The street area is not totally safe 24/7, BUT during the daylight hours AND game day, there are throngs of people in the area so there is no need to look over your shoulder. Even when some baseball games end after midnight, the streets are safe.
@@tweetingsparks Realistically, the 4 train doesn't run express during peak hours cause it skips a LOT of reg stations. Running from Burnside to 149 is the issue. Had the IRT made at least 161 and a few others express stops, the 4 would be able to run the express peak hours.
Your videos are terrific. They’re filled with informative details and cool video shots. As a kid in the 60s I remember sliding down the escalator hand rail that went down into the IND section from the IRT station from up above. If memory serves me correctly, it was a really long escalator ride.
There were more remnants of the polo grounds elevated section, pre new Yankee stadium location the old el went a few more feet west , the rails all rusted and ties were visible from the downtown platform and along river avenue. The new stadium is on the north side of e 161 st, it’s original 1923-2008 location. That was cut back somewhat for the new stadium. Originally a park between e162 st and e161st. It was a scene in the opening of the odd couple tv show. There are write ups and pictures about the ninth avenue elevated.
You used to be able to see into Yankee Stadium from the downtown 4 platform, you can't anymore. That's on the Yankees, not the MTA, they built the outfield wall to block the view.
I grew up in the Highbridge section of The Bronx. This was my station of choice growing up and taking the Bx6, Bx13, Bx55 to go JHS 145. Taking either the (4) or (D) to Fordham Rd to go Roosevelt HS. The area is not bad I lived there for 30 plus years. There is still some peices of the 9th Ave El there. The Jermone/Anderson Ave station is on top of the repair shop building. The Sedwick Ave is block by the I-87 off ramp to go to the Market/Mall area.
Tommy, I always wondered what businesses were below that Jerome-Anderson station. There are metal doors in front protecting whatever businesses were once there
Being from the Bronx, this was one of THE best if you wanted to see different cars up or down. Down: From the time I was born until 1984, the B used R40s and some R27s, while the D used R32s and R40M/R42s. Up: Until 1983, the 4 used a mixture of R17, R21, R29 & R33 cars 1984-1988: B & D train used R42s and 3 trains of R32s Up: from 1983-2003: The 4 used R33s and R62 Since 1988: D has been using the R68s, while the B uses R68As Since 2004: the 4 uses R142/142As I referenced the B but before 1995, the C ran on the Concourse
I always show off.the artwork on the IND platforms whenever I have someone attending a Yankee game with me. Especially the tiled "seats" on the south ound platform. But on game day, bring a lot of patience, as people tend to stand by the stairways once they come onto the IND platforms.
Transit history fact note: The sixth avenue el which ran along with the ninth avenue el after 58th street (Manhattan) did operate to Burnside Avenue ( along the Jerome Avenue line) after 1934 until it closed in 1938.
I like this station! I like it so much that I'll sorta miss it when I leave. I recall a certain event happening in that station, and it couldn't have happened at a better time. We've got the best of both worlds because the baseball game was going on there at the time, and we even got some vintage train cars.
Some Ideas for new stations considering in the series: 33rd Street (6) Artwork and very unique with its proposal for express platforms, and eagles with 33 mosaics South Ferry (R,W,1) Because of it being new and history Van Cortlandt Park (1) Because it’s in a park Wall Street (4,5) Because of its rich history and artwork Brooklyn Bridge (4,5,6,J,Z) Because of its abandoned station 59th Street (4,5,6,N,R,W) Because of express platforms being added 111th Street and Mets-Willets Pt (7) Because The elevated track and Citi Field Aqueduct Racetrack: the only one way station Park Place (S) Because of only exclusive shuttle stop Ditmas Avenue: The Culver Shuttle Canarsie Rockaway Parkway: The Canarsie Line opening Queensboro Plaza: IRT-IND Transfer
The 105th Street Station of the Canarsie Line had a road crossing where barriers came down when a L train approached the east end of the station to block autos from crossing the track.
The brand new free transfer of the elevated Livonia Avenue station of the Canarsie Line (L) with the elevated Junius Street station of the New Lots Line (#3).
I have been to the old station many years ago under the Major Degan expressway. You should of filmed it and shown that footage in your video if you've been there before?
When the Yankees are at home during the MLB regular season, this station gets really crowded pretty quickly. I hope Mets-Willets Point gets a spotlight in this series very soon because of it’s close proximity to Citi Field and the US Open.
I get why the IRT (4) line wasn't built as an express station as it opened before the original Yankee Stadium was built. However, the IND should have made 161st-River Ave an express station with island platforms because the Concourse Line opened more than a decade after Yankee Stadium was opened. Another thing I wonder about with the Concourse line is why they only built 1 express track. The rest of the IND system, except the (G) Crosstown Line which is mostly 2 tracks, were built with 2 express tracks. The Bronx could have definitely used full time, two way express service.
I like the Yankee Stadium station but dislike the Concurse Line and the first line of the IND as a whole. The overall wait times for a train are disastrous.
All STOPS GOING (UP TOWN ONLY) on both 4 and d are the same names...167/170...All the way to Fordham Road...but one is on the Concourse and other is Not.. Fact 2; There was NEVER A FULL CONCONCOUSE LINE FROM 138 ST..ALL THE WAY TO FORDAM ROAD....
You used to be able to see into Yankee Stadium from the downtown 4 platform, you can't anymore. That's on the Yankees, not the MTA, they built the outfield wall to block the view.
Not the 20 minute D train lashing 😭
The street area is not totally safe 24/7, BUT during the daylight hours AND game day, there are throngs of people in the area so there is no need to look over your shoulder. Even when some baseball games end after midnight, the streets are safe.
I love this station so much, sad it’s not a express stop
Too be fair, the stop was built long before yankees stadium existed (i think)
The 4 suffers from the IRT thinking it wasn't fit for express in the Bronx when it was built.
@@coolboss999: Also, to be fair, the next stop soouth-149 St-Grand Concourse, also a major transfer station-is an express stop.
@@tweetingsparks Realistically, the 4 train doesn't run express during peak hours cause it skips a LOT of reg stations. Running from Burnside to 149 is the issue. Had the IRT made at least 161 and a few others express stops, the 4 would be able to run the express peak hours.
The IND station was built way after Yankee Stadium opened so that underground station should have been an express station.
Your videos are terrific. They’re filled with informative details and cool video shots. As a kid in the 60s I remember sliding down the escalator hand rail that went down into the IND section from the IRT station from up above. If memory serves me correctly, it was a really long escalator ride.
Yeah, the elevator at this station is pretty long. Reminds me of the Broadway Junction escalator.
Former New Yorker here. Nice to see an appreciation IMOP, of one of the Jewels of NYC, the Subway. Sad to see the trouble it's in now.
Any possibility of you visiting the remnants of the Sedgwick Avenue or the Jerome-Anderson stations? Thank you in advance.
Thanks!
Thanks for the donation. I hope you enjoyed the video.
Underrated series on TH-cam
This station is goated it's probably that interesting stop on the 4 bossman.
Great video as always. Will we see Willets Points as a future installment of the Mystic Stations series?
I have it on my list.
Indeed, "I don't like where it is located" either when speaking of 161st / Yankees. And yes, there are Germans caring about Baseball...
There were more remnants of the polo grounds elevated section, pre new Yankee stadium location the old el went a few more feet west , the rails all rusted and ties were visible from the downtown platform and along river avenue. The new stadium is on the north side of e 161 st, it’s original 1923-2008 location. That was cut back somewhat for the new stadium. Originally a park between e162 st and e161st. It was a scene in the opening of the odd couple tv show. There are write ups and pictures about the ninth avenue elevated.
You used to be able to see into Yankee Stadium from the downtown 4 platform, you can't anymore. That's on the Yankees, not the MTA, they built the outfield wall to block the view.
@dudestir127 probably a safety issue
Opinions on The National Guard Being Deployed into The Subway 🤔
I don't like it. I was thinking about making a video on it, but my Dyre Avenue video ended up passing it.
I grew up in the Highbridge section of The Bronx. This was my station of choice growing up and taking the Bx6, Bx13, Bx55 to go JHS 145. Taking either the (4) or (D) to Fordham Rd to go Roosevelt HS. The area is not bad I lived there for 30 plus years. There is still some peices of the 9th Ave El there. The Jermone/Anderson Ave station is on top of the repair shop building. The Sedwick Ave is block by the I-87 off ramp to go to the Market/Mall area.
Tommy, I always wondered what businesses were below that Jerome-Anderson station. There are metal doors in front protecting whatever businesses were once there
Being from the Bronx, this was one of THE best if you wanted to see different cars up or down.
Down: From the time I was born until 1984, the B used R40s and some R27s, while the D used R32s and R40M/R42s.
Up: Until 1983, the 4 used a mixture of R17, R21, R29 & R33 cars
1984-1988: B & D train used R42s and 3 trains of R32s
Up: from 1983-2003: The 4 used R33s and R62
Since 1988: D has been using the R68s, while the B uses R68As
Since 2004: the 4 uses R142/142As
I referenced the B but before 1995, the C ran on the Concourse
I always show off.the artwork on the IND platforms whenever I have someone attending a Yankee game with me. Especially the tiled "seats" on the south ound platform. But on game day, bring a lot of patience, as people tend to stand by the stairways once they come onto the IND platforms.
I nominate Morris Park on the 5 for your next mystical station video. I love your videos, and I'm a huge Yankee fan as well.
Transit history fact note: The sixth avenue el which ran along with the ninth avenue el after 58th street (Manhattan) did operate to Burnside Avenue ( along the Jerome Avenue line) after 1934 until it closed in 1938.
Looking forward to your E 180th Street NYWB video!
Your the best man i love how u tell full details i love trains 🚂 when i travel from Boston to nyc i use the trains i love it
Amazing video well done man
Thanks! I've been trying to improve my video quality.
@@MysticTransit I see well good job then
Another banger les go
1:27 I wonder if there's any 9th Ave Elevated infrastructure left over by Yankees Stadium? I haven't been around there in forever.
I like this station, favorite part is the outside part for the 4 train
Literally just got off at 161st. Thanks for the information. Why does the D Train have such bad headways.
timer signals and such. interlining.
I like this station! I like it so much that I'll sorta miss it when I leave. I recall a certain event happening in that station, and it couldn't have happened at a better time. We've got the best of both worlds because the baseball game was going on there at the time, and we even got some vintage train cars.
You should do E 180th street next with all the cool abandoned tracks and station as well as a yard next to it
I have the outfit for the 161st Yankee stadium stop
Some Ideas for new stations considering in the series:
33rd Street (6) Artwork and very unique with its proposal for express platforms, and eagles with 33 mosaics
South Ferry (R,W,1) Because of it being new and history
Van Cortlandt Park (1) Because it’s in a park
Wall Street (4,5) Because of its rich history and artwork
Brooklyn Bridge (4,5,6,J,Z) Because of its abandoned station
59th Street (4,5,6,N,R,W) Because of express platforms being added
111th Street and Mets-Willets Pt (7) Because The elevated track and Citi Field
Aqueduct Racetrack: the only one way station
Park Place (S) Because of only exclusive shuttle stop
Ditmas Avenue: The Culver Shuttle
Canarsie Rockaway Parkway: The Canarsie Line opening
Queensboro Plaza: IRT-IND Transfer
Morris Park had a video for least used stations before
@@hexy6915no one mentioned least used stations
The 105th Street Station of the Canarsie Line had a road crossing where barriers came down when a L train approached the east end of the station to block autos from crossing the track.
The brand new free transfer of the elevated Livonia Avenue station of the Canarsie Line (L) with the elevated Junius Street station of the New Lots Line (#3).
@@hexy6915 oh yeah I forgot
I didn’t look into least used playlist
Yay!
East 180th Street has one of the most interesting histories in the NYC subway system. Just a suggestion :)
i honestly just passed by this stop earlier today on my way back home, i was on the D train
Nice transition animations!!
Thanks!
I have been to the old station many years ago under the Major Degan expressway. You should of filmed it and shown that footage in your video if you've been there before?
Amazing video, but you didn't include the nearby Yankees - East 153rd Street Station on the MNRR.
I was watching this video on my school computer in math class
When the Yankees are at home during the MLB regular season, this station gets really crowded pretty quickly. I hope Mets-Willets Point gets a spotlight in this series very soon because of it’s close proximity to Citi Field and the US Open.
Can you do a video on March 10 about the r211s first year in service.
Can you do a video about the 5 train via 7 Avenue express.
I went there during my trips to NY
Nice!
I get why the IRT (4) line wasn't built as an express station as it opened before the original Yankee Stadium was built.
However, the IND should have made 161st-River Ave an express station with island platforms because the Concourse Line opened more than a decade after Yankee Stadium was opened.
Another thing I wonder about with the Concourse line is why they only built 1 express track. The rest of the IND system, except the (G) Crosstown Line which is mostly 2 tracks, were built with 2 express tracks. The Bronx could have definitely used full time, two way express service.
They wanted to have the Concourse Line four tracks, but that didn’t pan out well.
Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables?
Fruits lol
I like the Yankee Stadium station but dislike the Concurse Line and the first line of the IND as a whole. The overall wait times for a train are disastrous.
Do 145th st on ABCD
I think the D station was far cooler back in the day with the giant blue 161 signs
Lol
is the area problematic because you're a mets fan?
Love that shade if so! 😂
Maybe… lol
Mets-willets point next
All STOPS GOING (UP TOWN ONLY) on both 4 and d are the same names...167/170...All the way to Fordham Road...but one is on the Concourse and other is Not..
Fact 2; There was NEVER A FULL CONCONCOUSE LINE FROM 138 ST..ALL THE WAY TO FORDAM ROAD....
It should be an express station
Blame the planners of the IND line for not being an express station.
I thought so as well!
20 minute D train during all times*
W
“Problematic area”, lol. Too many damn yankee fans 😂
THIS VIDEO 18+ ONLY!
yo what
@@JaytherailfanThe OP means 1.8+ only. 😂😂😂😂😂
Back in the late 70s I used to work at Bronx Criminal Court, I used to aid abused and battered women
first view ;)
The whole Bronx is a problematic area.
First lol
You used to be able to see into Yankee Stadium from the downtown 4 platform, you can't anymore. That's on the Yankees, not the MTA, they built the outfield wall to block the view.
NO:
New Yankee Stadium was built in the former McComb Park, north of original Yankee Stadium, so there is no way to see the baseball field.
You can still see into the stadium just coming from the north though . They never took that feature out !!!!!