These trains were in operation when I was a little girl in NYC. They were clearly about 40 years old when I rode them. Late 60's early 70's. I remember the weaved yellow seats and the doors would open and it was sooo loud. Taking the train to Coney Island was a big deal for us.
As a kid growing up in NYC, I remember the R-9 IND trains from the 1930s remained in service through the 60s and 70s! I loved riding them with the old roars before the renovations!
Notice the straphangers which were for customers to hold onto inside the cars. Of course, that's why they call New Yorkers who ride the subways, straphangers.
When they gave up drop sash windows for tilt-in ventilator style side windows (early 60s) the safety concern was hoodlums throwing bottles out the windows rather than sticking heads and arms out.
Thanks for the upload. I'm the guy in the beginning in the gray outfit. My wife was in the blue dress technically she is dressed 1920s cocktail dress. While I'm more 1920s to 1950s since men outfits at the times wore only suits. It's nice to see us in other videos. Today there running sadly can't make it. We might make it again next weekend. If not for sure the 30th last ride.
It was very nice meeting you and talking to you. The 30th is the last ride good to know If I don't have anything to do maybe you'll see me. I don't mind taking another ride.
@@44849 it was quite delightful to speak to you. Heard yesterday was a mess many kids black out stalled train. We will try to be there next Saturday we want to dress 1950s we will see. In truth not much in outfits for men from the 1800s to 1950s they wore suits lease they where teens. For the record. People dressed in old clothes are called Victorian's also you should try next year to catch the parade of trains. It's a collection of all vintage trains they run in the Q line from Brighton Beach to kings highway the oldest cars are wooden gate cars. The parade of train happens in September sometimes later. We go to that to. There's also Yankee openers when they run the low V cars from 1925. It's a 4 car train so hard to get in. However lately they have been adding a 5 car train of R33 cars however it's not a back a forth trip. It's a one way trip. It's meet up with people at grand Central 4 line to 161 Yankee stadium. .
I guess you could say it was around that time. Prohibition ended in 1933 and the depression ended in 1941. The subway cars in the video was in service from 1932 to 1977.
Hay man, thanks for the video. I remember the train from the 1850s - '60s and what stands out in my mind is that the seat sitting surface weren't solid plastic, rather a glossy, woven material that looked like thin strips of wood. Was this what you saw? I actually liked the grey prototype better then the dark green later version with all the rivet heads because it seemed cold and military.
1575 was originally built in 1938 and rebuilt into the R-10 prototype in 1946. It remains an R-7A mechanically and electrically and can only operate with its sister old timers. Sticks out like a sore thumb, if you ask me. 100, 103 and 381 are R-1s. 401 and 484 are R-4s. 1000 and 1300 are R-6s and 1802 is an R-9.
The narrator was incorrect as far as the control handles for the doors. The top knobs ONLY CLOSE the doors. Inside the handle, at the bottom, are two switches. The conductor flips the switches, one at a time, to open the doors.
@44849 we will be there too. The train leaves from 96 street station to 2ave this time. I'm sure u know. We will be on the train in different cars. See u there 😁
Okay the last time you started on Houston and 2nd Avenue this time you starting at 96 Street I see the schedule now did not know that thanks for the info
New York is not the oldest subway in the world it’s actually London that is the oldest New York isn’t even in the top 5… Even Chicago is older than New York even though Chicago isn’t technically a subway.
I understand I'm just thinking about how people act today. Throwing things out the window, sticking their heads and arms out the window. I know people were different back then.
You're absolutely right. I don't know if you live in New York or not. But in Central Park there's a open field called sheep Meadow or the great lawn. My Uncle used to tell me when he was a kid on a hot August night. People would actually sleep on the lawn inside Central Park. They will play games. Sing songs Roast marshmallows and hot dogs. No one bothered them. I can't imagine doing that today Sleeping overnight in a Park without 15 cops around me.
I'm using the camera on my phone when I did this video I had the Samsung s23 Ultra I now have the s24 ultra I'm trying to find a camera probably a Sony
As a former MTA New York City Subway station agent, I am pleased that you enjoyed what my brothers and sisters on the rails did that day.
You're absolutely right, respect.
@@44849 The nostalgia train is running again this year-every Sunday in December.
Are you planning to ride again?
@ilttpvvm yes I am
Thank you for sharing this video. I used to ride these trains when they were in regular service in the 60s and 70s. Thanks for the memories.
These trains were in operation when I was a little girl in NYC. They were clearly about 40 years old when I rode them. Late 60's early 70's. I remember the weaved yellow seats and the doors would open and it was sooo loud. Taking the train to Coney Island was a big deal for us.
The good old days may be gone but not forgotten 😮
Are u sure they were good old days?? My 3rd grade teacher grew up in that era and she said life was hard. There was also a ton of racism then too.
Great Depression was hard. Also World War 2 was brutal. My teachers older brother died in that war.
As a kid growing up in NYC, I remember the R-9 IND trains from the 1930s remained in service through the 60s and 70s! I loved riding them with the old roars before the renovations!
Notice the straphangers which were for customers to hold onto inside the cars. Of course, that's why they call New Yorkers who ride the subways, straphangers.
When they gave up drop sash windows for tilt-in ventilator style side windows (early 60s) the safety concern was hoodlums throwing bottles out the windows rather than sticking heads and arms out.
I love the fact the old posters are still there it's like our 1938 London Underground stock here. Love the fans also.
I always wanted to visit London . Hopefully 1 day I'll get a chance.
Wow, what a train! Great video, microphone quality is amazing.
Thank you very much!
Yes the R-10s started in the 1940s and I remember them being used on the A and CC lines years back!
Thanks for the upload. I'm the guy in the beginning in the gray outfit. My wife was in the blue dress technically she is dressed 1920s cocktail dress. While I'm more 1920s to 1950s since men outfits at the times wore only suits. It's nice to see us in other videos. Today there running sadly can't make it. We might make it again next weekend. If not for sure the 30th last ride.
It was very nice meeting you and talking to you. The 30th is the last ride good to know If I don't have anything to do maybe you'll see me. I don't mind taking another ride.
@@44849 it was quite delightful to speak to you. Heard yesterday was a mess many kids black out stalled train. We will try to be there next Saturday we want to dress 1950s we will see. In truth not much in outfits for men from the 1800s to 1950s they wore suits lease they where teens. For the record. People dressed in old clothes are called Victorian's also you should try next year to catch the parade of trains. It's a collection of all vintage trains they run in the Q line from Brighton Beach to kings highway the oldest cars are wooden gate cars. The parade of train happens in September sometimes later. We go to that to. There's also Yankee openers when they run the low V cars from 1925. It's a 4 car train so hard to get in. However lately they have been adding a 5 car train of R33 cars however it's not a back a forth trip. It's a one way trip. It's meet up with people at grand Central 4 line to 161 Yankee stadium. .
Those were the days of the Prohibition/Great Depression era, right?
I guess you could say it was around that time. Prohibition ended in 1933 and the depression ended in 1941. The subway cars in the video was in service from 1932 to 1977.
Hay man, thanks for the video. I remember the train from the 1850s - '60s and what stands out in my mind is that the seat sitting surface weren't solid plastic, rather a glossy, woven material that looked like thin strips of wood. Was this what you saw? I actually liked the grey prototype better then the dark green later version with all the rivet heads because it seemed cold and military.
Good memories brings me back to my childhood. I was a 70s kid. I remember dragging my mom to the front. So I could look out the window.
I have a 71 Chevy Impala I live upstate
1575 was originally built in 1938 and rebuilt into the R-10 prototype in 1946. It remains an R-7A mechanically and electrically and can only operate with its sister old timers. Sticks out like a sore thumb, if you ask me. 100, 103 and 381 are R-1s. 401 and 484 are R-4s. 1000 and 1300 are R-6s and 1802 is an R-9.
Interesting, I did not know that. Thank you for your knowledge about Vintage NYC Subway cars.
Sticks out like a sore thumb!? It's nice with a paint scheme that looks modern!
@@EdwardM-t8p How about, odd one out? R-10 wannabe?
@@8avexp Odd one out works! 👍🏻
The R10 was not a prototype for the R9. The R10 entered service in the 1948, a decade after the R9 series
Thank you for the correction.
Someone told me that while I was on the platform That it was a prototype.
Awesome
That was sooooo cool. I believe I rode on one of those back in the day…😊
3:30 The livery for the 1940's IND train carriage looks downright modern! Maybe the MTA ought to revive it.
The narrator was incorrect as far as the control handles for the doors. The top knobs ONLY CLOSE the doors. Inside the handle, at the bottom, are two switches. The conductor flips the switches, one at a time, to open the doors.
Sweet 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Love seeing us in this video we will be going next sunday dress up again.
@@vintagenysubwaylover333 I will be there doing a video follow up to this one
@44849 we will be there too. The train leaves from 96 street station to 2ave this time. I'm sure u know. We will be on the train in different cars. See u there 😁
Okay the last time you started on Houston and 2nd Avenue this time you starting at 96 Street I see the schedule now did not know that thanks for the info
It would be cool if you can get on them and take a ride back to the past
Russian Doll!
I was on this train
16:45) "We are MOO-ving! We are MOO-ving!*
New York is not the oldest subway in the world it’s actually London that is the oldest New York isn’t even in the top 5… Even Chicago is older than New York even though Chicago isn’t technically a subway.
Thanks for the info I was wondering who was the oldest I thought Paris was
The open window is not a safety issue, that's how the car cool itself. There was no air conditioning back then.
I understand I'm just thinking about how people act today. Throwing things out the window, sticking their heads and arms out the window. I know people were different back then.
It looks like it’s impossible to don showtime on those old cars
They were keen about safety. People back then used they heads, and knew kot to put their hands near the dans. Sadly people don't use their heads!
You're absolutely right. I don't know if you live in New York or not. But in Central Park there's a open field called sheep Meadow or the great lawn. My Uncle used to tell me when he was a kid on a hot August night. People would actually sleep on the lawn inside Central Park.
They will play games. Sing songs
Roast marshmallows and hot dogs.
No one bothered them. I can't imagine doing that today Sleeping overnight in a Park without 15 cops around me.
Geez...did someone get a whistle from a Broad Street Subway car?
The old Broad Street subway trains in Philadelphia had the hoot sound air whistle.
What camera do you use? It’s very good quality.
I'm using the camera on my phone when I did this video I had the Samsung s23 Ultra I now have the s24 ultra I'm trying to find a camera probably a Sony