Rebuilt in 1979, New York City Transit's fully operational open end wooden gate cars are seen on display at the transit museum. Originally built in 1907, they were rehabbed with sliding doors in the 1930s. In 1979, 3 cars were converted back to open end gate cars at the Coney Island Overhaul Shop to their present day appearance. 2016 may see a fan trip with these relics, stay tuned... Dec 12,2015
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NYC Transit's 8 car nostalgia holiday train rolls into Queens Plaza with the shoppers special to 2 Ave via the 6th Ave Subway. Dec 13, 2015
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BMT type-D triplex cars combine with the 8 car R1/9 trianset pass through Euclid Ave on their way to Pitkin Yard. Dec 13, 2015
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Under the streets of downtown Brooklyn in the subway tunnel leading to Court Street where the transit museum is located. Dec 13, 2015
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The 8 car New York City Transit R1/9 pre-war cars from the 1930s is seen out the window of the BMT type D-triplex cars at 2 Ave during their 30min layover. Every Sunday in December, the American Car & Foundry R1/9 cars run up and down the 6th Ave Subway between 2 Ave and Queens Plaza. The subway nostalgia trains have become a big hit for transit fans and the millions of people who use the subway on a daily basis. Despite the crowds, its still a fun and unique experience. Dec 13, 2015
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