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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I was on this train
Wow, what a train! Great video, microphone quality is amazing.
Thank you very much!
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.
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.
That was sooooo cool. I believe I rode on one of those back in the day…😊
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.
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.
Geez...did someone get a whistle from a Broad Street Subway car?
Sweet 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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.
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.
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.
Awesome
I have a 71 Chevy Impala I live upstate
It would be cool if you can get on them and take a ride back to the past
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.
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.
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