The city never received the subway upgrades in wanted in the late 1960s. (Click to enlarge.)
Every rail fan has their own pet project for a better New York City subway system, and everyone likes to dream a day in which that system is a reality. Recently, the topic du jour has focused around ways to [...]
Miss Subway from March-April 1959 now owns Ellen’s Stardust Diner at 50th St. and 7th Ave. (Source: The New York Times)
Last week, during my post on subway movies, I omitted On The Town. The Comden and Green musical follows three sailors on leave in New York for 24 hours. One of the sailors — Gabey [...]
Last weekend, I went train-hunting. After standing around at the 2nd Ave. station for about an hour, two of my friends and I caught the Nostalgia Train. What follows are my images from that ride to Queens Plaza. You can still catch the Nostalgia Train this Sunday and next along the V line.
Railfans were out in full force this Sunday, trying to capture the first rides of the 2007 holiday Nostalgia Train. For some railfan pictures, check out this gallery. I’ll have my own up after next weekend or the weekend after. [Railfanwindow.com]
The R100 is one of a few old cars set to run this month as part of Nostalgia Train along the V line. (Photo courtesy of New York City Transit)
Remember when subway cars had wicker seats and ceiling fans? Well, if you’re under the age of 50, you probably have no idea what I’m talking [...]
This plaque sat behind the walls at Columbus Circle for over 100 years. (Photo by Benjamin Kabak)
In mid-October — Saturday the 13th, to be precise — I found myself on the uptown IRT platform at the Columbus Circle platform. Now, as anyone who ever travels through that station is well aware, the reconstruction of the [...]
