⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Vintage Restored 1960s R36ML "Redbird" Subway Cars 9542-9543 on a Test Run!
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- The old "redbird" cars are made up of several different car classes: the R26, R28, R29, R33ML, R33WF, R36WF, and R36ML. The R36MLs were a very small fleet of cars, of which only a single pair, 9542-9543, remains.
This pair narrowly escaped being stripped for disposal in 2003 and was stored awaiting restoration. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the retirement of the redbirds, this pair was restored to operating status and successfully completed a test run. Enjoy this special look at the first time the cars have operated on the subway system under their own power in 20 years!
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Taken in October 2023.
You know you are a real New Yorker when you get chills at the very first announcement at 0:14
The complexity of the NYC subway system is mind boggling. What an engineering marvel.
When I see a redbird, I remember those cold winter days when the heat ran so good on those cars, that the back of your calves got really hot! (The vents were like a couple of inches away). Rode 'em all the time on the 6 line.
You couldn't wait to get on one of those trains if it was an outside platform and it was really cold outside. I remember that!!
@@RXSVN_2 I remember when the Redbirds on the (6) line were orange in color on the inside.
For most of the time the R-36 WF (picture window bluebird) fleet existed, 20 cars were permanently assigned to the mainline routes since the fleet size exceeded the size needed for Flushing Line service. The 1, 6 and sometimes the 3 were where they usually ran, mixed with older cars. I'm pretty sure they never ran as solid trains. So a museum train like this is historically accurate (aside from the livery timelines, roll sign types and grime and graffiti).
Encouraging to see the R36ML pair back up and running! I now hope they restore the last remaining R26, R28 and R29 pairs before they can deteoriate further
When nyc subways rollung stock had uniqueness and grittiness take back there I wanna go back there I miss seeing the Redbird on on 2 and 5
The RedBirds are my Favorite Trains of ALL TIME. This my friends in the other Cities like Chicago with CTA, Los Angeles with LA Metro, Seattle with Sound Transit, ATL with MATA, and other cites. These are our original trains!
That's my childhood right there!
Nice to see that we got the old theme back
This looks absolutely ALMIGHTY 💪🏽❤️
Got to ride the very last Redbird revenue run on the Flushing Line in 2003. Had to sneak out of work for an hour or so, but totally worth it!
This train set is a legend in NYC history, love it or hate it. This is fascinating seeing it in the new South Ferry station 🚉 it's like the train set went through a portal into the future 😅
That and it had a cameo appearance in the 1987 film Cocktail.
@@DKS225 GE R36 9700 at Vernon-Jackson. 9542-9543 briefly appear in Spider-Man (2002), as with 2000 Subway Series cars 9712-9713.
Yo they’re alive! I knew the R36MLs would return! Now to save the R26s and R28s, if possible!
Don't forget about the R29S from the Pelham 6 line aswell.
@@leecornwell5632 oh yeah those too!
OK all we need is money, and people who will do in Transit. No rail fans
Wow, that train set made history, it never be in the new South Ferry station before. 🚉
None of these cars did as the only SMEE excursion to do so was June 2009 before any of them were running.
The red birds been to south ferry before they just will never be in actual service
2:43 Yay! Singing Rails 🤣
1:10 It even makes "Chhhhh" sounds!
Interesting video. Thanks DJ Hammers.👌💚🥱
If anybody is wondering, I'm pretty sure this is for the November 4th Nostalgia Run from the Old South Ferry Station around the 239 St Yard back to the Old South Ferry Station.
excited for the event and the redbird comeback
who else is ready??
My favorite subway cars are the single R33s in the original Worlds Fair colors 👌
That is kinda boosting-up nostalgia i haven't seen those retro subway cars on the 1 iG when i lived in NYC/NJ as a kid they were relaxin' :D
Holy cow, I wish I was there for that!!
I Missed Riding The Redbird.
Nostalgia quenched
Didn't realize they had more Redbirds in their possession.
THANK YOU 😊 brother for this AMAZING video. Brings back memories when I used to ride on the redbirds and the lights flickering 😅😅😅. Thanks again brother 🔥🔥🔥
Can’t wait for November 4
🫢🥺 I miss those RedBirds
Love it!!
Thank you!!
I wonder if we’ll be riding them on Sat 11/3/23 for the Redbirds and Bluebirds take flight trip from Old South Ferry Station. I’ll be on the morning trip😊
Nice! Glad that they were kept as Redbirds. I wish those R33s weren't painted blue so that there would be more of a set of Redbirds.
*“childhood has entered the building”*
Absolutely amazing catch! 👍🏾
So they’re gonna be using the TOMC for the holiday train again this year?
It was supposed to run on the 7 line this month
The R9s would need to hit the ground running fast, if they really want to have a full 8 or 9 car train.
That’s good I think the holiday train 2023 is the TOMC
No lol, this is for the event this Sunday. The holiday train is the R1/9 again 😂🗿
@@EnthusiastTheFannersaturday*
@@EnthusiastTheFannerhow would you know what the holiday train will be
@@r32fan
1. I have a Discord server for information on stuff like this, usually these events are posted like a month or more in advance to when they happen
2. It’s unlikely to use the TOMC two years in a row especially because the NYTM announced themselves that they wanna continue using the R1/9 for fantrips until they can’t run anymore
@@r32fanmany people who watch this channel are conductors/operators
Woah I'm hoping they put the Redbirds back into service, those were so nostalgic
They definitely will for the holidays and the Yankees games I'm telling you.
@leecornwell5632 I don't watch the Yankees but I'd want them to go back to regular service
@@leecornwell5632they’ll run on the 7 line this month, heard a few talk about this event, but with all the service changes on the 7, it’s making it impossible
@@nekocraftguy I grew up riding the Redbirds on the (2) (4) (5) and (6) line during the 1980's and the 1990's.
@SuperheroJunior and I was born in 2007 so I never got to experience them when they were still taking place in regular service
Wow, when I saw the words "Redbird" and "vintage" together, my hairline immediately receded and both knees got instant arthritis.
I enjoyed that video👍👍
these people in the station dont know how lucky they are
Nice video!
THE ONES THAT ARE WORK TRAINS SHOULD BE REPAINTED TO RED OK I WANT THIS!!!
When and where is this taking place and is it going to be a ticket trip?
Probably will be ready as soon as time and funds permit.
If I'm not mistaken these sets were used on refuse trains out of 207 yard.
The trains old but good
So these are coming back to service? The new subway cars are that bad? Cool.
I’ll be on that gem Saturday I got my ticket 🎫💎
How much money is to ride the holiday many colors trains Redbirds and blue birds?
@@leecornwell5632 it was 60
I remembered when 9542-9543 are the Redbirds before...!. The current 9542 & 9543 are the R160 Cars.
I recall 1998 NYCT RTSs 9542 and 9543 (have seen both). 9542 and 9543 are now 2021 XDE40s.
Now they have to restore those old R-26 and R-28 cars still stored at Concourse. Those have been there rotting away since 2003. They could be restore but it will take a lot to do so
They were actually motive power for the Dyre Line adhesion train until 2013, before permanently retired and stored at Concourse since. Their deterioration may have already reached a critical stage.
😮 The REDBIRD?!?! Are you kidding me? What?!
Yep!!!
Nice catch
Glad you liked it!
although i have never ridden a redbird before they do just look like a r32 without ridges and a red paint thats scaled down
OMG 😭‼️
what will happen to the empty rollsign slots on the R36ML?
will it get a new rollsign or will a sticker be there?
No stickers on them. They will have rolling signs on them. It's definitely gonna running on the Holidays schedules and that's it.
A lot has definitely changed in the 20 years since the Redbirds retired back in 2003.
That's because they have the R142/As on the 2 5 4 and the 7 Flushing line. The only oldest fleets we have left is the R62S R62AS on the 1 3 6 S lines. We definitely have to start appciating the R62AS R62S on the 1 3 6 S lines because when the brand new R262/As open and close ways it's gonna be retiring the R62S R62AS. The R62AS R62S will definitely turn in to work trains and the pump trains and the garage trains.
@@leecornwell5632 Wrong. Oldest is R46. They are older by 10 years than R62/As
Is the Train Of Many Colors always at 207 Street yard?
Usually, or sometimes at East 180 Street.
@@kevinwong6588 What time do I have to be at the yard to see it?
@@TrainLover-wt9ix Anytime as long as they are not on the road for testing or moves from yard to yard. Best view would be from the Bronx side of the University Heights Bridge. A new high rise is being on the north side of 207 Street west of the river north of the bridge and it is hindering the view. If the cars are on tracks 2-13 outside the main shop, best view would be the northbound IRT 1 elevated platform.
“The next train to arrive on the uptown local track is not in service. Please stand away from the platform edge.”
I WANT THE R33 R33S AND R36 BACK
My channel is the next best thing to being there!
Are they gonna get the Edge treatment?
THESE TRAINS SHPULD COME BACK AND BE ON THE 2 TRAIN
Ngl 9542-9543's New decals looks small and out of place, makes it look like their ho scale counterparts
Time to go the World's Fair?
Were riding tham on the 4th?
Did you buy a ticket?
@@matthewadonis3020 what are you saying? Is it Free?
BUT HOW!?
I BEG THE MTA TO RESTORE THESES TRAINS
ASAP
its the day of the dead for humans and subways alike!! 👻
At least put these trains on the (6) lines to be unique INSTEAD OF being like the (1) & (3) train!
I agree
Red bird 1 train looks so unnatural.