Vintage New York Subway Cars

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  1. jmf2525No Gravatar on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 10:28 am

    2. Cool pix. These done on your phone camera?

  2. pancakesNo Gravatar on Sat, 17th Jan 2009 6:08 pm

    3. Yup, from the phone camera. I need a better camera, but it has to be something that I can use quickly, and hide easily. So, camera phone for now.

  3. ScottNo Gravatar on Mon, 19th Jan 2009 7:49 am

    4. Good idea on the “vintage ride” upgrade. I like the hat ad … makes me want a hat.

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Vintage New York Subway Cars

Posted: January 15, 2009 
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The vintage subway cars (1930s to 1970s) travelled much faster than today’s trains.  I was early to my destination for a change.

With each car from a different era, you can track the evolution of passenger comfort (from non-existent to ceiling fans).   Amidst talk of yet another MTA fair increase, I couldn’t help but think of this novelty ride as a psychological tactic by the MTA. . . quietly swaying straphangers into justifying the hike.

For much better shots, see Urban75.  And here for a video walk-through.

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