NYC Subway Mobile Apps

I am always on the lookout for a good app for my android. I think NYers are obsessed with various aspects of taking the public transportation system. From running down the stairs right when the train arrives, to being at the right door to exit closest to the stairs, to being at the exit staircase to come out closest to our ultimate destination, we go out of our way to figure out all these aspects of our daily commute.

Vintage Train Ride

        Every year, MTA runs vintage trains and buses in New York City during the holiday season. This year, the vintage train ran on the F and E line from 2nd ave F train stop into Queens. There is at least one bus route in each borough that has vintage buses running during the off-peak day-time hours. For more info check the MTA website during the next holiday season.

        The train cars are really vintage. The cars are manufactured in and around the late 30s. They were in service until the 70s. The cars have all the old components preserved. They have ceiling fans, a lever to open vents, and the seats are the old ones as well. The other amazing old element of the train were the ads. It gave a window into the past and how the society thought about certain things. There were ads encouraging to hit door blockers with purses, or ads showing a kid who was run over by a car and bleeding on the street. The ads also had prices for certain products and it showed how much cheaper things were back in those times. I think that the ads were the most fascinating thing about the whole ride.

Here are some pictures that I hope you will enjoy.