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| DATE | 2009-12-04 |
| FROM | From: "Michael L. Richardson"
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Fw: The trains are running!]]
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The Shopper's Special, a tentative event in NYC Events, is a go!
NYC Transit issued this description today. Ride one, even if you're not
actually shopping. Excess wording removed.
MTA New York City Transit's Holiday Nostalgia Shoppers' Special Rolls
Again
Vintage IND train hits the tracks on Sundays during the holiday season
We all know that using the subway is the most efficient and economical
way to get around town, but if you are looking for another great reason
to ride the train on Sundays in December, try this: Hop on board the
1930s-era Nostalgia Shoppers' Special, which will run along the V Line
between Long Island City, Queens and Lower Manhattan.
"The Nostalgia Shoppers' Special is made up of subway cars in service
from the 1930s to the 1970s, running along the lettered lines from the
Grand Concourse to Coney Island. Ceiling fans, padded seats and
incandescent light bulbs were state-of-the- art when these cars were
first placed in service.
The cars were removed from service 30 years ago and replaced by the
stainless steel, climate-controlled trains that our customers have
become accustomed to. Many subway riders have never experienced the
charm of wicker seats and ceiling fans, but they are back for four
Sundays of service, beginning Sunday, December 6. The holiday "Nostalgia
Shoppers' Special" will operate on Sundays only, between the hours of 10
a.m. and 5 p.m., on December 6, 13, 20 and 27.
New Yorkers bear fond memories of these cars, many of which are usually
housed at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn Heights where they
have honored positions as static displays reflecting a time before
automated voice announcements, air conditioning or bright fluorescent
lighting. Of course, you can always catch more vintage trains on display
there.
NOSTALGIA TRAIN HIGHLIGHTS:
Car No. 100 - Manufactured by American Car and Foundry, this R1-type car
was the first car in the initial order of 300 cars placed in service for
the opening of the IND subway.
Car No. 484 - Part of a 500-car order of R4 cars manufactured by
American Car & Foundry. In 1946, this car received a retrofit of
bulls-eye lighting and a public address system.
Car No. 1575 - Originally manufactured as an R7, this car was involved
in a wreck in 1946. Sent to the American Car & Foundry factory the car
was rebuilt as prototype of the next generation R10 subway car.
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