#transitmuseum

[nyc-urbanism]

The MTA has finally placed the first order for open gangway subway cars, thought to open movement and circulation within the cars. After promises of introducing open gangway cars, renderings, and life-size models over the last couple of years, the first order from Kawasaki is for twenty R211 cars. These new cars will also be able to run on the computerized signal system that is slowly being rolled out across the system. The 300 new cars from Bombardier that were taken out of service after doors started opening while moving in tunnels have still not been returned to service. Common in cities like London, Toronto, and Tokyo, the open gangway cars are expected to go into service in May 2021. Are you excited about the new cars? What are the pros and cons of this free-flowing design? #subway #r211 #transitmuseum #railfan #nycsubway #mta #mtanyc #transitauthority #publictransit #subways #nyctransit #urban #urbanism #brooklyn #manhattan #thebronx #queens #statenisland #grandcentral #pennstation #midtown #downtown #dumbo #harlem #meatpackingdistrict #astoria #fortgreene #redhook #flushing #urbanplanning (at MTA New York City Transit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7oZId7Hvuq/?igshid=1seusy8pseioh

[nyc-urbanism]

We recently had the pleasure of touring the old City Hall subway station. The first #subway line opened in 1904, with the City Hall station as the crown jewel of the system - the first station built and the site of the opening ceremony where the first train departed. The station featured skylights, #Guastavino tiling, colored glass, vaulted ceilings, brass chandeliers and plaques commemorating the opening. Unlike the other 1904 stations, #CityHall was built on a curve (seen above) and could only accommodate five-car trains. As the system expanded with larger trains, the station was eventually closed down in 1945. The #TransitMuseum and #MTA restored the station during the system's centennial and there was talk about making it an extension of the museum, but the station is directly under City Hall and therefore a security risk if opened to the public. Today the 6 train still uses the loop to turn around (see map above) and riders who remain on the train after the #BrooklynBridge - City Hall (final stop) can see the original station through the windows. The station's chandeliers are rarely lit up, so check it out on a sunny day when the light is coming through the skylight. (at MTA IRT / BMT Subway 4 / 5 / 6 / J / Z at Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxf9koJn7g9/?igshid=92uuu17zn110

[nyc-urbanism]

Thanks to the Transit Museum we had the pleasure of touring the old City Hall station this week. In 1904 the first #subway line opened, with the City Hall station as the crown jewel of the system - the first station built and the site of the opening ceremony where the first train departed. The station featured skylights, #Guastavino tiling, colored glass, vaulted ceilings, brass chandeliers and plaques commemorating the opening. Unlike the other 1904 stations, #CityHall was built on a curve (seen above) and could only accommodate five-car trains. As the system expanded with larger trains, the station was eventually closed down in 1945. The #TransitMuseum and #MTA restored the station during the system's centennial and there was talk about making it an extension of the museum, but the station is directly under City Hall and therefore a security risk if opened to the public. Today the 6 train still uses the loop to turn around (see map above) and riders who remain on the train after the #BrooklynBridge - City Hall (final stop) can see the original station through the windows. The station's chandeliers are rarely lit up, so check it out on a sunny day when the light is coming through the skylight. #NYTransitMuseum (at Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall/Chambers Street)

[aldadon10]

#TransitMuseum #HeSaidDaddyIsTheBest #KidLovesTrains #DaddyDuties #HeAlsoTookTookMyPic ✌🏾 (at New York Transit Museum)

[thirdblade]

Day 28/365 Back in Time #transportation #diorama #model #nyc #train #aboveground #models #oldnewyork #Brooklyn #transit #transitmuseum #composition #miniature #backintime #thirdblade #thirdbladephoto #365project #365photochallenge #365 (at New York Transit Museum)

[skullsordice]

Kept trying to do a Warriors pose but really wanted to lean for days. If you haven’t been to the Transit Museum, it f’n rules. #transitmuseum #brooklyn #vintage #antique #caturday #goth #partyhard #travel #nyc #thisishowithrash #train #history

[svetlanajazz]

#newyorkvintagetrain2017 #Repost @toyvespadiaries (@get_repost) ・・・ V, @svetlanajazz , and a #flowerinherhair . #svetlanaandthedelanceyfive were performing in one of them lovely #vintagetrains gently cared for by #transitmuseum during #nycvintagetrain2017 affair. (at 96th Street (Second Avenue Subway))

[chrisalanjones]

Vintage buses from the NYC Transit Museum on Governors Island this afternoon . . #transitmuseum #vintagebus #governorsisland #governorsislandnps #newyork #newyorkcity (at Governors Island National Monument)