God!! @0.50-0.59, we used to ride trains that looked like this!!! They look abandoned and broke. The "SS" and the "L" were two of the lines which got the oldest cars on their last wheels.
I'm only 27 so many of the trains shown in these great photos were in the system way before my time but in my opinion these trains are iconic New York City. Everything seems so peaceful especilly in the early 70's and 60's pictures.
@orangie84 The QJ was a short-lived local service that ran from about 1968 to 1972.It's terminals were 168th Street in Queens (now demolished) & Coney Island.It used R16,27,30,30A & 42 equipment.
@East180thStreetYard I seem to remember some very old cars on the J and K line in the early/mid '70 on which trains the conductor would actually have to stand OUTSIDE, BETWEEN THE CARS AND PLACE HIS FEET ON FOOTHOLDS AND LEAN OUT TO ACTIVATE THE DOORS (OPEN & CLOSE) - IS THIS CORRECT? I also remember those same cars still having ceiling fans (I also remember straw seats, but I must be dreaming) Can you please verify this? Thx
I used to ride on these trains when I was a little kid. I miss these trains especcially the R17 circular windowed cars. These new R160something trains suck.
@authentic09 Same here I mean I'm only 17 but the redbirds were still running on the 2 line when i was 7 I loved them. The 160as that run on the N,Q,some run on the R., the J, and god only knows what else suck man the R-142As on the number six line are awesome I can say that they were the best replacement for the redBirds..but I still want the oldies back they had nice colors.
shame the old redbirds got dumped. Americans sure do some silly things..the reefing was one! even though i dont live in u.s.a if i won the lottery i would preserve those redbirds, but there future is uncurtain....lets hope the redbirds will return...
This is the New York subway of my childhood in the 60-80's. We had alot of grime. But it was hell of a lot better than the Toy train computerized Sterilized NYCTA of the 21st century. New for me was R32-R46 in my childhood. R68's and R62's were my late 80's young adult trains.
i cant understand that you guis could live withe such a dirty and undermaintained systhem.... and i thought our subways where dirty bad over here in holland....
Actually the Boys are Back In Town is by Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy. But The Bay City Rollers rule, and great job on the vid!! Great seeing old-school subway trains and letters!
What happened to these trains
dominick651 1 week ago
Love it
MrMarino930 3 weeks ago
My first favorite. :D
BucketSeeker 5 months ago
This is absolutely fantastic. Great work. It's just great. :)
john92165 7 months ago
great vid< thanks for posting this!
AKBNY 8 months ago
God!! @0.50-0.59, we used to ride trains that looked like this!!! They look abandoned and broke. The "SS" and the "L" were two of the lines which got the oldest cars on their last wheels.
TheLanard 8 months ago
very good pictures.
Good music.
The music I immediately
downloaded.
Modelltram77 9 months ago
Dont forget the QJ also used R32s as well.
SubwayFan83 9 months ago
love it
swiiszy 11 months ago
At 4:06 I remember a friend and I seeing a train with that big "M" come in a station and falling out laughing!!!
TheLanard 1 year ago
I'm only 27 so many of the trains shown in these great photos were in the system way before my time but in my opinion these trains are iconic New York City. Everything seems so peaceful especilly in the early 70's and 60's pictures.
LetMrAL1 1 year ago 4
full of graffiti <3
great times
moshcorerider 1 year ago
I remember some of these lines like the RR (also remamber AA and GG)
I heard there at one time there was an HH train.. It ran along part of the J line..
But What the heck is a T train and a QJ train??
Where did they go? I mean what was their route??
orangie84 1 year ago
@orangie84 The QJ was a short-lived local service that ran from about 1968 to 1972.It's terminals were 168th Street in Queens (now demolished) & Coney Island.It used R16,27,30,30A & 42 equipment.
East180thStreetYard 9 months ago
@East180thStreetYard I seem to remember some very old cars on the J and K line in the early/mid '70 on which trains the conductor would actually have to stand OUTSIDE, BETWEEN THE CARS AND PLACE HIS FEET ON FOOTHOLDS AND LEAN OUT TO ACTIVATE THE DOORS (OPEN & CLOSE) - IS THIS CORRECT? I also remember those same cars still having ceiling fans (I also remember straw seats, but I must be dreaming) Can you please verify this? Thx
dam2630 7 months ago
beautiful pictures
heypalhowru 1 year ago
Dammm These Pictures Make Me remember The Old New York This City Has Gotten Better
princecorey2k9 1 year ago
I used to ride on these trains when I was a little kid. I miss these trains especcially the R17 circular windowed cars. These new R160something trains suck.
authentic09 1 year ago
@authentic09 they dont uck they work good i like them if you dont then sorry but those trains are the best
swiiszy 11 months ago
@authentic09 Same here I mean I'm only 17 but the redbirds were still running on the 2 line when i was 7 I loved them. The 160as that run on the N,Q,some run on the R., the J, and god only knows what else suck man the R-142As on the number six line are awesome I can say that they were the best replacement for the redBirds..but I still want the oldies back they had nice colors.
Maxmellow94 11 months ago
5:35 was my favorite picture
lblandori 1 year ago 3
@lblandori mine too
swiiszy 11 months ago
shame the old redbirds got dumped. Americans sure do some silly things..the reefing was one! even though i dont live in u.s.a if i won the lottery i would preserve those redbirds, but there future is uncurtain....lets hope the redbirds will return...
TheIntercityhst 1 year ago
the R-22'S are nice
TheNycgamer 1 year ago
Thanks you, Videos very nice,
vladimir2366fa 1 year ago
This is the New York subway of my childhood in the 60-80's. We had alot of grime. But it was hell of a lot better than the Toy train computerized Sterilized NYCTA of the 21st century. New for me was R32-R46 in my childhood. R68's and R62's were my late 80's young adult trains.
a1700zz 1 year ago
0:56 i like that one
DJ4000VOLT 1 year ago
I miss New York
cardealer9 1 year ago
catch the IZ the wiz tag at :57 on the bottom left corner of the front door. Those were the golden days of graff.!!!!
AKBNY 1 year ago
i cant understand that you guis could live withe such a dirty and undermaintained systhem.... and i thought our subways where dirty bad over here in holland....
dam doesnt anybody care over there ??
xfilethe 1 year ago
the original "taking of pelham123",lol.
boricuah20 2 years ago
this is giving mi the chills!
EvanescentIcee 2 years ago
the hawk at 0:19
koolmazin 2 years ago
where is the old red 7 train gone?
killer2532 2 years ago
sweet vids
koolmazin 2 years ago
Roosevelt Island @ 2:35
frankiebones01 2 years ago
Disgrace it graffiti! At us in the Moscow underground of a train so do not paint at us a train pure.
railmaniak 2 years ago
Disgrace it graffiti! At us in the Moscow underground of a train so do not paint at us a train pure.
railmaniak 2 years ago
Disgrace it graffiti! At us in the Moscow underground of a train so do not paint at us a train pure.
railmaniak 2 years ago
where is the pic at 2:35?
nizaralvarez1943257 2 years ago
The pic at 2:35 is at the 21st Street-Queensbridge Station on the 63rd Street Line its currently served by the (F) Train
5BronxExp 2 years ago
wow bring me back to my young years!!!!
ericzr1124 2 years ago
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NewYorkEmperor555 2 years ago
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NewYorkEmperor555 2 years ago
wow cool :57
clubpenguin777 3 years ago
Nice beat!!!!!
five0fan 3 years ago
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LightningFever86 3 years ago
what song is this
corbypc12 3 years ago
Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers and The Boys are Back In Town also by Bay City Rollers
stuew6 3 years ago
Actually the Boys are Back In Town is by Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy. But The Bay City Rollers rule, and great job on the vid!! Great seeing old-school subway trains and letters!
greenblue1979 3 years ago
classics
sidekickfan321123 3 years ago
the redbirds werent "red" for the IRT line until 1982
gtafanlol 3 years ago
Good job, thanks
sw052491 3 years ago
Thanks for posting.
Linguistador 3 years ago