pgoat
12-01-09, 09:43 AM
I just got the word - it will run, Queens Plaza to 2nd Ave, Sundays 10 AM-5PM Dec 6-27.
Northeast - NYC Vintage subway train is on for Dec - every Sunday!
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Stacy
12-01-09, 09:58 AM
Which line?
pgoat
12-01-09, 10:10 AM
Which line?
Sorry - It's always been the V train, I am guessing it's still that one. It runs back and forth until 5 PM. It's always fun to watch people catching the V who don't realize wth is going on that day:lol: They do a few double takes after they climb on board while reading/texting etc.
The MTA usually decide this earlier in the year and promote it heavily, with the first ride being the Sunday after Thanksgiving, but i just got this news from a friend who works for them.
For those who don't know, it is a train made up of several retired and prototype IND/BMT cars from the 1930s- 1950s. They are normally on display at the NYC Transit Museum in Brooklyn, and the chances to ride them are rare, so take advantage and bring a camera - it's a fun day.:)
I have pics up here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=36864&id=1051973886&l=2fbd55965a) if you'd like to see last year's ride.
Sorry - It's always been the V train, I am guessing it's still that one. It runs back and forth until 5 PM. It's always fun to watch people catching the V who don't realize wth is going on that day:lol: They do a few double takes after they climb on board while reading/texting etc.
The MTA usually decide this earlier in the year and promote it heavily, with the first ride being the Sunday after Thanksgiving, but i just got this news from a friend who works for them.
For those who don't know, it is a train made up of several retired and prototype IND/BMT cars from the 1930s- 1950s. They are normally on display at the NYC Transit Museum in Brooklyn, and the chances to ride them are rare, so take advantage and bring a camera - it's a fun day.:)
I have pics up here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=36864&id=1051973886&l=2fbd55965a) if you'd like to see last year's ride.
jyossarian
12-01-09, 11:33 AM
I had to look at map to figure out where the V goes and suprise surprise, it goes to Flushing where they keep the good Chinese food at. hmmm...liang pi noodles on a Sunday sounds like a good idea.
Stacy
12-01-09, 11:41 AM
Sorry - It's always been the V train,
What's this V train? :p I guess its been quite a while since I rode the subway on a regular basis. Cool photos. I'll have to check this out.
What's this V train? :p I guess its been quite a while since I rode the subway on a regular basis. Cool photos. I'll have to check this out.
sjauch
12-01-09, 01:21 PM
I wanted to do this last year but never go around to it. Must get my act together this year.
echappist
12-01-09, 03:07 PM
I had to look at map to figure out where the V goes and suprise surprise, it goes to Flushing where they keep the good Chinese food at. hmmm...liang pi noodles on a Sunday sounds like a good idea.
in past years it was from 2nd-ave LES to Queens Plaza, not the V's regular terminal @ 71st-Continental. You can, however, hop on the E or R & take it to 74th for the 7. now thinking of it, i must go to flushing for hot pot after riding outside. my toes were freezing after a 1.5 hour ride this morning, and that's with neoprene booties...
as for your question Stacy,
the V runs from 2nd-ave LES to 71-continental in Queens. It runs on the 6th Ave IND line from Broadway-Lafeyette to 50th, crosses the East river (sharing tracks with the E), then continues on the IND Queens Blvd line. it's apparently a new line, having been put in place in 2002.
in past years it was from 2nd-ave LES to Queens Plaza, not the V's regular terminal @ 71st-Continental. You can, however, hop on the E or R & take it to 74th for the 7. now thinking of it, i must go to flushing for hot pot after riding outside. my toes were freezing after a 1.5 hour ride this morning, and that's with neoprene booties...
as for your question Stacy,
the V runs from 2nd-ave LES to 71-continental in Queens. It runs on the 6th Ave IND line from Broadway-Lafeyette to 50th, crosses the East river (sharing tracks with the E), then continues on the IND Queens Blvd line. it's apparently a new line, having been put in place in 2002.
pgoat
12-01-09, 03:47 PM
Jyo - I am almost positive regular Vs are running that day as well, and of course you can always catch something else at Queens Plaza and/or grab the 7 at Roosevelt Ave./74th st. for Main St.
Pls give me a yell if you want some company - I found an awesome place through some riding friends, with scrumptiously greasy noodles.:thumb: It's on Main street, right across the street from the Flushing QPL branch.
Pls give me a yell if you want some company - I found an awesome place through some riding friends, with scrumptiously greasy noodles.:thumb: It's on Main street, right across the street from the Flushing QPL branch.
Stacy
12-01-09, 05:19 PM
as for your question Stacy,
the V runs from 2nd-ave LES to 71-continental in Queens. It runs on the 6th Ave IND line from Broadway-Lafeyette to 50th, crosses the East river (sharing tracks with the E), then continues on the IND Queens Blvd line. it's apparently a new line, having been put in place in 2002.
One of the fun parts about living in New York City is that every time you think you know the subway, they move the trains around, add a line here, take one away there.
the V runs from 2nd-ave LES to 71-continental in Queens. It runs on the 6th Ave IND line from Broadway-Lafeyette to 50th, crosses the East river (sharing tracks with the E), then continues on the IND Queens Blvd line. it's apparently a new line, having been put in place in 2002.
One of the fun parts about living in New York City is that every time you think you know the subway, they move the trains around, add a line here, take one away there.
echappist
12-01-09, 08:24 PM
One of the fun parts about living in New York City is that every time you think you know the subway, they move the trains around, add a line here, take one away there.
To top it off, the subway changes its routes every weekend...
To top it off, the subway changes its routes every weekend...
jyossarian
12-01-09, 08:33 PM
Change of plans! I'll be getting off around 65th St. for filipino food. There may also be a detour to el pollo campero.
Stacy
12-01-09, 11:01 PM
To top it off, the subway changes its routes every weekend...
And every night after midnight.
And every night after midnight.
pgoat
12-02-09, 07:04 AM
Change of plans! I'll be getting off around 65th St. for filipino food. There may also be a detour to el pollo campero.
there's a place on Roosevelt near 69th that makes awesome Cuban sandwiches.
there's a place on Roosevelt near 69th that makes awesome Cuban sandwiches.
roadiejorge
12-02-09, 09:07 AM
They did this on the A line a few years ago and to make this cycling related, I was taking my bike to the shop for repair when I saw the old car pull in. It's great that they do this because it's nice to ride these old cars.
pgoat
12-02-09, 05:42 PM
indeed...i normally hate the train, but these are a treat.
Stacy
12-06-09, 08:12 PM
Missed the train today so I googled and came up with this schedule, though I'm not sure it's for this year.
From http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/events/nostalgia.htm
From Lower East Side 2 Av station on the V line at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
and 4 p.m.
From Queens Plaza station at 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:45pm.
From http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/events/nostalgia.htm
From Lower East Side 2 Av station on the V line at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
and 4 p.m.
From Queens Plaza station at 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:45pm.
jyossarian
12-07-09, 08:41 AM
There's an actual schedule? I was at 53rd waiting and saw that the V doesn't run on the weekends. Waited and only saw two E trains so I headed home.
Stacy
12-07-09, 02:16 PM
There's an actual schedule? I was at 53rd waiting and saw that the V doesn't run on the weekends. Waited and only saw two E trains so I headed home.
Yeah I waited at the Broadway/Lafayette Station and watched four F trains pass. Then I checked my iPhone, with itrans, which also said the V wasn't scheduled to run on Sundays. There were a number of notices posted but nothing about vintage trains. Then I began to realize there's probably only one vintage train and it probably does take a while to get from the Lower East Side up to Queens Plaza and back again.
Maybe next Sunday I'll run down to Broadway/Lafayette around 1pm, or 2:30pm to see if my luck is any better. Or if the weather's good maybe I'll just ride my bike instead.
Yeah I waited at the Broadway/Lafayette Station and watched four F trains pass. Then I checked my iPhone, with itrans, which also said the V wasn't scheduled to run on Sundays. There were a number of notices posted but nothing about vintage trains. Then I began to realize there's probably only one vintage train and it probably does take a while to get from the Lower East Side up to Queens Plaza and back again.
Maybe next Sunday I'll run down to Broadway/Lafayette around 1pm, or 2:30pm to see if my luck is any better. Or if the weather's good maybe I'll just ride my bike instead.
echappist
12-13-09, 04:26 PM
i found thishttp://www.mta.info/mta/news/releases/?en=091203-NYCT195a. it didn't say where the train is stopping in queens though
oboeguy
12-21-09, 07:57 AM
I have pics up here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=36864&id=1051973886&l=2fbd55965a) if you'd like to see last year's ride.
That hat, dude, good stuff.
Thanks for the tip. I heard that the vintage ride was off this weekend b/c of the weather, though. Maybe next weekend...
That hat, dude, good stuff.
Thanks for the tip. I heard that the vintage ride was off this weekend b/c of the weather, though. Maybe next weekend...
pgoat
12-21-09, 08:32 AM
That hat, dude, good stuff.
Thanks for the tip. I heard that the vintage ride was off this weekend b/c of the weather, though. Maybe next weekend...
Thanks - I have been wrestling over whether to sell a few stingy brims (I have too many hats but love them all so it's hard thinning the herd:o)
I wanted to ride it this weekend but am struggling with a cold....I hope to get on board next weekend as well:)
Thanks for the tip. I heard that the vintage ride was off this weekend b/c of the weather, though. Maybe next weekend...
Thanks - I have been wrestling over whether to sell a few stingy brims (I have too many hats but love them all so it's hard thinning the herd:o)
I wanted to ride it this weekend but am struggling with a cold....I hope to get on board next weekend as well:)
obiwan kenobi
12-21-09, 09:57 AM
Wow I wish I were back there this time of year to ride those trains. I can't imagine those ceiling fans being very effective in the summer with all of the humidity and heat under ground.
dendawg
12-22-09, 10:25 PM
Thanks - I have been wrestling over whether to sell a few stingy brims (I have too many hats but love them all so it's hard thinning the herd:o)
I wanted to ride it this weekend but am struggling with a cold....I hope to get on board next weekend as well:)
I too had planned to ride it Sunday, but someone at 311 told us it was canceled because of the storm. Maybe next Sunday
I wanted to ride it this weekend but am struggling with a cold....I hope to get on board next weekend as well:)
I too had planned to ride it Sunday, but someone at 311 told us it was canceled because of the storm. Maybe next Sunday
dendawg
12-22-09, 10:27 PM
Wow I wish I were back there this time of year to ride those trains. I can't imagine those ceiling fans being very effective in the summer with all of the humidity and heat under ground.
A lot that heat actually comes from the AC systems on the trains.
A lot that heat actually comes from the AC systems on the trains.
pgoat
12-23-09, 02:44 PM
I should def. be there Sunday (look for a hat - but it may be a much warmer hat!:lol:)
pgoat
12-27-09, 05:51 AM
heading out to Tekserve later today, hope to catch the vintage train...
pgoat
12-27-09, 04:42 PM
moar here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=36864&id=1051973886&l=2fbd55965a)
edit - I just tacked the new pics onto the end of the old album from 2008 - jump to page 8 to see the new stuff.....
edit - I just tacked the new pics onto the end of the old album from 2008 - jump to page 8 to see the new stuff.....
Stacy
12-27-09, 11:26 PM
Today may well have been the last good day of the year.I just couldn't bring my self to ride the subway :p Maybe next Sunday. Nice photos.
pgoat
12-28-09, 08:41 AM
Today may well have been the last good day of the year.I just couldn't bring my self to ride the subway :p Maybe next Sunday. Nice photos.
I believe yesterday was the last day for the trains till next Dec. (I could be wrong, you should double check). I agree, it was so gorgeous...we only took it down to 23rd and then walked all over town. I sure wish it was still that nice today!:rolleyes:
I believe yesterday was the last day for the trains till next Dec. (I could be wrong, you should double check). I agree, it was so gorgeous...we only took it down to 23rd and then walked all over town. I sure wish it was still that nice today!:rolleyes:
Stacy
12-28-09, 10:03 AM
I believe yesterday was the last day for the trains till next Dec. (I could be wrong, you should double check). I agree, it was so gorgeous...we only took it down to 23rd and then walked all over town. I sure wish it was still that nice today!:rolleyes:
Maybe next year?
Maybe next year?