Yorkers (and tourists!) © 2016. The R160 is a class of New Technology subway cars built for the New York City Subway B Division. The holiday was originally called “I Am An American Day,” which was celebrated during the 1940s; it became “Citizenship Day” in the early 1950s. This was taken from the subway’s highest point, the viaduct over the Gowanus Canal. The MTA is giving Q riders the subway switcheroo. The cleaned and stripped cars were then placed onto barges in the Harlem River. Thousands of the decommissioned train cars were placed in the Atlantic Ocean over the last two decades as part of an artificial reef program that doubled as a disposal strategy for the old cars. UPDATE: A spokesman for the MTA tells us, "The subway cars appear to be old R30s from the BMT lines, done up to look like newer models. In the photo left, the old Jewish (Interfaith) Hospital building is in the background. Cars have different seat configurations. The next car was far more modern, but that's not because it was built much more recently than the other cars. Our trainset rolled on from Stillwell Avenue into the Coney Island Yards, one of the country’s largest railroad yards; it serves as the repository and repair shop for most of NYC’s active subway cars, as well as most of its Transit Museum subway cars going back to cars built in the 1920s. A young couple look through the window of a graffiti-covered subway car in 1980. Image: HARALD FRANZEN/ScientificAmerican.com. (Above: car #484), Porcelain strap and ‘bullseye’ lighting detail. With AC, of course. Even though we arrived at 12:30, there were already a bunch of people waiting — some were clearly tourists; others were clearly New Yorkers. It arrived about 10 minutes ahead of its 1.03pm departure time — plenty of time for photos! While the train was stopped, people dressed in anachronistic clothing posed for photos next to the antique train cars. As the placard sitting in front of the car explains, Car 8394 was a working NYC subway car built back in the early '60s. The annual “Shopper's Special” train line is a perfect example of this: The train line, consisting of eight vintage New York subway cars from several different eras, runs for a few weekends each year — from the Sunday after Thanksgiving to the end of the year, only on Sundays. No air conditioning, no vaccines, women covering up down to their ankles at the beach. Probably not a bad idea considering America's history as a nation of immigrants. The authority is shuffling its fleet of trains, swapping new cars for far older models on the Q train in preparation for the launch of a … nycsubway.org has a comprehensive overview of the Coney Island complex, including hundreds of photographs. You want to live somewhere else do ya? It takes place on September 17 every year and serves to commemorate the signing of the US Constitution (on September 17, 1787). 1st Jan, 2017. Since then, local representatives have been seeking opportunities to redevelop the Armory site for economic development, possibly as a site for schools or a recreation center. The subway map looked considerably different back when this train last ran. Delivery of an initial batch of test cars … OK, enough is enough: It's time to get on this train and take a ride through history! Right off the bat, the level of detail is stunning. Civil Defense was the 1940s version of Homeland Security and was a product of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, after the USSR tested its first nuclear device in 1949. Natural light is the new trend and will also be used in Santiago Calatrava’s new PATH station on Church Street. These cars ran through the 1970s — some of the riders were discussing when they used to ride on these trains in New York. Age of service by subway line: 1 train: 28 to 31 years old. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? However, several zoning and building permits are still needed, and community groups are continuing to fight to get much-needed schools included in the complex. Sinking the subway cars cost about half as much as selling them for scrap, and the agency could avoid the expensive process of removing asbestos from the cars' floors and walls. A lot of the fun is in the details. First up: a guide to NYC Transit’s various subway cars. Some stations are fully abandoned, rotting away and seen only from passing trains. Earlier ads actually touted some brands of cigarettes as actually being beneficial to health. A Division (IRT) Lines: New Technology Trains, A Division R-142/R-142A/R-188, cars 1101-1250, 6301-7180, 7211-7936: R-62/R-62A R-62/R-62A, cars 1301-1625, 1651-2475 @2019 - Forgotten New York. This older car looked a bit worse for wear — the metal “straps” were extra worn, and the fans were worryingly close to riders' heads. Reconstruction of the West 8th Street station. A new exhibit, "Sea Train: Subway Reef Photos by Stephen Mallon," at the New York Transit Museum’s Grand Central Gallery, features photographs that capture the iconic subway cars … In the 50s, wicker seats gave way to red cushion seating that did nothing to discourage vandals, bringing on the era of plastic benching. The MTA’s newest subway cars break down more frequently than some that have been running since the mid-1980s, records show. This looked the closest to the modern New York subway. New York Transit Museum: Old Subway Cars - See 959 traveller reviews, 586 candid photos, and great deals for Brooklyn, NY, at Tripadvisor. It was late. The gentleman here in the white hat told me that he and his crew were going to a party afterward at Webster Hall, an event space/concert hall in Manhattan's East Village. But you're here for the train, right? In 2008, photographer Stephen Mallon documented the dumping of 44 decommissioned subway cars into the Atlantic Ocean. A pandemic-driven supply-chain slowdown will keep the MTA from receiving the first of hundreds of new redesigned subway cars until next year, THE CITY has learned. 5 train: 12 to 15 years old. A 46-year-old man was found dead inside a subway car in Brooklyn on Thursday night, police said. The MTA is giving Q riders the subway switcheroo. So we did! If you got caught in between, it felt as if two metal doors were closing on you! Thank you to all our donors that continue to support Forgotten NY. It looks newer than it is. Old advertisements run through each car. The C train is a good example of how old… Despite the subway car being from the 1930s, advertisements in this car started erring toward the 1960s. A young couple look through the window of a graffiti-covered subway car in 1980. The New York Subway: Its Construction and Equipment (1904) The Interborough Subway (Historic American Engineering Record) New Subways for New York: The Dual System of Rapid Transit (1913) The New York Rapid Transit Railway Extensions (1914) History of the Independent Subway New York City Transit Authority 1970s New York City Transit Authority 1980s During a few weeks at the end of the year, the New York City subway system runs an antique subway line that you can ride. Apr 30, 2018 - Oldest subway cars in New York are the R32s, the first of which entered service no less than 50 years ago. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Sal Pallante, 55, is trying to sell an original 1935 R6 city subway car now sitting on a Canarsie lot. The R, or Revenue, series of subway cars began service in 1932 when R1 units, Number 100-399, first rolled in the new IND (Independent Subway) 8th Avenue line. One of its most intriguing components of its past is the evolution of its subway cars. The Williamsburgh Savings Bank building floats behind a formerly illuminated Kentile Floors linoleum sign. It’s a very handsome structure and perhaps it could again become a draw. Within a year, the R cars would be leased to the BMT (IRT cars are a different width). These cars first made their appearance in … This is not a bathroom — this is for subway operators, despite looking like some sort of nightmare prison. From August 2001 to April 2010, the NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) sent over 2,500 subway cars to reef programs in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia. Welcome to Subway 101, a new series in which we attempt to demystify the complex, enormous, and often-frustrating New York City subway system. Just like any NYC subway, the Shopper's Special rolls into the station at high speed. Rides cost the same $2.75 that all subway rides cost, and you can take the train as many times as you'd like. The New York City subway system is a marvel to take in, flaws and all, filled with a rich and vibrant history. In January 2000, then-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced plans to transform the Kingsbridge Armory into a 475,000-square-foot urban entertainment center and sports complex. Your Webmaster shot film for this page on February 29, 2004 and completed writing the page on March 13, 2004. Needless to say the watchful lens of Forgotten NY was there. Opened in 1904, the New York City Subway is one of the world's oldest public transit systems, one of the most-used, and the one with the most stations. The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, a subsidiary agency of the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). New York, USA. Sometimes the New York City subway can feel pretty outdated. The gleaming new R179 subway cars, which started going into service two years ago this week and cost nearly $2 million each, failed an average of every 127,374 miles, between March and October. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. No, we don’t want to return to those days. New York City has a secret subway line with antique cars - here's what it's like to ride it. The New York Transit Museum boasts of a varied vintage fleet of cabs and cars, ranging from a Victorian-style subway train dating back to 1907 to a … Opened in 1904, the New York City Subway is one of the world's oldest public transit systems, one of the most-used, and the one with the most stations. ... NEW YORK — A line of old friends snaked their … Under the aegis of the Economic Development Corporation, the city has set aside $30 million to refurbish the building and construct a new roof and intends to turn the armory over to private developer RD Management by early 2003 so that it can be developed into an entertainment complex. It’s complicated. As our trainset rolled past, we saw cars such as these R27s or R30s…can’t see the train ID numbers from here. During a few weeks at the end of the year, the New York City subway system runs an antique subway … In 1976, the combination of feminism and graffiti chased Miss Subways away forever. 100, left and R4 Car #401 during their runs on the Franklin Shuttle. There's something inherently more classy about calling it the “City of New York” instead of just New York City, isn't there? As you can see, the train runs all day starting at 10am and concluding at about 5pm. These cars first made their appearance in the early 30s. In 1949, Vera-Ellen played Miss Subways (Miss Turnstiles in the movie) in Leonard Bernstein, Stanley Donen, Jerome Robbins and Gene Kelly’s On The Town. We don’t indulge in nostalgia because, when it comes down to it, the past ain’t what it’s cracked up to be, in many ways. It looks like an environmental nightmare: Dumping old subway cars to rust away on the ocean floor. In the 1940s and 1950s, cartoonist Amelia Opdyke Jones created a series of informational…and sometimes preachy… public service ads for the subways. Originally equipped with bare bulbs for lighting the interior (that featured left-hand screws so they could not be used for home lighting, discouraging thieves) the R4s were essentially the same as the R1s. No pleasing everyone. For years, the fairest flowers of the fleet competed in the Miss Subways contest. If Bruce Ratner’s proposed complex for the New Jersey Nets becomes a reality, the “Willie” will be dwarfed by it. Today, 2,400 cars line the ocean floor in six states from New Jersey all the way down to Georgia. More on the Franklin Shuttle by Doug Diamond and Paul Matus in Rapidtransitnet. The New York Subway: Its Construction and Equipment (1904) The Interborough Subway (Historic American Engineering Record) New Subways for New York: The Dual System of Rapid Transit (1913) The New York Rapid Transit Railway Extensions (1914) History of the Independent Subway New York City Transit Authority 1970s New York City Transit Authority 1980s This map was produced when the Independent Subway…the IND…was in fact an independent entity, run by NYC. Things turned around when the Surgeon General’s report on smoking came out in 1964 and eventually, cigarette ads were banned on TV, radio and on subway posters. An old New York City subway car sinks into the Atlantic Ocean after it … Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. R1 car #100, once again in service! Many stations of the New York City subway system have fallen into disuse or have been abandoned, no longer used by the Transit Authority for their original purpose: serving passengers. There were some adorably bizarre seats on this first car. 4 train: 10 to 15 years old. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. They were secretaries, they wore pearls and all they wanted to do was find a husband and have kids in suburbia…or become a singer or dancer on Broadway. For the run on the Franklin Shuttle, our consist was actually put into passenger service for the first time since the units’ retirement in the 1960s and 1970s. So was I! When finished, Stillwell Avenue will echo the larger train sheds you see when movie couples have a tearful parting at a grand railroad station with diffused sunlight streaming in from the ceiling. Over 2,500 New York subway cars have been used to create an underwater reef for crustaceans and fish in the Atlantic. The overpass is over Park Place. And our friends dressed in vintage clothing made another appearance, classic photography gear in-hand: Stuff like emergency brakes are notoriously low-tech. It codified a set of procedures to be undertaken during crises of natural origin or attacks upon the US mainland. 8408 appeared in all three films.Car 8394 returned to New York City in 2014 and was installed in an ASICS athletic gear shop in Times Square. I couldn't stop gawking at every old advert. But the list of materials being dumped doesn’t stop there: it includes fishing boats and parts of a New York bridge. “Out of an abundance of caution” subway bosses yanked the system's brand-new R179 cars from service as soon as they learned of problems with the cars' doors, NYC … But money is an objectand New York City's old subway cars are free. The “straps” were much newer, as was the lighting and the seats. The New York City Subway is a large rapid transit system and has a large fleet of rolling … But wouldn’t it be cool if they could once again make subway cars look like the ones we’re showing on this page? It was full of the same adorably designed seats. In 1964, the New York City Transit Authority introduced the shiny, stainless-steel R32 subway car. First, the old train cars were taken to NYC Transit’s 207th Street Overhaul Shop. Note that the then-separately owned BMT and IRT subways are not pictured. • 23 incredible photos by daredevil Instagrammers• The secret code cabin crew use to point out attractive passengers• The 17 cities where the world's richest people want to live. The MTA’s newest subway cars break down more frequently than some that have been running since the mid-1980s, records show. When they’re done reconstructing the Stillwell Avenue station, it will be the terminal for the B (Brighton) D (West End) , N (Sea Beach) and F (Culver) subway lines. 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